---- Chapter 6 She wanted me. | didn't doubt that at all. But, out of nowhere, | was suddenly in a dark hallway and heard the cold click of the door locking, leaving me with a raging hard-on and an even stronger desire to drink. Now that I've returned to the table where my buddies are sitting, there are two things separating me from the vodka. Ryan's sister, who's in my way, and her best friend, who's holding the bottle. Both need to move. Now. | push past Harper and grab the bottom of the bottle. "Mine," | tell Sadie, pulling it from her hand. "Okay, Mr. Feisty,' Sadie replies. | untwist the cap and tip back my head, the liquid instantly filling my mouth, burning my throat on the way down. ---- Chapter 6 After a few swallows, | stop. Wait for my mouth to calm. And | search the flavor on my tongue. | can still taste her. The sweetest of her lips, the tropical scent from her skin. | hold the bottle to my mouth again and turn toward the pool. | know most of the girls sitting around the edge, dangling their feet in the water, and the ones floating on rafts. Still, | check out their tits and the curves of their neck and the way their backs arch. If their asses are showing, | look to see if they fill out the bottoms of their bikinis. She's not over there, I'm sure of it. | turn again, this time toward the firepit where another large group is standing, hearing Ryan grumble behind me. "Harper, I'm not going to tell you again!" "| seriously don't understand what your problem is! I'm wearing the same thing everyone else is." ---- Chapter 6 "You're my sister, that's the damn problem." As | study each of the girls by the firepit, | know all of them. One is a chick | dated for a couple days, another | got naked after a party last year. One gave me road head a few months ago. | know their mouths, their bodies. They aren't her. "Harper!" Ryan barks again. "Go!" "Fine!" I'm met with the deepest scowl as my best friend watches his sister storm off. "You need to lighten up, man." | hold the bottle out to him. "Here, drink." "She doesn't listen to a damn thing | say, and it pisses me off." He hastily takes the vodka, drenching his lips as he swallows. "You need to stop being so hard on her," Sadie says to him. Title: After Divorce, I Built A Fabulous Life Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, Billionaire, CEO, Sweet Romance, Modern, Romantic, Revenge, Office Status: ongoing In "After Divorce I Built A Fabulous Life," Mia's journey unfolds as she transitions from a talented designer to Tyler's devoted wife. However, their love story takes a sharp turn post-graduation when three years of marriage culminate in a heart-wrenching divorce decree. Exploring themes of resilience and self-discovery against the backdrop of betrayal and new beginnings, Mia's character evolves from a housewife to a woman reclaiming her independence. The narrative delves into the complexities of modern relationships and the pursuit of personal fulfillment in the face of adversity. What sets this tale apart is its blend of romance and revenge woven through the lens of a contemporary office setting. As Mia navigates the challenges of rebuilding her life post-divorce, readers are drawn into a world where love, ambition, and betrayal intertwine to shape her future. Experience Mia's transformation firsthand by delving into "After Divorce I Built A Fabulous Life," available to read online at CrushReel. Discover a story that captures the essence of modern romance with a touch of intrigue and empowerment.