Chapter 52: Night Out

"Is this necessary?" Athena asked Gianna as she spritzed perfume on her wrists and dabbing it around her neck.

She looked stunning in a short red gown that made her legs seem to stretch on forever—definitely a weapon fashioned against men tonight.

"Is what necessary?" Gianna bent to slide her feet inside her red open-toe heel.

"The night out. The dress... especially the dress..."

A pause.

"I look like..." Athena gestured to her outfit, glancing at her reflection in the full-length mirror.

"You look like a beautiful woman ready to have a blast at a club tonight!" Gianna replied, admiring the view. "It’s the weekend after all, and if you end up with a hangover, guess what? Tomorrow isn’t a work day!"

Athena scoffed.

Gianna had no idea what her work entailed. It wasn’t like her jewelry gig, where you could take a breather between days.

In her line of work, anything could happen!

Howbeit, she kept that to herself, intermittently adjusting the gown that stopped just above her thighs.

Worse, it even had a slit.

Athena sighed. How was she supposed to sit down? Wouldn’t people think she was desperate for a man?

"Stop overthinking it, Athena! Just relax and have fun. You’ve never let people’s opinions get to you before, so don’t start now!"

Athena grimaced, watching her excited friend make finishing touches on her makeup.

gotten to the club yet, and the latter

she clutch

letting the matter

about the kids? It’s weird leaving them alone at home, just to have fun. Work is understandable, but

The children have been tucked into bed, and I’m sure they’d understand their mom needing a little fun now and then. You need a break, especially after

snorted. Rollercoaster week? That was

been a series of chaos, from one ruckus after another; the worst been the one that had just happened hours

even though a few devils were trying to negate her truth online and tarnish her reputation, her slate was cleaner than

tried to smear her name,

text Ewan had sent her a few hours

thing I need to clarify... I never cheated on you during our marriage, not even in my mind. I never slept with Fiona, and I still haven’t. I also didn’t know you were

that text by heart at

countless moments where Ewan had chosen Fiona over her,

say they hadn’t

can I ask you something?" She turned to face her friend, smiling as she took in the full

tonight, Gianna was the very object of desire, bound to make

the same design as hers, Athena knew they would be the center of attention in whatever club they

on your mind?"

was unfaithful during our marriage? Do you think he

her brow. "Where is this coming

purse from the dresser. "Nowhere. Just curious. Since the

"I can

Gianna’s pause dragged on longer

Sure, he was unfaithful in the way he didn’t treat you right, but I don’t think he slept with Fiona then. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if he hasn’t slept with

why do you think so?" Athena tried to keep her face

dare say, he tolerated her whims out of a sense

blinked. "Wait, what? I

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