Crossed: Chasing Back the Unwanted Wife

They say it's bad luck for the groom to see his bride before the wedding ceremony… “Fuck it!" Jules yelled, holding up the bottom of her dress as she rushed down the hallway, determination and amusement on her face. She needed to find him before they stopped her, she thought, trying her best to keep herself from tripping on her heels. She hadn't seen him since the day before as he was away for his bachelorette party, and she was told they didn't let him attend to his phone. “Jules!” Cassie yelled, almost slamming into the wall in front of her as she stopped, trying to catch her breath. “You're literally getting married to him. You'll be seeing him for the rest of your life!" Those words only made Jules want to see him even more. She was finally getting married to the man of her dreams, and she couldn't wait to see how handsome he looked in his tux. To think no one thought he'd get married to an ordinary store clerk like her. And fuck his aunt for thinking they wouldn't

Jules frowned, hoping she'd heard wrong. “What?" She said softly and stepped forward, but Nolan stepped back. The crowd fell uncomfortably silent.“Nolan?" Jules's heart thumped loudly in her ears. “I didn't want to tell you, so I figured I'd show you. You're going to be a father.”"And I say that's impossible.” His voice was louder this time.Cameras flashed.Jules scoffed in confusion and disbelief. "What's going on?” her voice shook.Nolan swallowed hard, his gaze darting to the crowd before returning to her. “I can’t have kids, Jules. I’m infertile,” he spat.Her heart skipped a beat. "What? That’s not possible." “I found out four days ago, Jules. But I didn’t tell you because I was scared you’d leave me. But now?” His voice cracked with rage. “Now I know you’re a cheat!”“Nolan—” Jules managed to breathe, trembling. “There has to be a mistake. I’d never cheat on you.” She begged.But Nolan was unshaken. "Then how do you explain the child in your womb when I can't have kids, huh

Three years later…Jules stared into the mirror as she clipped on the crystal earrings and necklace in place. She smoothed down her blazer before then took one last look at her reflection in the body-length mirror.She wore a black blazer and matching pants, her raven hair falling in sleek waves over her shoulders. Her lips, painted a deep red, curled into a faint smirk as she took in her reflection.She’d grown into the kind of woman she used to admire.In a few minutes, she was ready to leave.There was a lot of work to do today. But as usual, she came whenever she wanted—yet she was never late. Her phone lit up on the bed as she turned around.It was another text from her assistant giving her updates on the meeting she was to have today—an impromptu meeting which she just got to know about the previous day.Taking a glance at the time, she packed into her bag all her essentials and headed for the door. But then she paused, her eyes dropping to her left fingers where a carefully cr

Jules slammed her office door shut and made a beeline for her desk, fingers already working the first two buttons of her shirt collar.Gasping for air, she leaned into the desk, both hands placed on it as she tried to hold herself, staring at the desk like it held the answer to why her heart was racing.“Oh god." She whispered, taking deep breaths like she'd been holding her breath—well, she was.‘Thought it'll be that easy to get over him, didn't you?’ a voice in her head mocked.“Three years should have been enough to get over him.” She muttered aloud. "I kept myself busy, didn't I? Distracted myself. So why the hell do I feel this way seeing him again?” She said to herself.“Ma’am?" Jules spun around, horror on her face at the fact that someone had caught her speaking to herself."What is it, Zee?” She calmly asked her blonde assistant who stood confused at the door.Zee took cautious steps forward and stretched out the item in her hand. “You forgot your phone." She replied.Jules

Nolan threw on his shirt, watching himself in the full-length mirror as he buttoned it. Days had passed since he came back to the city-since he'd seen Jules again after three long years. She looked fine. More than fine-put together, calm, untouchable. Like she didn't need anyone in the world. And that was what stung the most. His phone lit up with a notification. He picked it up and stared at the address from an unknown number. Then threw it back on the bed and ran his hand through his hair, arranging it in seconds. "Nolan!" Evie's voice sang out as she bounced into the room, her morning shorts barely covering her ass, a simple thin strap top clinging to her chest. Her red hair was piled in a loose bun. She paused and cocked a brow like she was surprised to see him. But then she smiled sweetly and walked over to where he stood, blocking his view from the mirror. "And where are you off to at this time of the day?" She teased, scanning his handsome face. Nolan turned a