Chapter 3

Catalina's Pov

I checked my dress for the tenth time to make sure there was no evidence of what I had just done with that stranger. As I slowly walked back to the hall in search of Todd—who must be looking for me by now. I tried to compose myself, hoping I don't appear as rattled as I feel inside.

The last twenty minutes had been so intense, I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. I didn’t know it was possible to climax so many times; I stopped counting after the tenth. My legs were shaking, and I could barely walk upright without wincing. That beast had ruined me forever. How could a man have such stamina?

“Lina, I’ve been looking everywhere for you! Where have you been?” Todd demanded angrily the moment he spotted me.

“I’m sorry. I... I... I wasn’t feeling well, so I went to the restroom to relieve myself,” I stammered.

“I see. It’s probably something you ate—you’ve always had a weak stomach.” There wasn’t an ounce of concern in his tone, but I was grateful for the misunderstanding and seized the opportunity.

“I thought so too. I think we should go home. I really don’t feel well.” feeling emotionally drained and guilty should pass for being sick, right?

“No way I'm going home before the CEO's speech. Mr. Harrison Craig is here, and I’d be a fool to miss the chance to meet him,” Todd said, glaring at me like I’d just suggested something outrageous.

I shot him a look of utter disbelief. “You’d let me go home alone even though you know I’m sick?”

“I’m sure you can order a ride home, Lina. Unless you’re telling me you need help with that.” He arched a brow at me before turning away. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a boss to find. I’ll see you at home,” he said, walking off.

Well, that went well, I thought, heaving a sigh of relief. I didn’t waste any time—I beelined for the exit, praying I wouldn’t run into anyone I knew as I escaped the hall, all while hoping Todd didn’t suspect that his wife had just had mind-blowing sex with a total stranger.

*****

I woke up with a start, my heart pounding as I sat up in bed. It’s been a month since that night, and I still dream about that stranger every single night. I’ve done everything I can to forget what happened, but it feels like I’m cursed—nothing seems to work.

I quickly finished my bath and headed to the kitchen. I was just dishing the scrambled eggs and bacon into Todd's plate, when he walked into the kitchen, already dressed in one of his oversized suits though I will never say it aloud.

I gave him a sweet smile as I waited for him to take his seat, but he didn't sit.

“Good morning. I made your favourite, I said pointing to his plate."

“I am not hungry." He answers gruffly. He passed me an envelope and waited for me to open it.

I give him a questioning look. He just stands there wearing an unreadable expression. I don't know what this is about, but something tells me I am not going to like what is in the envelope. 

I rip the envelope open and pull out a document. 

As I read through the content, I feel blood draining from my face. My brain is trying to process what I am seeing.

“You are  di.. divorcing me?” my voice shook and tears well behind my eyes.

“It's high time we both go our separate ways, Lina. This ….he waves his hands between us, …is not obviously not working and honestly I didn't even know what I was thinking, marrying someone like you.” His said coldly

My heart shattered into a million pieces as his callous words pelted me like physical blows. I suck in a breath trying not to let the tears that are gathering behind my eyes fall.

“Todd, whatever the issue is, I am sure we can sort it out. I love you, we can fix this, whatever it is." I say trying to reason with him. I know I am probably making a fool of myself but despite everything he has done to me I still love him.

His eyes seared into mine with so much hate that I involuntarily took a step back. “You should have thought about that before you had sex with my boss, you shameless slut.”

" What? I.. I…your…bo..ss?" I stammered as a wave of horror crashed on me. 

“Yes my Boss, the man you whored your body that night of the event is my boss, you thought I didn't know?. Now sign the damn divorce papers before I do something I will definitely not regret.” He threatened

The stranger I had a one night stand with was my husband's boss? How could I have messed up this badly? 

I knew Todd wouldn't take no for an answer so with shaky hands I took the pen from his outstretched hands and signed the divorce papers and with that my life for the past five years ended.

And as I watch Todd put the papers into the envelope, it dawns on me that I am now divorced, jobless and homeless.