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
Chapter 63LESLIEI got to the office, Caden's office actually as I decided to move in and stay in there like I was supposed to do.Caden was in and I'm was glad, I could not face him just yet. I went straight to my desk and brought out my phone from my handbag.With trembling hands, I dialed mom's number. It kept ringing and ringing but there was no answer.I paced around the office with my hand on my forehead as I kept on trying mom's number but there still was no answer.I placed my hand on my waist as I kept pacing around.And for the hundredth time, mom finally picked up the call and I breathed out a sigh of relief."Hello, mom? A—" I was saying but mom loud and angry voice cut me short."What have you done Leslie? Do you have any idea what you have done to your sister? If anything happens to Lauren, it would be your fault!" Mom yelled angrily at me and before I could even say anything, she ended the call.After the call with mom, I could not help but feel bothered and guilty. W
Chapter 64CADEN"Are you okay? What is it?" I quickly ran up to Lauren when I saw her walk into the office as if she had just seen a ghost.She looked completely lost and tired. She looked like she was about to cry as her eyes were glistening in tears. It made my heart break. What could possibly be wrong with her?After the show we both put outside in front of the reporters and after our little argument in the elevator, I did not see Lauren again. So, I did not know what exactly was wrong with her.Did she really hate the kiss between us? Was it that bad?Lauren staggered weakly but I was quick to hold her hand and prevent her from falling. I was surprised that she did not push me away but instead, she held onto me tighter and it made me dance happily within myself.I helped Lauren to desk and made her sit down. I went to my own desk and came back with a bottle of water. I opened it and made her drink from it.She darted her eyes from me to the bottle water. I thought she was not goi