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Divorcing my billionaire husband, his best friend wants me Chapter 21
JOANNA. Asher left for work and I blocked the number that sent me those messages. I didn't want to receive such messages again. I can't believe someone would obsess over Asher like that. My day wasn't so bad because Asher had brightened it up before leaving and I stayed indoors the entire day, imagining what it would be like from now on.Luther did text me to know how I was doing and I told him everything that happened between Asher and I. About our reconciliation, his words and the anonymous messages. Luther wished me well and said he was glad we cleared things up. The day passed by quickly and I got so excited that I wanted to make the best dinner for Asher.. I mean he wanted to eat my food after three years. I should give it my best. I looked at the clock, it was 5pm and he would be home around 8pm but it was easier to start earlier or maybe it was just the excitement..As I stepped downstairs, excitement bubbled in my chest. I headed to the fridge, rummaging through the shelves
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JOANNA. Frustrated over everything, I just sat down on the couch and cried. I wanted Cassie out of our lives if she was going to keep tormenting me. I did nothing to deserve this! What surprised me the most was the fact that she went to the kitchen and started making a super easy meal which was stir fry noodles. I couldn't believe her but then again there was nothing I could do. I watched her from the living room, my eyes swelling in anger. She would occasionally smirk at me. I turned away from her and clenched my fists. I didn't have the confidence to ask Asher about this, about how long she would stay. Maybe if our relationship progresses then she gets to leave..The door kicked open and Asher stepped in. My face brightened up as I stood up from the couch..“Good evening Asher…” I greeted,walking close to him.. Asher smiled back at me and spread his arms.. I gently dived into his embrace..“Good evening Joanna. How was your day?” He inquired and I giggled. Asher kissed my forehead
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JOANNA. Why would Cassie be asking that? We were married couples! Isn't he supposed to be lovey dovey with me? “Cassie, Joanna is my wife.” Asher responded and I smiled in conviction as it should. I was glad he was defending me. “Oh really,Asher? Since when? Since when did you consider her a wife? What about our plans? When are you divorcing her?” Cassie demanded..plans? What plans? Divorce? Didn't Asher say he never wanted to hear the word 'divorce' from my lips? “Cassie, I promise you. You have to calm down. I'm not divorcing Joanna now. One mistake and everything could burst. I don't want to risk it” Asher responded. What was Asher exactly saying ? He wasn't divorcing me now, but he was planning to afterall.. My heart sank deep. What was I even expecting? Risk? burst? Asher just seemed to be speaking in parables. “And the best way to do it, is pretend to care about her? How long will you keep up with a woman you don't love? Are you going to continue deceiving her?” Ca
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JOANNA. I'm frozen in shock, my mind reeling from the revelation. Really? From Cassie’s words, they had been in a relationship so long enough. Wow, so I was truly a third wheel..The weight of their betrayal crushed me. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of pain and anger. My legs and hands trembled when I was tiptoeing back to the room.. I tried as much as possible not to make a sound but I almost wanted to burst out. I rushed to our room, my heart racing with every step. I need to leave this mansion, I can't stay here, not with everything I found out. I grabbed my phone and car keys, trying not to make any noise. I sneaked out of the mansion, desperate to escape the lies and deception that surrounded me. The more I tried to hold back my tears, the more they fell through. It's as if I can't breathe! I slipped into my car, the automatic gate unlocking with a soft click. As I started the engine, I heard my name being called. "Joanna!" Asher's voice echoed. I glanced in the rear
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LUTHER. I watched Joanna cry so much that it ached my heart badly.. I didn't expect to see her in this kind of pain after returning to New York.. Joanna ? The girl with the prettiest siren eyes ever, the prettiest lips and curves. I had harboured secret feelings for so many years but she always had eyes for Asher and Asher was my best friend. You know, your best friend’s woman should be out of bounds.It wasn't right looking at your best friend's girl. Asher had always treated her like trash but she wouldn't stop looking his way. We all grew up together. I remember the day Joanna made me stay awake for a whole night to prepare the gifts she was going to use to ask Asher to be her best friend! It was wild but I had no choice. I always wanted her attention but I couldn't voice them out not when her eyes were on one man. Asher treated Joanna roughly when we were kids, well until his parents asked him to treat her nicely! Asher agreed to whatever Joanna wanted. I remember how he al
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ASHER. I have been calling Joanna since last night to know where she was and she hasn't been picking my calls! I couldn't tell if she heard the conversations between Cassie and I. I couldn't stop her from leaving again, it was too late. I was still in Cassie’s embrace when I heard the car engine come on.. I pulled away, and went outside to check, only to see Joanna driving out! I shouted her name but she ignored me and she didn't come home again. I kept staring at my phone, hoping she would call back. I was already dressed up for work but my mind wasn't at rest. I needed to find Joanna. What if she had gone to her father to spill ? I felt so disoriented and I couldn't think straight. This could Jeopardize the legacy I have been trying to build. “Has Joanna called back yet?” Cassie’s voice cut through the silence and I lifted my gaze to her, seeing her lean against the door, her arms folded over her chest... I kept mute and stood up, picking my suit jacket to wear. “Not yet, Cass
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JOANNA. After Luther left, I slumped into deep thoughts. I tried so much not to cry as I promised him because life wasn't worth living anymore.. for some time, I just wanted to disappear from the earth, maybe that would be better. I stared blankly at the plate, losing my appetite. I pushed it away, my mind trapped.. I left the dining table and went over to the couch. Was I really worthless? Why was this happening to me? Didn't I deserve to be loved? The questions swirled, making my head spin.My phone started ringing and I let out a scoff, it was probably Asher. He has been blowing up my phone since last night! But what exactly would he want to say! I didn't even take a look at my phone and just ignored it. My mind was too numb to deal with whatever and I didn't feel like talking to anyone.. I felt lost and alone. The phone wouldn't stop ringing. I sighed, irritation and exhaustion warring within me. I picked it up, ready to shut off whoever was on the other end but it turned out
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JOANNA. “Wow… I'm so full, Luther. ….” I groaned, shutting the car door. “I'm glad you liked it. And I'm also glad you ate to your satisfaction, Jo” “I know right?” I smiled. For a moment, I just wanted to forget about the whole thing going on. “Let's go inside.” Luther muttered and I followed him in. I sat on the couch and Luther sat next to me. “How was work?” “Work’s great. Jo. Just working my ass off to impress Dad. You know I have to keep staying in New York.” “Wait, you are staying for a limited time?” “Not really but if I don't keep up, he might send me to another country.” “Wow. He better not. Who am I going to cry to?” I muttered and Luther laughed. “You are not planning on having more days or are you?” “Of course not… but all I'm saying is I don't want you to leave. I didn't grow up with so many friends. I could have ended up in a bar like the last time if this happened when you weren't around” “Thank Goodness I'm here to stop that tragedy.” “Okay ok
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JOANNA. I watched Luther leave with the woman he came with as my heart stung. I had no idea what to feel at the moment. I left Luther for space to think.. It just felt like nature was messing with my head. Everything was super weird to me and I'm trying to give myself time. But I felt extremely guilty for leaving Luther in that condition after he did everything he did to save me. I felt shitty. At the same time I had no idea what to do. Go home to Luther? I wasn't sure yet.. The confession, everything came as a shock or maybe I'm the one assuring myself that because Luther gave hints countless times, I wasn't just paying attention. I was occupied with the thoughts that I saw him as a brother and friend to the extent that no matter how my heart skipped, I didn't want to give in. I wanted a break from love. It was scary.. I haven't recovered fully from what went on with Asher, the pain of it all still lingered and Luther had been a great friend. Would it be okay letting myself lov
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JOANNA I forced a smile as I sat down across from him, smoothing my skirt over trembling knees.For a moment, Luther just stared at me.Then, with a calmness that didn’t reach his eyes, he said, “Ms. Wright.”Professional. Cold.It stung more than I expected.I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the way my chest tightened.“Mr. Martins” I answered, keeping my voice steady, even though my heart was hammering against my ribs.Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her — the woman he brought.She leaned forward, smiling sweetly as she poured water into Luther’s glass.Her hand brushed his, careful and tender, as she set the cup down in front of him.I looked away quickly, heat rushing to my face.It shouldn’t have bothered me.It was nothing.It meant nothing.But every small, careful touch felt like a dagger twisting deeper into my gut.Luther shifted in his seat, wincing slightly as he reached for the glass with his bandaged hand.The woman was there instantly, steadying it for him, holding
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JOANNA I sat behind my desk, staring blankly at the screen in front of me.Emails. Reports. Meetings.It all blurred together, meaningless noise against the chaos inside my head.I shouldn't have left him like that.I knew it the second I walked out the door.But I needed space. I needed time to breathe, to think. To fight the panic clawing its way up my chest every time I got too close to something real.Something like him.Luther didn’t deserve the silence. Not after everything he had done.He had risked everything to save Rick — to save me.And even now, I could still see the way he looked at me that night. So raw, so unguarded. As if I was something precious. As if I was worth it.My heart twisted painfully.And he was still healing. His hands — I remembered the blood, the bandages. I remembered the way he smiled through the pain, like it didn’t matter as long as I was safe.He needed me.And instead of staying, I ran.I pressed my hand to my chest, trying to steady the ache buil
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LUTHER. ---I woke up to an empty bed.For a second, I stayed still, letting the memories of last night settle over me like a second skin. The way the words had slipped out — raw, honest, unplanned."I love you," I had said.I hadn't meant to say it. Hadn't even planned to. But looking at Johanna last night, with that quiet smile and those tired, beautiful eyes, it was like everything I’d been holding back just broke loose.I turned my head, reaching for her without thinking. But the sheets were cold, her side of the bed abandoned. I sat up, my heart already knotting itself into something painful."Jo?" I called out, my voice hoarse. Silence answered back.I grabbed my phone off the nightstand and called her.One ring. Two. Three. Voicemail.I hung up and tried again, but it was the same. No answer.Maybe she was just busy. Maybe she had an early shift. Maybe —I cursed under my breath, pushing a hand through my hair. No. No more maybes.The truth was, after last night, she might not
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Joanna’s POVLuther’s voice was steady, even as something raw trembled beneath it."So, what did I do?" he said quietly. "I stayed close. I helped you when you needed it. I guided you when you felt lost. I protected you — even when you didn’t realize you needed protecting."He stepped closer, the distance between us disappearing until I could feel the heat of his skin against mine."I had to be there for you," he said, softer now. "Every time. Always."I stared up at him, my chest tightening painfully, my heart hammering so loudly I could barely hear anything else."And now you’re here," he whispered. "With me."He gave a small, broken laugh. "I know I’m not even courageous, saying all this now. I should've said it sooner. But I needed you to know. I couldn't hide it forever."His hand brushed lightly against my jaw, a touch so tender it almost undid me."I love you, Johanna," he said, his voice breaking. "I always, always have."The words crashed over me like a tidal wave, leaving me
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Joanna’s POVThe sponge slipped from my fingers and hit the floor with a soft thud. Automatically, I dropped to pick it up, desperate for something anything to do with my hands."What?" I said, my voice embarrassingly small.I gripped the sponge tightly, like it could anchor me somehow, and straightened up to find Luther still watching me — so serious, so steady it made my chest hurt."Yes," he said, simply. Like it was the easiest truth in the world.I blinked at him, completely lost. My mind raced to make sense of his words, but nothing fit. I was the mysterious woman he kept talking about? The one he liked? The one he'd looked for?I opened my mouth, but nothing came out. Just air and confusion and a heart that wouldn't stop hammering against my ribs."You don't have to be scared," Luther said quietly, as if reading my mind. His voice was calm, but there was something underneath it — something raw. "I'm going to explain everything."He took a small step closer, careful, almost ca
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JOANNA. JOANNA I sat on the edge of the bed, watching Luther struggle with the buttons on his shirt. His right hand was wrapped tightly in a bandage, stiff and helpless against the simplest tasks. He muttered something under his breath, frustration written across his face."Here," I said softly, moving closer. "Let me help."For a moment, he hesitated—I reached for the top button, my fingers brushing lightly against his chest as I worked. The fabric was worn soft with age, and the warmth of his skin bled through the cotton. I tried to focus on the task, on the simple motion of button after button, but it was impossible not to notice how close we were. How still he was beneath my touch."You shouldn't have pushed yourself like that," I said quietly, not looking up.His laugh was a low rumble. "Couldn't just stand there and do nothing."I swallowed, feeling the weight of his words settle somewhere deep inside me. The last button slipped free, and I slid the shirt carefully from his s
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LUTHER. I winced as the paramedic wrapped my hand, the sting of the injury a reminder of what could have been a much worse outcome. Joanna's eyes met mine, still wide with fear, but she managed a weak smile. Dickson stood beside her, his expression grim."Dickson, I need you to find out who tampered with Joanna's brakes," I said, my voice low and urgent.Dickson's eyes narrowed. "I'll get right on it, sir."I turned to Joanna, who was still shaken but calming down. "Joanna, did anything happen to your brakes before they malfunctioned?" I asked gently.She shook her head. "No, they just suddenly stopped working." Her voice quivered. Dickson's expression turned thoughtful. "It must have been someone tampering with it, then."I nodded, my mind racing. "Dickson, do everything to find out who did this. I want to know their identity, their motive, everything."Dixon nodded, pulling out his phone. "I will get the team on it right away, sir.After the paramedics finished wrapping my hand, D
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JOANNA. I looked up from my work as Gina entered my office, a stack of papers in her hands. "Ma'am, here are some new proposals for you to check and review," she said, her voice efficient.I nodded, gesturing to the table. "Okay, just drop them there, please."Gina placed the papers on the table and lingered, catching my attention. "What else?" I asked, meeting her gaze.Gina's expression was hesitant, but she spoke up. "Ma'am, somebody sent you flowers."My curiosity piqued, I set aside my work. "Who sent them?" I asked, my mind racing with possibilities. Could it be the anonymous person that keeps sending me gifts. Gina's smile was subtle. "The person is anonymous. Let me go get the flowers."She left and returned later with a beautiful bouquet, handing it to me. "There's a note with them as well," she said, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.I took the flowers, bringing them to my nose to appreciate their fragrance. The note was tucked among the blooms, and I carefully plucked it
