PaigeIt was already dark outside when Paige woke up from her deep slumber again, she lay awake on the bed discombobulated by her environment before memories of earlier that morning came flooding her senses again. She glanced around the room and realized that she was in fact alone, did she dream that? Or did Cedric actually show up, hugging her and loving her the way he did? It was so confusing to Paige because there was nobody around to see, so he didn't need to go out of his way to do that. But he did, and Paige loved it and now she is confused if she was dreaming or it actually happened. She knew she wouldn't have answers by sulking on the bed, so she groaned as she pushed herself out of the bed, threw on a bathrobe that sat on the edge of the bed and folded neatly and Paige’s gaze lingered on the material wondering how it got there. “Urgh, this is why I hate taking afternoon naps, I barely remember anything after I wake,” she muttered to herself as she made her way to the kitc
Paige North and Cedric Brooks "You agree to divorce?" Cedric asked Paige, cold as always, "Yes!" Paige nodded in agreement, "And I'm here to talk about my compensation,""Compensation?" Cedric sneered, "I heard you had many lovers while I was abroad. Don't they pay for you?""What?!" Paige yelled in response. She wasn't surprised that he reacted like this, Cedric has always been like this, cold, judging, and hateful of her."What? Did they lie?" Cedric snorted, "You don't have to pretend in my presence, I already knew that about you, I know what and who you are," Paige looked disgusted by the words that Cedric said to her and she opened her mouth to respond to him, to explain to him that some of those words that he said were true, that she hasn't been with anyone apart from him, since their wedding night, that she didn't even like to get touched, but she didn't,"How am I going to get paid the compensation money after signing the papers?" She asked instead, Cedric wouldn't believe
Paige and CedricTo say Paige was embarrassed and humiliated was nothing compared to the rage she felt in her heart, her face pale as she shivered, she looked at Cedric and could see the smug expression on his face. Cedric didn't give a shit about her, all he wanted was just to humiliate her.Fine!Paige walked closer to him, her rage rising with each step she took, when she was a breath away from Cedric, she landed a sounding slap across Cedric's face. Cedric was both shocked and horrified, he couldn't stand it anymore and smashed his lips on hers, Paige struggled against it but Cedric was so domineering.Memories she had been trying to suppress came flooding back into her memory. Her horrible rape experience had ruined her life forever, just like her first and only night with Cedric, both horrible experiences that she would rather forget.There was a mix of different emotions in the kiss that left Paige both confused and humiliated.Cedric noticed her tense attitude and got agitate
'Can I yell to the world about how much of an idiot I am? Paige thought as she rushed out of Cedric's house in utter humiliation and embarrassment. Nothing made sense to her at the moment, the realization of a truth she has been ignoring finally sinking its claws into her heart, making her realize there was no escape from the truth, she still had feelings for Cedric! She was still so in love with him, it was as if her feelings never changed and were just overlooked or ignored. She was revolted…Paige has had a huge crush on Cedric right from high school, from the first moment Paige set her eyes on Cedric, she knew she was going to love him for a very long time, if not forever. She had wanted him right from the first moment she had set eyes on him. Paige wasn't such a forward person in high school, but she wasn't a totally confident person who oozed pride and confidence too even though she deserved to be confident and prideful like her high school friends had littered it repeatedly
Paige arrived at Cedric's office with the men Cedric sent and after being left alone with Cedric, he threw folders of paper that landed on her feet and asked her to read through them.Paige rolled her eyes and picked up the paper, ignoring the heated gaze of Cedric on her face, she was tempted to ask why Cedric was staring her down like she was prey but she didn't. She just picked up the papers and skimmed through them.She looked up at Cedric in disgust, The paper folder was a contract, a very ridiculous contract and Paige was not having it. "I'm not interested in this contract offer!" She declared and left the office, which took Cedric by surprise once again.Why was she being so difficult, he thought? Cedric was aware of Paige's job hunting, he had tried sabotaging every interview she had been to and made sure she didn't end up getting the job. Even though Cedric had no idea why Paige was so in need of money, he knew she needed money desperately, he had made one of his boys loo
Paige North and Cedric Brooks Paige was no longer feeling sore and humiliated like she had felt when Cedric had offered her the contract earlier. This was all for money, she wasn't going to let her feelings for Cedric ruin this opportunity for her, whatever she felt for Cedric was going to be buried and she is going to focus on this contract from now. As she skimmed her eyes through the contract, her eyes caught on something, the secrecy of their divorce, which was intriguing, "You don't want your grandmother or any of your relatives to know about our divorce?""Yes. Do you have an issue with that?" Cedric questioned, his face expressionless, voice hard and eyes cold and it made Paige wonder if this was a negotiation or an arrest warrant. But keeping their divorce a secret was something that confused Paige, clearly, the number one reason Cedric had divorced her was so he could be with Marlynn. If they hide the fact that they were divorced, then how would it be possible for both of
Paige North and Cedric Brooks "Cedric…?" Paige muttered as she looked up to meet Cedric's eyes in surprise. "What are you doing here?" She asked,"Why? I can't be here because you are here?" He asked her mockingly, keeping his eyes on the young man who was flickering his eyes between him and Paige curiously.So the man doesn't even know who he was then?Great!"Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?" Cedric asked,Paige shook her head after glaring at Cedric, it was obvious she was angry and embarrassed by whatever stunt Cedric was trying to pull right that moment."Of course, Cedric." She grinned mischievously, a look that Cedric was totally unaware of, he was too focused on the man. Paige had noticed that and she decided to take advantage of the situation. "Forgive my manners, This is Mr. Rains. He was a senior in my former place of work where I worked before our marriage," She rolled her eyes before she continued, "Well, he was also a suitor back then and only stopped
Cedric…?" Paige drawled unamused by the situation that Cedric was creating, "What are you doing right now? You can't just randomly invite my guest to your party without my consent!" "Yes, I can and I'm going to do it. Besides, it's not a big deal, right Mr Rain?" He glanced at the man who was staring at the couple in bewilderment, "Yes, it's not a big deal and I don't mind the invitation at all," Mr Rain answered, which was a bad idea in Paige's book. She knew exactly what Cedric was doing and she didn't want to give him the platform to do that.But it was kind of too late,"Besides, " Mr Rain continued, I told you that I want to get to know you more, so maybe this will be a perfect opportunity for that," He smiled as he admitted his thoughts to Paige who immediately stole a glance at Cedric and almost laughed when she saw the seething annoyance on his face.Oh, well, good riddance, she thought and took a sip of her drink. Seeing that look on Cedric's face spurred up something in her