Nathan “Whoa! Hold your horse there man” Will cautioned “Who is trying to hurt your wife?” He asked “They are not doing anything to her. It's just that it seems they have done something to her in the past” “In the past? Why don't you ask Kim?” Will asked, confused. “You know I can't ask her, and besides, she will not tell me anything. She's trying to keep it from me” “Of course, she won't tell you. I mean, you guys don't talk to each other at All in the house” “And what do you mean?” I asked, gazing at him angrily “why don't you just divorce her?” “I will not divorce her! She wanted to marry me. So why is she asking for a divorce now?” I replied, shooting daggers at him with my eyes “But you were the one—” “I won't divorce her,” I said, cutting off his words “Fine, if you won't divorce her, learn to treat her right” “Well, I'm trying my best. She lives in the most expensive penthouse in New York City, if not the whole of the USA. I also gave her two
KIMIt has been a few days since my meeting with Giovanni Ferraro, and I still couldn't put him out of my mind completely. “I lost you once, I can't lose you again Kim”Those were his words. What they mean, I do not know.Why did he say that? How did he lose me? It's not what I'm thinking, right?I sighed for the umpteenth time as I desperately tried to focus on the documents in front of me.I have a client coming in a few seconds from now, and I still haven't made any preparations.I heard a soft knock, and Lydia walked in.“Ma'am, the client has arrived,” my assistant informed me.“Okay, please escort her to the meeting room,” I replied to her.I don't know why this client wants to meet with me. I heard she had turned down all the designs that our designers had sent to her. She specifically asks to see me.I cleared my table and grabbed my tablet. I tried to put Giovanni out of my mind and focus on this new client. I have another meeting with him and his architect tomorrow anyway
KIM “One hundred and fifty million dollars?” I asked as I sat across from Mateo Vargas—the private investigator at the cafe. “Yes” he replied politely He was a 5.5ft guy with curly hair and a cute round Latina face. He had a chubby cheek and a study beard. He looked like a country bun to be called a professional private investigator. “How were you able to track it?” Phoebe was the one who asked. “It's part of my job” he replied with a nervous smile. He obviously doesn't want to disclose how he was able to come across the stashed funds. “The fund was stash away in the name of Bill Jackie. When I tracked the name, I found out that Jake has a connection to the boy.” Mateo explained “A connection? What connection?” phoebe asked, confused. “The boy happens to be his son”, he said, handing Phoebe and me a photo of the four-year-old Bill Jackie. “Oh, he is married?” I asked “Yes”, Mateo replied. “And he stashed away the money in his son's name?” “Yes, but the thing is, the
KIMI slam the door of my car close with a thud, and I drive off aggressively.I drove like a madman until I was far away from the building. I turned towards a deserted alley, and I stopped the car with a sharp brake. I grabbed the steering wheel until my knuckles turned white. I blinked multiple times in an attempt to stop the new fresh tears from falling, but it wouldn't yield. I hit the steering wheel repeatedly with so much force that I could feel pain radiating from my knuckle up the way to my shoulder. “why?”.“Why won't you divorce me if you had someone else!?”“Why won't you let me go if you have someone who can make you smile!” “Why won't you fucking let me go, you Godforsaken bastard!”I screamed and cried my throat raw. Pain, regret, and sorrow stab my heart multiple times.I wailed as I hit my chest continuously as if that would make the pain go away. “I picked up my phone trying to call Phoebe, but before I could Dial her number, Giovanni's call came in.I stared at
KIM “Are you sure you don't want me to follow you upstairs?” Phoebe asked as she pulled her Mercedes Maybach to a stop in front of the famous, most expensive building in Billionaire's Row that housed our penthouse. “I'm fine, you don't have to worry” I replied, giving her a weak smile. “I don't have to worry? Have you seen yourself in the mirror, Kim? You look pale. Of course, I'm worried you might drop dead in the elevator” she responded jokingly. “I'm fine, one heartbreak cannot kill me Phoebe, I can make it up on my own” I reassured her. “I'm worried about that lady. Do you think she knew you're Nathan's wife? Is it just a coincidence?” Phoebe asked. “There is nothing like a coincidence in the universe. Everything happened for a cause. She must have known who I am. How else would you explain her tenacity about meeting me in person and having me design her house. Not to mention all that she told me about a lady who kept them apart for 2 years. She's obviously directing those
KIM“I want a divorce!” I hear myself say.“What?” Nathan replied with a shocked expressionI took deep, steady breaths to calm my ranging nerves, but man, I was far away from being calm. My palms were sweating, and I could feel my heart hammering against my chest.I muster all my courage to look him in the eyes, his blue eyes boring into mine with a shocking expression“I want a divorce!” I repeat, enunciating each word“Really, a divorce? That is what this is all about?” He asked, gritting his teeth in anger Turning away from him, I run my hands through my hair in frustration as all the incidents that happened earlier today flood my memories, making my eyes blurry with tears. “Do you love me, Nathan?” I asked my voice low, barely a whisper but loud enough for him to hear me.I blinked back the tears and turned to face him again, staring intently at him as a series of different emotions flashed across his face as if he was looking for an answer to my question in his heart“Do you l
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
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
NATHAN “Where's Kim?” My dad's cold voice had me frozen in a spot.I whirl around to face him, his face looks calm and composed, not for long anyway. “She left,” I said curtly, not wanting to go into details. He chuckled loudly and his voice echoed down the quiet hall. “She left? Or she's missing and you can't find her” Of course, he knew. It's his house, he will always know what is going on every second of the day. “She left…..and I can't reach her. But I'm going to find her”He walked closer to me, standing just a couple of inches away. He is a little bit shorter than I am but he still manages to intimidate me. His lips twitch and his brows furrowed in anger. “I told you to treat her right” “And I'm trying my best,” I replied through gritted teeth. He scoffs. “Trying your best? In two and a half years? Is this all you've got?”“Dad…I'm trying—”“Walk with me,” he said curtly, cutting me off and walking away down the hall.“No, I have to look for Kim”. He stopped in his tracks
NATHAN She captured my lips with hers, kissing me fiercely. But I didn't feel anything. I searched my heart for the hint, for a sign that backed up her claim but found nothing. I'm blank. Unlike when I was kissing Kim, I had a series of emotions I can't control, that I can't describe.Shit Kim!I push her away, and she staggers backwards, surprised.“Sassy stop this! Is this the reason why you ask me to follow you here?” My eyes were cold and distant. She can't keep doing this all the time we met. She can not keep acting Like she desperately wants me when she was the one who left with a word“Nathan….I….do you love her?” “You're not in a position to judge what I feel Sassy. I respect you as a friend, because of what you've done for me in the past. But I'm married now, I have a wife. And I wouldn't want her to walk in on something like this. Don't do it next time, please” I said and turned around to walk away.“She doesn't care. She doesn't care about you”. I stop in my tracks and t
KIMI walked out of the bathroom and ducked my head so no one could see the tears on my face. Damn you, Nathan, damn you!I ran upstairs into my room and shut the door with a loud bang that shook the artwork that was hanging on the wall.I lean against the door and put my head in my hands. What did I expect? He doesn't love me, and he has said that. Why did I dare that bitch? Why didn't I just ignore her and go back to my food? Tears pooled in my eyes, blurry my sight and they rolled down unrestrained, Unwelcomed. I sank to the ground, furious that I had expectations, that I dared to imagine things, that I had hoped that our relationship would become better after yesterday, after the kiss today.Damn you, Kim!I hit the back of my head against the wall, and again, and again, harder this time until I felt the pain. I bring my knees to my chest and fold my arms around it, holding tight as my tears continue to roll down uncontrollably. Stupid, you're crying over spilt milk. My subconsc
KIMThe evening continued quietly. Everyone was busy with whatever they had on their plate. The table was covered in all sorts of expensive seafood delicacies. They all look scrumptious and pleasing to the eyes. No doubt The Pearce Mansion must house a seasonal chef. The food is beautifully arranged like it was only meant for decorating the table, something you see in luxurious restaurants and hotels.Nathan passed me a plate of carefully peeled Alaskan spot prawns, surprising me. I glanced up, and I noticed I wasn't the only one surprised; everyone was looking at us. Could he have known it was my favourite seafood? He wasn't bluffing when he said he knew a lot more about me than I could have imagined. I thought since Sassy was present, he'd go back to his usual self, minding his own business. But he was quite attentive. As soon as I reach out to take plates close to him, he will pass them to me or scoop out some for me.Maybe I was too judgemental. “When are you both going to g
KIMI couldn't bring myself to look Nathan in the eyes after we left the small office. It's almost dinner time and we need to go back home.I touched my swollen lips, still unable to believe what had just happened. ‘Nathan just kissed me, Nathan just kissed me’ I chant to myself, the sound of it so surreal.What the hell just happened? How did we end up like that?‘I know you want this too’ he had told me. I flushed brightly. I peek at him behind my lashes. He is back to his calm and composed self, unlike me, who is still struggling with the aftermath.He said you wanted it, but he never said he wanted it silly. My subconscious mind is at it again, sneering at me.Maybe she needs to be optimistic sometimes, and I need to stop overthinking like Phoebe had said.I took another peek at him beneath my lashes; he was engaged in small talk with the stable manager, and as if he noticed my eyes on him, he glanced towards me, and our eyes met. I look away immediately, feeling colour rising t
KIMWe drove to a private equestrian estate that belongs to their family.When he said let's ride, he was talking about riding a horse. The sport I found the most boring. “Why do we want to ride horses, I don't like riding them” I complained as he helped me fasten the protective gear “I know. And that's why I brought you here” he muttered “Why did you bring me here when you know I don't like riding?” I rolled my eyes in exasperation. I just don't get it“That's your punishment for getting drunk last night,” he said sternly “What? I…I thought—“You thought I forgot?” He asked, cutting me off and I nodded. “Why will I forget? I have been anticipating this since yesterday”, He is smirking at me.Now I'm beginning to wonder what he wants to do here“How did you know I don't like riding?”“I know a lot of things about you Kim”“Yeah, you can dig them out” I murmur, displeased “You can't dig out likes and dislikes of people unlike their personal information,” he remarked “Then how d