All Chapters of I Want A Divorce: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter 11 - Lost

DARIUS"No, I won't go back."Her words had me going very still, shock and a bit of anger rushing through my veins, but I refused to give up. This was just Sera being stubborn, digging her heels in like she always did when she felt cornered. She'd come around once she realized how unreasonable she was being."Be rational about this," I said, keeping my voice calm and reasonable despite how fast she was making my heart race. I took a slow step forward, crossing my arms over my chest as I held her uncharacteristically cold gaze. "If you really want to work, I can arrange something at my company. A comfortable position in public relations, maybe, or event planning. Something that won't stress you out too much," I considered the suggestion and it appealed to me the more I thought about it. It was better to have her closer to Luna, closer to her family. Not running around with a man who I've never met, letting him touch her and whisper in their ears in front of everyone. She could wor

Chapter 12 - More Important

SERAThe elevator doors slid shut behind us with a soft ding. I pressed my now sweaty back against the cool metal wall and closed my eyes for just a second. My chest felt tight, like I'd been holding my breath for hours."You okay?" Johnson's voice was quiet, careful.I opened my eyes and looked at him. Really looked at him. His dark hair was slightly messy from running his hand through it during the auction. His tie was loose around his neck. There was something solid about him, something real that made my throat ache.It took me a few seconds to realize that I was jealous. "I will be." I responded, my shameful thoughts making me avoid his gaze. The words came out rougher than I meant them to.The elevator jerked slightly as it reached the parking level. My stomach dropped with it.Johnson has been beside the second I'd rounded the corner and left Darius behind. He was listening in. I wasn't just jealous, I was ashamed, that he had to hear all of that, and that he had to see me i

Chapter 13 - Ready

SERAJohnson's apartment felt like a safe bubble after everything that happened.I shouldn't have considered it home, but it was the first place in a long time that I felt wanted, valued and felt like something other than Luna's mother or Darius' wife. I was AJ, and I mattered. I sat on Johnson's simple gray couch, my phone buzzing non-stop on the coffee table.Darius. Again.The screen lit up with his name for the tenth time in two hours. I watched it ring until it went quiet, then buzz again with a voicemail notification. My stomach twisted into knots every time I saw his name pop up."You don't have to listen to those," Johnson said from the kitchen. He was making coffee, the smell filling up the space and making it feel warmer. "Not if you're not ready," He added, there was a certain edge to his tone that I'd almost missed, one that had me curious to see his expression. I picked up the phone and turned it face down before turning in his direction. "I know. I just... part of me

Chapter 14 - In Bed Together

SERAThe airport was chilly due to the sudden weather change. I stood by the baggage claim, my small suitcase at my feet, watching families hug and couples kiss hello. Everyone seemed to have someone waiting for them.Everyone except me.I checked my phone again. Two missed calls from Johnson, asking if I'd landed safely. Nothing from Darius.My stomach twisted as I scrolled through my messages. The last text from Darius was from three hours ago: "I'll be there to pick you up. Terminal B, right?"I'd confirmed it. Sent him my flight number. Even told him what I was wearing so he could spot me in the crowd.But the crowd was getting thinner now. Families were leaving with their luggage. The janitor was already mopping the floor near the empty carousel.I pulled out my phone and called Darius. It rang once, twice, then went straight to voicemail. His voice sounded distant and professional: "You've reached Darius Blackwood. Please leave a message."The beep made my chest tight."It's me,

Chapter 15 - Don't Go

SERAVivienne’s dress was wrinkled, riding up her thighs. Darius had his arm under her neck as she pressed against his chest, his face peaceful in sleep.Her face was buried in the crook of his neck, fingers buried in his hair and the others splayed on his chest. They looked perfect together. Natural. Like this was where they both belonged.I'd just walked into something I shouldn't have seen. The air left my lungs all at once. The room spun around me, everything going fuzzy at the edges. I grabbed the doorframe to keep from falling, my wedding ring clicking against the wood.The sound woke Darius up.His eyes opened slowly, then went wide when he saw me standing there. He jerked away from Vivienne so fast he nearly fell off the bed."Sera! You're home!" He scrambled to his feet, running his hands through his messy hair. His shirt was wrinkled, his pants undone at the waist, he looked almost confused, his eyes darting between Vivienne and me before realization dawned on his features

Chapter 16 - Doubts

DARIUSI could feel Sera trembling against my chest, her whole body shaking like she was about to collapse. When I pulled her back against me again, she didn't fight it anymore, but she didn't melt into me either. She just stood there, rigid and broken."Please, Sera. Let's talk." My voice came out rougher than I meant it to, desperate in a way that made my chest heavy and tight. She was crying now. Silent tears that rolled down her cheeks and dripped onto my arms where they wrapped around her waist. Each tear felt like it was burning through my skin."There's nothing to talk about," she whispered, but she wasn't trying to pull away anymore. "I saw what I saw.""You saw me helping a sick woman." I turned her around to face me, my hands gentle on her shoulders. Her eyes were red and swollen, looking anywhere but at me. "Look at me, Sera. Please look at me."When she finally met my eyes, the pain I saw there nearly knocked me over. This wasn't just about today. This was months, maybe y

Chapter 17 - No Longer Welcome

DARIUS I found Vivienne in the guest bathroom downstairs, fixing her hair in the mirror like nothing had happened. When she saw me in the reflection, she smiled that same sweet smile that I now felt very differently about.. "Darius! Is Sera feeling better? I hope she wasn't too upset—" "What did you do?" My voice was low. I stepped into the bathroom and closed the door behind me, trapping us both in the small space. Her smile faltered. "I don't know what you mean." "You know exactly what I mean." I crossed my arms over my chest, blocking her path to the door. "How did you end up in my bed, Vivienne?" She looked down at her hands, suddenly interested in her nail polish. "I told you, I felt faint during Luna's lesson. You helped me upstairs to rest." "To the guest room," I said firmly. "I took you to the guest room. I specifically remember putting you on the guest bed and leaving you there." I knew I wasn't crazy, and quite frankly with her track record, I couldn't put it

Chapter 18 - Deserves Compassion

DARIUSThe silence in the house was stifling.I sat at my desk in the study, trying to focus on reports my assistant had forwarded to me. Ever since Sera left for New York, I'd been working from home to be closer to Luna and though Sera was back, I felt the need to remain home, to speak to her properly at least. Sera had been home for three days now, and she barely looked at me when we passed in the hallway. When I tried to talk to her, she gave me one-word answers and walked away.It was driving me crazy.After our kiss, I thought things would change, I mean I knew things would change but not like this. She avoided my eyes, barely smiled yet when she was with Luna, her eyes lit up like the night sky, her laughter and Luna's laughter bounced off the halls harmoniously. Was she upset about the kiss? Or about the incident with Vivienne? Vivienne had already apologized, right in front of me. Then she left. I haven't heard from her since either. The silence from both ends were unner

Chapter 19 - Vivienne Makes Everyone Happy

DARIUSAn hour later, I was standing in the driveway waiting for Vivienne. Sera and Luna were already in the backseat of my car, Luna chattering excitedly about seeing Grandma Mary while Sera stared down at her with a soft smile stretching her lips. "Are we waiting for someone?" Sera asked when I didn't get in the car, her confused eyes meeting mine and my mind foolishly went back to the memories when I'd felt her lips against mine."Vivienne's coming with us." I said in a low, controlled voice. Still, I waited for her reaction. The temperature in the car seemed to drop ten degrees. Sera turned to look at me, her eyes sharp and cold. I was caught off guard by it. I knew things were different now, but the way she looked at me...I felt so guilty under that gaze, almost ashamed and I couldn't understand how she could make me feel that way. I avoided her gaze. "Why is that?" She asked slowly, calmly, but I could hear the edge in it. "She wants to meet mom properly. Clear up any misund

Chapter 20 - Once Broken

SERAThe moment we walked through Mary's front door, I knew tonight was going to be a disaster.Vivienne had already told me, right after she apologized that she would make my life hers, whispering the words the second Darius had turned away. And now here she was, doing exactly as she'd promised. Cathy was already there, sitting in the living room with a glass of wine in her hand. Darius's sister had always been beautiful in that sharp, intimidating way - all angles and perfectly styled dark brown hair. Tonight she was wearing a red dress that cinched around her curvaceous frame. Overdressed for the occasion but that was just her. Her face lit up when she saw Vivienne walk in behind Darius."Vivienne!" Cathy jumped up from her chair, nearly spilling her wine, clearly tipsy. "Oh my God, I can't believe you're here. You look amazing!"They hugged like old friends, Cathy holding on longer than necessary while she shot me a look over Vivienne's shoulder. Her eyes were cold and satisfie

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