Chapter 77 Anna I walked into the living room carrying a traveling bag, tears rolling down my face. I had been to the house Tony and I had briefly shared, where we had planned to raise a family, to pick up the last of my stuff. The house had been empty, Tony had already moved his stuff out and I had no idea where he was. Yesterday I had received the divorce papers. Even though I had been expecting it, I had been devastated and cried bitterly. Fran and Jan had tried to console me but I couldn’t stop crying. How could Tony treat me like this? I had loved him, yet he had hurt and humiliated me. I cried harder as I remembered I had been the trending news for weeks. Social media may have forgotten for now, but I hadn’t, neither had my friends who now avoided me. I wiped my tears, crying wouldn't help. I dropped the bag near the sofa, and went to the bar to pour myself a drink, then sank into an armchair. It was Saturday and the house was quiet as usual. Fran had gone for the
Chapter 78 Janet For the first time in months, I woke up with a hangover. I groaned. A hangover wasn’t the best way to start a Monday morning. Last night Jason and I had gone out again. We had gone to a bar and had several drinks, while he'd told me a lot of funny stories about his childhood. I had really enjoyed myself. Aside having the same interests, he was nice and fun to be with. I wasn’t interested in anything romantic right now, I just wanted simple friendship and he accepted that I hadn’t seen or heard from Kevin and I was pleased, or so I told myself. After what Jason had told me he’d done in college, I never wanted to see him again. He was a monster. Yet I still got wet just thinking about the monsters touch and the way he had made love to me. I sighed. I would soon get over it. Fran knocked and came in, holding a glass. “Time to get up Miss Janet. I brought you this.” She handed me the glass. “ It’s a hangover remedy. From the look of you last night, I know you
Chapter 79 Kevin After I had talked to Breed, I called Brian. It rang but he didn’t pick up. I shrugged and went home. I spent all night thinking about what Don and Lois might be up to. I knew as long as Don was involved, something bad was being planned. And if I guessed right, against Jan’s family. They won’t succeed on my watch. I thought. I was up early the next morning and got ready for work. Before leaving, I called a delivery service and asked for chocolates and flowers to be delivered to Jan at work. I got to work and went straight to Brian office. “Kev you are in early.” He said. “How did it go with your mom and dad?” “Better than I thought. They were understanding.” “And Rita?” “I made the greedy tramp an offer I knew she would refuse.” He laughed when I told him. “So are you expecting a bitter custody battle?” He asked. “I am, and I will handle it when it comes. Now to why I am here. Guess who I saw yesterday?” “No idea. Spill.” “Don Richards.”
Chapter 80 Janet I was lucky to get a cab the moment I walked to the road. The dumbasses didn’t even know I had left. They were too busy being stupid. Before I got into the cab, I looked round and saw the morons were still arguing. On the way back to my office I wondered if stupidity was part of the male DNA. Then shook my head. No, my dad would never have done such nonsense. I had decided to escape before someone started recording them, and out faces ended up on social media. “I am not seeing any visitors.” I told Dani when I got to my office. “ None at all.” “Okay Ms. Benson.” I switched off my phone and entered my office. I sank into my chair, still burning with shame at their behavior. Thank goodness the café hadn’t been full. But still, the few people who were there had been looking at us. You really know how to pick them Jan. I thought bitterly. What does it say about you if you attract such fools. I closed my eyes and leaned back, trying to stop th
Chapter 81 Janet I stared at him in shock. Kevin had bought our shares? Dad must have known,why didn’t he tell me? I would have been prepared to see him. I pulled myself together, determine not to let him get to me. “Good morning.” I said politely, and nodded to Brian sitting beside him. I looked round for my name plate, and found it was in front of the seat besides Kevin. Keeping my face blank I sat down beside Kevin. Being so close to him made my body tingled. The meeting began. From the corner of my eye I could see Kevin smiling mischievously, but he wasn’t looking at me. Then I felt his hands on my thigh. My breath stopped and I felt my body heating up. I removed his hand his smile widened. “Miss, Benson,” Dad said, “maybe you should explain our P.R campaign to the new shareholders.” I was forced to use both hands and my concentration to work on my laptop. Kevin’s hand went back to my thigh and began moving higher. I was breathing faster, my body burning h
Chapter 82 Janet The Million Dollar Golf Club was an exclusive, membership only club. My dad was a member and he used to bring me here to teach me how to play golf. I entered the club's restaurant and saw Kevin’s mom seated at a table. She got up and hugged me. “So happy you agreed to come.” She said. “I have missed you.” “I have missed you too, how is Mr. Watson?” “He is fine.” We sat down and ordered lunch. I was tensed, waiting for her to tell me the real reason she has asked to see me. “I asked Kevin to invite you over for lunch on Saturday,” she began. “ He said you two had broken up.” The food I had been swallowing stuck in my throat. I nodded. “He told me the reason. I am sorry Janet, I really am. Kevin has always been a bit reckless, but being with you really changed him. He became a lot more responsible. I really wish you guys could make it work.” I wondered if she knew what her son had done to woman in college, that was more than a bit reckless. “I wi
Chapter 83 Janet How has this happened? I thought. I was told the painting had already been bought, so how had in ended up here? The person must have bought it for me, who? Jason? No, he had barely even looked at it. I mentally facepalmed. Kevin! The bastard was trying to force me to accept his gifts. Well it won’t work. “It looks expensive. How much did you pay for it?” Lois asked. “Nothing, I mean very little.” I stammered. “ It’s not as pretty as I had hoped, perhaps I should exchange it with another one.” “No way, it’s perfect. You have an eye for good paintings.” Dad said. “Are you sure? I really think I should send it back. I can always get a refund and buy something better.” I insisted. “This is perfect.” Lois said. “Who delivered it?” I asked. “Some guys from the exhibit.” She told me. I stared at the picture, hating Kevin for getting the better of me. “Come join us for a drink.” Dad’s offered. “I’m very tired. I need to sleep. Good night everyone.”
Chapter 84 Kevin “Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!” I yelled in anger. Just when Janet and I had been about to have a moment, this bitch had to go ruin everything. I watched helplessly as Janet got into her car and drove away. “Damn it!” My phone had stopped ringing. Boiling with anger, I started the engine and headed home. I was pissed at the kiss I had just missed, but happy Aunt Viv had been found safe. When my mom had called to tell me she was missing, I had been scared. I didn’t want her falling into the wrong hands. “How is she missing?” I asked mom. “Hannah says she sneaked out when she wasn’t looking. I am worried, maybe we should call the police?” “Let’s see if we can find her before we get the police involved.” I said. It was a relief when Jan called to say she was with her. On my way to meet them, I called my mom and told her. She had been really relieved. I had been too, and happy Jan had put aside our difference to help my aunt out. Maybe in time things would reall