Chapter 3

Brooke's pov

I woke up with the water hitting the shore which is a beautiful sound early in the morning. It's something I could get used to but I don't think I can with Mr. Grumpy living here.

I got out of bed and walked to the bathroom and the sight I saw shocked me. My hair looks like a bird's nest luckily I don't have a real marriage otherwise I would have chased Martin away. Haha, maybe I should let him see me like this.

I took a quick shower which relaxed my tensed muscles. I will try to avoid the devil today but knowing him he will find a way to rile me up.

I put on a pair of skinny jeans and a black t shirt. I wonder what I can do next. People who just got married are usually on a honeymoon but Martin said it was useless to go on a fake honeymoon so here I sit thinking about what I should do.

I decided to make some breakfast even for him although I know he won't eat again.

I was just about to enter the kitchen when I heard something. That can't be Martin I just can't imagine him cooking so I decided to walk in and found a young girl with black hair busy cooking maybe one of his one-night stands?

"Good morning," I cheerfully greet the girl.

"Good morning Mrs. Taylor," she said turning around.

It feels weird being called Mrs. Taylor, "Please just call me Brooke I feel like an old woman," I told her with a smile.

"I will try but I don't think Mr. Taylor would approve," she told me already putting her attention back to cooking.

"What's your name?" I asked her not knowing what to do.

"Georgia Mrs... Um... Brooke," she said.

"You have a nice name, how old are you?" I asked her again because she looks quite young.

"I am nineteen years old," she told me making me frown.

"Aren't you suppose to be in school?"

"Yes, I am but today I don't have class early so I decided to help my mother," she said putting plates on the counter.

"Oh, that's good who is your mother?" Yeah I know I ask a lot of questions but that is all how I'm going to get to know the people.

"Her name is Thalia she's been working for the Taylors for a very long time now."

Wow, why didn't I see either one of them whenever I went to visit Daniel.

"That's a long time then," I say looking at the coffee machine.

"It is I wasn't even born yet when she started working for the Taylors and when Mr. Martin moved out my mother came with him saying a man can't look after himself," she laughs.

"Your mother sounds lovely," I said making myself some coffee.

"I almost forgot Mr. Taylor said to tell you he won't be here for a week or two," she said placing food on the plate.

Okay, not that I'm bothered with him not being here but man why does a man leave his wife so soon after marriage. Oh yes, we aren't a real couple.

"Did he say where he went?" I asked not that I cared.

"I think he went to England."

"When did he leave?" Gosh Brooke you sound like a concerned wife.

"Early this morning I think it was around four," she reply.

Oh yeah probably taking himself on a honeymoon but hey each to his own.

"Thank you for letting me know," I smiled as she gives me a plate.

"Thank you, please get some breakfast for you as well I don't like eating alone," I told her.

"I'm alright M... Brooke please eat", she says.

"Georgia I insist you have breakfast with me," I say standing up to bring her to the table.

She smiled at me, "Thank you."

We sit down and enjoy the delicious breakfast she made. We talked about what she's studying for and I become to know she wants to be a lawyer which is a good thing. I also came to know that Martin does have a heart after all he pays for her education.

"Thank you for this delicious breakfast Georgia," I say standing up.

"It's a pleasure Brooke and thank you for breakfast," she smiled.

I help her clean the kitchen before going back to my room. I can't go to the office because people think we are on our honeymoon. Yeah, what a fucking honeymoon.

I switched on my laptop and read a few emails that my secretary send to me. I quickly replied to the important once then I decided to read what the news are saying about my dear husband and me.

No, I'm not stalking him but if he is with another woman it won't just be his name on the stake but mine as well and I will be damned if I let that happen.

TROUBLE IN PARADISE?

I knew I wasn't going to like what I see but me being me pushed on the article where a photo of Martin at the airport showed.

The Hollywood billionaire and heart breaker spotted at Heathrow Airport alone after his wedding two days ago. We tried to spot his famous fashion designer wife Brooke Jones but we didn't see her there which makes us wonder why the two aren't together?

Is the golden couple already struggling with marriage or is there something more to the story?

Oh, I hate journalists why do they always have to make something small big? Can't they mind their own goddam business?

I close my laptop as I had enough of the update about the devil.

Two days later.

I have nothing left to do for today and I'm bored out of my mind.

I take my phone and dial Payton after a few rings she finally picks up, "Hello Mrs. Taylor," I hear her voice.

"Very funny, what are you doing?" I ask her.

"I'm drinking coffee and trying to draw a bit I just don't feel like doing anything today," she sighs.

Payton and Mondays aren't best friends. She's an artist and owns her gallery.

"How about we go on a ladies' night?" I suggest not feeling like sitting at home.

"Sounds wonderful I will call Katherine where do we meet?" She asked me.

"Meet me at Martin's place," I told her.

"Great see you at seven," she yells making me laugh

"See you chicka," I say before hanging up.

I look at the time and noticed it was still early. I can get my clothes ready for tonight and sleep for a while.

I walk to my closet going through my dresses. After an entire hour of debating what to wear, I finally picked a blue dress that ended at my mid-tight with my black stilettos. I might want to take it off after the amount of alcohol I'm planning on having tonight.

Satisfied with my choice I carefully put it in the bathroom before going to my bed. I lay there just staring at the ceiling and in seconds I feel my eyes closing.

I woke up with my alarm going off and I sit up stretching my body. I quickly took a shower and wrap the towel around my waist. I put lotion on my body before putting my underwear on.

I slip into my dress and shoes before going to my mirror where I apply light makeup. I decided to leave my hair down for tonight.

Looking at the time I noticed that it's almost seven the girls will be here any minute.

I just got my clutch when the doorbell rings knowing it must be Payton and Katherine.

"Hey girls," I say opening the door but I only saw Payton standing there.

"It's only ne Katherine called and canceled the last minute something came up," Payton explained.

I took in her outfit she was wearing a strapless black dress with red heels. Her hair was also left down in its natural curls.

"It's okay," I told her closing the door.

"I ordered a taxi there's no way we are driving tonight," Payton says as we walk to the gate where the taxi waits.

"Fantastic because no way in hell I'm going to be sober tonight," I say as we got in the taxi.

The drive to the club was short and we talked about everything. I decided I was going to forget about the devil just like he did to me and pretend I'm single just for tonight

We arrived at the club and luckily we got the VIP section since Payton and the owner are friends with benefits. I was scared someone will recognize me but luckily no one did.

The music was blasting and I could feel the bass blasting through my body. Payton orders us tequila shots and we down five of them and I can feel myself getting tipsy.

We went to the dance floor and started dancing some men can and danced with us. I can feel myself letting go just enjoying the moment and forgetting about everything that's going on in my life.

It feels like hours that we are here or shall I say I had a few too many shots that I started to feel dizzy. Payton must have seen it and started dragging me out, "I'm calling a taxi we had enough for one night," she said as we walk out of the club.

"Can I help you, ladies?" A very attractive guy asks as we stand and wait for the taxi to arrive.

"No thanks we are good," Payton politely told the guy.

"Are you sure? " he asks again.

"Positive," Payton gave him a tight smile.

"Alright but if you need anything I will be in one of the VIP sections just ask for Shaun," the man says.

"Will do thank you, Shaun," Payton says as she drags me to the taxi that just stopped.

"See you!" The man shouts as we got in.

I could feel my eyes closing as the taxi drove away and I lay my head on Payton's shoulder.

"Thank you for tonight," I say yawning.

"It's a pleasure I'm always here for you I know you needed someone to be there for you the moment you called me. I know you don't talk about your feelings easily and rather just have someone to hang out with," she says as she puts her head against mine.

"You are a great friend," I smile as I feel myself drifting off to sleep.

"I will always be there for you hun," was the last thing I heard, or maybe I imagine it.

Payton's pov

I feel Brooke's head getting heavy on my shoulders and know she's asleep. I do feel sorry for her situation she gave up everything for her family.

I promised to protect her the day we met at kindergarten when we were six years old. She was the first friend I made after she beat a kid up for bullying me. I grew up poor and that made children tease me when they found out we live in a garage but it didn't bother Brooke one bit.

When she told us about the marriage I was scared of what will become of her. I know she always put someone else happiness above her own and I know she's unhappy especially since she had to marry her enemy. I for one think the two of them might have feelings for each other but she always said the day that happens hell will freeze over. Daniel just used her to get into the popular group in school but I couldn't prove it I know she won't listen to me she's very attached to him that's something he made sure of. I know that he knows she's got feelings for him but he always seems to do something that she doesn't tell him. You know he wants her in his life but as friends with benefit except for the sex part and that angers me.

Well here's our stop I must get drunk Brooke to bed and it's not a joke getting her to do anything when she's drunk.