Paige’s POV
“Noah Hanson, do you take Paige Lopez as your wife?”
“I do.”
I felt bitterness as I reminisced the day we got married. He accepted me in his life. He answered so quickly and I didn’t realize he'd let go swiftly too. I’ve been in love with Noah Hanson since we were in College. So when he suddenly asked me out, I grabbed the opportunity despite the arrangement and agreement he wanted. I married him, hoping I can make him fall in love with me. We were getting along. So, I don’t understand why he asked for a divorce on our first anniversary. Am I lacking something? I just can’t understand. I gave him everything.
“Sign the divorce papers, Paige. I’m giving you a week to sign it.”
Tears rolled down my cheeks. “Why?”
His forehead creased. “Why? We had an agreement, Paige. I’ll marry you and you’ll give me a son. It’s that simple.”
Right. Why did I even forget about the only reason for this marriage?
“But we still have time and you didn’t tell me that you’ll divorce me if I fail to give you a son.”
He laughed sarcastically. His ruthless eyes bore to me intensely. “It was just a simple logic, Paige. You know me well. I am a businessman. I won’t invest on something that won’t benefit me.”
My heart sank. He’s so heartless. “So, that’s it. It’s all just a business to you? Don’t you have feelings for me, Noah? Don’t you feel anything? We’ve been married for a year. Today is our anniversary. Is this how are we gonna celebrate our marriage?”
He looked at me with annoyance. “Do we need to celebrate, Paige? There’s nothing to celebrate. I’m divorcing you and I won’t take it back.”
I shook my head as tears continued streaming down my face. “Noah, please! Don’t leave me. I need you, Noah. I need you. Did I offend you in some way? Do I smell bad? Am I not sexy enough? I’ll change myself, Noah. Just please… Please, don’t leave me.”
“Stop it, Paige!”
I shook my head and cried harder. I even kneel before him, shocking him. “Noah! You know h-how much I love you. Please, don’t do this to me.”
He pushed me to the floor as he eyed me aggressively. His face was so red in so much anger. I sobbed and looked up to him. “Noah…”
“Have some shame, Paige! Leave some dignity to yourself.”
I bit my bottom lip and shook my head. “I’d rather lose my dignity than losing you, Noah.”
He looked at me mockingly. “Have you gone mad, Paige?”
I sobbed. “Noah…”
He shook his head. "I want you gone, Paige."
I tried holding his hand but he turned his back and started walking away. I want to follow him. I want to run after him but I feel so weak. My knees couldn’t bear to move. I don’t wanna lose him. Losing him will break me.
“Noah! Noah, c-come back, please!” I cried while trying to pull myself up. I’ll swallow my pride. I’m willing to take another risk. I don’t wanna be alone!
When I successfully pulled myself up, I didn’t think twice. I ran out of the house with a thought of following him but I bumped into someone who fortunately caught me by the waist.
“Paige. Oh my God! What happened? Why are you crying?”
I cried harder after seeing my aunt Precy’s worried face. She took care of me after my parents died when I was kid. I held her arms helplessly. My tears won’t stop from falling. “Aunt Precy… N-Noah… Aunt Precy, bring me to Noah.”
“What? What really happened, darling? Did you have a fight with your husband?”
That made me so weak that I lost the strength in my knees again. Aunt Precy continued talking, asking and comforting me but I couldn’t answer. I just realized that consciousness is already leaving my body until I completely passed out, crying.
***
I woke up in the hospital. I stared at the ceiling as I remembered what happened. Noah is divorcing me. It hurts! It hurts so much. I loved him very much and I can’t lose him. I don’t wanna lose him.
I swallowed hard and licked my dried lips as I roamed my eyes around. I need to leave. I need to see Noah. I need to talk to him again.
Hiding my face, I managed to sneak out of the hospital. I rode a cab to go to the Hanson Group. I was so lost in thoughts, I didn’t realize I don’t have money and I need to pay my fare.
“You shouldn’t have ridden my taxi in the first place. What the hell is this, Miss?”
I bowed apologetically. “I-I’m sorry…”
“How much is her fare?” A man’s voice interrupted. I looked at him but I couldn’t see his face. He paid my fare. I thanked him politely and ran to the Hanson Group’s building.
My hands are trembling. I can still feel dizziness but I ignored it. I entered the elevator and went to the floor of Noah’s office. His assistant was shocked upon seeing me. He fixed his eyeglasses. “Miss Paige…”
I swallowed hard. “Where is Noah?”
“Uh… M-Miss Paige–”
“Is there a problem?” I cut him off. He seems so worried and it scares me. Did something happen? Is Noah okay?
He quickly shook his head and swallowed hard. “T-The thing is… Miss P-Paige. It’s because…”
My forehead creased. “What’s the problem, Oliver? Where is your boss?”
He looked away and sucked his breath before answering. “He’s in a m-meeting. He’s busy, Miss Paige. I-I suggest you just wait for him at home tonight.”
I nodded slowly while staring at his elusive eyes. “Then I’ll wait in his office.”
“Wait… Miss… Miss Paige, please don’t–”
I ignored Oliver because my mind was occupied by some thoughts. I opened the door of Noah’s office and I almost passed out again after I saw him sitting on the couch. A familiar woman is sitting on his legs and they’re kissing aggressively.
Tears rolled down my cheeks like a bullet as I felt my whole body become numb. So, this is it. It was all because of this. He wanted a divorce because of this. He wanted me gone because he finally got back with his first love. It’s so damn painful.
Paige’s POV“Paige?” Noah noticed me. I gasped as I realized the emotions in his eyes. He’s not scared or shocked that I saw them making out. Instead, he looked pissed. Oh God! I thought I managed to tame his wild heart within a year of our marriage. I was so wrong.“What are you doing here?” He asked again, fixing his long-sleeves polo. The polo that I gave him last month.Instead of watching him, I turned to his mistress. Thalia, the well-known actress and model is standing before my eyes, looking at me with disgust when I am the one who should be disgusted by her. I balled my fists and attacked her without a word.“OUCH!” She screamed after I pulled her hair. I even scratched her arm and tried to choke her but she was able to move away.“FCK! STOP IT, PAIGE!”I ignored Noah and continued pulling Thalia’s hair.“I SAID STOP IT, PAIGE! JUST STOP!”“NOAH, HELP ME! LET ME GO, YOU SON OF A BITCH! YOU CRAZY!”I laughed without humor. “YOU ARE A DISGUSTING MISTRESS–”I was pushed to the g
Noah’s POVFour months later…I was in a gym, working out and killing some time when my assistant entered. He fixed his thick eyeglasses before he spoke. “Sir, I received a call from your father’s attorney. Miss Paige is in the hospital.”My forehead creased as I put the dumbbell down and faced him. “Did I tell you to stalk my ex-wife?”He looked down. “I’m sorry, sir. I just thought you needed to know.”I gritted my teeth and started wiping my sweat. “Why was she sent to the hospital?”“She’s pregnant, sir.”My jaw dropped as I faced him again. He took a step back, scared and intimidated.“What? Did I hear it right?”“She’s pregnant, sir.”I gritted my teeth after he repeated those words. Pregnant? Paige is pregnant? It has only been four months since I filed a divorce and she’s already pregnant… Wait, was it mine? It’s possible!I swallowed hard and looked at Oliver again. “Find out if she’s meeting another guy already.”“Sir?” He fixed his eyeglasses. Shock is evident in his eyes.
Paige’s POVI sucked my breath and wiped the tears in my cheeks after I dropped the coffee I’m making. My right hand is trembling and I couldn’t stop my tears from falling. My heart is pounding so hard in so much anger. I can’t make coffee. I have completely lost my chance to do what I love the most. My wrist had surgery but I couldn’t use it normally like before. I feel so useless. I feel so worthless.I cried harder, unable to take it anymore. I slowly fell on my knees and stared at my trembling right hand. This is so fcking unfair!“Why can’t you let me do the things I want to do, huh?” I confronted my hand as if it would give me an answer. This is so fcking frustrating and despressing. I just want to be happy.I slammed the back of my head against the bar counter as I remembered Noah’s arrogant smile. He still have the guts to show his face to me? He filed a divorce and then what? He said he wants me back? He’s so damn funny and ridiculous!“Paige!”I lifted my face and looked at
Paige’s POVWearing a simple white dress, I put my lipstick on and slightly tilted my head while staring at my own reflection in the mirror. I can’t believe I forgot myself after I fell in love with Noah Hanson. What’s wrong with falling in love? I think it’s if that person is worthy of your love. I’ve loved Noah and gave him my all. That’s my mistake. I let him feel my devotion. I let him feel my undying love. He became so confident that I won’t be able to stand again after my greatest fall. I should prove him wrong, but it still hurts like hell.“Paige, how long have you planned to make us wait here?” Ares’ voice brought me back to my senses. I pursed my lips and heaved a sigh. That cousin of mine is so short-tempered and impatient.“I’m coming!” I answered and grabbed my pouch. Aunt Precy invited us for dinner. I think it’s her way of helping me to recover. I’m really glad I have her and my cousins.Ares’ crumpled face and Alex’s smiling face welcomed me. Achilles was the one who o
Paige's POVI almost had a miscarriage. I would never forgive Noah for causing this. He's nothing but an evil bastard who's obsessed with attention and wealth. I can't wait to see his downfall after his so called first love leave him for another man. I hate him so much that I'm thinking of revealing our marriage to the public. No one knows the I married him except for mine and his family. What will happen to him if the public learned about his disgusting behavior? I bet his so called lover will leave him in the dark, weak and wounded."Paige, I have an appointment with a client today—" Aunt Precy paused after she saw me all dressed up. She cocked an eyebrow. "Are you going out? You should be resting. You just fainted yesterday."I shook my head and brushed my fingers through my hair. "I'm fine, Aunt Precy. I'll just visit the shop. I need to see how my part timers do their job.""Alex is there, right? I thought you both agreed on this?"I caressed Aunt Precy's shoulder. "I'll be fine,
Paige's POVI smiled as Attorney Samantha Li sat in front of me. I'm still here in the coffee shop. She called me a while ago saying she has something important to say. Actually, I'm having doubts about that important matter. She's the lawyer I hired for the divorce that Noah insisted on."Mr. Hanson withdrew the divorce petition, Paige."My heart almost stopped. I'm already expecting this but I can't help being so shocked. Noah would really do what he says. He said, he's gonna push the divorce again and here it is. He's doing things in favor of his wants again."I see you're not shocked," Attorney Samantha added and heaved a sigh. "Did you talk to Mr. Hanson, Paige?"I chewed my bottom lip. "He wanted something I can't give. So, he's using our marriage to trap me in his world."Attorney Samantha shook her head and crossed her arms. "Do you still want to proceed to the divorce?"I quickly nodded. "Of course, attorney.""Then, we're the one to file a divorce petition. Do you have any v
Paige's POV"You couldn't answer," I said bitterly and shook my head. He can't answer because he doesn't really need me. He can't say anything about his feelings for me because he doesn't really like me. Our one year marriage didn't really work out."Paige…""Leave me alone, Noah. I'm trying to live my life. Don't ruin me again."He lifted his face. His eyes were begging. "Can't you give me another chance?""I begged you, Noah," I spat. "I begged and kneeled, Noah, but what did you do? You pushed me away, Noah."He looked down. I balled my fists and punched his chest. I angrily pointed at my coffee shop. "I wasn't able to open my coffee shop because I can't mix coffee again, Noah. I can't paint anymore. I can't do all the things I want because of you. You ruined everything about me."His lips parted as he meet my eyes nervously. "Paige…""You didn't know?" I abruptly wiped my tears. "Of course you didn't know because you never really cared. You're selfish, Noah. You didn't even care i
Paige's POV"What happened to mom?" Alex asked me after he sat across from me. We're eating dinner in the dining area and Aunt Precy's not here. She doesn't want to leave her room. She doesn't want her sons to see her puffy eyes."Simon happened," Ares answered with an annoyed tone. He sat on the chair and shook his head. He glanced at Achilles. "You should bring her some food.""Can we talk?" I asked, causing them to look at me. Ares' eyes are unhappy. It seems like he knew what I want to say.Ares shook his head. "You can't change my mind, Paige. That bastard will just hurt her."I looked at Achilles. He lifted his arm and shrugged his shoulder. I heaved a sigh and turned fo Alex and he just looked away.I chewed my bottom lip and put the spoon and fork down. "She broke up with Simon because she know that you three hates him.""That's good to know," Ares said in sarcasm.I looked at him. "Ares, your mother deserves to be happy."His forehead creased. "Isn't she happy with us?" He cl