---- Chapter 3 | contemplate leaving the bathroom so | can dart upstairs, but what if Easton catches sight of me? I'd rather wait it out here first. No way is he coming into the bathroom. No one has tried coming in for the last five minutes. People might not even know this bathroom exists- There's a knock on the door and a gasp escapes me. | keep my gaze fixed on the yard outside, gripping the edge of the windowsill before | dare to turn around. The door opens at the exact same moment as | turn, and | wait in breathless anticipation to see who it is just before the lights go out. | blink into the darkness. What the hell? Why would they flick off the lights? The door shuts, but | know I'm not alone. | can sense someone is in the room with me. There's a quiet snicking sound. The turn of a lock. Something heavy is set on the bathroom counter. Suddenly, | can smell him. Men's cologne. Warm, masculine skin. ---- Chapter 3 A boy is in the bathroom. But who? There's screaming outside and I'm about to turn back toward the window so | can see what's going on when he speaks. "Did the power go out?" A chill runs down my spine. | know that voice. Holy shit. It's Easton. Clearing my throat, | say, "It must've." He says nothing. Neither do I. Nerves making me shaky, | turn back toward the window and push it open further, staring outside. The backyard is in complete darkness, even the pool lights are off, confirming that yes, we're having a power outage. I'm about to share that fact when | feel Easton looming behind me, ---- Chapter 3 his warm body drawing closer. Until it's pressed directly against mine, his front to my back. "Are you the little spy who was watching me in the window?" he asks, his head terribly close to mine. So close, | can feel the huff of his breath against my cheek when he speaks. "| don't know what you're talking about," | say primly. "Mmm hmm." He presses his body into mine and | reach for the windowsill, holding on tight. | can feel every inch of him mold against me, and | wonder if he knows who | am. Or if he just does this sort of thing to random girls in the dark. | don't care. It feels too good to tell him to stop. Like all of my dreams coming true. And when he reaches around me, his strong arms boxing me in, his hands settling on the windowsill beside mine, | feel as if I've died and gone to heaven. 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.