Chapter 54: How Could He Do Such A Thing?
A gentle breeze blew through the open window, bringing with it the sweet scent of jasmine and gardenia flowers from the garden outside. The lights shone brightly into the living room, bathing the furniture and carpeted floors in a soft glow and illuminating everything with their gentle light.
It was a beautiful night outside, and Vivian couldn't help but admire the beauty of it all as she lay down on her yoga mat in the middle of the room, stretching out in a pose as she looked up at the ceiling, enjoying the tranquility of her surroundings.
'Ah... It's been a while since I've felt this peaceful.' Vivian thought as she took in the cool air coming from the open window, feeling refreshed and relaxed.
She was wearing tight yoga pants, a sports bra, and a loose-fitting sleeveless top, all of which clung to her curves in a way that accentuated her feminine figure while also leaving nothing to the imagination.
Her long black hair was tied up in a ponytail that hung loosely over her shoulder, flowing down to her waist in a silky waterfall of jet-black silk.
Her skin was smooth and flawless, almost as if it had been carved out of alabaster stone itself, giving off an almost ethereal glow under the soft light coming from outside.
Her pose was perfect; every muscle tensed in just the right way to maximize its strength and flexibility, showing off the full extent of her physical capabilities while making her look graceful and elegant at the same time.
It was clear that she had spent countless hours practicing these poses until she could execute them flawlessly. The sight of her stretching her body was enough to make any man fall head over heels for her.
But as she lay on her yoga mat, the sounds of laughter and joyful conversations could be heard coming from the TV in the background, interrupting the peaceful silence of the room.
She glanced towards it with her deep blue eyes, her gaze following the flickering images on the screen as she listened to what was happening there. A movie was playing, a romantic comedy by the looks of it, with two characters talking and laughing while walking together in the park.
'Hmm... A girl and a boy... It looks like they're on a date. How cute.' Vivian smiled at the thought of a young couple enjoying each other's company as they strolled through a beautiful garden, laughing and smiling while holding hands.
It reminded her of the times when she and her husband used to do the same thing when they were young.
Vivian then turned her head slightly to the right, catching sight of her daughter, Gwen, sitting on the couch, watching the movie with a bored look on her face.
It was obvious that she had no interest in what was happening on the screen, yet she still watched it, perhaps because there was nothing else to do at the moment or maybe because she wanted to distract herself from something.
'She's a bit restless tonight.' Vivian thought as she realized that something was bothering her, and she began to wonder what could be troubling her daughter. Gwen was always cheerful and bubbly, never once showing signs of sadness or distress.
So, it piqued her curiosity as to what could have caused such a drastic change in her daughter's mood.
A frown creased Vivian's face as she looked at the girl, thinking that she might have to ask her about it if she wanted to know more. But then she decided against it, not wanting to force her daughter to share something personal if she didn't want to, knowing how important privacy was at her age.
After all, Gwen was nineteen now, and she knew that teenagers tend to have their own problems, which they might not want to discuss with their parents. So, she decided to let it go for now and continue with her exercise instead.
'Well... I'll leave it to her to talk about it if she wants to. It's not good to be nosy after all.' Vivian shook her head as she began stretching her legs, feeling the muscles tense beneath her skin.
The soft fabric of her yoga pants rubbed against her smooth thighs while the cool breeze from outside caressed her bare shoulders, cooling her heated body.
However, at that moment, Vivian heard gasps escaping Gwen's mouth, causing her to look towards the screen again. She saw that the TV was showing an advertisement.
It was a scene in the bedroom where a young man was standing behind a woman in lingerie, kissing her neck as she stood facing away from him.
Then, the woman walked away from him and reclined on the plush velvet sofa, beckoning him with a finger. He followed her and sat on the edge of the sofa before slowly moving his hand upward along her leg, caressing her soft skin.
As he did so, their eyes locked onto each other for a few seconds before he bent down, leaning closer to her lips and kissing them gently.
The scene then shifted to a close-up view of their faces, showing their expressions of lust and desire while still locked in their kiss. It was a sensual scene that made Vivian's heart pound, and her body began to heat up from the inside out as she watched it play out on the screen.
The woman's expression was filled with love and longing, while the man's showed nothing but desire and passion, making her wonder how it must feel to be in her position right now, receiving all of his attention, and getting kissed like that.
'It's been so long since the last time I felt this excited.' Vivian thought as she closed her eyes, relishing the moment and enjoying every second of it.
Yet she suddenly heard a sobbing sound coming from her daughter, making Vivian turn her head towards her, her eyes widening in shock as she saw tears streaming down Gwen's cheeks as she cried silently. Vivian's gaze then shifted towards the screen again.
It was then that Vivian realized why Gwen was crying, for she noticed that the man on TV looked identical to Gwen's boyfriend. In fact, it was exactly him. He was the one kissing the woman on the sofa, and the two looked very intimate with each other, like lovers.
"Gwen..." Vivian said in a soft voice as she got up and went over to her daughter, but before she could say anything more, Gwen ran away from her.
"I'm going to sleep!" Gwen shouted as she rushed towards her room, slamming the door behind her.
Vivian stared at the closed door in disbelief, not knowing what to think or say, and was left alone in the living room. She hated seeing her daughter in pain, and she wanted nothing more than to take away all the sorrow and suffering she was experiencing right now.
Meanwhile, she couldn't believe what she saw on TV, and her mind refused to accept the reality of the situation. Her daughter's boyfriend was kissing another woman on TV.
The boy who she'd trusted with all her heart and who she believed cared for her daughter as much as she cared for himhow could he do such a thing?