  &quot;Honey, you look stunning.&quot; 
  Danner stands behind me with an admiring look in his eyes. My bright red dress, which is tight around my full breasts, falls loosely in a bell shape over my body to my knees. Against my pitch-black hair and gray eyes, it's a stark contrast. I have my eyes in a gray shade and my lipstick is hell red. I am an appearance that cannot go unnoticed by Danner's guests.
  Danner grabs me by the upper arms and presses me against his chest. I suppress the urge to push away from him, he has lost his attraction to me. I want to be further away from him, actually, I want my old life back where I live alone in my country house. Tomorrow I'm going to talk with him about this, I need some breathing space.
  Tonight is the launch of a new car brand at Danner's company and some senior officials are on the guest list. As his betrothed, everyone expects to see me a

  &quot;Danner, I want to live alone in my own house for a few weeks.&quot;
  I drop the bomb, and indeed he is petrified by my words. His eyes rise to mine, incredulous in disbelief and anger. &quot;You want, what!&quot;. His lips are a straight line, his face a tight mask. Unfazed, I look back at him. &quot;I said I want some private space. We've been living together for a while and I'm starting to feel caged.&quot; 
  His fork falls back loudly on his expensive porcelain plate.
  By no means am I going to let Danner overpower me this time. I stand firm in this, I want to get rid of this strenuous part in our relationship. The engagement and this living-together entangle me, restricts my freedom of movement.
   &quot;What does feel cage mean?&quot;, he demands to know in a loud voice. &quot;Listen Danner, I don't want a fight. But we live as a married couple, I have to keep you in mind

  Later in the afternoon, when I grab my bag and close my office, I bump into Kaylah.
  &quot;Are you going home already? There is still so much to do. The staff is still meeting.&quot; I frown and decide to take a look at the conference room. Indeed, I see the managers there deliberating. When I step in, I end up in a financial discussion and eventually I help with the preparations for the execution of the several departments.
   I am startled when I suddenly feel a hand on my shoulder, when I look up I get a kiss on the lips. &quot;Loraine, you would be home early. I came here to get you.&quot; Danner has a smile on his face, thankfully. I can't afford his irritation now, I'm dead tired myself. I quickly gather my things and get up from my chair. &quot;Gentlemen, lady. I am leaving. Tomorrow is another day, so what cannot be finished today, start fresh tomorrow.&quot; I see the disappr

&quot;Honey, you look stunning.&quot; 
  Danner stands behind me with an admiring look in his eyes. My bright red dress, which is tight around my full breasts, falls loosely in a bell shape over my body to my knees. Against my pitch-black hair and gray eyes, it's a stark contrast. I have my eyes in a gray shade and my lipstick is hell red. I am an appearance that cannot go unnoticed by Danner's guests.
  Danner grabs me by the upper arms and presses me against his chest. I suppress the urge to push away from him, he has lost his attraction to me. I want to be further away from him, actually, I want my old life back where I live alone in my country house. Tomorrow I'm going to talk with him about this, I need some breathing space.
  Tonight is the launch of a new car brand at Danner's company and some senior officials are on the guest list. As his betrothed, everyone expects to see me appear on his arm and I will not disappoint him. In good spirits, I step out of the penthouse and we

Chapter 28 He is Here