“It’s just so weird,” I said, trying to laugh it off. “Bringing her boyfriend over to her god–brother’s place?”
Inside my chest, my heart was in a million pieces.
I had given up on John.
He looked awkward as he said, “Holly’s just a free spirit, you know. She’s gone abroad for school and all, unlike
you.
“You’ve always been here, so you’re a bit more… low–key.”
“Yeah, I guess.
“Go on and help Holly out. I’m gonna hit the sack.”
I was ice–cold with my reply.
John took the hint and bolted.
I heard him in the kitchen, yucking it up with Holly.
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He probably just wanted to ease his own guilty conscience by talking to me.
I sat on the bed, staring at the wedding photo on the wall. John and I were so happy in that photo at Lagoon Beach.
He promised we would always be happy.
It turned out promises were worth nothing.
In the dead of night, I heard muffled buzzing from the spare room.
I flicked on the phone monitor, a new addition to the house
There they were. Holly was clinging to John, and they were both flushed.
“John, you’re incredible,” she purred.
John was drenched in sweat, nuzzling her neck.
His words came out all garbled. “Just wait. I’ll show you something even more incredible soon.”
“I love that your wife’s next door. Talk about a thrill!”
My stomach flipped. I hunched over the trash can, retching
It was just so vile and revolting.
I sent the video to my lawyer.
I had found her today to take care of my divorce. She was very good at her job.
When I woke up the next day, Holly was gone, and John had breakfast waiting.
*
As I stepped out of the master bedroom, John wrapped his arms around me in a tight embrace and slipped a bracelet onto my wrist.
“I picked this up for you while I was away on business. I thought it looked nice.”
I glanced down at the bracelet, its green hue mocking me. I was almost funny.
Every time John messed up, he would turn on the charm or buy some cheap bauble to win me over.
I used to be thrilled by it, treasuring each trinket.
However, I later found out the truth. All those ‘gifts‘ were just promotional freebies he got while shopping for Holly.
“John, I think we should get a divorce,” I murmured.
His face went pale, and his grip loosened.
w–what did you just say?”
