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

angrily tap away on my laptop and don’t even look up when the door to my room opens. Why did I even.

much larger than

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

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

“She didn’t cheat on

the point like usual,” my lips are curled, but I’m guarded and pissed off. “Is that why you’re here today? To claim that Sarah never slept

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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get emotional. I narrow my eyes and dig them into Daniel. Sarah betrayed me. She cheated on me

was trying to pursue her because I knew how busy you were with your career. She was lonely a lot. Sometimes she

an asshole-thank

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

in disbelief. “Sarah never cheated on

“She speaks without a filter, says things, and thinks later-she is young and naive. It’s a huge

to play Cupid?” I shake my head, not knowing what

“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

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,

to 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

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

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 I

disrespecting my wife by coming here. He

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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