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Divorced in Love CHAPTER 17- RAW
AUTHORS POV SYDNEY WAS DRENCHED and shaking from the cold when she collided with a stranger. With her head bowed, she apologized. "I... I'm sorry." She tried to leave but the stranger grabbed her arm and pulled her back. Sydney gasped softly when her watery eyes gazed into the hard brown ones of the man she had run into. The same man that she'd met once and was the reason her image was in sham. Her gaze turned fiery and she disengaged her arm from his grasp. "Don't ever touch me!" She walked past him and he followed quickly after her. "You don't look good, Sydney. Are you okay?" He asked earnestly. "Leave me alone. I don't want to talk with anyone, just leave me!" She ran a hand through her hair and cried uncontrollably. Everything was a mess now. She used to laugh during meetings with divorced women when they'd discuss how their marriages were nothing to write home about. She never imagined her case would be worse. Didn't Gavin stop to think about how it'd make her feel?
Last Updated : 2024-09-20Divorced in Love CHAPTER 18- INTENSE
STIFF AND BRUISED, Sydney got up from the hospital bed. A pain wave passed through her head and she steered. She held her head and headed to the hospital door. She remembered everything that happened the previous night leading up to her encounter with Gabriel. He'd still brought her to the hospital after all. She silently thanked God he had, what if Emily and Ethan had seen her in that horrendous state? She heard whispers coming from behind the door. She raised her head, and through the hole in the door, she caught sight of Gavin talking with Doctor Natasha, a bitter expression on his face. Sydney stood, catalyzed. Why is he here? Maybe he came to finish what he started. As if noticing her gaze on him, Gavin met her gaze. His eyes softened a bit but she still noticed the fire in it. Gavin drove her home, they hadn't said anything to each other since she got discharged. The somber music on the drive did nothing to mitigate the tension between them. Gavin gazed at her as she
Last Updated : 2024-09-21Divorced in Love CHAPTER 19- TOXIC
AUTHORS POV Caleb killed the engine of his Porsche in the parking lot of the Hilton Five-Star Hotel, the sound of the ignition dying a stark contrast to the hum of wealth that filled the air. The parking lot was a veritable showcase of opulence, with sleek, high-end cars that seemed to gleam in the fading light of day. A Bentley here, a Ferrari there, and a Lamborghini that seemed to purr in the silence. Caleb adjusted his tie restively, his eyes scanning the parking lot with a mixture of disdain and envy. He could imagine the look of condescension when he entered the hotel. His anger boiled over thinking of all he had lost because of Sydney's infidelity. He released a frustrated breath, if he didn't put his shit together, he'd be selling his car to pay his debts. Sydney had been able to strike at the most delightful time of his life! Caleb slammed his hand on the steering wheel and groaned loudly. "Bastard child!" Ashley flinched slightly at his outburst. She sat in the pass
Last Updated : 2024-09-21Divorced in Love CHAPTER 20- TURMOIL
AUTHORS POVGAVIN GLANCED AT ETHAN who was glaring at him. He frowned at him. Some minutes ago, he received a concerning call from Avery that Ethan got into a fight with some kid who said he abuses Sydney He had told Ethan his daddy, who worked in Gavin's company, told his mommy he saw Sydney swollen-faced and crying in the elevator after storming out of Gavin's office. Ethan got so angry and charged for him madly.Emily gasped excitedly when she saw Gavin. She peeled off Sydney's arm and ran to him. Gavin smiled with one corner of his lips raised and crouched to catch Emily.Giggling, she wrapped her arm around his neck and kissed his cheek, causing him to laugh. "I missed you." She admitted.He kissed her back, " I missed you too honey." He looked at Ethan and his smile slowly fell. " You too son."Ethan scoffed loudly. Sydney, who couldn't muster the courage to look at Gavin, spoke before Ethan could, " Ethan, go take a shower." She smiled nervously.Ethan ignored her and walked t
Last Updated : 2024-09-22Divorced in Love CHAPTER 21- TENSE
AUTHORS POVGIL ROBERTS STRODED drunkenly through the first floor of Beverly Hills restaurant; his eyes were bloodshot. Gabriel walked with him, annoyed by Gil's drunken state."I warned you not to take the drink from that lady." Gabriel chided.Gil held his head and groaned loudly, " It's not my f**king fault. She looked harmless."Gabriel threw him a look and spoke in his thick British accent, " A dishabille woman with nails the length of my d**k is a freaking red flag."Gil barked out an exaggerated laugh, " Then it means your d**k is pretty small."Gabriel shook his head, tired of his friend's behavior. They stepped into the elevator and Gavin pressed the sixth button. His face suddenly turned serious, and he slipped his long, slender fingers into the pockets of his blue, worn-out pants. He thought it was funny how people couldn't tell he was Alfred Patel's son when he was dressed in shabby clothes and looked like a middle-class man. He thanked God no one did at least not now
Last Updated : 2024-09-23Divorced in Love CHAPTER 22- CONFRONTATION
AUTHORS POV" I was so glad when my husband contacted AIDs. He returned home begging for my forgiveness; I barked a hard laugh right in his face and threw him out," Angelica shared her story, causing all the women sitting under the gazebo on Theresa's patio to laugh. Theresa had asked Sydney in front of the women to join them for evening tea. Sydney couldn't let these women think she was a coward because of a man, so she accepted. She made sure to sit a good number of seats away from Theresa to show her displeasure. They had been gossiping about celebrities when Sydney joined in and they diverged wickedly to failed marriages."I wouldn't blame your husband, though, " Veronica hid her disdainful smirk behind the mug of coffee she had in her mouth. "Samantha is one fine speck of a woman."Samantha, who sat next to Theresa, gritted her teeth and forced a fake smile. " You should learn to shut your windows when committing adultery sweetie."Sandra, who was sipping Chinese tea, chok
Last Updated : 2024-09-23Divorced in Love CHAPTER 23- ENEMY
SYDNEY STOOD BY THE KITCHEN window with a wearisome look while gazing at the sprinklers that went off in the garden. It reminded her of her mother. She recalled the days when Ashley would stand by the garden back in Arizona with a watering can in her grip as she watered the flowers. She missed her mother; she had been having nightmares of Ashley in a large gray box, lying next to Xavier. She thought about taking Ethan and Emily to Arizona and not returning, but Ashley's last message made her rethink.Avery poured tomato soup into the saucer. She walked to Sydney and placed a hand on her shoulder. " What's wrong, you haven't said anything since I got here?"What was there to say? Sydney shrugged nonchalantly, and they both went to the dining room. Sydney slipped into a seat next to Sofia. She had been a frequent and helpful visitor- to Avery's disposal.Avery looked at Sofia with contempt. " Um, Sofia darling?"Sofia looked up from the book she was reading. She smiled questi
Last Updated : 2024-09-25Divorced in Love CHAPTER 24- DANCE
AUTHORS POV" Hello, Mrs. Reed, this is Archer, Mr. Reed's P.A.," Archer said over a phone call with Sydney. " Mr. Reed is busy in a meeting now; he instructed me to let you know that the annual Gala d' flare takes place tonight. The color code is red with a touch of gold. Dresses would be sent to you, choose any you'd prefer. Your hair should be left down and you should be ready by six."" All right, Archer. Anything else?"" Mr. Reed would be there in a limo ten minutes earlier...and Mrs. Reed." He lingered for a while and continued. " Please don't get on his nerves."*** Sydney stared at herself in the mirror, a faint smile across her face. Her fingers grazed her semi-flat stomach. The red chiffon dress with a slit by the side reaching mid-thigh hugged her curvy frame. She felt like a kid again. Except, now, she was hollow and messed up inside. She remembered prom night. She remembered how much she and Gavin had been in love. That night, he had told her he loved her for
Last Updated : 2024-09-27
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Divorced in Love EPILOGUE
ETHAN'S POV It's been five years since I've last seen Dad. Since we'd left California, he had been non-existent from the world. From us. From me. Old classmates tell me his posters have been ripped from the walls; his business has been wiped out from the physical and virtual world. A Mafia man has taken his place in his company. His name is no longer talked about on likable lips. He had disappeared into oblivion. Mum kept crying about it, and I told her she shouldn't cry over the dead. She said dad is not dead; she said he's living; she said someone had seen him in New Orleans. She is lying because I only know that he's dead. Mum is talking over the phone; she is mentioning Dad's name. I can hear his voice over the loud call, but I know it is not his since the dead do not talk. Dad is dead. Someone called my name. Mum is looking at me. She says something. I think she says Dad wants to talk to me. I make no effort to move because I know my father is not living. " Ethan."
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 96- RECONCILE
GIL'S HEART POUNDED in his chest at Sofia's silence.It was approximately twenty seconds since he proposed the question.21. 22. 23.Gil was sweating in the cold.He detested rejection more than anything else. He was a mess after his ex left him. He nearly jumped into the ocean when his family disowned him.He told himself he'd end his life if she said no."Baby..." Gil gave a crazy drawl. "I understand that it is early, but—"Gil was caught off guard when Sofia wrapped her arm around his neck and gave him a big wet kiss.She put her forehead on his and drew her lips away. She was smiling, blushing, crying."What if I said no?" She teased."Next week would be the date of my funeral."Sofia laughed and kissed him again. "I love you, and yes, there is nothing I'd want more than for you to be my groom.""Oh, boy." Gil sighed and pulled away.With trepidation, he removed a ring and placed it on her ring finger."Perfect fit." He laughed and pulled her into a short kiss before pulling awa
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 95- PROPOSE
Sofia was just about to head to the coffee shop to begin her business task for the day. She insisted on doing the task that day even though Alfred informed her it could be done any day of the week.After thinking what Sydney said through, she called Alfred and told him she wanted to postpone the task.Alfred was also in the light about Gil's plan and cleverly replied to her, careful not to create any suspicion.Up in her room, Sofia put on a crimson button-up dress that was slim-fitting, put on a little makeup, tucked her hair in a tidy bun, and left for Gil's apartment.By the time she'd reached his front door, her heart was in her mouth. She was a bundle of nerves."You can do this." She let out a breath and reached for his doorbell, only to discover the door was open.She thought it'd be fun catching him off guard, so she slowly opened the door further and entered into the house that was almost completely dark.She could see nothing but the sun's rays that filtered through the heav
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 94- GRUDGES
SYDNEY GRABBED EMILY'S bag off the dining table and ran to the front door where Gavin stood. He'd stopped by every morning to pick up the kids and drop them off at school. Sydney hardly spent time with them anymore, since they spent most of the day in school and with their daddy. It was only at night Gavin would drop them off, and at times, they'd sleep over at his place. As much as Sydney missed them, she knew their relationship with Gavin had dampened over the months, and spending quality time with him will strengthen their bond once again. She'd been happy to see Ethan smile genuinely again. Although he stopped playing hockey after being disqualified from the championship game, he played hockey with his daddy at the public hockey field. "Emily has been complaining of tooth pain." Gavin said as he collected the bag from her. Leaning against the doorframe, Sydney scratched her brows. "You give her too much candy." Sydney accused. She complains that you give her too many apple
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 93- UNRECIPROCATED
" When I was a kid I had this unquenchable desire for things. My father gave me everything I wanted on a silver plate, it was always a yes as an answer and never a no." He rested his hand on the vanity and exhaled. " Because of that, I grew up with the expectation of getting everything I wanted. One day I came home from school and saw... " He paused and shut his eyes. " I saw my mum on bed having s!x with a man that used to be my father's co-worker. I don't know why, but I knew at that moment I wanted him dead; I wanted to squeeze him with my bare hands and rip him into pieces." " And I did, it felt so good seeing him cry and beg for mercy... Mother explained that she loved him. She said he was the right man for her." Gabriel scoffed. " I saw them once, he cuffed her to the walls and hit her like she was his play doll. Again and again, he did; he kept on saying I love you; it's just the pain that comes with being in love, you piece of shit." Gabriel's knuckles were white with rage.
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 92- STITCH
EYES WIDE in shock, Sydney searched the counter for a knife or something she could use as a weapon of defense. Her gaze was still trained on Gabriel as his eyes searched the house before it eventually dropped on her.A plate fell to the ground and shattered.Sydney flinched from the sound and piece that made contact with her skin, but she didn't move, nor did Gabriel.Despite breaking a plate, Sydney still resumed her search for a knife." What are you doing here?" Gabriel was walking towards her now. He was dressed in blue tailored khaki pants, a grey shirt, and a blue polished brogue. He had a fresh new haircut and looked more like a wealthy specimen than a broke lumberjack." You are too careless." He looked at the cut on her leg, frowning." I thought I warned you to stay away."His eyes met hers. For the first time, she saw an indifferent, unsympathetic look in his eyes. Was he going to try to kidnap her and lock her up?Sydney finally felt a butcher knife on the counter and q
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 91- CRAVE
SCHOOL RESUMED PRETTY early, so, Sydney was left alone at Sofia's place with herself and thoughts. She decided to vacuum the house and do the laundry and other household chores to kill time. She had thrown out the laptop alongside all the things Gabriel had gotten for her. She refused to hold on to anything he gave her. It all poured down on her like lava when her mind was off Avery's death. The jet. His next to perfect personality. The yacht. The necklace. Clothes. Chains. The faint screams she'd heard in his penthouse, she thought it was her mind playing tricks on her. The truth was there all along, looking her in the face. No wonder he was friends with many rich people. Everything was all a facàde. He must have pretended to be poor to cover up his crimes! Sydney fell to the couch and shoved a hand through her hair. " The drawings oh my God! " It occurred to her he'd draw the people he'd tortured. He'd drawn the things he found appealing. Sydney shut her eyes a
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 90- LIES
A week went by, businesses were reopening. People returned from their holiday vacations, employees resumed work. Sofia returned to Beverly Hills just to receive news on what had happened.Sydney stayed in a motel with her kids before Sofia returned. She asked Sofia if she could crash at her place till they left the country. Sofia asked why she wasn't staying with Gabriel and Sydney told her all that occurred. Sydney felt like she ripped a hole through Sofia's heart after that because Sofia wouldn't stop crying afterward.Meanwhile, Auxanger was found hanging lifelessly from a rope on the ceiling after Avery's death. When he heard his daughter was dead, he called Caleb and blamed him for everything that happened. He threatened to report to the cops. Caleb showed up at his home uninvited, suffocated him to death with a pillow, and tied him to the ceiling so everyone would believe it was suicide.On the other hand, Gil tried reaching out to Sofia, but she wouldn't pick up his calls. He
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 89- SHATTER
TIME STOOD STILL and so did Sydney. A mortified gasp escaped her parted lips when she saw the permanent look of shock on Avery's face.Sydney stepped back as Avery began to stumble backward, mouth wide open and eyes the shape of a crystal ball.The bullet penetrated her upper chest, blood was flowing out, staining her shirt." No, no." Sydney felt suspended in the air. All she could hear were the echoes of silence.The front door opened.As Avery crumbled to the ground, Sydney's gaze was now fixated on Gabriel, who stood wide-eyed by the front door." J**sus Christ, what happened?!" Gabriel stormed into the house nearly tripping over his leg. He grabbed Sydney's shoulder firmly and pushed her back protectively as if Avery would wake up and try to attack her.Gabriel's eyes quickly scanned Sydney's pale face. " Did she try to hurt you? Shit, I shouldn't have left you alone. Did she touch you, huh? Sydney why aren't you saying... "His words caught in his throat when he desicried the p
