That Beauty Salon

Caleb Galen was a pro at teasing women. Soon, he led me into ecstasy.

Right when we were about to hit the home run, Liam's face flashed across my mind. I couldn't bring myself to cheat on the man I would marry soon.

With that in mind, I bit my lower lip, sending pain coursing through my head. I sobered up and gathered my energy to throw Caleb off the bed. Grabbing a facial tool from the side, I aimed it at him and croaked, "Do not come any closer!"

Shocked by my sudden response, he put on a cold look. Then, he announced somberly, "Daphne, you can always say no. We're an entertainment establishment, but we won't do things against your will."

I fought my way out of my dizziness and grabbed a blanket to cover up. Gritting my teeth, I hissed at him, "I was here for a facial. I had no idea you had these unscrupulous dealings behind the business. Let's forget everything that happened today. You will put this behind you as well."

Grabbing my bag, I took out a few hundred dollar bills and tossed them onto the bed. Panting, I gasped, "This is payment for your silence. If Tanya asks about it, tell her nothing happened between us. Got it?"

Caleb leisurely put on the bathrobe. He went back to his indifferent, gentlemanly self, as though he didn't just go down on me.

I was in no mood to think further. My mind was a mess, and all I wanted was to leave this place as soon as possible.

I put on my clothes in a hurry before taking my bag and leaving the room.

Right as I emerged from the room, Liam called. "Darling, are you and Tanya done with the facial?"

His question brought me back to the scene in the room with Caleb. Guilt washed over me. Forcing a smile, I whispered, "I'm done, but Tanya's still in there. Can you pick me up first?"

After a long silence, he said to me, "Sure."

I sent my geolocation to Liam, and he arrived soon. He parked his car near the salon entrance, and I ran toward it. As I opened the door to the front passenger seat, I was surprised to see Tanya seated in what was supposed to be my seat.

Tanya, taken aback, composed herself and explained, "Daph, I ran into Liam when I was done with my facial. What took you so long?"

I pursed my lips and said nothing. In my silence, she left Liam's car and placed a hand on my neck. Rolling out my collar, she gasped in shock, "Daph, what's this on your neck!"

Following her exclamation, Liam fixed his scrutinizing gaze on me. I paused in shock as memories came back to me.

Caleb seemed to have left a hickey on my neck when we were being intimate. We practically did everything to each other except for intercourse.

My heart sank, and my eyes flickered. I whispered, "I guess it's some allergic reaction. I'm tired. Let's go home now."

"Sure. Let's grab something to eat."

I nodded at Tanya, who pulled me to sit with her in the backseat. I rolled up my collar and avoided Liam's eyes. Even though Caleb and I didn't have sex, we saw each other's naked bodies.

Liam was a possessive and conservative man. Knowing him, he'd go crazy if he learned about what happened between me and Caleb.

My listlessness continued throughout the meal. Liam sent Tanya home before dropping me off at mine.

The first thing I did at home was take a shower. I felt troubled after the shower, wondering if Tanya knew whether or not the salon was an entertainment establishment. It would be very wicked of her if she knowingly brought me there.

Besides, I was upset to find her in the front passenger seat of Liam's car and chatting merrily with him. I was reluctant to suspect my best friend, whom I grew up with. However, a woman's sixth sense was a force to be reckoned with.

After the shower, I called Tanya. She must have been busy because it took her a while to pick up.

Sounding hoarse, she said while panting, "What's wrong, darling? Do you miss me? But we've just parted!"