Chapter 4 The Last Time

Paige’s POV

I 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 Alex. He kneeled before me and hugged me. I cried in his chest. “I-I can’t make coffee, Alex. I can’t use my hand anymore.”

“Shhh! Calm down, Paige. What happened, hmm? You were fine for the past four months. So, why did you break down again?”

I sobbed and then laughed. Alex cupped my cheeks and stared into my eyes. He tried to wipe my tears but it won’t stop from falling. He hissed worriedly. “Paige…”

“I won’t let him fool me again,” I said with fury.

Rage flickered in his eyes. He angrily clenched his jaws. “He came here?”

I nodded and sobbed. “I don’t understand him, Alex. He pushed me away and now he wants me back.”

“No!” Alex growled. “No, Paige! Don’t you dare!”

I bit my bottom lip and shook my head. “I won’t let him fool me again, Alex.”

He pulled me for another hug and caressed my back. “Why did you even come here? I told you I’m already looking for a part timer who can work here. You have to rest and take care of yourself, Paige. This is not just about you anymore. You have a baby. Remember that.”

I pressed my lips together and caressed my tummy. My cousin is right. I have to take care of myself and my baby. I should only think about my baby and nothing else.

I'm done with Noah. I gave him my all but he just ruined me. Truly, too much love kills. I already died painfully, and I don't wanna die over and over again in the hands of the same person.

When Alex and I got home, I went straight to my room and opened the envelope that Noah left in the shop. I laughed sarcastically after reading the agreement paper inside. He wants me back and he's offering compensation for the damages he's done.

He's unbelievable. I don't know if he's innocent about love or he's just plain stupid.

Agreement, his ass! I don't wanna be connected with him anymore. I've been head over heels for him since College and it's enough. I've had enough.

My life has become so boring for the next few days. I've been trying to live a normal life but I won't deny that on some sleepless nights, I'd feel so lonely and broken.

"Paige, look at this resume," Alex said as he saw me walking down the stairs. He showed me four resumes of three female college students and one male highschool student.

I looked at him. "Can they mix a coffee?"

He smiled and nodded. "Yeah. I was fascinated by how they did."

I smiled. "I told you it's fascinating."

"You'll have to teach me to do that, lady."

I shook my head and looked at the resumes again. "Who do you think is more efficient?"

His eyes squinted. "Hmm! I think it's Hazel and Froilan?"

A highschool student and a college student. I nodded and smiled. "I'll call them tomorrow for their training."

"Better be. Oh by the way, mom wants us to have dinner tonight in a restaurant."

"Aunt Precy?"

"Who else is my mom, Paige?" He asked sarcastically.

I frowned and rolled my eyes at him. "That's so funny, Alex."

He chuckled and pinched my cheeks. We're in that state when someone entered the house. It was Ares whose forehead was creased again. He's the eldest among the three brothers and he's really grumpy. Alex was the one who's easy to be with while Achilles is the most silent one and yes, the youngest.

"Bro, what happened?" Alex asked after Ares sat on the couch and loosened his tie.

Ares looked at me and frowned. "Your evil ex-husband is messing with me, Paige. My boss fired me, saying he doesn't want to mess up with the business magnate Noah Hanson. Goddamn it!"

I chewed my bottom lip and looked down. I feel so ashamed and angry. Noah can really be heartless all the time, huh? I bet he did this because I refused to accept his term.

I balled my fists and looked at Ares. He glared at me after he saw my stares. "Don't you dare meet him, Paige. Leave this to me."

"What will you do? You'll beat him again?"

He frowned. "I'm not stupid to do that, Paige. I don't wanna be put in jail again."

Yes. He was jailed for two days because of what he did to Noah and that made him realize that he's no match for him. I don't wanna feel so small but Noah is making us feel that. I hate him so much!

The next day, I went to Noah's house. The maid looked so shocked after she saw me but she immediately let me in. I thanked her and she told me that Noah is in the backyard. I went straight to the pool area and saw him there swimming in the infinity pool.

He still has time to relax and all that after he ruined my life and my cousin's life.

"Noah!"

He resurfaced and smirked upon seeing my face. He pulled himself up and my eyes landed on his flexing muscles. I looked away as I felt my heart start racing. It's still the same. My heart still yearns for him even after everything he's done. Why is my heart so stupid?

"Hey, honey. Missed me?"

I threw his folder on his chest, causing his smile to fade. His forehead slowly creased as he clenched his jaws.

I laughed sarcastically. "You think I'll let you fool me again? Dream on, Noah. I'm over you!"

I was shocked when he suddenly pulled my waist and squeezed our bodies together. He's wetting me. The water is cold but I feel so hot.

He looked down at me as he licked his bottom lip. "I don't believe you, Paige. You were so head over heels with me. There's no way you managed to move on within four months."

I tried pushing him away but I was caught off guard when he claimed my lips in a punishing kiss.

I gasped in his mouth and he used that opportunity to kiss me deeper. He pushed his tongue inside my mouth as my knees weakened.

He was holding me so tight that it's making it impossible for me to resist. He's so cruel!

He pulled away after a few seconds. He took a step back, smirked and licked his wet lips. "You still taste the same, honey. Don't you miss my kisses?"

"I hate you!"

He shook his head. "You will never hate me, Paige. Not in this lifetime."

Tears rolled down my cheeks like a bullet but I quickly wiped it. "I hate you in this lifetime and I'll hate you in another life, Noah. Keep in your narrow mind that I will never come back to you. Eat your wealth. Eat your popularity. I can live without you, Noah. You're not the only man in my life."

I saw how his jaw clenched after the last words I said, but I don't care. I turned my back on him and started walking away.

This may not be the last time we will see each other, but this will be the last time that I'll cry for him. This will be the last time I'll let him control my emotions. I swear!