Chapter 1

Yasmine POV

I hum softly, my hair tied in a loose bun with a few strands framing my face. The wildflower collection is done. With a final flourish, I step back to admire my completed artwork, "The Wildflower Collections"

The painting radiates joy, freedom, and the beauty of nature, capturing the essence of wildflowers. I untie my apron, letting it slide off my shoulder. The worn fabric is stained with paint spatters. I absently hang it over a rack and move to the restroom to rinse my hands.

Long and luscious hair cascades down my back as I release it from its constraints. I quickly apply a peach lipstick and put moisturizer on my hands. Now I can have some rest after several weeks of hard work. Moving out of the restroom, I walk to my small desk to pick up my tote. I plan to surprise Nathan tonight. It's been two weeks since we last saw each other.

I walks out of the studio and lock the door. My Art studio is nestled in vibrant neighborhood in New York. I slide out my phone to call my friend and agent, Matthew. The CEO of Bohemian Galleries and Curating company. We have been friends for over ten years.

I has an exhibition in less than a week and has been working my ass off to meet up with the crazy deadline. I puts his number on dial, while waiting for a taxi. The line ping on the other end and Matthew cheery voice booms out.

"Yasmine my girl, how are you doing?"

I chuckles,"Am doing just fine Matt, I just wanna inform you that am done with Wildflower Collections. I finished the last paint"

" Wow,that's great news babe wanna have some drinks tonight. All on me off course."

" Oh dear, I have plans wanna surprise Nathan tonight. It's been a while since we have some time together. I don't wanna make him feel neglected, So how about tomorrow. We could do some shopping together."

"No problem babe, after all several weeks of hardworks you deserved to get laid. Huh go get some." He said shamelessly

My face heats up," Matt! Honestly you are incorruptible. Damnit! "

Seeing a taxi approaching I quickly hails it down.

" I will get back to you later. I've to go, see ya

" Okay, bye" He hung up.

"Where are you headed, ma'am?" The taxi driver asked.

"Madison Avenue " I responded while fastening my seatbelt.

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Entering the code to Nathan's apartment, I hauled in bags full of groceries from the nearest supermarket. I dropped them on the counter in the kitchen area and called out for him.

"Nathan! Are you inside?" On hearing no response, I walked to the bedroom and opened the door.

"Hey, who are you?" said a woman sitting before her dressing mirror.

"What! I think I should be asking you that question," I replied stealthily.

Dressed in a terry robe, the blonde woman stared at me like I was mad.

"Nathan, baby, come over please," she said cheesily.

"Coming! What's up, Cassandra?" He stuck his head out of the bathroom with a brush stuck in his mouth, saying it with that playful smile she was attracted to.

"Who's she?" the woman named Cassie asked again, her head signaling to me.

Nathan finally looks towards her.

He looked shocked, "Hey Yasmine baby, What are you doing here?"He moves towards her.

"You must be insane, Nathan." I said angrily.

"Honestly, you've been cheating on me all these while! Just for two weeks, I asked for two weeks and this happen." I said pointing towards her.

"Excuse me?" Cassie said angrily.

Wow I must be insane now I even have a nickname for this bitch.

"Yasmine am sorry okay. It's a mistake honestly" He moves towards her and she finally lost it.

"A mistake!!" I said incredulously.

"Hey Cassie he said you are a mistake. How long have you two been together." I asked.

"What!!!" He exclaimed. "Honestly Yasmine...."

"Are you guys married?" Cassandra asked

"Fuck!! No Just his Fiancee" I exclaimed. " But now that's probably never gonna happen because I don't think am gonna deal with a jackass like him"

"What an asshole, we've been together for a year now. Don't know he had a fiancee." She stood and start picking up her clothes strewn around the floor of the bedroom. And move to the bathroom to change.

"Yasmine,am sorry this will never happen again. " He started. While I glared at him

"It was just a moment of weakness and all these months you been so busy. Your exhibitions business trips and several weeks of painting. You even spent so many nights in your studio. Honestly you know we've never had time for each other"

"So now it's my fault, right?" I retorts

"No of course not, but our wedding is coming up in two months. You can't just put everything on hold. Am sorry I will make it up to you. I promise."He continues.

"You make me sick you bastard. Honestly you think am worried about the damn wedding. If don't want me anymore you say it. Why fuck around.

Cassandra walks out of the bathroom fully dressed in red dress. She walks to the white sofa in the corner of the bedroom to pick up her purse.

She walks over to Nathan angrily and hits him with her purse.

"What the fuck!" He yelled out.

"Can't believe you dumb fuck. Just wasted my time. damnit."

"Honestly, Yasmine I think you deserve better than this cheating asshole."She said to me .

"I know,you should go now."I said

"Sorry"She said once and glared at Nathan. Then walks out leaving me with my cheating fiance to deal with.

"I believe this condo is the only asset we own together. I will called the real estate agent tomorrow. So prepared to move out. Am gonna pack my things tonight. " I walk to towards the wardrobe and start bringing my clothes out of the wardrobe.

"Honestly,Yas are we gonna do this now. Huh? Why can't you let it go just this once." He said angrily.

Now I like that.

"You mean I should suck it up like a bitch! Like this never happened. Well it did,so we gonna have to deal with it,okay?" I yelled angrily.

"Am gonna stay with Matt tonight,so we are done you asshole?"He stared at me like I have gone mad.

I started stuffing my clothes into a suitcase.Throw in a few pairs of shoes and necessities. I close it and start dragging it towards the door.

"You know what! Just do whatever you want."He yelled.

"Yes and I will do just that" I retorts before slamming the door behind me.

Huffs, what an asshole!