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?"

want

coward I shut up. Swallow

with trembling fingers,

I hesitate.

And then-his phone rings.

under his

he listens. Silence fills the room, thick and heavy. His

he doesn't

have a choice

says, cutting

me, those

could pretend for

he says,

I'll send

to go," I say, my voice

moves-fast, like lightning. In a

wrists trapped in his iron grip above my

as I stare into his

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

pathetic if you ask

will go." His voice

exactly what you'll do. If Grandma or my parents even catch a single tear slipping down your face, I will make your life hell. Besides,"

to

over, trailing

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

treat me with respect? I'm still

laughs. A hard, cruel laugh that

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

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