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.

to me. It’s bothering me. I have this sinking feeling that she is mad at me. But what

angrily tap away on my laptop and don’t even look up when the door to my room

office, much larger than your old

studying the paintings on the wall. He is wearing a grey suit, and his

haven’t been on speaking

“She didn’t cheat on

off. “Is that why

“Sarah and I have some problems, and things aren’t that smooth. It started out great, but she always talks about you. All three of us are friends from college,

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them into Daniel. Sarah betrayed me. She cheated on

with your career. She was lonely a lot. Sometimes she cried herself to sleep

asshole-thank you for confirming

without being bothered by my remark. “We quickly became chatting buddies, and Sarah was so lonely when you were working that she started telling me all of her secrets,” he glances at me with. torn eyes. “I agree that talking to me wasn’t a great move from your ex-wife, but Sarah never

him in disbelief.

and

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

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

Daniel and I went through everything together as kids. He always had

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

feeling he doesn’t give a fuck about what I want. “But please, if Sarah asks

Daniel and, quite frankly, pissed off enough to hurt him. Yet

disrespecting my wife by coming here. He doesn’t know our marriage is a fraud. “And I don’t think Hannah would appreciate it if I ate dinner

Hannah can’t be that in love since you’ve never mentioned her before you married. And sure, she

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