Victoria's eyelids fluttered as she adjusted to the morning light. As she stretched, she was disappointed that Conrad's arms didn't wrap around her and pull her close. Sitting up, she was faced with the truth. Conrad was not with her.

She let a sarcastic chuckle escape her lips. She couldn't believe she had let Conrad trick her again. History had repeated itself. No matter how many times she swore that she wouldn't fall for him again she did. She was like a junkie who couldn't resist one more fix.

She couldn't believe she had fallen for it. He had begged her to give him another chance. "Just one day," he pleaded. And while romantic she knew his dedication wasn't realistic. But she couldn't stop herself from agreeing. And they had a wonderful day together. They reconnected in ways they hadn't in years. He was romantic and supportive. He listened to her and made an effort to get to know who she really was. And of course, he had pleasured her in ways she had thought they had outgrown. And then she woke up alone. Just like old times.

Victoria took her time getting ready, silently planning her revenge as she showered and changed. She picked a navy blue dress that clung tight to her curves. She straightened her hair and added a string of pearls and headed downstairs, promising herself that she wouldn't fall for that snake's charm again.

Victoria was seated at the table eating her grapefruit when Conrad walked in.

"Good morning, my dear. You look absolutely radiant this morning."

Victoria smiled a fake smile as she slowly looked up at her husband.

"I suppose that's because you didn't see me until I was already dressed and ready." Victoria said coldly.

"So that's what this is about. Don't be petulant. I was just taking care of some business."

"Aren't you always?" She said, rising from her seat.

"Victoria, don't ruin this. We had such an amazing day yesterday-"

"That's all it was Conrad. One day. That was the deal, correct?"

"But you felt something. I know you did."

"Yes. More than anything déjà vu. We used to have days like yesterday all the time. And then they all turned into mornings like this morning where I woke up alone. I'm not looking to repeat the past." Victoria lied.

Although yesterday had been like the old days, she wanted more than anything to pick up where they left off. As angry as she was, she couldn't deny her attraction to Conrad. But waking up alone had only reminded her of the loneliness she felt the first time around. That loneliness had caused her to fall for someone else and as much as she didn't trust her heart to Conrad, she didn't trust Conrad around anyone else who had her heart.

"I'll let you get back to your important business." Victoria said coldly. She walked away, pretending not to hear Conrad calling her name.