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.

But what the heck did I

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

much larger

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

been on speaking terms since he slept with my ex-wife. “What brings

over. “She didn’t

off. “Is that why you’re here today? To claim that Sarah never slept with you

you. All three of us are

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constricts, but I won’t 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

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

you’re an asshole-thank you for confirming

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 out if you even cared about. what she did. She wasn’t thinking straight, Tobias. She made some huge, dramatic mistakes at the end, and now she wants you back.

disbelief. “Sarah never cheated

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

I shake my head, not knowing

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

friend so sad. Daniel and I went through everything together as kids. He always had my back, but this thing with Sarah has

and I’m 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 go home and take

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

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

say those words because, technically, Daniel is disrespecting my wife by coming here. He doesn’t know our marriage is

Daniel rolls his eyes, laughing a bit. “You and Hannah can’t be that in love since you’ve never mentioned her

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