Chapter 15

Tobias

I think Hannah might be pissed at me. I’m not sure why, but our message conversation is… hinting at it.

Pixie Spaz: So we are married.

Me: Yes?

Me: But obviously, it’s a contract marriage. Those papers you filled in yesterday, remember those? They are for one solid year.

Pixie Spaz: I know, but… does this mean we aren’t allowed to date other people during this agreement? Me: Are you feeling lonely, Hannah? Even after our morning together? Wasn’t it enough?

Pixie Spaz: No, that’s not what I mean! I loved it. But I just want to know what we are to each other.

Me: Married friends with benefits. Nothing less, nothing more. Even though the media has been all over me since I remarried, I’m not interested in a relationship with a college student. People can believe what they want just as long as I don’t dirty my conscience.

Pixie Spaz: By being together with a younger woman?

Me: Yes, sleeping with you is bad enough.

Pixie Spaz: So wait… you’re okay having sex with me, but dating me is where you draw the line?

Me: You make it sound so douchey, but yes. That’s not a problem, right? You’re just attracted to me, not in love with me.

I stare at the screen, frowning.

me. I have this sinking feeling that she is mad at me. But what the heck did I

up when the door to my room opens. Why did I even.

office, much larger than

look up from my screen. Daniel, my former best friend, is studying the paintings on the wall. He is wearing a grey suit, and his hands are pulling at his beard. The hair around his face makes him look older than me, but we are the

I can’t fight the venom bubbling up in my throat. We haven’t been on speaking terms since he slept with my ex-wife. “What brings you

over. “She didn’t cheat

my lips are curled, but I’m guarded and pissed off. “Is that why you’re here today? To

about you. All three of us are friends from college, and I always had a crush on Sarah. I must admit that, but… it’s clear

Η

Sarah betrayed me. She

I knew how busy you were with your career. She was lonely a lot. Sometimes she cried herself

an asshole-thank you

to me wasn’t a great move from your ex-wife, but Sarah never cheated on you. She just said that to see your reaction, to make you… see her. To figure out if you even cared about. what she

disbelief. “Sarah never cheated on

how she is,” Daniel shrugs. “She speaks without a filter, says things, and thinks later-she is young

Cupid?” I shake my head,

melancholy. “I’m not joking around, and I’m only here because… even though Sarah doesn’t deserve it, I want her to be happy. And if that’s not with me, then…” he shrugs, and that’s when I notice his eyes are filled with tears. “I just want her to be

sad. Daniel and I went through everything together as kids. He always had my back, but this thing with Sarah has made me realize that

care. This is too dramatic for me to deal with.

the feeling he doesn’t give a fuck about what I want. “But please, if Sarah asks to have dinner with you, just take her up on her offer. Listen to what she has to

office. I could do that. I’m bigger than Daniel and, quite frankly, pissed off enough to hurt him. Yet I remain

is disrespecting my wife by coming here. He doesn’t

bit. “You and Hannah can’t be that in love since you’ve never

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