Ethan's POV I heaved a huge sigh of relief. Annelise let her facial expression show just for a few seconds, and i saw the woman that has been trying so hard to be strong for months.Her resolve was let down and I felt the urge to make everything right and get stronger.“Thank you.” I mumbled.Annelise broke the staring contest going on between us, she sighed too, trying to put up a brave front."What next? Do I need to sign any papers or we just act like enemies?” She asked."We need to make it look real as possible, I'll get my lawyer to prepare a fake divorce paper, we'll both sign it, it's only for Ken to see.” I replied. "For how long would this go on for?”"For as long as he helps out with the news, it could be days. But it can't exceed a week.”"Fine then, I guess that just means you can't come here again till he's done with what he needs to do.” She sighed, running her hands through her hair. Right, that means I won't see her for days? It feels like an eternity already.“Can
Ethan's POV “Yes, just get it done anyhow, make sure it looks real, I need it as soon as possible."“Okay sir." I hung up on him, putting down the phone immediately.It's almost afternoon and the fake divorce papers aren't even ready yet. The only reason I'm somewhat calm is because Ken is currently working since I've assured him that he'd get the papers soon.I did more paperwork but soon started growing restless, I couldn't do any work, every letter and word on the paper before me was getting blurry.I picked up my phone, went to the call history and scrolled down. My hand rested on that particular contact, all i needed to do was to click on it.I hadn't even confirmed that she had unblocked me, but all the messages I sent were now delivered, she didn't reply any.I sighed and put away the phone, what was I going to say? ‘Hey, I decided to check up on you because I wasn't concentrating at work?’I drummed my left hand on the table mindlessly while I tried to focus on what I was doi
Annelise's POV The words tasted sour in my own mouth, I watched as a grim expression came up on his own face, the little smile on his face vanished completely. “It's not fake Annelise." He said. The paper looked so real and convincing that one would take it for an original, it's not like I know what an original divorce paper looks like. "Do you have a pen with you? I don't have one currently." I asked him. I took off the glove on my right hand so I could sign without the paint smearing on them. He dipped his hand in his pocket then handed over a pen to me, his hand brushed mine slightly, I found myself holding on to the pen longer than I should. His warm and firm hand on mine made me feel warm all over, my eyes met his too and an electrifying feeling coursed through me. I came back to my senses first as I realized that I was actually touching HIM and that the staring contest between us was getting really weird. I cleared my throat and stepped back, taking the pen fr
Ethan's POV The pictures started connecting in my head. The same person I've been dreaming about, who has been invading my dreams, is none other than my wife.That tattoo—it's the same one on her lap. She was there at the party and is the same person I had sex with."Ethan?!" Annelise's voice dragged me back to reality. She had tapped me and was looking at me with that weird expression still on her face."Yeah? Sorry, did you say something? I kind of zoned out," I said."I was asking why you wanted to know if I attended the party. You sounded urgent,” she said."Didn't you just say you attended?” I frowned. She sounded like she hadn't answered the question at all."I didn't." I was confused as to which question she had just provided an answer to."You did not answer me, or you did not attend the party?” I asked again."Both. I didn't answer you, and I didn't attend the party.” I could have sworn I heard her clearly, that she said she did attend the party.I hadn't had any drink since
Annelise's POV “Why did I lie? I should have just told the truth," I said to myself as he left the apartment.He only asked if I came to the party, right? It's not meant to be that hard. All I could have done was nod or say ‘yes.'Though I didn't really say I did, he must have been hallucinating beforehand. I only lied about not coming.I slumped down on the chair and ran my hands through my thick hair. I really need to trim it; it's getting much longer than it should be.Signing those divorce papers felt like I was really divorced from him. It felt like the marriage was over because of how real the paper looked.His words of reassurance calmed me down a bit, though. He sounded honest; it's not like he has ever lied to me anyway.Why was I even scared that he really wanted to divorce me? Shouldn't that be the next line of action with the situation of things now?I felt a headache coming on, so I just discarded the thoughts and went into the kitchen to get some water. When I was almos
Annelise's POVHe was looking straight into my eyes and was sweating so hard that it looked like he was going to pass out.“Annelise," he called my name again.“What. Do. You. Want." I said word after word, I could barely restrain myself anymore. It looked like I was going to burst at any moment."I wanted to see you," he replied after looking at me with that weird expression on his face."Is there anything you want to say to me? And dear Lord, it better be worth my time," I gritted.He swallowed thickly after hearing the threat behind my voice and seeing how much I was glaring at him.“I- I wanted to see you," he repeated that same line, further irking me.“You have ten seconds to say what you came here for or I'm going to kick your goddamn ass."“Nine," I started counting down for him when he still didn't say anything. His eyes widened in shock.“Eight."“I just wanted to check up on you. And to ask if you still want to go on that date with me," he rushed out.The f*ck?! I've seen d
Ethan's POV“Someone is here to see you,” Lucas said into the phone as I picked up his call. It's still so early for anyone to visit, and I don't have any visitors.“What's the name?” I asked.“Uh, she said her name is Grace, but I could have sworn that's not it. I've seen her before; I just don't know where,” he replied.Lucas is intelligent in all aspects of life—academically, financially, even intellectually—but not really, as he's so dumb when it comes to remembering faces.“Let her in,” I ordered, then hung up. It has to be something important for her to have passed the reception.I went back to what I was checking on my phone. Annelise just uploaded some of her new collections, and it's safe to say that I'm now a stalker. I've been stalking the page for days now.A knock came on my door, and I ordered whoever it was to come in. Someone with a disguising hat entered and walked slowly towards me.I could deduce that it was a female from the clothes and hair. The hat covered almost
Ethan's POV Ken went to her house? What was he even looking for? I got over the shock soon enough, or I just had to—there are other things to worry about at the moment. “Has the doctor said anything yet?” I asked. “Not yet. I’ve just been here, waiting for anyone to come out to say something, but none yet,” she replied. I started pacing with her too, trying so hard not to break into that room where she was being treated. It felt like hours already, even though I only just got here minutes ago. Could she have eaten something that didn’t go in sync with her body system? I racked my head for any possible reason she could be in there. Or it could just be stress. I was really worried, about to enter the room, when the door swung open and a doctor came out. Both I and Annelise’s friend ran to meet him immediately. “How is she now? Is she okay?” “Can we see her now?” we asked simultaneously. The man looked at both of us before his eyes settled on me. “You’re her husband,” h