Chapter3
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Chapter 3
Dylan’s POV
My name is Dylan Williams, the CEO of Whales International. I never thought I would end up being the CEO because that position was actually meant for my brother named Rufus, unfortunately, he died and my grandma had to force me into an arranged marriage. I had no other choice because she threatened to block all my credit cards and I didn't think I would be able to survive being so broke so I accepted the marriage.
I loved a lady named Tasha and all my intentions was to have a good life with her but she messed up so badly by dumping me and getting married to someone else.
Today actually makes it three years I have been in this arranged marriage with Cassy, we both agreed never to interfere with each other's privacy and also not to do anything that might ruin our reputation.
I finished work early and I joined my friend who told me he wanted to get a few things for his sister that just returned from school for the holiday.
His name is Jason and we have been childhood friends, "Do you think my sister will love this?” He asked while pointing to a bracelet that was on display.
"I guess so,” I replied with a smile.
I suddenly took note of a necklace that was also displayed and I recalled Cassy talking about it saying she loved the design and would like to get one.
"Hey man, why don't you get it for your wife, it's your anniversary today right?”
"Yes, it is, and have you forgotten it's a fake marriage?”
"I know that so well but getting her a gift is not a big deal, you know.”
"You think so?”
"Yes, come on, stop being so cold-hearted, she wasn't the one who broke your heart man, think about it, she has been the one giving you gifts on your birthday and anniversaries, it's time for a change, at least get her the necklace, it's beautiful and I am certain she will like it.”
"Enough of your sermons, I will get it just because you said so,” I replied and I didn't know why I ended up getting it.
Jason received a phone call and told me he had to go, he would talk to me later and I nodded.
Walking to my car, I saw a lady figure looking so pale standing in front of my car, she was the last person I expected to see today.
"What are you doing here Tasha?”
"Dylan, please can we talk?”
"We don't have anything to talk about, I am happily married so f**k off.”
She held my hands saying, "You have every right to be angry at me, I understand please hear me out even if it's for the last time, you don't want to say no to a sick lady.”
Damn it, "Get in.” I said because I had no other choice.
We drove to a nearby bar and I asked her, "Now you have my attention, why are you here? I thought you were happily married.”
"We are divorced.” She said,
"Sorry about that, so tell me what do you wish to talk about? I don't have any more time to spend here.”
She held my hands and I hit her hands off, "You are still as handsome as ever Dylan.”
"Don't tell me I wasted my time coming here.” I stood up angrily.
"I had no choice, Dylan, my life was at risk and because I loved you, I had to let you go.”
"What do you mean?”
"I know it's late, I already lost you to her but I will tell the truth so even if I end up dying, I will rest in peace.”
"Can you stop beating around the bush?”
"Your wife was the one who threatened me to stay away from you.”
"What????”
"I am so sorry I am telling you this now, she already won your grandma's heart long ago and I stood no chance at all, I know she is your wife now, be careful of her, you don't know what she is capable of doing to you and your family, she is just after your wealth.”
I couldn't believe what I was hearing, who exactly did I get matched with as a wife? Damn it!! I was so angry.
I brought out the necklace and looked at it for a while. It's best I dispose of it, getting it was a total waste but the stupid thing was the fact I couldn't bring myself to do it. Damn it, “Hey,you over there.” I pointed at the bar man, “Yes sir.”
“Get me the strongest gin.” I ordered.
*
Cassandra’s POV
I didn’t go home immediately, I stopped at Isabella's studio where she was taking photos of some models.
“Hey bff, give me your cute smile.” She said, trying to take a few pictures of me.
“I am not in the mood for that now,” I said with no smile on my face.
“Okay guys, it’s a wrap, my friend needs me now so tomorrow at the same time make sure you wear something sexy.” She said to them and they thanked her before leaving.
“Don’t tell me you are moody because of the news.”
“Why wouldn’t I be moody? My husband is cheating on me and he is not remorseful at all.”
“Wait a minute, did you two fight last night?”
“I would love to say yes but too bad he didn’t come home last night, he spent the night with that lady that is trending on the net right now, I wonder about the gossip I will be getting at work on Monday.”
“Girl, you need to keep your man from that homewrecker, who the hell is she anyway?”
“It’s his ex-lover who I thought got married to another man.”
“Oh no, he is not just cheating but he is involved in the act of adultery, I would have beaten them up to a pup for making my best friend cry, you know what, let’s get enough evidence then you divorce him, get half of his wealth and moved on, you are beautiful and so many guys are dying to be in your life.”
“Stop talking about the word divorce,” I said to her because deep down, all my plans in life, I always pictured Dylan in it and a life without him is like a vacuum, I don’t want to feel empty.
“So are you going to relax and let him get away with it?”
“I know what he did was wrong but I love him so much, I will try talking to him again, she is his ex right and he has moved on already, maybe I am overthinking things, he is not the kind of man to sleep with another man’s wife.”
“Have you forgotten when I said men are scum? Don’t tell me you are blinded with love, fine you love him but ask yourself if he loves you the same way, remember, a man's first love is hard to let go of easily.”
I got home later in the day not feeling myself, I will give it a try again even if it’s stupid, I love him so much and we have gone a long way together, divorce can’t be the only solution.
I decided to do the laundry when I saw a used condom in his suit pocket and my hear
t was raised, it was like a car just crushed my heart and I buried my head in tears.
TBC.
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