CHAPTER 11 ~ COLD TURKEY

LOUIS'S POV

I can't believe the show of shame that happened this night all because of Flavia, I should have listened to Tommy when he advised me to just call of the wedding instead of leaving this chaotic life with Flavia.

"You were really enjoying yourself tonight, weren’t you?" I asked when we got back home from the event.

I honestly rue coarsing her to come with me. If I had known she was this cheap, I would have honestly left her at home.

"Excuse me?" She turned around just before she got to the stairs, arms crossed like she's ready for a fight and I am not surprised because she's always in the mood to annoy me. "I was being polite Louis, it’s called socialising. You should try it sometime instead of glaring at everyone that talks or stand close to me." She said like it justified her stupidity tonight.

"Polite? Did you say polite? You were practically giggling your way through dinner with Carter like a schoolgirl. Did you forget why you are even here or the reason you followed me out? You are supposed to be my god damn wife." But in lieu of standing by my side and making me look good, she was all over Carter, my business rival.

"Yeah, on paper, Louis. Your contracted wife for a year, I am not your puppet. So what exactly do you want from me because to the best of my knowledge, I smiled, I looked good, I played the part and I even allowed you introduce me like some prize you just bought off a shelf but the fact that I had a harmless conversation with a friend is a problem for you." It's alarming that she's trivializing the entire incident and making look like I am a control freak when she's obviously at fault.

"You didn’t just talk and you know it. You touched his arm and you leaned in like... like you were enjoying it." I pointed out with obvious disgust.

I mean, I can't believe she did that tonight of all night. This is our first public appearance since our wedding and we have been good and peaceful for a few days now. We were in a good mood before we left the house and she did this? Embarrassed me by flirting with another guy in public, Carter of all people?

"Oh, I’m sorry. You should have informed me that basic human interaction is now banned. Would you prefer I stand two feet behind you and keep my eyes down like a trained mutt?" Fuck, this is pointless.

Having this conversation with her is fucking pointless and stupid, it's obvious that she doesn't understand the gravity of what she did tonight and I am appalled by her stupidity. I loathe the fact that she's making me look like the bad guy when she's obviously the one on the wrong. Or is it too much for me to go out with my wife, contractual or not and expect her to be by my side and not embarrass me by publicly flirting with another guy?

"Don’t twist this into some victim act, you knew exactly what you were doing. You tried to get a rise out of me, to provoke me in front of everyone." I am usually a very chilled easy going guy but with her in the picture, I am going crazy and acting out of character.

"Oh, you got a rise all right. Congratulations, Mr Louis Frederick. Your possessiveness was loud and lucid when you dragged me away mid-conversation like a brute. I just hope there won't be news about your show of shame on the Internet by morning." She said mockingly.

To be honest, I am surprised that I did that. Even with my ex wives, I have never acted like I did tonight with them. I am not one to banter words with a lady but Flavia just knows how to rile me up. I was so irritated when I saw her talking, flirting and laughing at something he said a while ago.

"I don’t pay you to flirt and frolic with other guys." I clarified.

She moved closer to me. "And I don’t get paid well enough to be insulted like this by you or anyone else. You wanted a wife for appearances and that's all you will get but you don’t get to police my every move like I belong to you or decide who I talk to or hang out with." She said challengingly.

"If money is your problem, all you need to do is to ask for more instead of flirting and getting on my fucking nerves. You should know by now that I have more than enough to throw around but if you are looking for a long year of warzone and unrest, I am equally up to the task." I walked right past her as I made my way up the stairs, I can't spend the rest of my night in the living room bantering words with her. "One more thing." I paused right on the stairs and took a glance at her. "Trash everything you are wearing and have a proper bath, you stink, you smell funky. You smell like him and it's utterly disgusting." I walked up the stairs and I can feel her staring at me but I don't give a fuck.

I meant what I said, she smells cheap, just like Carter... If I could take back my decision to marry her, I would. I mean, I knew right from the jump that she was disrespectful, annoying and desperate for money but I never imagined that she will also add cheap to her awful resume.

My phone started ringing as I got into my room and shut the door behind me. As soon as I checked the caller ID and noticed that it's Tommy, I can already tell why he is calling this late at night.

"What's up man?" I pretended like I had no idea why he is calling.

"Are you guys home?" He asked curiously.

"Yeah, I got in a while ago."

"Honestly man, I am so disappointed at your behavior tonight. You shouldn't have pulled her away like that." He reasoned and I know I was wrong but she went too far.

It felt like they were going to share a kiss if I didn't stop her when I did, it was really annoying. "I know but seeing her with Carter was really annoying, you know how much I dislike that guy. Besides, she's my wife and she shouldn't embarrass me like that, especially in public." Her actions tonight was really disrespectful. "If you were in my shoes, you would have done the same thing, imagine your wife was flirting with Carter like Flavia did." I painted him a senerio.

"Don't even say that man, I would have done worse but to be fair, you can't exactly compare the both. Danielle and I are actually in love but in your case, your relationship is contractual and you can't really prevent her from having a personal life but I agree that she needs to play her role in public and give you your respect." He has a point though, she's not in love with me but that doesn't give her the right to embarrass me in public.

"You are right but the entire situation rubbed me off the wrong way and I lost control." I can't remember the last time I got this pissed.

"Yeah, I get it. If I didn't know you better, I would have said you are in love and you acted out of jealousy." He pointed out and we both started laughing.

"You are a comedian Tommy. Me, in love? No man, I just hate disrespect. Besides, after what Emily did to me, I am going cold turkey on love and focusing on myself, so I am not interested in her." I clarified.

I can't even picture a life or planet where I will be in love with that annoying girl, how can I fall in love with someone that is actively trying to rile me up. I won't even be surprised if I find out that all the drama that happened tonight was on purpose, to get on my nerves... Well, she succeeded and I don't care if she's truly lose and cheap or it was just an act.

"Cold turkey indeed, you are just saying it because you are still upset about Emily but with time, you will forget her and move on to someone better, possibly Flavia." He teased but I don't find it funny.

"Can you quit this whole Flavia illusion? I am not interested in her, what we have is a business transaction." I clarified while removing my suit.

"If you say so bro but I think you guys can actually make things work."

"Well, it's unfortunate because I love my woman humble, nice, sweet and intensional but she lacks all the qualities that I just listed and I am honestly glad." I stated. "You know what, just go back to your wife and stop pestering me, I need to have a shower." I made my way to the bathroom while he laughed and I couldn't help but to laugh as well.

"Fine, good night. My regards to your wife." He teased.

"Fuck off man." I ended the call before he could say anything else.