Super Excited

POV: Laura 

I wasn’t expecting this, I did not expect to be greeted with a divorce paper. I’d always thought that he was too much of a gentleman to call it quits. That is why I was shocked at first. I thought he was just joking around, I had to pretend to be sad so he doesn’t suspect a thing. But the truth is that I’m not just excited, I’m in a party mood right now. This is exactly what I wanted, but I didn't get the chance to say that yet. 

Actually, I didn’t want to be the one to propose a divorce first. I’d been struggling to keep up with this boring lifestyle for three solid years. Gosh, it’s been hell to live with this guy, I could barely breathe. He’s such a prude, and I had to pretend to be as prude as he was just to make this fucking marriage work and bring honor to my family. I’m used to living a wild life, I love clubbing and partying. I love having fun with my friends every fucking day. But since I married this guy, it’s been hell on earth. This has been a loveless marriage, I feel like a fucking slave in bondage. Our contract states that I have to act the part of a good wife so I don’t lose my inheritance. Dad transferred the company to him when he got married. So it’s safe to say that I’m stuck with the asshole. 

But this is good…

This is so fucking good. I didn’t ask for the divorce, he did. The contract favors him more, it gave him more rights than me. Dad trusts him because he is a Hilton. He has been friends with the Hiltons for ages, and Nate’s father happens to be his best friend. So he trusted him completely, and he made him the chairman of the company while turning me into a timid housewife who lives only to please her husband. 

Who would have thought that the perfect son-in-law would end up asking for a divorce just three years after marriage. It sounds so hilarious, and I’m tempted to laugh out loud, but I had to pretend to be hurt so he would think that this was all his fault. If he thinks I’m truly hurt, then he’ll be willing to give me anything I want. I smiled within me, but I maintained a straight face and sat down on the couch, pretending to be hurt and sad. 

“This is for the best, Laura. We can’t let our parents force us into a loveless marriage anymore. I can’t keep up with the lies and pretense, I want to be free, I want to live my life happily like I used to. 

I don’t care what you want as a settlement. Just name it and I’ll give it to you. But please sign the damn papers, we have to go our separate ways. I can’t do this anymore.” He told me, sitting next to me on the couch. I was doing a happy dance in my head, but I squeezed my eyes shut, feigning a pained look as I leaned my head on the headrest of the couch, forcing out a few drops of tears before looking back at him, making him feel more guilty.

“Was it something I did, have I been a bad wife to you?” I asked him, wiping my fake tears with the back of my hand. To be honest, I thought he might have caught me sneaking out to have fun with my friends, I thought he had discovered my secret life that he knew nothing about. The idiot thinks I’m a nerd who goes to book clubs with Vinnie. 

“Was it something I did, have I been a bad wife to you?” I asked him, wiping my fake tears with the back of my hand. To be honest, I thought he might have caught me sneaking out to have fun with my friends, I thought he had discovered my secret life that he knew nothing about. The idiot thinks I’m a nerd who goes to book clubs with Vinnie. If only he knows what I do with my spare time when he’s not around. If only he knows that I never put my life on hold because of this damn marriage.

I always sneak out of the house when he is not around, claiming to be at ridiculous places with Vinnie or my mom, acting like a freaking boring housewife. But I try to get home before he does, and if I’m going to stay out clubbing late in the night, I’ll beg mom to cover up for me. And she always falls for my pleadings because she doesn’t want my perfect marriage to end. I’m so glad he decided to call it off, it’s freedom for me!

Freedom at last!

As I waited for his response, I couldn’t help thinking of the guards and maids that I have to pay off to cover up for me sometimes. I wondered if any of them could have sold me out. I was thinking of this when he responded and put my mind at ease,

“No, Laura. It’s not something you did. It’s me, it’s all my fault. I want my freedom, I feel caged in this marriage. But if you’d rather stay married to me, maybe we should tear these damn papers and keep trying to make our marriage perfect.” He suggested, making my eyes go wide in alarm.

“No, No, No, No…

It's fine!

The divorce is perfect, in fact, I think this is what we both need to heal and move on with our lives.” I let out quickly as I picked up the pen and signed the damn papers before he changed his mind. I can’t believe he would suggest that to me after giving me an opportunity to get out of this loveless marriage. He has no idea how excited I am right now. And now that I’d signed the divorce papers, there is no going back. All that’s left is for both of us to state our demands. And since I’m not the one that asked for a divorce, I get to have anything I want and there is absolutely nothing he can do about it.

“This house was a gift from my father, and I’m already attached to it. It feels like home to me I love it. So I want to keep the house.” I announced, trying to sound emotional and sad.

“Fine, you can have the house. But I think we should hold on from sharing the news with our families. It would break their heart if they found out we got divorced.  So I think we should live together in this house for a while until we get a perfect chance to share the news with them. But since it’s going to be your house, I could move into the guestroom until the divorce is finalized. After we inform our parents, then I can move out of your house.” He explained, trying to smile to ease the tension. But I am not in the mood to smile. This is just business now, so I need to be focused.

“Fine, whatever. As long as I don’t get to pretend to like you anymore, I’m cool.” I responded excitedly, making him tip his head to the side as he gazed at me curiously. I realized that I nearly spoilt my acting just now, I think I’m getting too excited because getting everything I ever wanted. I switched back to my serious face and continued faking my sad face.

“We are splitting the company and the estate. I’ll run my family’s business, while you focus on yours. “ I told him firmly. His expression changed, and I thought I was beginning to cross my boundaries with these ridiculous requests. But I kept a straight face and waited for his response.

“Sharing the estates is fine, I’ll gladly give you all the properties you want. But do you think it’s wise to split the company?

How the hell are you going to run a construction company on your own?

You have never done it before, so I’ll suggest you let me run the company the way it is. You could be a silent partner, and I’ll report back to you every month if you want. Let’s just leave it as it is.” He suggested. 

“Don’t you dare tell me what I can and cannot do, Nate. For three years you were in charge of my father's company. Not once have you reported back to me, and not once have I asked for any report from you. I’m not asking you about the loan you took to resuscitate your family’s business. I’m only asking for my father's company back and all my estates. That’s what I want!” I stated firmly, forcing out a few more tears. 

Actually, I wasn’t forcing the tears this time. I’m just realizing that I was such an idiot. All these years I failed to inquire about the company, I have no fucking idea what is going on in my father's company. This is the same reason why my father forced me into this loveless marriage. He needed a man that could handle all his wealth and assets. Even Nathan believes that I’m too dumb to handle my father's company. But I’ll prove them all wrong, I’ll make them take back those hurtful words.

“Fine!

If that is what you want, I’ll fucking do it. I’ll return all your family’s wealth and assets to you as soon as the divorce is finalized. Just do me a favor and pretend to be my wife in public. Let me find the perfect chance to tell them about our divorce, please.” He requested.

“Fine!

I’ll have your things moved to the guestroom tonight!” I responded, sounding sad and hurt. I’ve always known that we didn't love each other, but I never thought he would be this eager to divorce me. I’ve been a great wife, I did everything in the books just to please him. Yet he’s willing to give me anything I want as long as I sign the divorce papers. He is giving me more than I deserve just to get rid of me as soon as possible.

I think he has been cheating on me all these years. That explains why he never paid attention to my needs or satisfied my desires. I guess he finally found the right woman for him. It will be such a shame if I get in the way of their happiness. So I agree with him that it’s better this way. 

At least I get to live my life as I want, with no regrets. This is going to be so much fun. I picked up my phone and dialed Vinnie and Cameron, my best buddies.

“Hey girlfriend, it’s been a while since we went clubbing with the guys. I think we should have so much fun, there is nothing holding me back anymore. Would you be free to hang out tonight, I’m in the mood to have fun girls, I’m celebrating.” I announced excitedly.

“You never go out with the guys these days, Laura. Did you hit your head or something, have you forgotten that you are married?

Besides, what are you celebrating this time?” Vinnie asked back, sounding curious.

“My divorce girl!

He finally asked for a divorce!

I’m free!

I’m free!

I’m free!

I can hang out wherever I want, and with whomever I choose to be with. I’m no longer married to that idiot, I’m free!

In fact, we can go to the grand opening of Kendrick’s new nightclub together. I don’t have to hide or sneak around anymore. I’m free like a bird, girl!

I’m free!” I yelled to the receiver, sounding excited.