HEART OF LIES
EPISODE 1
Daniel and Gift lay in bed, their bodies tense, their voices hushed but laced with annoyance.
“I just don’t understand why you’re not in the mood again,” Daniel said, his frustration evident.
Gift sighed, turning away from him. “I’m tired, Daniel. That’s all.”
Daniel knew better. He knew Gift’s excuses, her evasive maneuvers. But he had no idea that Gift’s heart belonged to someone else – a woman named Jamie, whom she had met in secret.
Gift, on the other hand, had no idea that Daniel’s heart belonged to someone else too – a woman named Rachel, whom he had been seeing behind her back.
Their marriage was a facade, a delicate balance of secrets and lies. They both knew their relationship was lacking, but neither of them suspected the other of infidelity.
As they lay there, Daniel thought of Rachel, and the passion they shared. Gift thought of Jamie, and the connection they had.
Their bodies were in the same bed, but their hearts were elsewhere.
“We need to do this, Gift,” Daniel said, his voice low, his eyes avoiding hers. “We can’t keep neglecting our marital duties.”
Gift nodded, knowing what he meant. They had to keep up appearances, fulfill their vows, even if their hearts weren’t in it.
With a sense of resignation, they began to make love, their bodies going through the motions, their minds a thousand miles away.
But as they lay there, their secrets simmering beneath the surface, they both knew – this fragile truce wouldn’t last forever.
The tension was palpable.
To be continued…..
HEART OF LIES
EPISODE 2
The next morning, Daniel woke up feeling unfulfilled. The previous night’s encounter with Gift had been mechanical, lacking the passion he craved. He thought of Rachel, and the excitement she brought to his life.
Gift woke up feeling restless, her mind consumed by thoughts of Jamie. She longed to be with her, to feel her touch and her love.
At breakfast, the tension between them was palpable. They barely spoke, their conversation strained.
Daniel’s phone buzzed, and he excused himself to take the call. Gift watched him, sensing something was amiss, later on he came back and they continued eating in silence ,
After breakfast, Daniel left for work, his mind preoccupied. Gift stayed behind, her thoughts wandering .
At work,
Daniel sat at his desk, staring blankly at his computer screen. He was supposed to be working on a report, but his mind kept wandering. He couldn’t shake off the feeling of emptiness from the previous night.
As the morning wore on, his concentration waned. He found himself typing the same sentence over and over, his thoughts drifting to Rachel.
Finally, he couldn’t resist anymore. He picked up his phone and dialed Rachel’s number, his heart racing with anticipation.
“Hey, beautiful,” Rachel answered, her voice husky and seductive.
Daniel’s tension eased, replaced by a warm sense of comfort. “Hey, I needed to hear your voice,” he said, his tone low and intimate.
Rachel laughed, her voice sparkling. “I’m always here for you, Daniel. What’s wrong?”
Daniel sighed, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders. “Just work stuff. And Gift…she’s been distant lately.”
Rachel’s tone turned sympathetic. “I’m sorry, baby. But you know I’m here for you, no matter what.”
Daniel smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. “I know. Just talking to you makes me feel better.”
Rachel’s voice dropped to a whisper. “You know what would make you feel even better? Coming over to my place after work.”
Daniel’s heart skipped a beat. “What did you have in mind?” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Rachel’s laughter was husky. “I think you know exactly what I have in mind, Daniel. I’ll be waiting for you…wearing nothing but a smile.”
Daniel’s pulse raced as he imagined the scene. He knew he shouldn’t go, but he couldn’t resist the temptation.
“I’ll be there,” he said, his voice firm with decision.
Rachel’s voice was triumphant. “I knew you’d see it my way, baby. I’ll see you soon.”
As they ended the call, Daniel felt a thrill of excitement mixed with a dash of guilt. He knew he was playing with fire, but he couldn’t help himself. He was drawn to Rachel like a moth to flame…
To be continued……
Story by Vivi
