“I didn’t realize this earlier because I didn’t take my time to think and investigate but, Adrian Daniels was Bethany’s boyfriend ten years ago. My guess is that they are still working together.” Tony finished and looked back up at Harriet only to find her staring at him like he was a clown. “Did you hear a thing I said, Harriet?” He asked, wondering why it seemed like she didn’t hear him. A few seconds later, Harriet chuckled and shook her head, taking a sip from her glass of apple juice that was already on the table. “Do you have any evidence, Tony? You see, I totally understand that I have not been a good friend to you since I arrived in New York, which is why I can totally understand your pain. But, you should know that I wouldn’t just believe things like this without proper evidence.” She cleared her throat and straightened her posture. “As someone who was a victim of lies, I cannot do that to another person.” She finished. “I don’t care if you do not believe me, Harriet. I am
Adrian handed an envelope that was filled with cash to a muscular man who had a tattoo that filled his arm and ran up to his neck.“I don’t know, boss. She’s already in prison so it might be a little bit hard to get her out.” The strange man said, taking a puff from his cigarette. “Break into the prison or blow it down, I don’t care. She just needs to get out of there, It’s either that happens or I’m fucked!” He yelled, banging his hands on the steering wheel.The tattooed man who went by the name ‘ Drax ‘ shook his head in defeat. He knew that it would be impossible to get Evelyn out legally, since there was too much evidence against her.But, the last thing he wanted was to incur the wrath of his boss, Adrian. It was a good thing that she hadn’t been proven guilty by the court. Her date was still a week away, which meant that she was in a prison with less security.“Alright, boss. I’ll get her out.” He promised and adjusted his face-cap before walking out of the car. He headed bac
“I want a divorce!” Damien Daniels, her husband towered over her as he yelled. She had just come back from the hospital and was about sharing the good news with him. In her hand was the result of her pregnancy test and as she expected, she was pregnant. It came as a shock to her especially since her and Damien had only spent one night together which was infact a mistake. Not that it mattered to Harriett. To her, this was a way of solidifying their marriage. “W-what are you talking about?” Harriett’s voice broke and her tone was unstable. She couldn’t believe her ears. Why now? Why was he suddenly bringing this up? “You think I wouldn’t know that you’ve been sleeping with my brother?” He says and she staggers, her brows creasing as confusion spread through her face. “Sleeping with Adrian? Why would you even say that?” She denies and he slams a picture on the table for her to see. She hurriedly picks it up only to drop it back with a scream. “This isn’t possible!” She yelled. It was
Harriett clenched the pregnancy test result in her hand, ruining the paper. She wasn’t going to tell him about it anymore. Not after he had hurt her. She knew so well that Damien didn’t love her but they were friends. They had been for a long time so how could he kick her out so heartlessly? What hurt her the most were his words ‘ None of that matters, Harriett. I don’t love you.’ How could be so cruel to someone he spent most of his life with? If he didn’t even like her, why did he make her feel like they were friends? Why put up with her for all these years?She ridiculed herself as she sat on the floor, chuckling like a mad woman. ‘I guess I’ll always be a second option.’ She muttered to herself. But, she had always known this. Damien didn’t love her, he never even really liked her. She was just someone he was forced to put up with. Harriett looked around and discovered that the maids were beginning to whisper amongst themselves as they passed by, probably mocking her terrible
Outside Damien’s home, Harriett’s car was already waiting. One by one, she packed all her boxes into the car with the help of Mrs Jane. She turned around to look at the house one last time, a tear slipping out of her eyes as she remembered how happy she was when she entered this same house. She came with a smile only to leave with tears. How pitiful! Without even going to her father’s house, she drove straight to the court after dropping Mrs Jane and filed for a divorce, waited for the papers to be ready before leaving. She was going to make things easier for him, just like she had always done. For the entire three years of their marriage, she always put his feelings before hers and even now that it was about to end, she was going to do just that. He wanted her gone, so she was going to leave. She checked her phone and saw that she had nine missed calls from Adrian. She had been ignoring his call since the incident with Damien happened. He hadn’t wronged her in any way but she did
Damien left his friend fuming. He should have known that Eric would take Harriett’s side. Everyone thought she was a fucking angel. Thanks to Eric and his speech, Damien found himself second guessing his decision. Perhaps he should have investigated further before throwing her out. But then, the picture was too clear. It couldn’t have been made up and he also had a lover. It was time to focus on Evelyn James and possibly wed her. After thinking of where to go since he didn’t want to go back to the lonely walls of his hotel room, he decided to go to Evelyn’s house. No other person understood him as much as she did. So, he drove to her Evelyn’s apartment. When he got there, he only rung the doorbell once when Evelyn came running to him. It was as though she had been expecting him. “Damien.” Evelyn said with a smile, her eyes gleaming. She was happy to see him and didn’t even bother hiding it. She knew it was wrong to be in love with a married man but Damien loved her first and if it
Harriett arrived at her father’s house and was immediately welcomed by her parents. Her father, Jake Edwards engulfed her in a bone crushing hug as he wept silently. He couldn’t believe that his daughter was being labelled as a cheater. The humiliation was too much for him to bear. The Edward’s family had only one child, Harriett and they raised her with everything they had. They made sure she never lacked any material or emotional need. One thing her mother made sure of was that she didn’t allow the many privileges to get to her head. She always reminded her to be kind to people. Their Christian background helped them instill those values in her and so, they didn’t need any proof to know that that their daughter was being falsely accused.“Su-ji!” Harriett’s mother called her by her Korean name and gave her a warm hug, her heart aching at the thought of the things her daughter had to go through in Damien’s house. Her family was well aware of how much she loved him which was wh
Damien couldn’t understand a word of what Mrs Jane was saying. What the hell did she mean by ‘ Harriett has processed the divorce papers, signed them and has delivered them to you?’ Wasn’t he the one that asked for a divorce? Why the hell did she already process the papers when she wasn’t sure if he had made up his mind or not? She didn’t even ask for his opinion before going ahead with this. Why? ‘Because you were away for three days.’ A voice whispered in head.Damien was shocked that Harriett would do this. He always thought that she was the one who wanted to cling to him forever. “Where is she?” Damien asked, ignoring everything Mrs Smith said. “I’m sorry but Harriett has moved out of your house. Since she has already signed the divorce papers, you both aren’t married anymore. She wants you to not call her or look for her. Oh and, have a great time with Evelyn.” Mrs Smith harshly said and cut the call. She didn’t get any direct orders from Harriett but she hated Damien