Brianna's POV
“You did? Are you serious, Bree? Or you’re just pranking me?”
I smirked at Kate. “You think I’m joking? I’m serious, Kate. I’m divorcing him.”
Kate laughed so hard that the other people in the Eros, a nightclub where we were drinking, turned in our direction. I laughed and dragged the glass of Bloody Mary to my lips and sipped on it.
Kate laughed again and clapped her hands while shaking her head. “God! This calls for a celebration, Bree!”
“Reason I brought you here,” I said and winked.
“Then let’s dance!” Kate grabbed my wrist and dragged me to the dancefloor.
My eyes were silently moist when Kate held my hands. On the night I died, we also met at this bar. If God had not given me this second chance, I would never see Kate again.
I shudder to think how much she would have blamed herself when she learned of my death. I know she would have fought Cain to the death, but anger and guilt can also consume my best friend. I don't want that to happen.
Luckily, I'm back. I have time to correct my path. I would not let Cain have any chance to hurt people that I cherished.
I screamed in the middle of the crowd as we started dancing wildly. Suddenly, someone bumped me aggressively. I almost lost my balance if not for Kate who supported me.
“WHAT THE HELL?” I angrily turned to the person behind me but my forehead creased when I saw three familiar faces of men looking at me.
My blood instantly boiled after I saw Cain and Amber behind them, dancing erotically. What a small world.
“Sorry, Mrs. Hamilton. I didn’t know you’d be here. Seems like you’re done cleaning the house, eh?”
I shot an eyebrow up as I stared at the disrespectful man in front of me. These are Cain’s friends and they do have the same skin color, the reason why they get along. These people don't like me and they see me as a relationship wrecker and a bitch who begs for affection.
One looked at me from head to foot and licked his lips disgustingly. “Look at that body. It’s a waste you have no self-respect.”
The other laughed mockingly. “Mrs. Hamilton, there are no appliances to clean here. You must be lost.”
I was about to growl at them when Kate stood up for me. “Shut up, you dirty bastards!”
“Oh, hi!” It was Amber.
I put my hands on my waists, rolled my eyes, and laughed without humor. What the fck is this? A reunion?
“What are you doing here, Mrs. Hamilton?” Amber asked, smiling but I know it’s a sarcastic smile.
Cain held her hand and gently pulled her closer to his body. He smirked as he turned to me. “She must be here to talk to me and apologize, baby.”
My forehead creased. Apologize? He’s so full of himself. Even if I push him to the manhole, I won’t apologize coz he deserves it.
Cain cocked eyebrows up and tilted his head. “So… What is it, Bree? You finally realize your mistakes?”
I chuckled and he looked very offended. I flipped my hair and shot an eyebrow up. “What mistake? I think you’re dreaming, Cain.”
“What the fck is wrong with you, Brianna? You came here to take back the divorce, right? Just admit it. I know you can’t live without me.”
I just gave him a mocking look and slowly, the corner of my lips rose as I watched his face turn red. Even with the loud music, wild crowd, and dim lights, I can feel and see his anger.
Cain’s offended face is telling me that he’s about to explode but he’s trying to calm himself down because he doesn’t want to look desperate and he doesn’t want to embarrass himself in front of his dirty lover and so-called motherfcking friends.
“Let’s just go to another club, Bree. I just realized this club is for toxic and cheap people.” Kate tried to pull me away from them but Cain grabbed my arm angrily.
“Don’t touch me with your filthy hand.” I pushed his hand away.
He gritted his teeth as his eyes sharpened. “What the fck is wrong with you, Brianna? Shouldn’t you feel grateful that I didn’t propose a divorce to you even if I don’t even like you?”
“That’s why I was the one who’s proposing it, Cain. C’mon! You should be glad.”
“You will suffer, Brianna. I’m telling you!”
I smirked at him. “You’re the one who’s gonna suffer, Cain. I’m telling you.”
He attempted to point a finger at me but I pushed his hand away. “Don’t you dare point a finger at me.”
“You’ve become so arrogant, huh?”
He was about to take a step forward when Amber held his arm. She looked like a scared kitten who was about to cry. My forehead creased. She’s acting again, huh?
I roamed my eyes around and realized why Amber is acting like that. We already stole the other people’s attention and she wants me to be the villain. What a smart mistress.
“B-Bree—”
“Don’t call me that! We're not even friends!”
She looked down and I smirked sarcastically when she simply wiped her face. What a psycho!
She looked at me again. “Please, don’t be like that. You already knew Cain and I love each other before you marry him.”
My jaws almost dropped. She is really determined to ruin my image, huh?
I gritted my teeth. “Shut up!”
A year ago, it was Amber who induced Cain to gamble due to her vanity, which led to the bankruptcy of his business.
His little lover didn't do anything to help except cry. As I knew, she even planned to dump him when those crazy debt collectors came to trouble him.
I was the one who saved him from all those shit. To repay my kindness, he proposed to me and I said yes, naively believing his words that he finally realized who deserved his real love.
He promised he would be devoted to me. But as soon as his company regained hope with my help, Amber appeared again and Cain faltered. That bitch only knew to sit idle and enjoy the fruits of other's work.
Where did she get the nerve to accuse me of ruining their relationship?
“Please, Bree. We just want to be happy. I would like to do anything as long as you—”
“I said shut the fck up, you low-life bitch!”
“BRIANNA!” Cain shouted.
I glared at him and balled my fists. “Shut her up or I’ll ruin your woman’s face–”
“Bree—AH!”
I couldn’t stop myself. Anger took the best of me. My palm landed on Amber’s face. I poured all the anger, hatred, and frustration I’d felt in that slap. She lost her balance and fell to her knees. The people around us gasped and started whispering but I didn't give a damn.
“Bree!” Kate held my hand. Her eyes looked at me worriedly.
“Amber…” Cain joined her. “Are you okay? Are you okay? Our baby. Does your stomach hurt?”
I rolled my eyes. My thoughts become blank. I don’t even care if she gets hurt. All I want is to hurt her and make her suffer. She deserves it anyway.
“WHY DID YOU DO THAT?” Cain attacked me. He grabbed my wrist and shook my body.
“She deserves it! You also deserve this, you bastard!” I slapped him.
My chest was moving up and down rapidly as Cain slowly turned to me again after I slapped him. His eyes turned evil, as horrible as the last time he tried to murder me.
He lifted his arm, ready to slap me. The painful and helpless memories instantly rushed into my mind and made me forget to move for a while.
I heard Kate’s scream. I squeezed my eyes closed but his fist didn’t reach my face. Slowly, I opened my eyes and lifted my face. My heart instantly became untamed after I saw a tall man standing in front of me. I was facing his back and he blocked Cain’s attack, protecting me from his fist.
My lips parted. Who is he?
Brianna’s POVI was in awe. I couldn’t breathe properly. The man in front of me is so tall, even taller than Cain who’s already 6 feet tall. The man’s shoulders were broad. His muscles were bulging inside the sleeves of his white button-down polo. His uh…butt is protruded and sexy and damn! He smells so nice. But…who is he?I swallowed hard and glanced at Cain. His expression was dark and his jaws were clenched but it’s slowly fading. For some reason, he looked afraid and…offended?“Hurting a woman? Are you gay?”My lips parted. Even this man’s voice is freaking sexy. Fck! Get a grip of your sanity, Bree! He’s a man and he’s also an asshole.“Who are you? Why are you meddling with our business?” Cain, who seemed to have already recovered, growled.The man moved to the side, revealing his side profile which made my jaws drop. His eyelashes were thick and curled. His pointed nose is proud. His lips are so red and wet and his eyes are dark, expressive and hooded.I flinched when he slowl
Brianna's POVI can barely stand his stares. He was too handsome and intense that I felt the tension in my heart as we stayed in the same private room.My heart was hammering inside my chest. I can still feel his hand on mine and his lips on mine. The warm feeling of his touch and the electrifying sensations I felt when he kissed back. God! I couldn't remember the time I felt that way. Or that's really a first."Sit down," he urged and walked towards the couch.I roamed my eyes. This is a VIP room, and he comfortably roams around as if he's very familiar with this place.Speechless, I followed him and sat on the couch across from him. The corner of his lips rose as he watched me sit on the place far from him. He cocked an eyebrow up and crossed his legs.I wonder why he interfered with my business, but I'm glad he did. I was able to get away from Cain and his disrespectful friends. Not that I can't handle myself. I just can't stand them."I'm not being nosy, but may I know what happen
Brianna's POVI groaned and cupped my aching head. Fragments of memories started flashing back in my mind painfully. I gasped and paled when I realized what I did last night. The confrontation and argument with Cain and the stranger. I…I kissed him and…did something crazy.The horror of last night’s memories made my heart race. I quickly sat on the bed and looked at myself. I was wearing different clothes. It was a white plain shirt and shorts.My lips trembled as I tried to recall what happened inside that private bar. I am certain I’m in a different room and I’m guessing I’m in a hotel.“No no no!” I whispered to myself.Did something happen? Where is that stranger? Did I give myself to him recklessly and impulsively? I didn’t even know him for God’s sake!I grabbed my hair in frustration and groaned. What the hell did you do, Brianna?I roamed my eyes around, looking for my cell phone. I found it on the bedside table and was about to get it when the door swung open. I jumped on the
Brianna’s POVI gasped and cupped my mouth when I saw my photo spreading on the internet. There was an intriguing caption of ‘Brianna Quinn and Cain Hamilton’s marriage for convenience. Did they just use each other for their business?’. The photo of my face and Cain’s face were clear. The shot also took a blurry face of Amber and Rogue Adams. It was taken from the bar last night.I quickly got off the bed and grabbed the dress I was wearing last night. I wore it and grabbed my pouch and without looking back, I rushed out of the hotel room. I was too worried about my grandfather that I forgot about the food Rogue Adams left for me. I didn’t even glance at the woman I bumped into in the lobby as I apologized to her.When I arrived at my grandfather’s hospital room, I froze when I saw uncle Aiden inside. He turned to me and smiled after he realized my arrival.“My dear niece. I didn’t know you’d visit today,” he greeted and then his eyes examined my dress.My forehead creased. His smile
Rogue Adams’s POVI entered the private room of Mr. Brian Quinn right after I saw Brianna leaving. I don’t want to introduce myself to her this way. I’ve been following the events in her life all these years. I’ve been madly in love with that woman and now that I heard about her situation, from her very own mouth, I won’t back down and watch from the dark anymore. I gave up on my chance when I heard about her marriage, but seeing her miserable, I regret letting her go. It’s just a waste she didn’t recognize me.“Rogue Adams.”I flashed a formal smile at Mr. Quinn. I sat on the chair beside his bed after I bowed to the man I looked up to. “Good day, Mr. Quinn.”He chuckled. “Too formal. How are you by the way? I called for you as soon as I heard the rumors about my granddaughter. I just confirmed it today with her.”I nodded. “I heard too, Mr. Quinn.”“This is the right time,” he said as he stared at me.I sighed. “If she’s happy with her life, I wouldn’t want to hear that, Mr. Quinn.
Brianna’s POV“What do you mean you’re not coming?” I angrily growled at Cain over the phone.I’ve been waiting for him in front of the city council with my lawyer only to find out that he’s not gonna show up. This man is freaking insane. What? He wants two women by his side? What a psycho! I don’t even know why he keeps on resisting. Obviously, he doesn’t need me anymore. His company has recovered and he has his first love Amber by his side. What am I? A decoration to make his reputation good and untainted? Damn him![I’m not gonna give you what you want, Brianna. You will just have the chance to be with your lover if I agree to that divorce.]I laughed sarcastically because of what he said. “What the hell is your problem, Cain? You should be happy that you’re finally free. You can be with your woman after this. Freely!”[Well, news flashed, I don’t wanna be free. You will suffer in my hands, Brianna. I won’t give you the satisfaction of being happy with your man.]“What the hell? Yo
Rogue Adams’ POV“Mr. Quinn is rushing you to marry his granddaughter, man. This is the chance you’ve been waiting for.”I smirked at Leon and shook my head. “I can wait.”Leonardo West is my best friend. We’ve been friends since high school and he knew about my hidden feelings for the luxurious Brianna Quinn. That woman is exceptional. Everyone would turn their heads to their direction when she comes. She’s literally a head turner. Her beauty is timeless. So fcking goddess-like. Cain fcking Hamilton was lucky she liked him, but that motherfcker wasted his chance.“Wait?” He laughed. “You’ve been waiting for five years. Aren’t you tired?”I shook my head and sipped on my drinks. “I won’t get tired of this fight.”He groaned as if he's the one getting impatient for me.“You know, sometimes it’s not bad to take advantage of the opportunities.” He drank and lifted his empty glass. “Your intention is clean anyway.”Still, I'm not gonna rush things. Brianna is having a hard time with her l
Brianna’s POVI smirked after Cain walked out on me. I took my phone out and checked on the taxi that I reserved but it’s not responding. I sucked my breath and irritation immediately replaced my happiness.My forehead creased when I saw Cain’s car stopped. I shook my head and checked my phone again when a car parked in front of me. It was an old black pick up. My lips parted after I saw the man in the driver seat. He slightly pulled his aviator glasses down and smiled as soon as our eyes met.“Hi.”I blinked numerous times. He looked so handsome in a black t-shirt, aviator glasses and loose necklace.He chuckled. “I might melt, babe.”I gasped because of his shameless remark. He’s really arrogant yet I found myself smiling back at him. I don’t know what’s in him that ever since he helped me in that bar, I would always find myself losing my cool because of his arrogant smile and hooded eyes.“Mr. Rogue Adams,” I uttered his name and he looked so amazed.“Ah! It feels so good to know y