NATHAN I watched as Kim walked away from me. She has become more tenacious these days. And her request for a divorce is becoming more adamant. I can't help but notice she looked miserable tonight like she's been crying for a long time.What could have happened today?And how the hell did she know Sassy?My cellphone vibrated, and a message popped up from Sassy, displaying the location she had sent. She is unexpectedly close by, just a 15-minute drive away from our penthouse. All these questions can wait; right now, I need to see Sassy. She had called earlier telling me she had a terrible fever, so she needed me to drive her to the hospital; she didn't sound good over the phone.I headed to the private underground parking lot and drove off at full speed.When I arrived at Sassy’s apartment, I stood rooted at the door, dumbfounded by the view that met me at the door.Sassy was wearing transparent pyjamas, showing off her porcelain white skin and beautiful long legs. Her erect pink ni
NATHANI woke up with a bitching migraine tugging at my temple. I winced in pain as I struggled to sit up on the unfamiliar bed in the unfamiliar room.I looked around me frantically, trying to find out where I was and where I had slept the previous night My eyes moved towards the porcelain white silhouette that curled up at my side, and I saw a familiar figure sleeping peacefully beside me.Her auburn hair is spread on the soft pillow, creating a mess, and her gentle sleeping face looks peaceful.I stepped out of the bed, still holding and massaging my throbbing head. I noticed I was shirtless but my trousers were still intact. I walked around the room, trying to look for my shirt.I can't believe I spent the night out. This is the first time since I got married that I will be spending a night outside.No matter how late I closed from work or how late I went out drinking with Will, I will always have my bodyguards drop me home. Unless I was on a business trip, other than that, I
NATHAN “I want you back Nathan” Sassy said to me She moved closer to me, standing on her toes as she placed her lip on mine. She kissed and pulled at my lower lips, her two arms circling around my neck, holding my head in place.I waited patiently until she was done kissing me. Her cheek flushed and her eyes dreamy. I could feel her erect nipple grazing softly against my fine linen shirt. “I want you back, Nathan”, she said softly, brushing my cheekbone with the back of her hand. Her hot breath fanned my face as she brought herself closer to kiss me again, but I turned my head away before her lips could land on mine.I gently pulled away her hand that was around my neck and stepped back three paces.“You left me when you wish to and without an explanation. I searched all over the globe for you, and when you finally decided to reveal yourself, you sent me an invitation to your engagement party. But now you want me back? Huh?” I asked coldly. “And you didn't attend because you were
KIMI turned for the hundredth time on my bed staring at the digital clock on my bedside table that displays 6:00. I hadn't slept a wink since last night Even though I had told Nathan last night that I would not wait for him, I guess a foolish part of me still expects him to come like he has said. After our wedding night, Nathan has not stepped a foot on this floor, so why were you expecting him to come knock on your door, silly?Waddle out of the bed, saunter into the bathroom and I couldn't believe what was staring back at me in the mirror.Huge dark circles formed under my eyes making me look like a walking dead.“You're a fool for waiting, Kim,” I said to myself and then I washed my faceGiovanni's renovation project begins soon, so I need to pack a suitcase and other important stuff since I will be staying at Phoebe's apartment. Her place is closer to the project location and also, we will be working late most of the time.I make sure I pack everything I need before taking a b
KIMPhoebe rushed towards Jake and grabbed him by the collar. Eleanor tried to push her away, but Phoebe landed her a resounding slap, making her stagger backwards in surprise. Eleanor held on to her cheek, fuming with rage. She stepped forward to hit Phoebe in the face, but the latter was swift enough to dodge it, and she landed Eleanor another slap on her other cheek.I stood there watching the commotion, but my mind was far away. I had pictured for the hundredth time what Nathan's reaction would be when he saw the picture. Just last night, when we talked about this, he seemed furious and ready to kill. This time, he will surely discard me like a disgusting fifty rag.Perhaps it's for the good. This time, he will surely sign the divorce papers. But why don't I feel good about this? I'm scared.I'm not scared of him divorcing me, I'm scared of how he will perceive me, and the way he will look at me with disgust is what I fear.I don't care if he doesn't love me, but I don't think
NATHAN “Good morning, Mr Pearce”, Jeff, my assistant, greeted me as soon as I stepped out of the elevator on the last floor of ‘The Pearce Empire Building’ where my office is located.“Good morning, Jeff”, I replied curtly, walking briskly towards my office. “You have an emergency appointment sir” Jeff informed “An emergency appointment with who?” I asked, stopping in my tracks Jeff looks away nervously; he scratches his hair and fumbles with his words. So unlike him.“Speak Jeff! Why are you acting like I have an executioner waiting for me at my office” I said irritatingly “Barrister Jane. He's representing your wife in court” he says finally “What? The famous divorce lawyer?” I asked in disbelief Representing Kim in court?I walked hastily to my office, and I met with a man probably in his early 40's. He had well-trimmed light brown hair and a firm, sturdy body frame that showed how frequently he worked out. He stood up when he saw me, smiling while showing off his slightly
KIMYou shouldn't have hung up like that,” Phoebe said, looking intently into my eyes“Why should I keep talking to him?” I asked, matching her gaze with the same intensity “Why should you keep talking to him? He's your husband Kim” She responded “Soon to be ex-husband” I retorted angrily “Well, you're still legally married to him for now” She muttered “Not for long anyway. You know, sometimes I don't know who you're supporting. Ain't you supposed to support Me?” I asked “Of course, I'm supporting you. All I'm just saying is, you should give him some chance to talk to you. He has never called you before, right? That means this time he must have something important he wants to tell you, but you hang up first.” She explained “I can't just stand talking to him anymore ever since I saw that scene” I muttered, looking down at my fingers which were fidgeting with the hem of my blazers “Hmm…okay, let's get off that. I noticed you've become especially close with Giovanni Ferraro” She
KIMJust two tables away from our table, Sassy Hyde is sitting opposite Nathan's mother—stepmother.Perfect, two women that I despised. If I had my chances, I would ignore them both, but that's impossible since Loretta’s olive green eye is looking directly at me.Fuck! I regret showing up here at this hour to witness my husband's mistress dining with his stepmother. What a lovely scenario to behold. I walk confidently to their table, just then sassy catches a glimpse of me, and I don't miss the look of surprise that flashes across her eyes “Good evening, Mrs Pearce” I greeted politely The woman, who is in her early 50’s nodded slightly and scoffed as soon as I greeted her. She gave me a dissatisfied look, and I couldn't care less.From the start, we are not very close. In fact, she is not close to Nathan as well, so I see no reason why I need to regard her.“Miss Kim?” Sassy’s voice cut through my thoughts “Miss Sassy,” I greeted, smiling brightly at her. There's no way I'd sho
PHOEBE I was lost in my world, trying to wrap my head around Kim's outburst about my failed relationship when I suddenly heard a scream.It was Nathan. The scream was sudden, and it hid a tremendous amount of untold pain. When I looked towards him, he was already on the floor, holding his head and sobbing loudly. ‘Isn't that an exaggeration?’ I thought. She only hit him once; why is he on the floor pretending to be dying? Surely, one slap can not kill you, right?But he wasn't pretending, maybe he was dying for real.I rush to his side, calling his name, but he seems to be losing consciousness. “Nathan! Nathan!” I called frantically, but I got no response. I immediately went into a panic. My breathing becomes ragged, and my hands tremble anxiously. I have little knowledge when it comes to an emergency like this, and I don't know how to give proper CPR.“Fuck!” I cursed, regretting not paying enough attention in science class.I put my finger against his nose, trying to feel his br
NATHANI drove at one hundred kilometres per hour towards Eleon Interior Designs company.I need to see Kim and talk to her. Talking to her will let me know what she's thinking, and that way, I can figure out how to convince her to withdraw the petition. Is she not taking this too far? I should be the one angry that she kissed another man in front of me, yet I'm the one getting shitty treatment from her.Ever since our departure in Boston, she has not gone home nor slept at home. She hasn't called me and tried to fucking give me some explanation.‘But you also kissed someone else’ I thought “At least I tried to give her an explanation!” I said through gritted teeth, defending myself Is she that desperate to leave me for another man? I tighten my hold on the wheel, feeling rage run through my veins. I know I messed up, I know I had hurt her by neglecting her. But that's it. I did not date another woman, and neither did I intentionally kiss another woman.Okay, sassy kissed me once
NATHAN Okay, this is weird and certainly not the time to fall in love! These two are obviously in their own world, oblivious to my existence in the room. “Are…you…okay? Will stutter, fumbling with words. He has been doing a lot of things, unlike him today. He rarely gets mad at me, and he has high confidence when he's around girls, so he never stutters. Phoebe struggled to her feet; her cheek had turned beet red, blushing from… embarrassment? I don't know. “Forgive my clumsiness”, She said and hurried out of the room, probably forgetting the reason why she came in the first place. Then the door flew open again with a bang, and she was at the door pointing her index finger at me with blazing eyes. “N…Nathan, I will come back for you!” she muttered through gritted teeth. Then she sneaked a peek towards Will’s side and noticed his eyes on her. She blushed different shades of pink and ran out of the room, leaving Will stunned in the same position. I glanced towards him; his mo
NATHAN It had been a week since Kim had kissed that Italian guy. One week and the image of that night is still vivid in my mind; the pain still hurts as if it was just yesterday. I have tried everything to forget that night, but I still can't bring myself to leave Sunset Hills, where I have been drinking myself away.No matter how I chastise myself and tell myself how damaging drinking alcohol is, I still can't control myself from gulping another cup. No matter how bashed up I was the previous night, I still returned to the bar the following morning. “Are you planning to kill yourself here and ruin business for me!” Will yelled, upon entering the VVIP room. He stormed across the room and snatched the bottle I was about to drink from. He proceeded to clear all the empty bottles, unopened bottles and, including the ones I had abandoned halfway off my table. I didn't protest. I let him pack it all. That's what I need right now—someone who can get some sense into me.“I heard you have
KIM I took the first flight to New York on Monday morning. Giovanni had left early to attend to business, and I have nothing to do back at the hotel, so I might as well just submerge myself into some work at the company. He had devoted the rest of Sunday to me, trying to cheer me up and lighten my mood. He took me for a walk at the Boston public garden, and we went window shopping at Cambridge antique flea market. It was fun , and soon, I had forgotten about the heartache I felt earlier that morning. The flight from Boston to New York only took about 2 hours so I arrived at the company early and to my greatest surprise, I met Sassy at the lobby, flipping through pages of our design collection magazine without a care in the world. A rush of rage flooded through me. The nerve of that lady to show her face around here. I tried to walk past her, pretending I didn't see her but she saw me. “Mrs Pearce” she called out. “Mrs Pearce, I have been waiting for you. Your subordinate wo
NATHANThe heat of my rage boiled in my veins like molten lava making sweat glistening my forehead. The lump in my throat is strangling me, making it extremely difficult for me to breathe. I had thought of a million possibilities with this Giovanni Ferraro guy, but never have I thought I would witness the scene in front of me.Kim had pulled the guy closer, kissing him passionately, cutting my words short. I wanted to tell her about my ailment, tell her that whatever she sees with Sassy is not real. I wanted to confide in her as my dad suggested, but before I could make out a word, she was already kissing this guy.The same guy whose picture Sassy had sent to me. The same guy I saw at our apartment building the day Kim went out dressing gorgeous with her suitcase. As much as I don't want to overthink her previous actions and clues here and there, this is something I can't get over. She broke from the kiss and looked at me without any guilt or remorse. Her gaze was clear, bright and
KIMBefore I could think clearly, I pulled Gio closer and kissed him. I feel him freeze beneath my kiss. His lip was rigid and cold, but after a while, it began to move. And he kissed me back.I hear Nathan inhale sharply, and the temperature drops a couple of degrees more, but I do not bother to break free from Gio; I run my hand through his smooth, long hair and deepen the kiss. It felt different. The opposite of what I felt with Nathan. I didn't feel any desire pooled down between my thighs, and I certainly did not feel any jolt of electric current. I feel nothing. Phoebe is wrong, I did not like Gio, but I could use him to get back at Nathan. I know it's selfish, I know it's wrong to toy with Gio's emotions. But I already said it. Tonight is not the night for logical reasons. I break free from Gio’s kiss, trying to catch my breath.I looked at Nathan, he looked pale and his eyes were red. Opposite of what I had expected. I expected him to be mad, furious even, but the look of p
KIMI walk to the ceiling-height glass window that overlooks the city below. With Boston at my feet, everything looks peaceful from up here, away from the bustling streets, polluted air, angry drivers, far away from Nathan. Would he even notice that I'm gone? Will he try to find me? The thought wandered into my mind, and I kicked it out immediately. I had promised myself on the way here that I wouldn't think about him and I wouldn't cry anymore.“Would you like anything to eat? I will call the room service.” Giovanni asked. Just about two hours ago, before I called him, I was hungry, looking for Nathan so he could fix me something to eat before I saw something I had desperately wished for the last two hours that I had not seen.Luckily, Giovanni was in Quincy for business, which is just a 45-minute drive to Dover. We met up at Centre Street and drove all the way down to Boston. “No. I'm fine for now, thank you” I said without looking at him.“Okay, if you need anything, I will be
NATHAN I arrived at Boston Logan International Airport by 10 pm. The flight is scheduled for 10:30 pm but it's going to be delayed for another two hours. One of the many reasons why I don't fly public transport. I need to make sure this never happens again. There must always be a bird and a jet on standby in case of emergencies. I sat in the deserted private lounge of the first class. There's a guy three rows behind me to my right. He is deeply immersed in whatever he's doing, typing away furiously like he has a beef with the keyboard. Another couple sits directly behind me. They seem lost in their own world as they cuddle and say flirty words to each other. The sound of their giggling makes me think of Kim. The way she blushes, the way she smiles secretly, the way her eyes convey her thoughts, the way she looks at me with passion, love, and lust. A smile curved my lips at the memories. The couple behind me suddenly went silent, I could hear some weird sound coming from behind m