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.

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

don’t even look up when the door to my room opens. Why did I even. install it? People are just freely wandering

larger than your old

is studying the paintings on the wall. He is wearing a grey suit, and his hands are pulling at his beard. The hair

haven’t been on speaking terms since he slept

me over. “She didn’t

off. “Is that why you’re here today? To

that smooth. 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 must admit that, but… it’s clear

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let myself get emotional. I narrow my eyes and dig them into Daniel. Sarah betrayed me. She cheated on me and married my former best friend-that’s not something you do if you love

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

you’re an asshole-thank you for confirming

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

in disbelief.

without a filter, says things, and thinks later-she is young

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

the sound is 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

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

even care. This is too

the feeling he doesn’t give a fuck about what I want. “But please, if Sarah asks to have dinner with you,

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

insides boil as I say those words because, technically, Daniel is disrespecting my wife by coming here. He

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

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