Chapter 6: The Perks of Having a Backup Julian stared at Sonya, then burst into laughter.

you

"What? You're joking, right? You're my girlfriend! Who the hell are you going to marry? If didn't hear me clearly, I'll say it again. I'm marrying you. You hit the jackpot!" Julian looked around, picked up an unopened beer can from the floor and pulled the ring-pull down. He examined the ring-pull, scoffed,

scoffed, and swaggered. towards Sonya. He grabbed her hand, sneered, and slipped the ring-pull onto her middle finger.

"There. Believe me now?"

Sonya looked at the ring-pull

her finger,

a silent laugh escaping her.

How cheap was she in Julian's eyes? A ring-pull was enough to make her his wife?

She threw off his hand, plucked the ring-pull from her finger, and tossed it back."Keep it for Seraphina. I don't deserve it." She walked out.

"9 AM tomorrow, I'll be waiting at the courthouse. Don't be a coward, Sonya!"

Julian yelled after her. She didn't stop, leaving the room.

"Sonya!"

Jake followed her out, apologizing profusely.

'Julian's overreacting. You...." He wanted to defend Julian, but stopped; Julian had been completel out of line.

"I'm going to show Seraphina that she's not the only woman I'll marry! If she doesn't want me, there are plenty of women who do!"

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echoed

Julian's

the room. from

Sonya shook her head and smiled.

"See? He's just lashing out at Seraphina. He doesn't really want. to marry

"He and Seraphina aren't right for each other."

marry me."

business, but if you consider me a friend, respect my decision. We broke

He saw a resolute glint in her eyes for the first

This break-up felt final.

villa, Sonya's stomach rumbled. She

stopped at a convenience store on the way, buying only a package of

was a small pot. She cooked the ramen, then realized there were no bowls.

beef last night. Cooked the noodles this morning,

at the

Henry was... odd.

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fiancé role, and he liked to talk to himself. Sonya took a picture of her

quickly: Want to try

clapping emoji, then

some for you when

heart ached with a strange mixture

rounds on the maternity ward. The head nurse, Lucy, pulled her towards the VIP floor. "The director wants you to see

"Me?"

"Yes, you."

head. He was angrily

told Sonya the room number

Sonya approached Julian's room.

door was closed, but through the window,

tried to slit her wrists last

said, it wasn't serious.

the suicide attempt caused a

seeing Sonya as an outlet for his anger. He tossed his cigarette to the floor and ground

kill herself over that irresponsible jerk! Was it worth it? Tell me, was

an eyebrow. "You're asking

"Aren't you both women?"

worth it. At least I wouldn't hurt myself over a jerk." Julian frowned. "You're being

Julian's outburst, Sonya

luxurious ward, furnished like a

lay on a king-sized bed, receiving an IV drip. Tears

Sonya, she turned her head

her wounds and checked

The wounds are minor, and

Perks of

asked, her voice choked

"Who?"

"Julian."

"He's outside."

he come

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