"This is the last one on the list. I really hope this is the one or we're screwed," Trinity said as Tyler pulled up into the driveway of the last venue on the list of venues the planning committee had come up with for Trinity to go over and finalize on a venue.
Sure, she could've just picked one out at random and be done with it, but she wanted everything to be as close to perfect as it could get. So she'd decided to go see them on her own.
When she'd told Tyler that, he'd told her that he would come with her to keep her company and also help her decide on a place.
The scene was set from the moment they turned into the driveway of Honeycomb Park. The magnificent mile long lime and beech avenue stood like a guard of honour gently guiding the pair to the graciously restored Palladian mansion.
Enveloped within its own classical gardens and extensive parkland, the relaxed elegance of the quintessential
"What do you think about this one?" Casey asked, putting on a neon blue sparkly dress to her front and twirling around a little."If you're going for the hooker look, then sure.""Didn't know missing someone made you a fashion disaster too."Trinity pouted. "I'm not missing anyone.""Yeah, right. Then why, pray tell, are you here on a Friday night for a girls night out when you could've been sleeping or doing some wifely duties of your own?" Casey prompted, raising a brow at her best friend."Wifely duties? Really?" Trinity asked rhetorically."That's beside the point.""And the point is?""That you're missing Dmitri like crazy."Trinity huffed, throwing her hands up. "Fiiine. I am. There, I said it. You happy now?"Casey grinned. "Very. Now quit sulk
Trinity blinked at him. "What do you mean you want me to come home with you?""I mean exactly what you think I mean. I've always really liked you, Tri. But then I saw what you and Dmitri share and I thought I should leave you guys be. Let you guys have a chance at a happy life, ya know? I thought Dmitri would realise how great you are and leave Sam. But that's not happening and I can see that it's hurting you even though you try to hide it. He told me about what happened at your honeymoon. So I figured why not give us a try. I realise how amazing you are and I want to give you everything you deserve and much more," Tyler explained patiently.For someone who had had as many drinks as he had, he sure was articulate enough. "And before you go ahead and say something, no, I am not as drunk as you think you are. I have a very high tolerance for alcohol so these few shots haven't done much." He added, making sure she wouldn't think o
"Is something wrong?" Trinity rushed over to the group of people standing off to the side of the bar, worried over the fast forming crowd that something was wrong.Tina noticed her approaching and walked over to her. "Everything is just fine, Trinity! Calm the hell down! Six people standing in a circle isn't something to get worried over. They're just talking."Trinity sighed, smoothening her hands down her shimmering golden fishtail gown nervously. "I know. It's just that today is a really big day for Dmitri and I helped plan this party and I want everything to-""-go on smoothly. Yes, we know. You've only said it about a million times this past week. You need to calm down, Trinity. The party has already started, Dmitri is happy, his mom is happy, the board of directors is happy. Everyone is having a great time and you've done a great job. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy." Tina said, patting her shoulders f
Dmitri didn't come home that night.Even though he had returned a few minutes after he'd gone after Samantha and stood by Trinity's side for the rest of the night, he'd been distant. He was right there next to her the whole time, but at the same time, he wasn't. It wasn't that he was acting weird, but the difference was there and only someone who knew him closely could tell. The shift was much too subtle but it was there in the way his smile didn't reach his eyes or the way his laugh sounded almost plastic. Tyler noticed it too, for he shot Trinity a confused look, which she returned with an almost sad shake of her head.The hold Samantha had over her husband was much too strong for her to even think of competing with. She was delusional if she ever for a second thought Dmitri felt anything for her. If he had, he wouldn't be feeling as guilty as he was right then, so much so that he was almost hesitant when doing something as simple as ho
It had been two weeks since Valéry had officially introduced her to the planning committee at their office and she'd started working with them for the fundraiser that was set to take place in six weeks. She'd only ever been to the office once the very first day with Valéry by her side. After that, she'd done most of the work from home, mostly because she hadn't felt the need to go the office yet. The team mailed her most of the documents that needed to be looked over and they talked over the phone often enough that the need to actually go sit at the office hadn't yet arisen. But today afternoon, a few of the art pieces they were going to put up for auction had arrived at the office and she wanted to have a look at them personally before the final deal was signed and the money transferred.So after a quick lunch, she quickly got ready. On her way out the door, she texted Dmitri on a whim to check if he'd had his lunch yet.T:- Hey! D
Trinity had been working diligently to get everything ready for the fundraiser in time for the past six weeks while managing her online classes at the same time which had gone remarkably well.The fundraiser had been a huge success through and through if there was anyone prouder than Trinity for pulling it was, it was Dmitri.Sure, all the planning and detailed discussions and brainstorming before finalising any decision had been exhausting, but she had truly enjoyed every bit of it. She'd learned a lot over the span of the past two months and even though it all had drained her so much that she fell directly into bed and fell asleep right away each night, it had all been worth it.What had been even harder and was becoming harder by the day though, was keeping her distance from Dmitri. Even though they'd both been busy, they'd still managed to have dinner and breakfast together for the most part
"Oh, you're home early!" Trinity jumped up from her spot on the couch, taking her headphones off as she watched Dmitri make his way into the main room."Yes," was his clipped response before he began marching in the direction of his room."Uh, Dmitri?" Trinity called out to him but he ignored her, continuing on his way to his room.Trinity frowned at his retreating back. What's wrong?Deciding to find out, she followed him to his room and then into his walk in closet when she realised sound was coming from in there.Dmitri was busy throwing clothes into a bag haphazardly, not looking up even when Trinity entered."Is everything okay? Are you going somewhere?" Trinity asked, her voice hesitant."Yes.""Where?""Chicago.""Why?"
Trinity threw her phone onto the couch with a huff. Every time she called Dmitri, it had gone straight to voicemail. It was the same with Tyler too. Dmitri clearly wasn't ready to talk to either of them and was avoiding their calls.And she hated it because she hadn't done anything to deserve this.She sighed as she trudged over to her room. She had skipped lunch because Dmitri had come in just before she was going to make something for herself to eat. She hadn't felt like eating anything after he'd left.She didn't feel like eating anything then too even though it was clearly time for dinner. She felt hopeless and completely exhausted.After she'd composed herself, Tyler had left the penthouse to go to the publishing house who had issued that article.She had been in her room when he'd left in the afternoon. It was nearly night now and she hadn't moved an inch from her spot o