Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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258 Comparisons (Winona)

Lisa's laughter fills the apartment as she pours us another glass of wine. "Okay, but seriously, Winona- how do you really know Jayden is the one?"

She leans back, eyebrows arched, like she's just dared me to figure out the meaning of life. "You've only ever been with him, right? What are you even comparing him to?"

I blink at her, way past the tipsy stage. "I love him, Lis. That's how I know. It's not a comparison game. I just... know."

Lisa shakes her head, laughing again. "Bullshit! You can't just know. That's like saying, 'Oh, this pizza's the best,' but you've never even tried another slice!" "Pizza would be great right now," I muse.

"Bitch, you're talking about spending the rest of your life only ever having sex with one guy. It's not natural."

I roll my eyes. "Fairly sure it's natural to a lot of people

"In the dark ages maybe. Hell, you might like it with a woman better."

I stare at her.

"Well, you might and you'll never know."

"You must have gotten close with Phillip, I mean that felt good right?"

I groan, leaning my head back. "Don't. Just-don't."

"But you didn't have sex with him," Lisa presses, sitting up straight. "Why? Because you found out he was:

with Judy? Or because deep down, you didn't

"I thought I

point is, you didn't have sex with him. But you must have had a few times where he got past first base." Lisa

kiss, I'll give him that. But I don't know, going all the way

bed. That's what I'm saying: You're diving headfirst into forever without having

I know. It's not like I want to just go out there and sleep with someone else.

like she's about to drop the bomb. "Things can be rewired. I'm just saying-don't knock

you. 1

your problem. Stop thinking and just do.

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sure I

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someone and following through without thinking. That's so hot. There's a lot of

suggesting I...

not cheat. I'm talking

my wine. "A hall pass? What am I, in some

week is practically a 'free zone, right? You two aren't even living together. No rules, no expectations. Just a little breathing room before the wedding. Consider it a redo of being single for a hot second." I stare at her, feeling the wine haze deepen. "You

on. It's his idea isn't it? He wants you to be sure. You tell him this is how you'll be sure. If he loves you as much

"He does get jealous."

other women.

doubt Ashlyn was his only one

don't think it should

shakes her head. "You get six days to do whatever the hell you want. Go out. Have fun. Let loose! You'll never get this chance again, unless you wanna turn into a soccer mom who cheats with the pool

counters, winking. "If you weren't about to tie yourself down to one guy for life you could have multiple pool boys, gardeners and security guys. What's the harm in a