Chapter 55LESLIEI got dressed in a blue jumpsuit, I put on some light makeup with a lipstick and made my hair fall down my shoulders.I curled my hair a little. I wore my heels and carried my Dior handbag. I told the chef that I was stepping out for a while.I left the house and headed towards the hotel that Rose texted me.I got to the vip bar and met Rose and Randy already drinking and laughing. They noticed my presence and stopped talking. They turned to look at me and smiled.With a smile, I waved at them and walked up to meet them happily. I was so happy to see them.I went to meet them and sat on the reserved chair beside Randy. "Best friend, I missed you so much!" Randy squealed enthusiastically and hugged me with his side. I smiled and hugged him back."I missed you too best friend." I chuckled. Rose looked at us and smiled."Hi there Rose." I smiled at Rose. She nodded her head and smiled."When did you arrive that you did not bother calling me?" I asked Randy with a pout
Chapter 56LESLIEI squinted my eyes opened and the ray of light flashed through my face and it made me close my eyes. I groaned and held my head that felt like it was going to split into two.I held the duvet and sat on top of the bed properly. I finally opened my eyes and my head was aching terribly. I was having a terrible hangover and it felt like my head would split into two.My eyes suddenly trailed to my clothes scattered on the floor. I gasped with my hands over my mouth. I looked under the duvet and I was naked.My eyes widened in shock and more loud gasps escaped my throat when I recalled what happened last night.Fuck!The door opened and I quickly ducked my head under the duvet and curled up my body."I know you are awake. Stop pretending to be asleep." Caden's teasing voice broke out. I still refused to come out because I was totally embarrassed. I could not face him right now.There's no way I could face him not after what I did yesterday.I did not hear any sound or mo
Chapter 57LESLIEI do not usually get drunk on most occassions I drink but on occasions I get drunk or eveb tipsy, I do not recall whatever happened the previous day except I'm reminded and my brain of course, decides to remember.But it surprised me that I could immediately recall every single thing that happened last night.And like what Caden said, I was totally embarrassed and ashamed. I had forgotten about the splitting headache until it came again.I gently got down from the bed with the duvet around my body and picked up my clothes one after the other.I got into the bathroom and I literally screamed when I saw myself on the mirror. I looked very horrible and horrendous."Ah! How could I look like this early in the morning? And I can't believe Caden saw me looking like this. At this rate, I think I might fit from embarrassment." I told my other self in the mirror.My head was disheveled, seriously scattered around my head and some on my forehead and face and it was sticky. I h
Chapter 58CADEN"Uh... do you mind if I ride with you to work today?" Lauren asked shyly. My heart literally thumped loudly in excitement.My eyes immediately lit up and I grinned. And without any hesitation, I said "yes."I almost screamed a "yes" but I quickly composed my self, I was really happy that she asked.I was going to ask but I did not know how and I did not want her to reject it either. Now that she asked, I'm very happy.We stayed a little while before leaving the house to the car. "Your seatbelt." I pointed at Lauren's seatbelt with a smile."Ah!" She replied and quickly fastened her seatbelt.On the drive to the office, the car was awkwardly too quiet and I noticed that Lauren kept stealing glances at me but I did not stare back at her but looked from the corners of my eyes."I know I'm handsome but you should quit staring. I can feel your gaze deep into my soul and it's distracting me. I'm your husband and you can stare all you want at me when we get home from work,"
Chapter 59LAURENWho would do such a thing? Do you know of anyone?" I asked Caden but after a few seconds, he shook his head."I could not think of any." He finally replied and sighed again.The reporters were still surrounding our car and it looked like they were not ready to leave anytime soon.They are probably not going to leave until we came down."Why don't we come down and talk to them? Can you come up with something to tell them? We cannot stay in here all day or drive away either. If we do not satisfy their curiosity, it might worsen." I stated calmly.He did not say anything but looked at the reporters outside."You are right. You totally make sense, I know what to say, let us come down from the car." He replied with a smile.I nodded and opened my door and alighted from the car. Caden too stepped out from the car. Like bees, the reporters swarm around us but the security men came up to us and tried to stop them from getting too close to us.The camera was blinding and I co
Chapter 60CADENWhen Lauren had spoken up earlier about the divorce paper being forged, she looked so cool. As she spoke, I just stared at her and my eyes followed every of her mouth movement as she spoke.For some odd reason, my heart swelled up in pride and I felt like pulling her into a deep kiss but I knew I could not do it because I do not know how Lauren will react especially as we were not in talking terms.But the more I looked at her, the more I could not hold myself anymore."And to be sure we are not lying, watch us to this," I said and before Lauren could react to what I meant by saying that, I faced her and kissed her directly on the lips.Everybody gasped and more camera lights flashed noisily at us. I closed my eyes but I Lauren did not open to me. I opened my eyes and I saw that her eyes were opened in shock and she did not reciprocate the kiss.I was disappointed. Did she not like me at all?At least for the sake of pretense, she should be able to do this much for m
Chapter 61LESLIE"You know, you have changed a lot Lauren. You are not the Lauren I used to know. I feel like you are another person, a different person.The person I went on several dates with would not behave like this. I thought the moment you agreed to this marriage that you liked me and was comfortable with me. But now, I do not understand you anymore," Caden said and I could tell how hurt he was.The elevator dinged opened and Caden did not hesitate before stepping out.He turned back to look at me and I looked at him back without saying anything."Then..." He told me simply and coldly and walked away. My heart sank as Caden walked away without sparing me a glance. I must have hurt him pretty much.I did not step out of the elevator but closed it. I pressed any floor that my finger could press.I rested my back against the wall of the elevator and exhaled deeply. I ran my hand through my hair and sighed.I did not mean to hurt Caden by saying I did not like the kiss and all t
Chapter 62TESSAI got to the company and met reporters with cameras around the company. I was confused but I did not who to ask what exactly was going on.The security guards were trying to stop them from coming any closer. I went inside the company and it was so disorganized.The employees were moving here and there while talking amongst themselves in whispers.Just then, Tacha came running toward me."Guess what?" She screamed as she kept running toward me. I even feared that she might she fall down."Take it easy Tacha." I told her as she finally got to where I was standing.She held her chest and was breathing heavily. She tried to calm down and catch her breathe and finally, she was calm."What is it? What happened?" I asked her."It's everywhere on the internet and even the news and that is why the reporters are outside," She said."What is it about?" I asked her. I was starting to get anxious and curious."Sir Caden and his wife are on a contract marriage and they are going to