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 shaking

I grab the pen with trembling

I hesitate.

And then-his phone rings.

his

shifts as he listens. Silence fills the room, thick and heavy. His jaw tightens, his

she's saying, he doesn't like

have a choice

finally says, cutting

me, those once-soft green

could pretend for so

us at the gala dinner," he says, his voice tight. "You can sign

Go get ready. I'll

go," I say, my voice

react, he moves-fast, like lightning. In a

against the bed, my wrists trapped

as I stare into

pins me like this. My stupid heart won't slow down. It burns for him and as

if you ask

His voice

a pretty wife, and that is exactly what you'll do. If Grandma or my parents even catch a single tear slipping down your

since you get to be my wife for one more

spill over, trailing hot down my

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

can't you at least treat me with respect? I'm still your wife,

cruel laugh that cuts through me like a

me, looking at me like I disgust him. "Don't

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