Chapter 03: Another Piece Shattered

Bryan couldn't be more happy. His dreams finally came true. Was he dreaming? His father finally approved of it and nothing was going to stop him.

He rose up on his feet and yelled out in joy. Finally, he couldn't get rid of his wife. Taylor would be gone from his life in a few days and that was just what he wanted.

He stared at the paper once again and kissed it. Stella was going to be the first person to hear this.

His door opened with just a knock and his best friend walked in.

"Guess something wonderful is cooking in here." Alex said as he noticed the smile on Bryan's face.

"You're really smart. I finally got what I wanted bro. I can now finally get rid of her!"

The smile on Alex's face immediately faded completely. "What do you mean?"

"Take a look." He handed Alex the letter.

"So what next? You're planning on getting rid of your wife? Are you sure it's right for you to make such rash decisions without getting affected in the end?" Alex questioned.

"You're such a killer joy Alex. What on earth would I need to keep her for? I've gotten what I always wanted so it's time for her to leave. You know better I never loved Taylor."

"For a whole year, she knew that and she still stood by you. Don't you think you should at least give her a chance? She deserves it bro."

Bryan remained quiet. He was already fucking angry with what he just heard. "If you're gonna support that slut of a wife, then you can as well stop being my best friend already."

Alex arched his brows. "That was fucking harsh Bryan. It's fine. I have no business with your married life so I'll stay out of it, but don't come to me the moment you regret this decision." He said.

"Regret? I would never fucking regret such a thing. For a whole year I've always wanted this."

"Change of topic please. So what's going on with you." Alex said. He couldn't take more about them talking about Taylor because Bryan was his friend and he wasn't gonna betray him for a lady.

*****

It was past 4pm and time for Taylor to get office work. She really wanted to finish up as soon as possible because of her leave in a few days time.

As soon as she submitted the later file, she clicked on the save button and heaved deeply.

"Finally!" She groaned. She was finally done and it was time to head back home. She received a call from her best friend.

"Hey Talia, it's been so long."

"Guess what girl?"

"What?" Taylor responded.

"I'm back. I'm back to NewYork girl."

Taylor nearly screamed out loud when she heard her friend. "When? How could you not call or text for 3 years Talia. I was always worried about you." She added.

"Let's meet up and I'll explain everything to you."

She immediately paused, and checked her wrist watch. Her husband might be back anytime soon and she had to go home and cook for him. But then, Talia, her childhood best friend, was back in town and she badly wanted to go see her.

"I'm sorry bestie, but tomorrow will be cool." She added.

"What!! You just broke my heart girl."

"I'm really sorry. I need to go home and cook because my husband might be back anytime soon."

"What? You're married? Jesus Christ?" Natalia yelled on the phone and Taylor chuckled. "Surprise!!" Taylor yelled back and both girls began laughing.

"Who's the lucky girl who married my best friend? He must be a lucky man to have a lady like you all to himself." Talia said, but then Taylor's smile faded completely.

Lucky? She wished. He wasn't feeling even the slightest luck, and it seemed more like she was bad luck to him instead. "I guess so..l it's…." She suddenly paused.

Talia really hated Bryan down to her bones. It would only get her angry and disappointed if she told her it was Bryan Anderson and she might probably curse her.

"I'll tell you tomorrow when we meet up." Taylor responded, making Talia groan.

"I really want to see you girl,. pleaseeeeeee." She begged, but Taylor wasn't going to change her mind. She was forgetting that side of her best friend. Talia had suspected it was Bryan Anderson because Taylor seems to be so obsessed with her husband but she kept the suspicion to herself.

"Tomorrow okay."

"Alright. Byeeee."

The call ended.

Taylor tried taking a step further, but no, it was impossible. She suddenly recalled she had seen Stella's lipstick on her husband's shirt. She clutched her tiny hands in anger.

She bit her lower lips almost drawing blood from it "He's probably with her right now"

She put on her phone and found Talia's number.

"Where should we meet up babe? Text me the address and I'll be there right away." She said with a smile.

Tonight, just tonight, Taylor thought of thinking about herself first before Bryan.

*******

Bryan sat on the longest couch in the living room desperately waiting for Taylor to return. He stared at the wall clock for the fifth time. It was already 11pm and she still wasn't back.

This was unlike Taylor. The first thought that came to his mind was the fact that she could be with another man right now. He discarded the thought immediately knowing fully well that Taylor was too stupid to do such a thing.

He stared down at what he was holding. It was a divorce paper and he was going to have Taylor sign it tonight or nothing. He would wait till she returns back no matter what.

Immediately the long hand hit 12, he picked up his phone and found her number. He had never for once called her since they got married, but checking his phone,nhe found out that she had always called him everyday, except for today.

He suddenly realised that he hadn't received her call today even though he never picked up any of her calls or returned them. It was so hard for him, but he ended up pressing the call icon.

It rang but she didn't pick. Shocked to his bones, he called again and again but she still wasn't picking. It angered him so much, but he failed to realise this was how his wife felt whenever he never picked up or returned her call.

He rose up on his feet and walked outside the house dropping the divorce papers on the table.

Where the hell was she? She couldn't be in the hands of another man right? These thoughts disturbed him so much. He had returned home earlier today because of the divorce papers and she wasn't at home. It made him feel like the loser waiting for her.

He kept on waiting outside till he finally heard the honking sounds of her car. He finally felt relieved but stayed at his spot till she came down from the car.

Spotting her husband outside waiting for her made Taylor feel strange. "Were you waiting for me?" She questioned him, but he only scoffed and started walking into the house. She followed behind him with a smile appearing on her face. To her, he was probably shy to admit he was worried and was waiting for her.

She got in to meet her husband seated on the longest couch.

"Where the hell have you been, and where are you coming from?" He yelled at her crossing his legs.

His tone really shocked her. She thought he never really cared about her. Why the fuss now?

"I went out with Talia. She came back today so I had to spend a little time with her." Taylor answered.

"A little time?"

"I guess it was more than I had expected. I'm sorry, I got carried away and never knew it was late already."

"Good thing I don't give a damn." He replied and picked up the divorce papers from the table. He rose up on his feet, tucked his second hand into his pocket and outstretched his first hand.

"Here. Sign it." He said.

Taylor stared at it. "What's this?" She questioned before collecting it from him and opening it. The divorce papers stared back at her, and she suddenly felt her heart thumping hard. Her hold on the paper tightened nearly to a point of her squeezing it.

"What's this all about, Bryan?" She questioned angrily.

"I got what I wanted already.You and I know how this marriage started, and how it was gonna end. Stella's back, and she's the real woman I love." He stated, shattering another part of her heart into pieces. At this rate, her heart would soon be completely shattered by him.

As he turned to walk away, Taylor yelled out loud, her voice nearly causing his eardrums to burst. She questioned as her tears slid down her eyes, "Why is it so hard for you to love me back?"