Chapter 2 ~ Cruel Reminder

Athena

"Stop staring at the envelope and sign the papers, Athena." Alex, pushes, his

voice devoid of any warmth.

Tears well in my eyes.

My hopes are shattered.

I love this man so much.

"I... thought you were happy," I whisper. "But I guess I was wrong."

Alex runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident in his chiseled features. Standing at six foot two, with incredibly perfect features, and short blonde hair, he is effortlessly captivating.

He has always been the love of my life. Something about his eyes-so green yet so intense-makes me wonder if he's even human.

"Let's not do this, Athena. You know we had a deal. Leah is back, and her health is weak. I can't afford to stress her. I need to marry her." His words are clinical as if I'm just another obstacle to be dealt with.

"What about me?" My vision blurs with tears as my heart shatters.

"Yes, we had a deal, but... did I mean so little to you that you can discard me like this?"

His face hardens.

He's angry.

"You don't want to know the answer to that question. Trust me," he says coldly. "Sign the fucking papers, and I'll compensate you. Is it that hard?"

I want

coward I shut up. Swallow the words and try to reduce the

hard, I grab the pen with

I hesitate.

And then-his phone rings.

under his breath before answering.

heavy. His jaw tightens,

he doesn't like

doesn't have a

He finally says, cutting the

to me, those once-soft green

could pretend for so

dinner," he says, his voice tight. "You

get ready. I'll send

say, my voice barely above a

I can react, he moves-fast, like lightning. In a blur,

trapped in his

as I stare

It burns for him and as I look

if you ask

will go." His

or my parents even catch a single

get to be my wife for one

over, trailing hot

doing this to me because of Leah?" My voice shakes. "Even if this is

at least treat me with respect? I'm still your wife,

laughs. A hard, cruel laugh that cuts through

grip loosens as he pushes away from me, looking at me like I disgust him. "Don't tell me you took our little game

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255