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.

mad at me. But what the heck did I do wrong? And fuck, why do I even care?! I’m not her real husband, goddamn

my room opens. Why did I even. install it? People

larger than

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

my throat. We haven’t been on speaking terms since he slept with my ex-wife. “What brings you

over. “She

to the point like usual,” my lips are curled, but I’m guarded and pissed off. “Is that why you’re here today? To claim

It started out great, but she always talks about you. All three of us are friends from college, and I always had a crush on Sarah. I

Η

chest constricts, but I won’t let myself get emotional. I narrow my eyes and dig them into Daniel. Sarah betrayed me. She cheated on

her will. I was trying to pursue her because I knew how busy you were with your career. She was lonely

an asshole-thank you for

ex-wife, but Sarah never

at him in disbelief. “Sarah never cheated

says things, and thinks later-she

you’re here trying to play Cupid?” I shake my head, not knowing what to think.

Sarah doesn’t deserve it, I want her to be happy. And if that’s not with me, then…”

of everything that has happened, it pains me to see my former best friend so 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 we have

say, Daniel. This is a lot to take in, and I’m unsure if I believe you.” I’m not sure if I even care. This is too

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 say.

the urge to throw him out of office. I could do that. I’m bigger than Daniel and, quite frankly, pissed off enough to hurt him. Yet

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

and Hannah can’t be that in love since you’ve never mentioned her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255