Chapter Eight

Serena

I step into the elevator after spending Conall’s lunch break with him. We have plans for this weekend. He has a dinner to attend with some clients, and I will be his date. Before then, we may see each other, or we may not. No official plans have been made, as they don’t need to be, since we aren’t together.

The doors begin to close, but a hand comes between them, pushing them back open. I roll my eyes when I see Henry. He followed me to the elevator; I don’t have any doubts. I take my cell out and ignore him. The doors close over, and it begins to move again. Henry appears in front of me.

I lift my head, “Can I help you?”

He places one hand on the wall at the side of my head. “Yes, what better place to get you alone than somewhere you can’t leave?”

Is he trying to scare me or seduce me? Either way, none of them will work.

“What do you want?”

“I want you to be honest with me since your stupid, little boyfriend isn’t around.”

“I was honest. Conall being here or not doesn’t change anything. Now, back the hell off, or I swear I will knee you right in your dick.” I threaten.

I see his other arm move from the corner of my eye, and his hand lands on my cheek, using his thumb to caress my cheek. “I miss you. I am sorry. I made a huge mistake.” He says softly, his eyes meeting mine.

God, what is wrong with him? Can he not be loyal to anyone? I grab his wrist roughly and yank it away. “I don’t miss you. I stopped missing you a long time ago. Your apology means nothing to me.”

I place my hand on his chest and push him further away, creating more distance between us.

“It has been a year, Serena. Isn’t it time you forgive me?” he sighs.

I scoff and shake my head. “I will never forgive you. I will always hate you and blame you, both of you, until the day I leave this world.”

Henry comes closer again, only this time, he doesn’t act as “nice”, he pushes my back to the wall, trapping me and tries to kiss me. No, he doesn’t get to do this to me! All my anger rises to the surface, and I lift my knee, kneeing him with all my strength right in his crotch. He cries out in pain and falls to his knees.

“You ever try that again, I swear I will cut your dick off, you piece of shit.”

He can only grumble, and I laugh. The elevator comes to a stop at the ground floor, and people are waiting to get in. They are shocked to see a man on the floor.

I smile sweetly at them and step over Henry. “Excuse me.” I snicker.

I straighten my dress out and exit with confidence, and head for the door. I need to shower after him touching me! It is making my skin crawl. How did he expect me to act when he tried to force a kiss on me? He is that dumb and set in his way that he probably thought I would kiss him back.

I sigh in relief when the cool air hits me. I need to learn to deal with Henry being around, as it is what is necessary for me to exact my revenge. I can handle him. I never used to be able to, but a lot has changed in a year.

I head to my car and take a moment to gather myself before I drive. I close my eyes, and the second I do, my memories come flooding back for that day.

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I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. I didn’t think the person to betray me would be my best friend. I shook my head, the tears streaming down my cheeks. I turned on my heels and sprinted away. I needed out of here. I headed for the elevator, but there was a line.

I glanced around and spotted the door that led to the stairwell. It would be quicker than waiting. I rushed over and pushed it open with force.

“Serena, wait.”

The sound of Felicity’s voice stopped me in my tracks as I reached the top of the stairs. I was torn between fleeing and waiting to see what she had to say. I picked staying to see what bullshit she had to say. I turned and waited for her.

“What do you want? I don’t want to hear your apologies or excuses.” I sobbed.

“Serena, I promise, I didn’t do it on purpose. It just sort of happened.”

“You sort of just opened your legs to my husband, and his dick slipped inside of you? If you didn’t do it on purpose, you would have stopped the first time, but you didn’t, instead, you acted like a slut and started an affair with your best friend’s husband. Could you get any lower?” I snarled, my sadness had turned to anger.

“You know what, I am not sorry. I don’t regret it. He picked me! He loves me, and you just need to deal with that. Don’t you dare call me a slut.” She yelled, her fists balled at her sides.

“For now, he does. He loved me to remember. Just wait until someone else comes along, you will be pushed aside. I am calling it how I see it.” I yelled back.

Felicity’s brows furrowed, and her face turned red. She came at me, and before I knew what was happening or could stop her, she pushed me hard. I stumbled backwards, losing my footing, and tumbled down the flight of stairs.

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A loud knock on my car window makes me jump, a squeal escaping from my lips. I glance out and see Conall standing there, a concerned look on his face. I sigh and put my best smile on, opening the door.

“What are you doing here?”

Conall crouches to my level. “I was heading out for a meeting and noticed you in your car. Is everything okay?”

“Yes, I am fine. I needed a moment to get my anger in check. I had a run-in with Henry in the elevator that ended with me kneeing him in the balls and him on the ground.” I answer proudly.

“What did he know now? Do I need to go and kick his ass?”

I shake my head. “I can handle it. I did handle it. You should get to your meeting. I have to get to one, too.”

“Yes. If you get bored later, feel free to give me a call. We can have food or a drink or hot sex, whatever you want.” A smirk curls on his lips when he mentions hot sex.

I laugh and playfully roll my eyes. “You may hear from me later, but for what option, you will have to wait and see.”

Conall winks at me. “I will be waiting for your call, gorgeous.”

He jumps to his feet and walks away without another word. I smile to myself and close the door. Would I have sex with Conall? Maybe. It would make this a lot more fun. It would only be sex, and it has been a while since I have had some. It is something to consider, but at the same time, I don’t want it to complicate things.

We can wait and see how it goes. For the rest of the afternoon, I have work to focus on.