LET ME GO [DEAR EX-HUSBAND]

7 : 00 am Grunewald Berlin.

Hailey opened her eyes, and stood up from the bed, yawning lazily as she headed straight to the bathroom tossing off her clothes in the way.

She turned on the shower, and let the water fall on her hair. She smiled when she saw the love marks her husband placed on her neck. Last night was one of their best nights as a couple.

Hailey blushed under the shower when she remembered the sweet words her husband told her last night. He made love to her like she was a treasure that can never be broken.

She turned off the shower, grabbed her towel and headed back to the room, feeling so happy, and grateful to have a sweet man as her husband.

Smith is a Mafia Don, he treated her like a princess, and spoiled her with his wealth. As the Mafia Don's wife, Hailey was never allowed to do any house chores.

She lived comfortably in luxury, and was spoiled with his sweetness and gentleness.Hailey used her body and facial cream, before slipping into a red sleeveless gown that was exposing her cleavage and was highlighting all her feminine curves.

She let her hair fall on her shoulder, wore a set of bold earrings, and applied a red lipstick. Hailey smiled when she checked herself out in the dressing mirror. She was satisfied with her looks. She picked a pair of black heels and stepped out of the room.

The servants must have finished their activities, judging by how clean and sparkly everywhere looked. Hailey descended the stairs, and was surprised when she saw her husband sitting on the cushion chair in the sitting room.

Her husband was there looking handsome as always, but he was even more handsome this morning in his white t-shirt and blue jeans.

"He must be really tired this morning," Hailey muttered inwardly, and smiled lightly before walking closer to him.

"Good morning hubby," Hailey smiled when she got closer to him.

"Morning," he replied with a straight face which was so unusual.

Hailey noticed his strange behavior but decided to cut it off thinking it was due to stress.

"Go and freshen up darling....."

"That won't be necessary," he interrupted her, with his facial expression unreadable as he handed her an envelope.

Hailey wondered what must have pissed him off so early in the morning. She sighed lightly, and extended her hand to collect the envelope from him.

Hot tears flowed on Hailey's cheeks when she saw the content on the envelope her husband handed to her. She was shocked and surprised, as she stared at him with total disbelief.

Today was supposed to be their wedding anniversary, they were both planning to celebrate it in a grand style. The hall has been decorated and the chefs were already cooking, some guests were even on their way to the venue.

She walked closer to him, closing the gap between them. She raised her head up to face him, looking at him eyeball to eyeball.

She wanted to be sure if he had really made up his mind to divorce her, she wanted to be sure if he could really say it to her face.

"Sign the paper Hailey," He sounded so impatient, as he stared at her with disgust.

Hailey was unable to utter a word, as she stood still rooted to a spot. She tried to control her tears from falling, however it was so impossible.

She never wanted their wedding anniversary to be this big but her husband wanted them to celebrate it in a grand style because of his status as a Mafia Don.

He is also a multi billionaire, and a very popular business tycoon in Germany. He is a handsome man with sexy features. Many women even want to have him on their bed.

Hailey stared at their wedding frame that was hung in the sitting room for decoration, and forced a bitter smile.

"What have I done to deserve this," She asked, with her voice cutting through the thick air as the tension in the room grew stronger.

"You have done nothing wrong Hailey, you are just not fit to be the don's wife." He replied coldly, staring at her with disgust.

Hailey felt her words crumble immediately, those spiteful words escaped from the same lips that kissed her deeply and affectionately last night.

The same man she has loved and cherished for all her entire life. The same man that had good sex with her last night, telling her all the sweet things in the world. Hailey was shocked, she was wishing it was just a dream, but it wasn't.

Today was supposed to be their three year wedding anniversary for christ sake. Hailey stared at the paper, wondering if it was some kind of joke.

"If this is a joke, stop it, you have got me," She said, hoping for a good response from him.

"It's not a joke Hailey, just sign the darn paper and name your price," He said coldly, making Hailey wonder if he was the same man she has been living with for three years.

She wanted to ask him if their three years of union have been nothing to him, she wanted to ask him a lot of questions but Smith has already made up his mind.

"I hope you don't regret this," Hailey mumbled as she signed the divorce papers and turned around to leave.

"Your price, name it," he said coldly

"Keep your fucking money," She declared "I don't need it.'

He smiled and walked closer to her, " You are poor Hailey, you are so poor and pathetic, how are you going to survive?"

Hailey was shocked, she tried to control the tears that were threatening to fall. "Is that what you are thinking I am?" She asked, hoping for a positive response from him this time.

"That is what you are, Hailey, you are not suitable to be a mafia's wife..I am not just a Mafia Hailey..," He stated, walking closer to her "I am the Don."

"And you just figured it out after three years," Hailey forced a smile, she has vowed not to shed a single tear in front of him anymore. He doesn't deserve her tears.

"Yes," He declared with a lower voice this time.

"Don't be so sure about that,"Hailey said and turned around to leave.

"I will ask the servants to discard your things." Smith said, removing a cigar from his pocket.

"It's your money Smith," Hailey declared "Do what you want with it."

"Hailey, you deserved to know the truth," Smith said.

"What truth?" Hailey asked

"I never loved you from the beginning, I never loved you when we met at the bar. I just have to get married to you in order to protect my empire and make it stronger."

"Life is a game," Hailey stated "We all have a part to play in it."

With that she stepped out of his mansion, his life, and everything that has to do with him. It was a very hard decision to make, and he left her no choice.

Hailey walked out of the mansion gracefully, with her heels making a loud sound in the empty hallway.

"Madame, the Don asked me to give you a ride to where you are headed." The driver said immediately, she stepped out of the mansion.

"I don't need a ride from him," Hailey half yelled and stepped out of the gate.

Am I ugly, am I useless... Have I been a bad wife to Smith? Different thoughts were running in Hailey's mind.

How dare he take her love for granted, how dare he mess up with her. He took her love for granted, and as if that wasn't enough. He used her to make his empire stronger, and dumped her when he achieved his goal.

"If only he knew that she has been secretly helping him get contracts in his company just to see him smile.

She took her phone and dialed a number. The person from the other end picked almost immediately.

"Hello ma'am"

"Cancel all the joint business we have with Hale's enterprises,"

"Yes ma'am"

Hailey hung up and smiled. I am just getting started Smith, I am gonna show you how poor I am.

She boarded a taxi and headed straight to her mansion, that's right she has a big mansion that Smith doesn't know about. She never expected to return back to her mansion looking so hurt and pitiful.

He believed she was a poor woman that had no influence, and dined with poor people, unknown to him. She owned one of the largest fashion companies in Germany.

She was planning to make everything a surprise to Smith but he ended up surprising her anyway. She never expected to come back to her mansion looking so messed up.

Hailey Logan is 26 years old. She studied business admin in the university of Freiburg in Germany. After graduating, her parents died in a car accident. She mourned them for two years before deciding to start afresh.

She built herself with the money her late parents kept in her name, and became a successful business woman. She was living a low profile lifestyle until she met her husband Smith Hale in a bar. To her it was a love at first sight.

They talked, exchanged numbers and dated. Months later he proposed, she accepted and they celebrated their wedding in a very famous hotel in Germany.

She stepped out of the cab and paid the driver, before stepping into the mansion. Immediately the maids maids saw her, they paved way for her like the queen she was.

She stepped into the building, ascended the stairs and headed straight to her room. Pushing open the door, and closing the door behind her she fell on her knees in tears.

She felt so betrayed, hurt, shattered, and broken by the man she has loved all her life. How dare Smith do that to her, she would eventually make him pay for using her to protect his useless empire.

To be continued.

Hailey cried bitterly, feeling so lost, hurt, and broken. Her tears ruined her beautiful face.

She must have been a fool to have thought she has found a life time partner. Hailey laughed at her stupidity before standing up.

Walking toward the bed, she dropped her phone on the bed, and toss off her gown. She stared at her reflection in the dressing mirror and smiled bitterly.

Despite how beautiful she looked, she was used and dumped by a mafia boss. She is a woman that got the curves and brains but to Smith she was just a pathetic and poor woman.

She remembered how she used to chase eligible bachelors away saying "I am in a serious relationship that is gonna lead to marriage."

Hot tears flowed on her cheeks, as she remembered the sweet memories she shared with Smith. She was only human and it's completely normal to fall in love with a man that is so romantic and caring.

Hailey stepped into the bathroom and turned on the shower, letting the water fall on her hair. When she was finally okay and calm, she turned it off before stepping out of the bathroom.

She slipped into a yellow short gown, carried her phone, stepped out of her room, and descended the stairs. Immediately she stepped into the sitting room, she sat on the couch and ordered her chef to prepare some noodles and omelette. She was really famished.

Hailey turned on her phone and logged in to twitter, she was so shocked when she saw the headlines on the media.

"SMITH HALE DIVORCED HIS WIFE HAILEY LOGAN ON THEIR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY."

"@ my Smith is a kind man, I am sure his wife must have done something terrible."

"@ Smith Hale is a kind hearted man,he married her for three years and now she has betrayed him."

"@ Hailey LOGAN never deserved my Smith Hale. I mean she is just a poor girl he picked up from the street."

"@ She must have done something terrible to him that he divorced her on their wedding anniversary."

Hailey dropped her phone on the couch, she doesn't wanna continue reading those spiteful words coming from his fans.

Although his fans were right in some aspect, Smith was truly a kind hearted man that can sacrifice anything for the woman he loves. For the three years she stayed with him, she never lacked anything and she always felt loved by him.

However, his fans don't have the right to judge her. If only they knew she has been used all along, if only they knew he never loved her from the very beginning. If only they knew she had done nothing wrong to Smith.

Hailey ran her hand through her hair and sighed. How dare he embarrass her publicly. He divorced her on their wedding anniversary and he still has the guts to allow his fans rain curses on her.

Who the hell is he? Who the hell does he think he is to use her and dump her when he wants to.

Her chef brought the food but she was unable to eat.

Just then her phone rang, disrupting the silent atmosphere. Without glancing at the caller id, she picked up the call.

"Good day boss, Hale's company wants to strike another deal with us," Her secretary and best friend Malia said from the other end.

"I thought I asked you to cancel all the joint businesses we have with them," Hailey said over the phone.

"Yes I did, but this deal is big ma'am..We could earn billions," Malia stated.

What a perfect way to ruin Smith completely, Hailey thought, inwardly.

"Accept the deal," She said and hung up immediately.

I will not just ruin your company Smith, I would ruin your empire as well. Hailey thought inwardly, staring at the beautiful chandelier in the sitting room.

Hailey ascended the stairs and headed straight to her room as she stripped naked and wore a short red dazzling gown that was exposing her cleavage and leaving her back open.

She has to go out and have some fun, so she took her mobile phone and texted Malia to meet her in monkey bar. She stared at her reflection in the mirror and sighed deeply, before stepping out of the mansion.

She walked straight to her garage and decided to drive her ferrari. She drove straight to the monkey bar and alighted from her car. She stepped into the bar and ordered a bottle of beer.

The bar man brought her drink and she immediately paid for the bill. She filed the glass cup and just as she was about to sip it, a feminine hand stopped her from doing so.

She raised her head up and was surprised to see Malia standing right in front of her. Tears welled up in her eyes when Malia pulled her into a warm embrace.

"It's been three years boss, I have really missed you," Malia said, disengaging the hug.

Malia and Hailey were coursemates in the university, they met in the freshman year and have been close since then. Malia has also been taking good care of Hailey's company in her absence for the past three years.

"I never believed Smith would do that to you," Malia said, handing over an envelope to Hailey.

"I hope you are not planning to leave me alone Malia," Hailey stated "I am getting scared of envelopes these days."

Malia chuckled lightly "You are invited to an elite dinner party by the Philip's family."

"Philip's family? Hailey asked, with shock written all over her face. The Philip's family are one of the richest families in Germany.

"Don't be so shocked boss, everyone wants to know who is the CEO of Logan's Fashion Hub." Malia explained.

"I can't attend the dinner party, you have to go there in my place. Everyone is talking about my divorce with Smith, I don't think I can...."

"More reason why you have to attend, many people out there are thinking I am the CEO when I am not. Don't you think it's the right time to steal the spotlight."

"I will attend the dinner party tomorrow, Malia, thanks so much for always being there for me."

"It's okay boss.. Have you heard from Linda? Malia asked, hoping for a positive response.

"No, I haven't," Hailey said, confused and surprised at the same time. Linda was her childhood friend, their families were close, and they both treated themselves like sisters.

When Hailey's parents died, Linda and Malia were both by her side to comfort her. Hailey and Malia were of the same age, while Linda was two years older than them.

Hailey and Malia got along so well that they shared their deepest secrets to themselves, while Linda on the other hand was always acting so big and mighty.

"I should check up on Linda, it's been a while." Hailey sighed.

"I will go home then, I will see you tomorrow," Malia rolled her eyes.

"She is our friend, we have to check up on her Malia...And besides you didn't drive so we would both go to Linda's place to check up on her."

"Whatever," Malia raised her both hands in surrender and drove out of the bar together with Hailey.

Hailey called Linda countless times on the way, and Linda didn't pick up any of her calls, making Hailey worried. Immediately Malia parked the car in front of Linda's apartment, Hailey alighted from the car and rushed out to check up on Linda.

Hailey got to the entrance and met the door slightly ajar, she pushed open the door and stepped in, closing the door behind her. "Linda!" Hailey called softly, but there was no response.

Hailey checked the balcony and the sitting room. There was no sign of Linda. She heard the sounds of movement coming from the bedroom and headed straight to the bedroom thinking Linda was sick and weak.

On her way to Linda's bedroom, she saw a man's coat lying on the floor, and wanted to turn back. Then she heard a man's voice coming from the room.

The voice was so familiar, making Hailey curious as she walked closer to the door and pushed the door wide open.

Her purse fell from her hand as she watched Smith and Linda kissing each other as if their life depended on it. They were so engrossed in what they were doing that they did not even notice her presence.

Different thoughts were running in Hailey's mind as she stood still rooted to a spot,trying to process everything she was witnessing.

When did they start seeing each other, was it before or after their marriage, Hailey asked no one in particular.

"Your lips taste better than my ex-wife's," Smith uttered, and licked his lips seductively, but his voice sounded so irritating to Hailey at the moment.

Hailey laughed at his statement "I forgot to give you your bondage." Hailey removed the diamond ring on her finger and threw it on the floor.

Linda and Smith pulled apart, while Linda tried to hide behind him, making Hailey laugh harder.

"You don't need to hide dear ex friend," Hailey uttered, walking closer to them. "I should congratulate you instead, for picking up my trash."

"What could be taking them so long," Malia thought inwardly, and stepped into Linda's apartment. She was so shocked when she walked into the scene.

"Isn't this the trash you dumped," Malia asked, with a bold voice enough for everyone in the room to hear.

"Yes, he is the trash," Hailey replied, and turned to face Linda "I give you two my blessings to rot in hell together."

With that she picked up her purse, turned around and left the apartment with Malia making Smith furious as he folded his fist.

To be continued.

How dare she? Where the hell was that confidence coming from? Smith thought inwardly, folding his fists.

"I am so sorry for putting you in a bad situation sweetheart," Linda smiled, placing both of her hands on his shoulder.

"You are so sweet darling," Smith leaned in for a quick kiss. "You are innocent, you were not the reason why I filed for a divorce."

Linda smiled, she was happy the man of her dreams had finally noticed her. "Dear Hailey, I promise to make your life hell." Linda thought inwardly, pulling Smith into a warm hug.

"I will be attending an elite dinner party tomorrow at noon. I want you to be my date. I will personally pick the dress you would be wearing and it would be delivered to you at your doorstep." Smith disengaged the hug and walked out of the room.

Linda was overwhelmed as she stared at his retreating figure.

Smith picked up his coat that was lying on the floor and dusted it before stepping out of Linda's apartment.

"You don't need to hide dear ex friend," Hailey uttered. "I should congratulate you instead, for picking up my trash."

Smith furrowed his brows slightly when he remembered Hailey's words.

"She called me trash," Smith chuckled lightly and stepped into his car when Jayden parked.

"Good day boss," Jayden greeted, with a straight face.

Jayden Rick is Smith's personal assistant in the underworld, he is five years younger than Smith, but they treat each other like brothers.

Smith replied his greetings as his mind drifted back to three years ago, when he first met Hailey Logan, his ex-wife.

FLASHBACK FROM THREE YEARS AGO.

It was a sunny afternoon, when the information about the government officials capturing his men got to Smith. He was into illegal business, he was selling hard drugs and unlicensed weapons. Smith grew up in an orphanage home, he doesn't socialize with anyone, he was an introvert.

When the owner of the orphanage went bankrupt, he left the orphanage home and somehow finds himself in the midst of dangerous Mafia's. They took him in and trained him together with the mobs.

He became stronger and power hungry, he silenced the Mafia lords one after the other until he became the Mafia Don, he became feared and respected by all.

He made Jayden become his personal assistant because of his loyalty. Everything was going smoothly until his secrets were about to be exposed to the world. The government officials threaten to expose his secrets if he doesn't give himself in. Smith was loved by all, as a public figure he doesn't want his secrets to be exposed so he went to a bar at night to relax, and figure out how to escape the mess.

He sat on a chair and ordered the bar man to bring him a drink, the bar man brought his drink and placed it on the table.

"Who the hell figured out my plans to distribute guns." He ran his finger through his dark hair and sighed, before sipping his drink.

He averted his gaze, and spotted a young woman looking drunk. He became attracted to her, and was unable to avert his gaze from her because she was his type of woman despite how simple she looked.

His eyes trailed her body shamelessly, no woman has ever captured his attention, she was the first. He was even confused because she hadn't noticed his presence in the bar, and somehow he noticed her.

She was putting on a red short gown that was exposing all her girly features, she let her hair fall on her shoulder. She looked so simple, and poor.

Smith found himself walking towards her, he got to her table and pulled out a chair to sit. When she noticed his presence, she raised her head to face him.

Time seemed to stop as they both stared at each other deeply. "What the hell was that? She muttered softly, breaking the silence.

Smith chuckled lightly "You attracted me,young woman, I have never felt this way towards other women,you are the first woman to sweep me off my feet."

"What did you want," She said impatiently, tired of his endless talks.

He was surprised, no woman has ever talked to him that way, every woman wants to have their way with him.

"Do you know who I am," He asked, hoping for a good response.

"You are Smith Hale, everyone in Germany knows your identity."

Smith was totally dumbstruck, he has never come across a strong poor woman. He stared at her for a while before tucking her hair behind her ear.

"You are so beautiful," he muttered softly, and she smiled sweetly. That smile was the sweetest smile he has ever seen. They chatted, exchanged numbers and dated until he figured out the only way to keep his secret safe and his empire stronger was to get married.

At first he thought he loved her, but as time goes on he realised he was attracted to her. He had never loved her, because she was not up to his class. Her friend Linda was so classy and sexy. To him Hailey was just a tool meant to save his name and make his empire stronger.

END OF FLASHBACK

The ride home was a silent one. When Jayden drove to Smith's mansion, Smith alighted from the car and stepped into the building. The mobs, bodyguards, servants, and chefs bowed respectfully when he stepped into the sitting room.

Smith ascended the stairs and headed straight to his room. Pushing open the door, and closing the door behind him. He sighed heavily as her scent filled the air. Her sweet jasmine scent.

He could see anger evident in her face when she threw the ring on the floor, Smith loosen his tie and ran his finger through his dark, short, and curly hair. Has she moved on, has she completely forgotten about me? He wondered, tossing off his clothes on the way as he headed straight to the bathroom.

He stepped into the bathroom and inhaled her jasmine scent madly, why was he feeling this way, he has used her to achieve his goal and filed for a divorce. Yet he felt empty, like a part of him had left him forever.

He turned off the shower, grabbed his towel and sighed heavily before stepping into the bedroom. He walked towards the side of the room where the wardrobe was positioned to pick up his pajamas, when he opened the wardrobe her jasmine scent filled the air, and he inhaled it madly.

Her clothes, shoes, handbags were neatly arranged in the wardrobe, she rejected everything he bought for her. He thought she took her black card with her, but he was surprised when he found it on the table in their room.

He recalled how pitiful she looked when gave her the divorce paper; she must have felt so bad. He sighed and slipped into his pajamas before sitting on the bed.

"She was just a tool to him and nothing else," Smith reassured himself before drifting into a deep slumber.

8:00 AM, the next day.

His phone's continuous ringing woke him up, as he yawned lazily and sat on the bed. He checked his phone and saw four missed calls from Linda.

"Good morning darling, I trust your night was good. I will pick your dress today and it will be delivered to your doorstep. My driver will bring you to the venue. See you at night."

Linda's joy knew no bounds when she read the text, she has never been so happy in her entire life. "He noticed me finally," She squealed happily and headed straight to the bathroom to have a warm bath.

Smith rushed to his office when he heard his stock prices have been dropping. His stock prices have been dropping ever since Logan's Fashion Hub company stopped partnering with him.

However his secretary was quick to come up with a plan to save his company, they have to work on a project with Logan's Fashion Hub to make their stock price stable.

He was relieved that his company wouldn't collapse. He gave Jayden a package for Linda and ordered him to bring her to the venue at night. After rounding up in the office, he drove home, freshened up and headed straight to the Phillips dinner party.

The Phillips family is among the wealthiest families in Germany. The elite dinner party is held once every two years. Every influential family in Germany must attend including the president,governors, politicians, and CEO's.

An invitation card would be given to the guests, no entry without an invitation card. Smith got to the venue and alighted from his car as the reporters screamed happily. He was looking handsome in his navy blue suit and dark eye glasses. Many women were screaming his name, while the reporters were struggling to ask him questions about his divorce.

Smith ignored the crazy screams coming from the women and the reporter's as he waited patiently for his date's arrival. When Jayden drove into the venue, Smith went to open the door for Linda like a gentleman.

She held his hand and stepped out of the car smiling sweetly, finally her dreams were becoming reality. She was looking beautiful in her yellow gown that was highlighting her girly curves. Her hair was packed in a ponytail, making her look more beautiful.

They held hands and stepped into the venue together with reporters following them around crazily.

Soon a Ferrari drove into the venue, as a bodyguard rushed to the backseat door, opening it wide. As a pair of expensive golden heels stepped out, making everyone pause to look at the person's identity. Hailey alighted from the car looking beautiful in her long red gown that was exposing her cleavage, and was accentuating her feminine curves.

"Isn't that Smith Hale's ex wife," A reporter said.

Louds gasps, and screams filled the air as Hailey stole the spotlight together with Malia in her short green gown that was highlighting her feminine curves. Everyone ignored Smith and Linda and concentrated on Hailey.

Hailey let her hair fall on her shoulder and the light makeup she applied made her look stunning. Even Smith was smitten by Hailey's beauty. Hailey ignored the screams and questions as she stepped in together with Malia.

Hailey ascended the stairs ignoring Smith and Linda's questioning looks. "He will be so shocked, if he knows you have been the backbone of his company," Malia whispered lightly, making Hailey chuckle.

"Once our deal with his company is over, we are gonna cut ties with his company forever." Hailey stated and went to greet some of the influential people present in the room.

She looked more beautiful in just two days of our divorce, how dare she move on so easily, Smith thought inwardly folding his fists.

Linda noticed Smith's attitude and walked up to Hailey. "Hey bitch," Linda called furiously "Stop making the innocent man feel bad, this place is not for you, how dare you come here!."

Hailey laughed hard, drawing people's attention. "You should be ashamed of yourself for wearing my remains."

Smith, unable to control his anger any longer, walked up to Hailey and pushed her. Hailey loses balance as a man in a grey suit, rushed to the scene and scooped her into his arms.

Hailey pressed her face on a hard surface, as she felt the man's grip on her waist tighten. She raised her head to look at the handsome man that had saved her from distress.

"Hi beauty, watch your steps carefully next time," He said, cooly with his hands still on her waist.

His manly voice was so sexy that Hailey was lost for a moment.

"Mr president, we are so sorry for not organizing our event well." The head of the Phillips family said, shocking everyone present in the room.

To be continued.