Our Marriage, Divorce and Love

Our Marriage, Divorce and Love

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On their wedding day, a handsome groom and his beautiful bride said, "I Do." Their hearts were fluttering with pure joy! They had married the love of their life! Is this what I experience? No, this is not that story. You see, love didn't become apparent until after my divorce. I can't wait to tell you how it all transpired. It's a riveting sweet romance novel. No cliffhangers, but a good read! Happy ending? You'll have to read it to find out.

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Chapter 1

I. The Bride's Wedding day

On their wedding day, a handsome groom and his beautiful bride said, "I Do." Their hearts were fluttering with pure joy! They had married the love of their life!  

Is this what I experience? No, this is not that story. Here is the other version, Tameka Morton's version. You see, love didn't become apparent until after my divorce. I can't wait to tell you from beginning to end how it all transpired.  

The day I said "I do," I thought I would be floating on cloud nine, right? But, instead, my heart fluttered, not with pure joy but with fear! Because my rose color glasses had been removed and I saw the man, I had made my vows to love and deeply respect in a different light. He was my one true love. But I found out he didn't feel the same about me on our wedding day. 

Okay, to be perfectly honest with you and me. I knew he wasn't head over heels in love with me. But ladies, you know what I thought. I thought he would eventually fall in love with me because I'm sweet and love this man so much. Only if he gave our marriage a chance could we live blissfully ever after. But I had no idea how much he didn't love me and didn't want to marry me. So to envision him falling in love with me, from what I experienced at our wedding and in our marriage, it appeared it would never happen.  

Despite all that, we are married. So did love ever emerge to the surface? If it did make its appearance, was it during the marriage or when we were going through the divorce proceedings? It made its appearance after three years of a sexless and loveless marriage. How?

  

I have been married to a man name Copeland Morton Junior. You see, Copeland wasn't just any good-looking man. No, he was voted by a well-known business magazine the sexiest man alive in the southern region! Also, Copeland was about to be appointed CEO of his family business. A man like Copeland Morton could offer me the world on a silver platter. He sounds like the perfect catch. Well, he would have been if I was the girl he had in mind to marry.  

On our wedding day, boy, was Copeland disgruntled. He accused me of interfering with his plans to marry someone else. I was young, desperate, and coerced by our parents, who felt we were a good match.  

  

I thought if I could improve my appearance and look like a sophisticated bride. Then maybe Copeland would find me appealing. So I imitated suggestions from every bridal magazine I could find, but my makeover was a disaster! With braces still on my teeth, too much makeup, and a weird hairdo, I looked like a circus clown.  

The second I walked down the aisle, Copeland looked away. But I pushed his reaction aside and focused. My concern was everyone else's happiness but my own.  

  

  

But it was hard to ignore that glare in Copeland's eyes when we exchanged our vows. It felt dangerous, almost forbidden. And when the minister said those magical words.  

  

"You may kiss the bride."  

  

My heart squeezed, and I closed my eyes. I didn't know what to expect. But then I heard coughing and hacking. I opened my eyes, and between coughs, Copeland finally said. "Minister, I have a cold." The audience gasped. I knew I had to be the first bride not to be kissed at their wedding ceremony!  

  

But that's when reality came crashing in on me! I had embarked on a loveless arrangement. Living under the same roof with someone who acted like I didn't even exist wasn't easy. So, I focused on my career. I got hired at Brandon's Design Company. In six months, I got a promotion with perks. My boss asked me if I would be willing to move to Paris. Naturally, I jumped at the opportunity.  

  

Living in Paris was captivating as it was strange. It was high-pressure, fast-paced, and stressful. Yet, at the end of my work day, all I had the energy to do was come home, kick off my stilettos, and plop down on my comfy sofa. I took my job very seriously. When my boss hired me, I told him I was ready for any challenge.   

  

I fought tooth and nail against every competitor to move Brandon's Design up the ranks in Paris. In my short time here, I'd opened two successful stores within two years. But lately, I have been craving home. My boss must know I deserve a vacation. After all, I think I've earned one.  

  

But I hesitated to put in my vacation request because going home wasn't simple. I'm still married to Copeland, even though we have been apart for the better part of our marriage. I wonder if he's happy with Elizabeth Hubbard? I hope they're happy. But, on second thought, no, I don't. From now on, this is about my happiness, not there's.  

  

I emailed my request. Then I hung up my clothes. Then my phone rang, making me jump. I peeked at my caller ID and gasped when I saw someone calling me.  

  

Clearing my throat, I tried not to sound too excited, even though deep down inside, I was a little glad.  

  

  

"Hello, Copeland,"  

  

"Hi Tameka, how are you doing?"  

  

"Fine, and you?"  

  

"I'm good. I need you to come back home this weekend. Is that possible?  

  

I wanted to tell him about my plans to take a vacation. But before I could explain, he continued. "Hopefully, you can because we need to sit down and talk about this marriage sham."  

  

"Yes, I know," I said, rolling my eyes at how reckless he could be when he opened his mouth.  

  

"I'm not going to get into it over the phone. It is a conversation that is best had in person."  

  

"I agree. I'll take a flight out Saturday and meet you at the house that evening."  

  

"What time do you think your flight will arrive?"  

  

"Um-hmm, I guess around six thirty."  

  

"Okay, I'll see you soon. Have a safe trip, Tameka."  

  

"Copeland, thank you, and thanks for calling me."  

  

I hope I didn't have any passion in my voice, but this call did give me hope. Maybe he has changed his heart and is ready to fix our marriage. I can't wait to see what happens. I wonder if he and Lizzy broke up? Maybe that's why he's calling me now.  

~~~~~~  

  

When I left the baggage claim area, I immediately spotted him. "Oh my, what is he doing here?" I stated, beaming. I should be used to his good looks by now. But here he was with this new debonaire haircut and that sexy five o'clock shadow. It left me mesmerized.  

  

He glanced in my direction, but he didn't recognize me. Would Copeland find me attractive? I hated to think I'd put him off.  

Back then, I was such a late bloomer. But now, I look different from the girl he married.  

  

My hair is flowing with healthy curls. I now have a slender body with womanly curves. In addition, I've developed poise that had been sadly lacking three years ago.  

  

Copeland's dark eyebrows gathered slightly in the center. It finally clicked in his brain who I was. At first, he looked shocked, but as he approached me, his face relaxed with a pleasant expression.  

  

"Wow! I didn't recognize you. Tameka, you look different with your hair like that."  

  

Was he complimenting me? Is this a dream?  

  

"Copeland, thank you, and thank you for coming to pick me up."  

  

"Oh, I'm not here to pick you up. I came to get this conversation over. But, hey, let's walk to that café over there."  

  

I sighed. I had to bite my tongue. Copeland hasn't changed.  

  

~~~~~~  

  

"Look, I'm not going to waste your time, nor mine." Then, like bullets, his lethal words came blasting from his mouth.  

  

"But can I have a cup of coffee first?" I asked, hoping to slow his pace.  

  

  

"Can it wait? This is important. Tameka, I want a Divorce. It's been three years. I'm tired of this sexless and loveless marriage. But more importantly than that, Lizzy is very ill, and her only wish is to be married before she leaves this earth."  

  

I was floored. This isn't how I imagined it.  

  

"Copeland, I don't know what to say. You are catching me so off guard."  

  

"Lizzy doesn't want to come in between us, and I don't want her to worry, considering her health. So, tomorrow I need you to convince Lizzy that you're ready for a divorce too."  

  

"Copeland! You are asking a bit much." I stated, frowning.  

  

"For heaven's sake, Tameka! Lizzy is very ill! Have a heart!"  

  

"Alright, alright. I'll do it." I replied agitatedly.  

  

"Well, I got to go. I have a meeting to attend." He left and didn't offer to get me a taxi.  

  

Copeland blew me away! A divorce is exactly what I need! Once I calmed down, I flagged a taxi and headed to our wedding home.  

  

When I arrived at the house, it was lifeless. I turned on the light in the kitchen and took a seat. I was still angry. I rolled my suitcases into the master bedroom.  

  

After some time had passed, my phone rang. It was my best friend, Lynette.  

  

"Girl, have you made it home yet?"  

  

"Yes, I'm home."  

  

"Well, I know you're not having a heart-to-heart with Copeland because that jerk is too busy wining and dining and grinning up in Lizzy's face at Drago's."  

  

"What! How do you know that? He said he was going to a meeting."  

"He's a Liar! What did he tell you?"  

  

"Are you sure he was with Lizzy at Drago's? She's supposed to be severely ill."  

  

"Lizzy's ill, alright. What she is, is an evil homewrecker!"  

  

"Lynette, I need to hang up. I got to go."  

  

I wanted to cry. It hurt. Copeland didn't care a shred about me! But I had my pride. So, I ran a warm bubble bath. I sank into the tub of warm water, immediately getting relief.  

  

My pride and anger simmered. 'How should I deal with these two? Set him free or make them sweat? I like the second option. Ah, this water feels so good.  

  

A few minutes later, I heard the doorbell, then knocking. A frown furrowed my forehead. 'It's probably Lynette worried.' I quickly got out of the tub, dripping wet. I threw on my robe, calling out as I approached the door.  

  

"Who is it?"  

  

"Tameka, it's me, Copeland."  

  

  

  

 

 

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what an enjoyable book author ...
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This has been a good book so far. Love the storyline & the characters.
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56 Chapters
I. The Bride's Wedding day
On their wedding day, a handsome groom and his beautiful bride said, "I Do." Their hearts were fluttering with pure joy! They had married the love of their life! Is this what I experience? No, this is not that story. Here is the other version, Tameka Morton's version. You see, love didn't become apparent until after my divorce. I can't wait to tell you from beginning to end how it all transpired. The day I said "I do," I thought I would be floating on cloud nine, right? But, instead, my heart fluttered, not with pure joy but with fear! Because my rose color glasses had been removed and I saw the man, I had made my vows to love and deeply respect in a different light. He was my one true love. But I found out he didn't feel the same about me on our wedding day. Okay, to be perfectly honest with you and me. I knew he wasn't head over heels in love with me. But ladies, you know what I thought. I thought he would eventually fall in love with me because I'm sweet and love this man s
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2. Meeting the mistress
"Copeland?" In my haste to open the door, I forgot to close my robe completely. I undid the locks and chain and opened the door. "What are you doing here? I barely managed to squeak out the words. "Where is your key?" I asked him curiously. "Oh, I had been sleeping at the office the past few weeks, working nonstop, so I left my keys at work." "That explains why the house seems it had been closed up and used." I stood in the doorway, still in shock, my heart pounding, trying to keep my composure. Copeland was standing there, towering over me. "Can I come inside? It's my house too." Sure. Come on in." I noticed he was staring at me. "Why are you wet?" He asked, trying to divert his eyes away from my exposed chest area but struggling. That made me look down, and I saw my cleavage. I quickly closed my robe. "Oh, I had just gotten out of the tub." Copeland dumped his bag in the corner and sat on the couch. "Since we are both here at the same time. I'll get the spare room ready
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3. The Parent's visit
"Copeland, did you hear her? I know I heard her loud and clear. She's still a married woman, humph! I thought you told me she wanted this divorce! It doesn't seem that way. I felt so humiliated sitting there listening to her brag about her marriage to you and how she takes her vows seriously." "Lizzy, I told you she was going to divorce me. If you had been willing to wait, you would have heard for yourself." "I don't believe you! All she was going to do his flaunt her marriage to you in front of my face. I know how women can be Copeland! I don't want to talk anymore. Bye!" Lizzy got out and slammed the car door! "Man! Women!" Copeland frustratedly answered his ringing phone. "Hello!" He answered firmly. "Hey man, whatever women problems you have, don't take it out on me." "Oh hey, Joel, What's up?" "I should be asking you that. But, instead, do you want to talk about it over a drink while I prepare to open the nightclub?" "I'll see you at King's shortly." Copeland pull
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4. True friends keep it real
"That was a nice visit. It was so nice to see your mother and grandmother.”"No comment. I can't believe my family is all in my business. I thought I made myself clear about this when we got married!" Copeland says."Momma Olivia and Gigi are something else. Well, I certainly enjoyed seeing them tonight." I said, giving him a warm, slightly sarcastic smile.Copeland stood there with his hands in his pockets, looking at me. His calm, detached manner piqued my interest. He didn't exchange a word with me, yet I could tell he wanted to engage me in conversation or something else. I know you want to get that alcohol smell off your body. Did Lizzy splash her drink all over you? I'll go run you a nice hot bath."I could feel his eyes lingering over my face and traveling down my neck. He seemed to be drinking me in. I felt myself blush, but underneath my slight confusion, I felt a burgeoning sense of confidence; feelings I thought were long dead were coming back to life. I sensed I held a sp
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5. Another Broken Promise
I came home from shopping for the party all alone. If you paid Copeland Morton Junior to do so, the man couldn't keep a promise to me. I had only an hour to get dressed and head out the door. When I finally looked in the mirror one last time. I was proud of how everything came together. I must admit. I look pretty good. I knew I didn't have the traditional look of many cute girls. I have one of those faces that look mature but very pretty. My figure looked terrific in this gown. The sales lady helped me pick the perfect evening gown to accent my body type. Since I had curves, the dress fell in just the right places on my slender frame. I like that I wasn't too tall but not too short either. Nothing was out of place on me tonight. From my hair, makeup, nails, and the beautiful gown I had chosen to wear tonight, it all was perfect! I left the bedroom, picked up my clutch, and walked to the living room. By the time I reached the sofa, I had started feeling overwhelmed. I guess Copeland
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6. Is Divorce the Answer?
"Why are you following me?" I glanced around and began walking to the left of the hotel, where I saw a taxi. Copeland had the nerve to follow me and tried to help me down the steps, but I said, "Don't. Please." Copeland put up his hands. "Alright! Alright, I never knew you were so stubborn! Just calm down.""Calm down, calm down. Oooh! Tell Lizzy to calm down!" I replied angrily.I got inside the taxi and closed the door. "Where to miss?"I had the taxi take me to the wedding house. I was steaming angry; II slumped against the rear seat in the cab and closed my eyes, feeling emotionally exhausted. "The nerve of him to accuse me of cheating!"I had no idea this night would turn out like this. Now I'm sure I should have left the past in the past and stayed in Paris. But instead, I felt entirely out of sorts. All I wanted to do was call my mom, then take a hot shower and get in a firm bed with a soft, fluffy pillow. And first thing tomorrow, I'm going to sign those divorce papers and ret
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7. The unexpected happens
I couldn't stop thinking about my pain. "Where is he keeping those divorce papers? If a divorce is what he wants, I will give it to him!" The more and more I thought and imagined Copeland and Lizzy laughing about how he humiliated me tonight in front of everyone by causing a scene and then spilling champagne all over my beautiful gown. It infuriated me to no end! "Where are those stupid papers?!" I shouted.I want to get this over with now! I broke down crying. All I wanted was to devote tonight to openly weeping-deep, heart-wrenching sobs that begin to unleash on their own. "Tomorrow, I'm heading home to my job and life in Paris. I don't have to stay here and be humiliated this way!"Unexpected Visit _ Copeland (POV)I pulled into the driveway, parking the car at the side door entrance leading directly to the kitchen. I came into the house, which was dark, calling out. "Tameka! Are you here?" There was no answer to my call. "I guess Tameka went to Lynette's house. I can't believe
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8. What Are We Doing?
Copeland thoughts: I sadly lay over here on this lounge sofa, uncomfortable, thinking and looking at my wife; she is a perfect stranger to me. On our wedding day, I had her wrapped around my finger. The sun was shining on her, but I was too blind to see how she smiled at me. I was also too blind to see love was calling us. But I had my mind made up. I was never going to love my wife. I never thought I could love anyone else but Lizzy, but now my feelings for Tameka have surfaced. Is this a moment of weakness? I think about the day she left me for Paris without speaking and how it affected me. I must have felt something and was too prideful to admit it. But now that she's been back in my life this week. She has made me laugh, something I haven't done in a while. Tameka had my back when Gigi and mom were here. I felt loved. Something must be there between us, and why wouldn't there be? She's my sweet, adorable, sexy, and elegant wife. I never thought I would love or want her, but now
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9. Getting To Know My Wife
Of course, I was dressed and ready with five minutes to spare. So I sat on the sofa waiting, drinking a glass of water. Copeland finally made his way down the stairs. I pretended not to notice him, but how could I not? Copeland walked before me, tucking his shirt down in his jeans. 'I can't believe I'm married to this man!' He's even more handsome now than he was three years ago. But, then, his early twenties only touched the surface of what he has become today. My goodness! Copeland had the perfect butt, and his jeans seemed to take pleasure in cupping it just right. A well-fitted T-shirt that showed off those broad manly shoulders. Copeland's hair is perfectly combed and in place. I sank into my chair, sipping my water as I shifted my eyes in another direction. "I see it still takes you forever to get dressed?" I uttered. "I still have a minute before I'm actually on time. Thank you very much, Mrs. Morton!" Copeland smiled as the feeling of freedom eased it's way back into h
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10. Reminiscing On yesterday
"Why do we act like strangers toward one another?" Copeland inquired of me."I don't know. It was so long ago when we were friends." "Remember when we first met? I do." Copeland proves this by sharing the full account with me. "Hi, we met Friday. So well sought of, my name is Copeland.""Copeland? I don't remember meeting anyone Friday.""I'm the guy you almost killed last Friday with your mop bucket.""Oh!!! I remember now! You mean, you almost ran me down last Friday. My name is Tameka." Yes, the attraction was mutual. In talking with you, I discovered your name was Tameka Latisha Love. But here comes the monkey wrench. When you told me you were sixteen. I had to slam on the brakes! "You don't look no sixteen," I tell you, remember? I laughed, recalling all the details as I listened."But I am sixteen," I reply.Just when everything was going so great! Once you told me how old you were, I knew I had to back off. I wasn't trying
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