CHAPTER 9: DEACTIVATED

Sylvia stormed into Paul's office, her eyes hooded like a stray dog.

“Can you explain to me the meaning of this?” She hollered as smashed the newspaper into Paul face.

Paul raised her brows as he swirled around in the chair.

“What's wrong with you? What is there to explain? It is what it is,” Paul said, full of arrogance as he stood up.

“So all this year's you have been cheating on me? Huh? Tell me, why have you been wasting my time, Paul? Is this is what you repay me for? For this year's Sweetheart,” Sylvia asked as tears streamed down her face.

Paul exhaled as he touched her shoulders. “It's not what you think, but the news is all true. Yes, I am going to marry that girl we already engaged, but our marriage is not what you think. It's just a formality, I love you, and you know it, so relax,” Paul explained.

“Do you expect me to believe you? You are just telling me like this to calm me down. You have been cheating in me,” Sylvia said.

“No, no, look into my eyes. Look at me, you are