Sabrina
He was my first love. I spent my youth trying to please him and show my affection. In five years of marriage, I was loved brain. I serve him day and night. I compromise too much, and my business suffers in return.
"Sabrina, hey!" Arin calls, knocking the table.
She's one of my closest friends. "What?!" I roared. They all sighed.
"Look, we already warned you. From the very beginning, we told you that he's not into you," Lily stated.
"I wouldn't be surprised if he marries you just to get close to your cousin, Leah. You are being fooled by him! Harold will never love you!" Hanna added.
I was about to argue when we heard a sound downstairs. The three of us get off the balcony and check what is happening downstairs. I frowned when I saw my husband and Leah kissing each other, undressing each other, and landing on the couch. My friends gasp.
"What the..." Lily covered her lips after we witnessed their infidelity.
"Are you sure she won't be coming home tonight, hmm?" Leah asks.
Grandma and Leah's grandma are first cousins. That made us third-degree cousins. She is also married, and I haven't met her husband. They got married two years ago. "Isn't she married too? These two bastards," Hanna grunted, controlling her voice.
"She won't be coming home. She's told me that she'll be staying in Arin's place. Let's not talk about her, shall we? Thinking of her makes me sick already," Harold stated.
He kissed her again, and they continued to... Arin covered my eyes, and they pulled me away. "Let's hide somewhere. This is a scene that you shouldn't continue to witness, Sabrina..."
My tears fall. We're about to leave when Leah speaks. "Tell me, why did you marry my cousin? Didn't you tell me that you hate her?" she asks. The four of us halt. I took off Arin's hand on my palm.
"That's the reason why I marry her. I want to make her suffer. Because of her, my sister died. If she's not stupid enough to cross the road, my sister won't save her. She died because of Sabrina."
My friends look at me. "Faye was his sister?!" Lily exclaimed in a low tone.
Everything that he made me do was to avenge her sister? I remember when he forced me to kneel in front of the house while it was raining just because I called him during his meeting.
He also hit me with stupid reasons like I forgot to iron his clothes, I bought lunch in his office without telling him, and so on and so forth. I also remember how he didn't stop his mom when she mocked me in a mall last week.
"Oh well, she's really stupid. She didn't know that you marry her to avenge your sister and to..." Leah didn't continue to speak.
"Get close to you? Even if she knew, she won't divorce me. After all... she's stupid enough and afraid of losing me. I'll just coax her. She'll believe everything that I will say," Harold says. My palm formed into fists.
Gabriel
The rain is pouring from the outside. I was standing under the rain, looking at two people who were having an intimate time in a living room. "I can't believe that all these years... you will fool around like this. You told me that you are not ready, and yet..."
My jaw clenched. My palm balls into a fist. I want to punch and break the glass wall and confront my wife, but I... I close my eyes and remember every single thing that she did to me.
The moments where I became her licking dog, wagging my tail and following every single command from her. If she wants to eat something, I'm willing to drive even in the middle of the night. I can also dive in a lake just to find the jade bracelet that she throws because of frustrations.
I became an unfilial son just for her! My mom died with a broken heart because I left her in the hospital because my wife asked me to. The moment I went back, the doctor announced that Mother was dead. I even sacrificed my dream to build a business because she told me not to be ambitious.
That she wants my attention all by herself, but what is this?! "How about your husband, hmm? What if he learned that you..." My wife laughs.
"That dog? He's like my cousin. Stupid and easy to please. I'll just kiss his cheek, and he'll forgive me right away! How cowardly," she mocks.
Leah Ford, the only daughter of the Ford family, who was the richest in two states. She was having an affair with her brother-in-law, the only heir of the Ross family, the richest in this state.
He was married to Sabrina Paige, who gave up her inheritance and cut ties with her grandmother after she chose to marry Harold. I haven't met her because Leah didn't want me to meet her family or even bring me for their gathering.
At first, I believe her lies. She said that I might be bullied by them and didn't want me to get hurt, but... I turned my back. For two years, a kiss on my cheek was the only thing that I received. I never even kissed her on our wedding day.
We haven't consummated our marriage, but I just witnessed how wild she is. That she let other men to... f*ck her. I guess it's time to wake up from my nightmare. I get inside the car and drive away even if I'm dripping wet.
Tomorrow morning, I'll make her sign the divorce agreement, or else I'll expose her infidelity. Let's see what kind of lies she will make. But I'll never believe Leah's lies anymore.
The next morning. Leah turned pale while watching the video that I sent her. I throw the folder in front of her. "It's your choice. Don't make it hard for the two of us, Leah. If you really think that I'll be your licking dog forever, you're wrong. If you won't sign this agreement, let's see how the young lady and young master of the Ford and Ross families handle such a scandal," I threatened.
Leah smacks the table and stands up. "Who do you think you are, huh?!" she roared. "Sign it or else..." I grunted.
Sabrina
I cross my legs and look at Harold's face when he finds out that I and my three best friends had been home last night and witnessed his infidelity. I throw the divorce agreement that Arin wrote.
She was a lawyer, while Lily was a general surgeon, and Hanna manages two of her family's businesses, an entertainment and broadcasting company.
"You know that it's easy for me to... expose your shit, Mr. Ross. I wonder how your parents and grandpa will... discipline you after this video is shown on television and social media. So..." Hanna halts and glares at Harold.
"The prince of the Ross family will surely be seen as a beggar in the streets if he disagrees to sign these papers and drags his butt in that office," Arin added. Lily suddenly throws the knife in the middle of the table.
"Choose your poison, Harold. I can save lives, but I know how to end one without leaving a trace," she stated, smirking.
The three of us blinked when we saw her lethal expression. Hanna laughs and looks at Harold. "You heard her. She's a surgeon, don't forget that," she stated.
Harold looks at me, and her smugly expression flashes. I held my fork and knife tightly. "How about you, hmm? Don't forget. You have nothing now, Sabrina. Your grandmother has disowned you. I know that old woman too well. She will never forgive you no matter how you kneel in front of the Paige's ancestral mansion," Harold mocks.
Arin threw her fork in Harold's plate, which startled him. "Have you forgotten who we are, Mr. Ross? Do you really think we'll leave her behind?" she grunted.
I raise my hand and stop them from making one more remark. They rolled their eyes. "Just signed the papers, and we'll go to the respective office after. You shouldn't make me mad, Harold. You haven't seen that side of me."
I cut the meat, and the eerie sound that my knife created startled them. "I'm sure you can't handle my wrath if you keep on making things nastier than they have been," I added.
I chewed the meat and calmly stared at his face. I'm trying to control myself not to throw the knife in his face. "Alright! Let's see where you'll end up. Don't beg me if you finally realize that I'm not joking," Harold says.
He even chuckles to mock me. He signed the papers. After breakfast, my best friends came with us. They watch the two of us as we fill in the form. We received the papers that prove that we're divorced. As we walked out of the building, I smirked when I saw the evidence that I'm already divorced. Lily opens the car door for me.
"We must celebrate later tonight. You finally woke up, honey!" she jokes.
Harold scoffs and looks at us. "Don't be bitter, EX. Anyway, say hi to Leah for me. It's her turn to pick up the trash that I throw away," I stated. I look at him meaningfully. We laugh and get inside the car.
Gabriel
At the parking lot, Leah was glaring at me. We used different cars. I'm glad I didn't listen to her when she told me that I should sell my car. It's second-hand and not a style for my age, but as long as I have a vehicle to use, I don't mind.
"Make sure that after this, you keep your mouth shut and delete that video. Don't make me mad, Gabriel. The Ford family can make your life a living hell." I scoff and shake my head lightly.
"Is that so? I don't mind deleting that filthy video. Let's get inside. Looking at you makes me want to throw up," I grunted.
She was insulted, but I passed through her and went inside first. After filling in the needed document, we handed over our marriage certificate. "If the two of you had decided not to pursue this, you can both come back to cancel the process during the cooling-off period," she said.
We look at each other and scoff. "I don't pick the trash that I already threw away," I commented.
I walked away and ignored Leah's reaction. I get inside my car and drive back to where my paternal grandma lives. As I arrived, she welcomed me with open arms. "You finally realize your mistake, my grandson," she says while hugging me tightly. I simply smile sadly.
"Let's get inside. I cooked your favorite meal," she stated. "Thank you, Grandma."
At the table, she was looking at me. "I should've listened to you, Grandma. Marrying a rich lady is a mistake," I utter. She shakes her head.
"No. You married the wrong lady. Not all women or men from conglomerate families look down on ordinary people like us. Not all ordinary or poor people are good ones either," she commented. What she said was true.
"I wasted my youth on a selfish woman like her grandma. I sacrificed my dreams for her, yet she didn't see those sacrifices that I made," I mumbled. She placed a card on the table.
"All the money that you sent to me was all here. Your grandpa and I saved some money also. This card has three million dollars. You can start the business that you've been thinking about. Grandma will support you," she stated.
My tears fall, and I stop eating my noodles. "Eat... you have become thinner. Stop dwelling on the past and move forward, my grandson."
I message my friends and tell them my plans. They told me that we should meet in a bar to celebrate as well. All of them were happy that I let go of my toxic marriage.
At seven, we meet on one of the clubbing streets. Shawn told me that they paid for a room and hired some female models. They haven't changed a bit. I was walking in the hallway when one of the doors opened and a woman bumped into me.
"I'm sorry!" we both said.
I heard a sound and watched her beautiful hair fall on her shoulder. I looked down and saw the jade hairpin that holds them together. I pick it up and face her. "Let me tie it for you," I utter. She smiled.
"Are you sure?" Wait, she looks familiar!
Sabrina
I was startled and thought I hit the face of the man when I opened the door. For some reason, he was staring at me intently. "What's wrong?" I ask. I look at my jade hairpin.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Forgive me. Like I said, I can tie your hair for you," he says. That surprises me more. I can tell he's not flirting with me. "Are you really sure you can?" I ask.
He nods. I closed the door and turned my back. "Let's see," I stated.
He didn't say a word. I thought his touch would disgust me or he'd show some nastiness, but he didn't. He gathers my hair and ties it. In just a minute, he finished.
"Can you take a photo from the back? Let me judge your effort," I remarked.
He laughs. I heard a clicking sound, and he handed over his phone. My eyes dilated when I saw how beautiful it was. I look at him. "Are you... ahem!"
I look at him from head to toe. He laughs, which made him beautiful. His chocolate brown eyes were beautiful. It was dangerous yet dreamy. It holds emotions that can make anyone kneel.
He has an oval face shape, a sharp jaw, full lips, and a regal nose. He has long and thick lashes and brows. "I'm Sabrina. Anyway, thank you. I'm sorry for almost hitting your face." He smiled.
"Gabriel, don't mention it. It's my fault anyway. It's been years since I entered this kind of place. I forgot that the door will be open outward," he says. I laugh.
"Thanks for this." I pointed to my hairstyle.
We bowed to each other and went in different directions. I step out of our room to have some fresh air and let my friends enjoy the male models that they ordered. In my entire marriage, I changed completely, but, in the end, I didn't get the chance to tame him.
After eating noodles across the road, I went back and saw my friends dancing with those five male models. I drink my margarita and watch them. Time had passed. All of us were already tipsy. I left them no choice but to call their brothers that will pick them up.
"Are you sure you can manage, little sister?" Big Brother Jude asks. He's Arin's older brother. I made an OK gesture.
"Don't worry about me, big brother. I already called someone to pick me up. Take care! Bye-bye!"
I wave my hand and smile. He smiled as well and drove away. I stood straight and took a deep breath. I had no choice but to sleep in that hotel across the street. I tried my best to walk straight until I reached the hotel. "Welcome to our hotel! What can I help you with, my lady?" she asks happily. I smiled. "One room, please."
We turn our heads, and our eyes meet. I frowned. "I'm sorry, my lady and sir, but we only have one room left. It's on the fifth floor. Sir, you should find another room. This young lady came here first." He smiled.
"No problem. Thank you," he says.
He looks at me and bows his head. I look at him. He was dead drunk. He can't even walk straight! "Wait, Gabriel!"
Gabriel
She was kind. Her beauty complements her kindness. Her arm wraps around my body while mine is on her shoulder. "Wait a sec." She opens the room and helps me as we enter the room. "Oops!" she exclaimed.
I tripped, and she had no choice but to push me on the wall and hold my shoulders. "I'm sorry-hik!"
I shake my head. She's splitting into two. I drank too much while telling my friends how my wife cheated on me last night. That I finally saw her having sex! Not to me, but with her cousin-in-law! I look at the lady in front of me.
"You look like her but much prettier and kinder," I whisper.
"What? You're really drunk. Let me get you in bed," she says. I was dragged and pushed in the bed. She was about to leave when I grabbed her wrist and pulled her down. I got up and crawled on top of her. "What are you doing?!" she asks, panicking. I held her chin.
"Your lips... they look delicious."
I lean closer. I kiss her upper lip first and meet her eyes. "I'll be very gentle..." I whispered.
"You..." She closes her eyes.
The moment my lips land on hers again, it seeks for a searing kiss. Her lips were soft. She tastes like a margarita. I grab her hips and spread her legs using my knee.
Her body was so soft that I wanted to feel her warmth against mine. I grab her wrists and hold them together above her head. I lick her lips and then bite her lower lip softly. She was gasping after breaking that kiss.
"Can I?" I ask.
She might be a stranger, but I already pushed her in this situation, but still, I want to ask for her permission. "Umm..." she replied.
I kissed her forehead, her eyes, and her nose, then gave her a smack on her lips. "Forgive me for my rudeness, but I don't want to stop..."
I lick her earlobe and softly bite her sensitive spot. "I want you, Sabrina."
My other hand unzips her dress as I plant kisses on her neck down to her collarbone. I let go of her hand, and she takes off my coat. I pulled down her dress. I gasped when I saw her half-naked body. I admit it. I was mesmerized and aroused instantly.
Abstaining from sex because of my ex's negligence might be one of the reasons why I get turned on easily. "Or maybe... you're too beautiful for me," I murmured. She pushed me and sat on my crotch. She takes off her dress and throws it on the floor.
"I'm not that beautiful. But you are," she whispered.
She ran her finger on my muscular body and smiled while staring at my abs. "You're of legal age, right?" she asks.
That made me laugh. I held her hips and pulled her closer. "If I'm not, are we stopping?" I tease. She shakes her head.
"Just shut your mouth and you'll be fine. You know what I mean," she replied. I grabbed her hips and pulled her closer.
I lift my head and leave a mark on her upper left boob. "You can trust me. I'm keeping my lips shut. In return... satisfy me, my lady." She claimed my lips this time. I'll fall for this trap. Let's just hope that we won't meet again.