All Chapters of Valentine's Nightmare: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1 Cheaters

I was standing at the entrance, holding a new phone and a bouquet of flowers, happy as a lark, but then I heard Samuel on a call, complaining to his friends about my performance in bed.Samuel Lawson, my husband, was smoking on the balcony. He muttered, "See you at the club tonight."I backed off quietly, my heart aching. Samuel courted me back when he needed money to get through a hurdle. I gave him my money and helped tide his company over. Then, he started getting busy.We'd been married for three years, and life was nothing but peaceful, albeit boring sometimes. Samuel would buy me gifts sometimes. At the time, I always thought I was the happiest girl in the world.It was shocking that he found me to be rubbish. Three years in, and he was already showing signs of cheating. Well, two could play the game. I tossed the gifts into the bin and went straight to the club. It was just money in exchange for fun, after all.The sun was already setting, but the heat of love was still rag

Chapter 2 The Show Begins

I got Ronald a job at Samuel's company. My family funded it, but I didn't like to be bound to anything. So, I set up a designing hustle at home after I got hitched. Sometimes, I'd forget to eat when I got busy. I made good money from this hustle, and my family was well off. All in all, life was great for me.I brought Ronald in and told HR, "This is my guy. Get him a job. Maybe start as an assistant." I figured if I was going to do it anyway, I might as well go for broke. I would make sure everything he had in the company was scrubbed away.The first step to my master plan was to position a pawn of my own inside the establishment. Ronald was a present I wanted for Samuel, so he had to know about the lad.The HR manager was a little hesitant about letting me go to the office. I noticed that, and I knew something was up. There was nothing to worry about unless Samuel was up to something.I ignored the manager and made a beeline for the office. The manager whipped his phone out, and I

Chapter 3 Confrontation

The mistress was cautious, but she was also bold, and she couldn't hold back any longer, so she had to make some noise. I noticed how nervous Samuel was, and I strongly considered going straight back to catch them in the act, but I decided against it. This was a man I could not hold on to any longer. Best let him go.After I returned, I made some calls and told the guy to find out how far Samuel and his mistress had gone in terms of their affair. The PI sent all the files to my email an hour later. When I saw the woman's photos, I chuckled.Samuel loved women like her. Shining, glimmering, alluring, and passionate. It was no wonder he lamented my lack of passion, but I would not show that man what I had in store. Beauty always had its privileges, after all. We had options.Since they were having an affair under my nose, I knew there was no need to hold back anymore. Most of Samuel's money was under my control. He was having an affair so brazenly just because he thought I trusted him

Chapter 4 Apologies

For a moment, Samuel was stunned. When he regained his bearings, he narrowed his eyes. "You found another guy? Ronald, is it?"I was shocked. Samuel's sixth sense was actually rather uncanny. "Oh, come on, he's not another guy." I pushed his hand away. "He's just a junior of mine, and I'm repaying a favor. Melissa, however, that's a better woman. She's younger, prettier, and knows how to have fun in bed."I continued, "I'll give her my spot. You guys can drop the act around me and finally be a couple."Samuel said solemnly, "Is this because I didn't spend Valentine's Day with you? You don't have to do this. You know you're special to me. Melissa's just a secretary. She means nothing. Don't worry about her."I smiled. "I'm already an adult, Samuel. Yes, I was crazy for you three years ago, but that was only because I loved you. That's not the case now. I don't want you anymore, Samuel. You don't have to hide her in the office like she's a cheap secret."I said, "She was hiding unde

Chapter 5 Decision

Samuel gave Melissa a scathing glare. She promptly shrank into herself and kept her mouth shut. Gnashing his teeth, Samuel said, "You probably slept with Ronald, too.""Hey, you're the one who said I wouldn't even move in bed. You said I was like a blow-up doll. I had to practice with someone, didn't I? Don't tell me you don't want to let me go?""Why you…" He flew into a rage, but there was nothing he could do about it.I shrugged. "Sign the papers. Then, it'll all be over."Excitement flared in Melissa's eyes. If the divorce went through, she could marry Samuel.Samuel regained his composure. "I will not sign them. Why do you even want that much money? The company's going bankrupt if I give you your funds back.""Yeah, my funds. You know very well how your company found its footing. I'm being fair here. If we take this to court, you're going to lose even more money."Samuel was becoming rather worked up now as he hissed, "If you cared about our relationship, you'd never have a

Chapter 6 The Money

I looked at him, a little surprised. After a beat, I chuckled. "You had three days, and that's the answer you came up with? Is that supposed to be a joke?"Samuel didn't answer me. Instead, he took out a beautifully wrapped gift box. "Here's a belated Valentine's Day gift. I'm sorry, I cannot lose you.""This relationship is beyond any salvaging." I stepped away from him. "If you still care about me, then you'll sign the papers and go through with the process. I don't know what I might do if you don't. And don't buy that for me. It's so tasteless."I knew it was another ring. He would always get me a ring whenever a celebration came around the corner. It was so uncreative.Samuel held my arm. "What do you want, Noelle? I've already put my dignity aside, and you still won't forgive me?"I laughed. "Is that all it takes for you to give up? I heard the call, you know. On Valentine's Day. I went to the club that night, too. Guess what I saw?"He panicked and quickly backtracked, "I…"

Chapter 7 Moving In

After the papers were signed, I said, "Remember to go through with the process in a month."He gazed at me. "What's the passcode for the lock? We've signed the papers, but the process hasn't even started. Legally speaking, we're still married."I smiled. "I don't think there's a need for that. You see, I'm selling this place.""What?""Hey, the house is mine. Should I care about your opinion when I'm selling my assets?" I tapped on the divorce papers.Samuel realized I was not holding back this time. "You're cruel, Noelle. You wouldn't even keep a single memento?""I don't do keepsakes or exit strategies. It was the same when I decided to marry you. It's still the same now."He was defeated, and he left. Before he did, I called out to him, "Samuel!"Samuel turned around, smiling. I raised my chin. "Take the ring with you."His face fell. Then, he scooped the ring and stormed off. I shrugged. His temper was still so awfully short. I called Ronald. "You free? He signed the paper

Chapter 8 New Love

The only way to keep her away from me was to position her in a place I never thought she would be. The club was an excellent choice, and even I had to admit I was caught off guard. I saved the photo and told my men to keep collecting evidence.A month might not seem long, but anything could happen. If he came up with a trump card, I could use this to counter his ace-in-the-hole. It didn't take long for Melissa to get what she wanted. She had finally gotten pregnant. I smirked when she texted me. This was exactly what I wanted.A month went by. I dragged Samuel to the courthouse and went on with the process. He looked at me, haggard and defeated. "I did as you wanted me to. May we never meet again, Noelle."I nodded. "And to you. I hope you have a healthy baby."Melissa came over and held Samuel's arm. "Done, Sam? Let's go. I have a checkup later." She couldn't even hide her smugness. Did she honestly think she could live large just because she married Samuel?The money I got was

Chapter 9 Evil Looms

When Samuel came closer, I leaned against Ronald's chest. "Yes?""What are you two doing? How could you, Noelle?"This was amusing. "Why can't I? You're married now. Please don't tell me you think you can control who I see and date. Lord, spare me."The mockery filled his face with green rage. "Yes, I know I did something wrong, but you can't date this guy. He used to work as a model in a club. That kind of model!"Ah, so this guy knew everything. I shrugged. "Yes, I know. I went to the same club you did on Valentine's Day. You had fun with the ladies while I had mine with him. He's far better looking than you are. Ah, he's better built than you are, too."Samuel pointed at me with a trembling finger. "Y-You're shameless, Noelle!"He tried to hit me, but Ronald sent him sprawling away with a kick. "Don't insult her! She's mine, and she's far better than most people can say about themselves! I was just at the club to see what model work was like, and you think I'm a cheating basta

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