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Chapter 18
Chapter 18
“I was about to call you and invite you to lunch.” I gave him a smile.
“Well, it just so happened that I happened to have bought lunch.” He grinned and kissed the bridge of my nose.
“You’re a star,” he remarked.
We sat down on the couch and began eating. He deemed me suspicious eyes. If this is to work, I must force him to refrain from asking questions, as I have been doing for the last three months.
“How is Candice doing?”
“You do realize that Candice will always be Candice.”
Both of us laughed. I removed the divorce papers from my bag and presented them to him.
“Can you tell me what this is?” He inquired, and I refrained from looking at him.
“The divorce papers I have already signed. I only require your signature to become a divorcee.” He laughed, but I could see a slight scowl on his face. To be honest, I have no idea what the problem is, but this has to be done. He grinned.
“Are you certain you don’t need this enticing husband?”
I froze for a brief moment. I looked him directly in the eyes, something I had avoided doing for months. And each time I steal a glance, I see something new. I see passion and befuddlement staring directly into his silver eyes. I’m constantly getting lost in them. However, we must sign the divorce papers.
“Well, my husband needs to marry his legitimate wife.” He smiled and proceeded to sign the papers.
“Did you bring me noodles in order to convince me to sign the divorce papers, ex–wife?”
“With only a bowl of noodles, I can get away with anything.” Candice walked into the room as we were laughing.
“What are you celebrating, guys?”
“We’ve just finalized our divorce.”
I locked my gaze on Candice. I knew she would be unhappy, as she would now be forced to marry Dante. I’m not sure why she’s with Dante if she can’t marry him. Why does she claim to love him when she is incapable of committing to their relationship? Exactly what is it that Candice desires from Dante? Is there a secret motive at work? It is irrelevant to me. I smiled as I brushed everything aside in the back of my mind.
“At this point, you may wed your prince charming.”
I walked away with the divorce papers.
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Chapter 18
DANTE
“I intended to invite you to lunch, but I’m afraid I’m going to have to do so alone now. Given that you’ve eaten, I’ll see you at work on Monday. I had to return home at this point. My mother is ill.” Candice stated.
“All right, babe, take care of yourself.”
1 sat on my couch, unsure of why I was experiencing this emotion. I’m meant to be overjoyed that I’m divorced. What is it about it that feels wrong? I know I’ve always loved my best friend and will continue to do so even more than I adore my own girlfriend. I exercised self control for a long period of time. After sleeping with her three months ago, I occasionally slept with Candice but frequently shouted her name in my brain. Should I advise her not to file for divorce in order for us to begin a family together? Would she appreciate that? I can tell by the way she looks at me. I’m sure she has feelings for me as well. I’m not sure if this is love or simply friendship. I believe I need to speak with my mother. She provides the best guidance, I took my car keys, but the door to my office sprang open, revealing my queen.
“Don’t tell me, but Lola has already provided you with food. I chuckled.
“You know, I’m powerless to refuse her food. I was on my way to pay you a visit.”
“What do you desire? Do you wish to discuss Lola?”
“How did you figure that out? Yes, I’d like to speak with you about Lola.”
“I didn’t come into this world yesterday, son. You two love one another but are afraid to reveal your affections to one another. Isn’t it difficult to share a bed with her now that you’re aware you might cross the line? Are you afraid because she was your younger sister?”
“Mom!”
“What? I’m aware that you may have already crossed the line. I observe your gaze on her. What am I trying to convey? I’ve been observing your gaze on her since she was sixteen. That’s when I realized you had a thing for her. Why don’t you ask yourself why I proposed that you marry her on that particular day? That is because I believed you two would take a chance and make it work.”
“Today, she handed me the divorce papers, which I signed, but I’m not happy about it, mom. I have a distinct impression that something is wrong.”
“You bumbling idiot. You should have informed her that you desired to meet the conditions. Lola, as far as I am aware, will never expect anything from you. However, that would be an ideal justification. In any case, you have already signed. So, son, do you love Candice?”
“I do, but not in the same way that I genuinely love Lola.”
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