Chapter 2 In The Flesh

She worked extra hard to make her knock as audible as possible.

"I had no idea that you were going to have such an incredible time here, and the same goes for you, Lila. I'm curious to know how entertaining this is..." As she witnessed the terror written all over their features, she supported herself against the door and leant against it.

"N... Naomi!"

"In the actual flesh. Are you glad to see your old friend? It would appear that I am not wanted here in any way; would you prefer that I leave?" Naomi gestured toward the entrance of the room.

"N... Naomi... what... What are you even doing in this place? Lily jumped and promptly got down from the bed, a white liquid streaming down her thighs and dripping to the floor.

To express her displeasure, Naomi screwed up her face and said, "I most certainly should not be here, seeing as how... This is an astonishingly awful sight. Your first name, Dick Hugo, is perfect for you right now, but your last name..." After making a noise with her tongue, Naomi shook her head. She then glanced at his dangling thing.

"What a small thing... It's about the same size as a fluffy little chick. What possible use could that possibly serve?"

Dick's face flushed bright crimson, and he quickly covered himself in embarrassment. Because he was in such a state of terror, he did not have a response ready for her comments.

"Naomi, why are you even in this place? What you just saw... It's not at all what you expect! She... Lily rushed headfirst into my arms. I just couldn't say no to it, so..."

"I do not require your clarifications at this time. I just needed some time to gather my thoughts before breaking the news to you that our engagement is off. I have finally seen a reason why I should break the engagement with you after so many years. You don't have to continue looking for me any longer." Naomi gave Lila an icy gaze before taking two steps back from the door, at which point she gave a small turn of the head and murmured something behind her back:

"In retaliation for what you have just done, I will see to it that neither of you will be able to find a place to sleep anywhere in the country. You are going to be seen as a man who is unable of keeping his thing in his trousers no matter where he goes.. You'll come to regret challenging me at any point, Dick Hugo. You should also consider the fact that the partnership between our companies is finished. I don't want to collaborate with someone who lies. Goodbye, Dick, and please don't appear in my presence ever again except I send for you."

Naomi exited the enormous apartment while maintaining an erect and proud posture, and then proceeded to get into her car.

She didn't waste any time and started a call right away.

"Sarah, I'm going to need your assistance with something." Naomi stated with a voice as icicle-like as the weather outside.

"What exactly is it? Did something awful happen?"

"It wasn't much, but Dick cheated on me." Naomi remarked and laughed heartily.

"What? I can't believe he would do that! He claimed that he loves you an incredible amount, and we could all see how he treats you." Sarah puffed in annoyance.

"Yes... You got that right. Nobody could have predicted that he would behave in such a way." In a tone that was meant to be self-deprecating, Naomi mumbled.

"However, I'll be sending you some explicit tapes as well as some images. Put it away in a variety of locations. I'll let you know what to do with it when the time is appropriate and I'll tell you how."

"Heh... It's clear that he has no idea who he's messing with. Whatever it is that you desire, Naomi. I'll take extra precautions to ensure the security of those special films." Sarah laughed maliciously.

Sarah is a reporter, so she is usually ecstatic about new information, and this is a tremendous scoop!

"But... Will this have any impact on you? You should also expect some blowback."

Naomi responded with a chuckle and said, "Quite the contrary, Sarah. Please assist me in storing those videos. I am going to the Red Bridge, but it's possible that I will return later on tonight. I had to get away from here for a while."

"Alright then. Naomi, try not to give too much thought to what has just taken place. He is a tremendous jerk!"

"Thanks Sarah. We'll talk again soon."

"Bye!" Naomi hung up the phone and drove away from the mansion when she suddenly recalled the cake that she had purchased for Dick.

"Ugh... It is edible for him. I was so sickened by the sight of his name that I couldn't even bear to look at it." Naomi made a low grunting sound as she carefully opened the window of her car. While she was driving, the wind gently stroked her face.

Due to the fact that the Red Bridge was not very far from Dick's house, it did not take her more than a minute to reach there. She exited the vehicle, locked the door, and entered a shop that sold ice cream.

She walked out of the shop while carrying a pail of ice cream and a few powdered doughnuts, and then sat down on a seat to eat them. Her eyes were darting around and taking in the sights of the individuals, couples, singles, and groups of people who were passing her by.

For once, she was glad that no one paid attention to her.

"Ah... What do I do now?" She raised her head to stare at the bright lot sky.

Even though she and Dick had been seeing each other for four years prior to his proposal, which he had done just the previous year, Naomi would be telling a lie if she claimed that the things he did did not cause her any pain.

On the other hand, she wasn't quite as dissatisfied as she had anticipated being. Her feelings of melancholy were like a single teardrop that washed away in the vastness of the ocean; they were hardly discernible.

"Fortunately, it's all over now. Hah... My now-ex-fiancée and a good friend of mine. A concoction that I could not have conceived up. How long have they been having sexual relations with one another?" She voiced her curiosity out loud.

She took a bite of the powdered doughnut, chewed it, swallowed it, and then clicked her tongue before taking another one. A routine that she followed since childhood.

"This is too sweet."

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Bam! Bam!!

"Ugh..." Someone shoved him up against the wall, and as he fell he let out a groan that came from deep within his throat.

"Ha... Pretty boy, don't you remember that I cautioned you against getting other people angry because you wouldn't be able to manage it? It would be a terrible waste to mess up such a lovely face as yours."

The young man who had been thrown against the wall jerked and tried to get to his feet, but the person who had thrown him there raised his knees and kicked him in the stomach.

"Kegh..." He was in so much discomfort that he began hacking up blood. He strained to stay awake despite the fact that his vision was becoming increasingly hazy.

"S... Stop. I... I didn't do anything to you... Why are you acting in this manner? He stammered. It was quite difficult to take a breath. Because of the excruciating pain in his ribs and legs, he felt like crying.

"Aww... We succeeded in making the handsome boy cry; now what should we do? Because it is dark here and you are speaking very softly, it is unlikely that anyone will hear you. Why don't you let us have some fun with you and be a part of the people who you have serviced? We'll pay you as well. It will be over before you ever have time to think about it." The leader laughed out loud and then got down on one knee.

The other guys laughed manically in response to their leaders words.

He tightened his grip around the boy's neck and yanked his head back with considerable force.

"What kind of game would you like to play with me, huh? I really don't want to make a fool of myself in front of you."

"Hmm... What about you just sit there and do nothing at all? It's been quite some time since I last witnessed people picking on one another." They promptly turned their backs to face her after hearing a woman's voice from behind them expressing laziness.

"Who are you?" Their leader inquired with an arrogant smirk on his face.

"Someone who you would not want to offend."