Chapter seven

Margot’s POV

I was still shaking after the incident in Sam’s office. Meeting with Nathan only made everything worse. I could not understand what had happened to my boyfriend, and I was scared that Nathan already revealed the truth about last night. He promised to let me do it, but how could I be sure he would keep his word? Especially after I found him in front of my company? What business could bring him there other than exposing me? This man had no decent human feelings. Why would he care about mine? Of course, he wouldn’t since that was an excellent opportunity to hurt Sam.

I made a chamomile tea and sipped it slowly, hoping it would ease my anxiety. I leaned back on my sofa, trying to calm my raging thoughts. Vikki’s smiling face popped on top of them. Why did Sam let her in? Why did he even talk to her? He should have known better how I felt about her.

I took a deep breath. This was a problem for another time. I will convince Sam to avoid Vikki and her father’s business. We created our company all by ourselves, so there was no need to include anyone from outside.

My phone vibrated, and a message from Sam popped on the screen. I hoped he was not in the mood to argue again.

Baby, I am sorry for earlier. I am just stressed. Can I make it up to you? What about dinner? Let’s meet at Gorge’s Garden at 7 PM.

Love you,

I read the message twice and smiled to myself. How could I doubt Sam’s intentions? Maybe Vikki tried to pester him into joining her father’s company, and he was just polite? Sam has never been a confrontational type, so it was obvious that he would not decline this offer immediately, but I was sure that would be only a matter of time.

My smile dropped when I reminded myself about Nathan. I had to be honest with Sam, I had no other option, not if I wanted to save this relationship.

But I was not a step closer to how to tell him about the last night, mainly because I had no memory of it until I woke up in that room. My head already hurt from how much I tried to remind myself of anything. I remembered dancing with Nicole, laughing, even if I had not had as good fun as she.

But wait a minute? Over the phone, she said that I had left with some guy.

‘ Was it Nathan? Was he watching me from a distance?’ I quickly dismissed that thought. Nicole would recognise him immediately. Like most females in the university, she had a massive crush on him. Even though I had to admit he was handsome back then, I was so in love with Sam that his charm did not influence me. Not long after, I discovered that this handsome face covered an utterly rotten character. This man destroyed Sam’s chance for a bright future, forcing him to start everything from scratch.

So, if that was not Nathan, then who was this man? I forced my brain to remember his face, but I failed miserably. Besides, it still did not explain how I ended up with Nathan. I closed my eyes, exhausted. It was pointless. I may remember something more soon.

Now, I had to prepare myself for dinner. George’s Garden was a fancy restaurant where Sam took me for our first official date as a couple. This place held a special place in my heart since then.

I prepared my little black dress and high heels. I usually do not wear clothes like that; I am more of a sports type. Even yesterday, I wore clothes only someone with a huge dose of imagination could call sexy. I was there for Nicole, not to impress anyone.

I took another shower since I still felt filthy after last night. Besides, no matter how much I tried to dismiss this feeling, I could still smell Nathan’s cologne. I am sure this perv lured many women only with this scent.

Seven o’clock came in a blink of an eye. My hands shook while fixing my hair, but I calmed myself with a glass of wine.

Sam would understand. He would realise that someone used me to get to him. He had to understand.

I called a cab and grabbed my jacket and purse. It was time to go.

Sam was waiting for me at our usual table when the waiter took me to him. He looked handsome as always, but I noticed that he seemed distant.

“ Hi,” I said shyly. After so many years together, he still could make me shy, especially when he wore one of my favourite suits. I could not believe how lucky I was that he chose me out of all the women.

“ Hi,” Sam replied, and his cold tone took me aback. “ You look nice,” he added, slightly softer.

“ Thank you,” I said as he held my chair.

“ Are you ready to order?” The waiter asked as soon as I sat down.

“ Not yet,” Sam offered him a cold stare, making him retreat.

“ Why do you act like that? He is only doing his job,” I whispered. I always had respect for everyone who worked hard for their wages.

“ How do you expect me to act?”

“ With respect,” my tone dropped by a couple of degrees.

Sam leaned back on his chair. “ That is interesting that you are the one to talk about respect.”

I gasped, glancing at him.

“ What do you mean?”

“ Well, a woman who does not respect herself and her relationship should not teach others on that matter, don’t you think?” Sam asked, raising his brow. His eyes were cold as ice.

I froze. Each of those words was like a punch. He knew!

“ Sam, I didn’t….” I spoke slowly, but he only raised his hand.

“ Spare me the details. You have spent a night with another man. I am appalled that you dare to sit here and look in my face after what you have done.”

My eyes filled with tears.

“ It was not my fault,” I pleaded “ I don’t remember.”

Sam shook his head.

“ That is so pathetic. Now, I wonder how often you ended up in someone else’s bed when you were out.”

I could not believe what I just heard.

“ I would never…” I spoke again, but Sam stopped me immediately.

“ Save your breath. I do not want anything with you. You can warm up the bed for anyone you wish.” His words were like a knife, cutting through my heart. “ I don’t want to see you in the company anymore. I will buy your shares, and I will consider this a gift. If you disagree, I will expose you to everyone. Starting with your family.”

I watched as Sam stood up. “ Bon appetit,” he hissed before leaving.

I stayed at our favourite table, with tears rolling down my cheeks. I wiped them with the top of my hand. I knew who was responsible for all of that.

Nathan Blackwood. How could I believe any word that came out of his mouth? He was indeed a monster!