30 Days till I Divorce My Husband (Estrella and Jason)

Chapter 11

“Yeah.”

Estrella playfully teased, “So are you’re smitten yet? Ready to start a family with me?” Scooping her up in a sideways embrace, Jason headed toward the bathroom, “Let’s do it.” With a content smile, Estrella murmured, “Thanks, boss.”

Despite her feisty words, as soon as Jason placed her in the bathtub, she was out like a light, fast asleep. Jason had been on the verge of giving in, contemplating sleeping with her after all. His face turned stormy with the realization that he’d been played.

The next morning, Estrella woke with a splitting headache, having no recollection of the previous night’s events. Jason was already gone from her side.

In the following days, Jason fell off the radar, just like old times. When Kristin called to check on them, Estrella finally sent him a message. It wasn’t long before Drew-called back, informing her that Jason was away on business.

It was Friday evening, and the office was emptying out, but Estrella was still working overtime. Her phone buzzed on the desk as she reviewed documents. Without looking up, she reached for the phone, but paused when she saw Jason’s name on the display. Two years into their marriage, and this was the first time he had ever called her first.

Snapping out of her daze, she realized it was nearly eight o’clock, and answered, “Back from your trip?”

On the other end, Jason’s voice was cool, “Yeah.”

“You’re at home, I assume.” she continued, “Go take a shower. I’ll be home by the time you’re done.”

darkened instantly. After a brief pause, he hung up the

of annoyance, he tossed the phone onto the car’s dashboard, wishing he could crack open Estrella’s head to see what on earth she

the call, gathered her things and left the office. Moments later, striding in her heels,

She realized Jason had come for her himself a first since

passenger seat with a smile, “Came

15:21

Chapter 11

he replied tersely, glancing at her as she buckled up, then he started

unexpected call and personal pickup? Estrella leaned back and watched Jason

hand, resting his fingers on her forehead, “Stop staring at me.”

Estrella

on the steering wheel,

She then cast a teasing glance downward and quipped, “Jason, you’re all hard.”

face forward, “What are you talking about? Are you even a lady?”

don’t you check when we get

have no shame, do you?”

the sight of Jason’s reddening ears. For all his power and control, a few flirtatious words were all

away!