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.

is mad at me. But what the heck did I do wrong? And fuck, why do I even care?! I’m not

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

office, much larger than your

Daniel, my former best 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 look older than me, but we are the same

up in my throat. We haven’t been on speaking terms since he slept with my

over. “She didn’t cheat on

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

aren’t 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 that she is still

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Sarah betrayed me. She cheated on me

I knew how busy you were with your career. She was lonely a lot. Sometimes she cried herself

you’re an asshole-thank

great move from your ex-wife, but

at him in disbelief. “Sarah never cheated

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

I shake my head, not knowing what to think. “Don’t

I want her to be happy. And if that’s not

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

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

is a lot to take in,” Daniel says, but I get the 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 her offer.

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

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 ate dinner

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

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