All Chapters of Step Aside, dear ex: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Thora's POVIt ends nowI squeezed hard on the clothes, holding Quentin’s shirt like an exhibit for a crime scene.“Hmmm. Cherry Kiss.” I observed the lip gloss very well. This wasn't mine.“Not even trying to hide it anymore, right?”Interesting then.I tossed the shirt over on the bed, still examining it like a doctor on his patient.This is the third time in two months.Damn!My darling husband, Quentin has been cheating on me ever since with a woman I don't care to know her name. I knew all these while, I was just waiting for the right time, or perhaps, hoping he'd change.But since he's a bitch, it's better I treat him like one.With a beautiful smile and mild but angered heart, I opened the drawer and pulled a folder, that's my wonderful master piece; Our divorce papers.I looked at his face, those mischievous ears glowing still on the portrait.“Three days ago, Quentin, I've been ready.” I wish he could hear these words in that gala, it would help him a lot. He needs to be prep

Thora's POVIf only I knewI was scrolling through my phone in the dimly lit room as the midnight clock ticked by.A new DM popped up from the same unknown account that has been messaging and disturbing me all these while, Luke.“You’re more than your headlines, Thora. Let’s meet. Face to face.”Hmm. What does he really want with me? He should better know that if he's trying to make advances, I see him and I'm not interested.However, I'll give him a chance. I'd like to hear about this business… of his.“Friday night.” I replied.Quentin on the other hand was not resting. He endlessly tormented my life with annoying messages and endless threats.I just ignored it, but it was getting out of hand. However, the long awaited Friday night came.I appeared stunning, not too much, just enough for a business discussion.When I spotted someone coming, I knew it was him. Tall, dazzling eyes, well dressed.But to be honest, he looks nothing like the cold billionaire I imagined.He approached wit

Thora's POVIt all gets messyI sat still in the cold hospital chair, my heart pounding heavily as I watched the unconscious Luke struggling to breathe through the oxygen mask.Watching his chest rising weekly sent chills down my spine.“Why did you do that, you idiot?” I whispered softly, squeezing his hands softly.I brushed his hair softly, my red eyes screaming sleep and exhaustion.You didn’t have to take that bullet. You didn’t have to make this real.The nurse came in and checked his vitals. I went cold. The fear wouldn't allow me to flinch.I was supposed to protect him, now I dragged him into this madness.I told him to send a guard and not come by himself and play superhero. Damn…“You look awful.”His eyes blinked warmly. I leaned forward, frozen.He's alive. Thank God. I want to kiss him now, like, damn!“You got shot and you’re cracking jokes?” I managed to force a smile through the tears.“I couldn’t let you die. That wasn’t in the contract.” He chuckled. “And besides, y