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. But what the heck did I do wrong? And fuck, why do I even care?!

even look up when the door to my room opens. Why did I even. install it? People

much larger than

from my screen. Daniel, my former best friend, is studying the paintings on the wall. He is wearing a grey suit, and his

been on speaking terms

me over. “She

my lips are curled, but I’m guarded and pissed off. “Is that why you’re here today? To claim that Sarah never slept with you while we

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

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them into Daniel. 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 to

an asshole-thank you for

“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 out if you even cared about. what she did. She wasn’t thinking straight, Tobias. She made some huge,

stare at him in disbelief. “Sarah never cheated

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

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

but 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 eyes are filled with tears. “I just want her

everything together as

what 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 too dramatic for me

this 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. Listen to what she has to say. It’s

and, quite frankly, pissed off enough to hurt him. Yet I remain calm

words because, technically, Daniel is disrespecting my wife by coming here. He

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

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