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.

bothering me. I have this sinking feeling that she is mad at me. But what the heck did I do wrong? And fuck, why do I

the door to my room opens. Why did

larger than your old

grey suit, and his hands are pulling at his beard. The hair

haven’t been on speaking terms since he slept with

over. “She didn’t cheat

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

purses his lips. “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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Daniel. Sarah betrayed me. She cheated on me and married my former best friend-that’s

I were talking… against her will. I was trying to pursue her because I knew how busy you were with your career. She was lonely a lot. Sometimes she cried herself to

you’re an asshole-thank you for confirming

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 cheated on you. She just said that to see your reaction, to make you… see her. To figure

stare at him in disbelief. “Sarah never

and thinks later-she is young and naive. It’s a huge flaw, but… I still

Cupid?” I shake my head, not knowing what to think. “Don’t make me laugh,

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

happened, it pains me to see my former best friend so sad. Daniel and I went through everything together as kids. He

unsure if I believe you.” I’m not sure if I even care. This is too dramatic for me to deal with. I just want to

what I want. “But please, if Sarah asks to have dinner with you, just take her

that. I’m bigger than Daniel and, quite frankly, pissed off enough

to someone new,” my insides boil as I say those words because, technically, Daniel is 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

his eyes, laughing a bit. “You and Hannah can’t be that in love since you’ve never mentioned her before you married. And sure, she is beautiful, but she

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