Paige’s POV
“Paige?” Noah noticed me. I gasped as I realized the emotions in his eyes. He’s not scared or shocked that I saw them making out. Instead, he looked pissed. Oh God! I thought I managed to tame his wild heart within a year of our marriage. I was so wrong.
“What are you doing here?” He asked again, fixing his long-sleeves polo. The polo that I gave him last month.
Instead of watching him, I turned to his mistress. Thalia, the well-known actress and model is standing before my eyes, looking at me with disgust when I am the one who should be disgusted by her. I balled my fists and attacked her without a word.
“OUCH!” She screamed after I pulled her hair. I even scratched her arm and tried to choke her but she was able to move away.
“FCK! STOP IT, PAIGE!”
I ignored Noah and continued pulling Thalia’s hair.
“I SAID STOP IT, PAIGE! JUST STOP!”
“NOAH, HELP ME! LET ME GO, YOU SON OF A BITCH! YOU CRAZY!”
I laughed without humor. “YOU ARE A DISGUSTING MISTRESS–”
I was pushed to the ground. I whimpered after I twisted my right wrist. Tears rolled down my cheeks again because of pain but the fact that Noah pushed me to the floor is more painful. He’s now looking at me with rage while hugging his mistress.
I sobbed while looking up at him.
“WHAT THE FCK, PAIGE!” He shouted while his face was so red in anger. He angrily pointed a finger at me. “LEAVE! YOU’RE THE ONE WHO’S DISGUSTING HERE. YOU DISGUST ME!”
I lifted my wrist, showing it to him, hoping he still cares. “I’m hurt, Noah.”
“I DON’T FCKING GIVE A DAMN! LEAVE BEFORE I DRAG YOU OUT MYSELF.”
I felt my heart break. I cried harder as I watched him cupping Thalia’s cheeks. Slowly, I tried to lift myself up. Oliver helped me. I saw the employees of Hanson Group watching us through the open door. I bit my bottom lip as I feel like I’m drowning in shame. I slowly walked to the door. For the last time, I looked back at Noah, hoping he’d change his mind and choose me but he’s too busy taking care of his first love.
I sucked my breath as I realized the situation. I pity myself. I’m so helpless and broken. I swallowed hard and sobbed again. He just broke me completely. Why did he have to punish me like this?
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“You shouldn’t leave the hospital, Paige. Look what happened to you. Why did you injure your wrist?”
Aunt Precy keeps on nagging at me while looking at the bandage in my right wrist. I can’t answer. I’m staring at the ceiling while keeping my lips pressed. My mind was blank. I don’t understand anything that Aunt Precy is saying. My mind wasn’t able to process everything that happened. It’s still not clear ‘cause my mind won’t accept it.
Two days later and I’m not going back to Noah’s mansion. I stayed in my Aunt Precy’s house together with her three sons, my cousins.
I was watching television when the news suddenly flashed. It was a photo of two familiar people. The shot was taken secretly but their faces are clear as a crystal.
“Is that Noah?” Aunt Precy asked aggressively. She was pointing at the television while looking at me.
I looked away, avoiding her eyes.
“Tell me what really happened, Paige. Is this the reason why you’re acting strange? Is this the reason why you’re not going home?”
I chewed my bottom lip. I saw one of my cousins going down the stairs. His eyes landed on the television and his forehead creased. “Noah is having an affair? What the hell, Paige!”
I rose from the couch. I winced when my injured wrist accidentally hit the couch. The doctor said I need surgery but I’m not in the condition to think about anything.
“Paige!” Aunt Precy called me, annoyed. That’s when I silently burst into tears. I’m not going home because I don’t want to accept the fact that Noah is divorcing me. Now that their relationship has been publicized, I don’t know what to do anymore.
Unable to take the pain and shame, I ran upstairs and locked myself in my bedroom. I cried my heart out. I cried in pain. I cried everything as I slept through the pain, hoping that when I woke up, I’d feel better. But it was still the same. When I woke up the next day, shocking news exploded in my face. Noah was sent to a hospital because someone beat him up yesterday. I have a hunch about who did it but I’m too worried to confront him.
I was running down the stairs when Ares, one of my cousins, blocked my way. He was staring at me with anger in his eyes. “Where are you going, Paige? You’re going to him?”
I stared at him. “I know it was you who beat him up, Ares.”
He clenched his jaws. “He deserves it, Paige.”
“Why do you have to do that, Ares?” I asked, raising my voice.
I saw Aunt Precy, Achilles, and Alex looking at us. I clenched my jaws as I glared at Ares. “You don’t have to beat him up!”
“I know you’re so freaking in love with that bastard, but think about yourself, Paige. He disrespected you. He hurt you. How stupid can you be? Let him go now!”
I shook my head and wiped the tears that rolled down my cheeks. I pushed him away and ran out of the house. I heard them calling me but I ignored them. I called a taxi and went to the hospital where Noah is admitted. I opened the door with my heart pounding in so much worry, but for the nth time, I died. Seeing him kissing and pinning Thalia down on the bed as if he’s not injured made me realize something.
Ares was right. He disrespected me and kept on disrespecting me. This is our end. I’m going to accept it now. I give up. I… I surrender.
Noah’s POVFour months later…I was in a gym, working out and killing some time when my assistant entered. He fixed his thick eyeglasses before he spoke. “Sir, I received a call from your father’s attorney. Miss Paige is in the hospital.”My forehead creased as I put the dumbbell down and faced him. “Did I tell you to stalk my ex-wife?”He looked down. “I’m sorry, sir. I just thought you needed to know.”I gritted my teeth and started wiping my sweat. “Why was she sent to the hospital?”“She’s pregnant, sir.”My jaw dropped as I faced him again. He took a step back, scared and intimidated.“What? Did I hear it right?”“She’s pregnant, sir.”I gritted my teeth after he repeated those words. Pregnant? Paige is pregnant? It has only been four months since I filed a divorce and she’s already pregnant… Wait, was it mine? It’s possible!I swallowed hard and looked at Oliver again. “Find out if she’s meeting another guy already.”“Sir?” He fixed his eyeglasses. Shock is evident in his eyes.
Paige’s POVI sucked my breath and wiped the tears in my cheeks after I dropped the coffee I’m making. My right hand is trembling and I couldn’t stop my tears from falling. My heart is pounding so hard in so much anger. I can’t make coffee. I have completely lost my chance to do what I love the most. My wrist had surgery but I couldn’t use it normally like before. I feel so useless. I feel so worthless.I cried harder, unable to take it anymore. I slowly fell on my knees and stared at my trembling right hand. This is so fcking unfair!“Why can’t you let me do the things I want to do, huh?” I confronted my hand as if it would give me an answer. This is so fcking frustrating and despressing. I just want to be happy.I slammed the back of my head against the bar counter as I remembered Noah’s arrogant smile. He still have the guts to show his face to me? He filed a divorce and then what? He said he wants me back? He’s so damn funny and ridiculous!“Paige!”I lifted my face and looked at
Paige’s POVWearing a simple white dress, I put my lipstick on and slightly tilted my head while staring at my own reflection in the mirror. I can’t believe I forgot myself after I fell in love with Noah Hanson. What’s wrong with falling in love? I think it’s if that person is worthy of your love. I’ve loved Noah and gave him my all. That’s my mistake. I let him feel my devotion. I let him feel my undying love. He became so confident that I won’t be able to stand again after my greatest fall. I should prove him wrong, but it still hurts like hell.“Paige, how long have you planned to make us wait here?” Ares’ voice brought me back to my senses. I pursed my lips and heaved a sigh. That cousin of mine is so short-tempered and impatient.“I’m coming!” I answered and grabbed my pouch. Aunt Precy invited us for dinner. I think it’s her way of helping me to recover. I’m really glad I have her and my cousins.Ares’ crumpled face and Alex’s smiling face welcomed me. Achilles was the one who o
Paige's POVI almost had a miscarriage. I would never forgive Noah for causing this. He's nothing but an evil bastard who's obsessed with attention and wealth. I can't wait to see his downfall after his so called first love leave him for another man. I hate him so much that I'm thinking of revealing our marriage to the public. No one knows the I married him except for mine and his family. What will happen to him if the public learned about his disgusting behavior? I bet his so called lover will leave him in the dark, weak and wounded."Paige, I have an appointment with a client today—" Aunt Precy paused after she saw me all dressed up. She cocked an eyebrow. "Are you going out? You should be resting. You just fainted yesterday."I shook my head and brushed my fingers through my hair. "I'm fine, Aunt Precy. I'll just visit the shop. I need to see how my part timers do their job.""Alex is there, right? I thought you both agreed on this?"I caressed Aunt Precy's shoulder. "I'll be fine,
Paige's POVI smiled as Attorney Samantha Li sat in front of me. I'm still here in the coffee shop. She called me a while ago saying she has something important to say. Actually, I'm having doubts about that important matter. She's the lawyer I hired for the divorce that Noah insisted on."Mr. Hanson withdrew the divorce petition, Paige."My heart almost stopped. I'm already expecting this but I can't help being so shocked. Noah would really do what he says. He said, he's gonna push the divorce again and here it is. He's doing things in favor of his wants again."I see you're not shocked," Attorney Samantha added and heaved a sigh. "Did you talk to Mr. Hanson, Paige?"I chewed my bottom lip. "He wanted something I can't give. So, he's using our marriage to trap me in his world."Attorney Samantha shook her head and crossed her arms. "Do you still want to proceed to the divorce?"I quickly nodded. "Of course, attorney.""Then, we're the one to file a divorce petition. Do you have any v
Paige's POV"You couldn't answer," I said bitterly and shook my head. He can't answer because he doesn't really need me. He can't say anything about his feelings for me because he doesn't really like me. Our one year marriage didn't really work out."Paige…""Leave me alone, Noah. I'm trying to live my life. Don't ruin me again."He lifted his face. His eyes were begging. "Can't you give me another chance?""I begged you, Noah," I spat. "I begged and kneeled, Noah, but what did you do? You pushed me away, Noah."He looked down. I balled my fists and punched his chest. I angrily pointed at my coffee shop. "I wasn't able to open my coffee shop because I can't mix coffee again, Noah. I can't paint anymore. I can't do all the things I want because of you. You ruined everything about me."His lips parted as he meet my eyes nervously. "Paige…""You didn't know?" I abruptly wiped my tears. "Of course you didn't know because you never really cared. You're selfish, Noah. You didn't even care i
Paige's POV"What happened to mom?" Alex asked me after he sat across from me. We're eating dinner in the dining area and Aunt Precy's not here. She doesn't want to leave her room. She doesn't want her sons to see her puffy eyes."Simon happened," Ares answered with an annoyed tone. He sat on the chair and shook his head. He glanced at Achilles. "You should bring her some food.""Can we talk?" I asked, causing them to look at me. Ares' eyes are unhappy. It seems like he knew what I want to say.Ares shook his head. "You can't change my mind, Paige. That bastard will just hurt her."I looked at Achilles. He lifted his arm and shrugged his shoulder. I heaved a sigh and turned fo Alex and he just looked away.I chewed my bottom lip and put the spoon and fork down. "She broke up with Simon because she know that you three hates him.""That's good to know," Ares said in sarcasm.I looked at him. "Ares, your mother deserves to be happy."His forehead creased. "Isn't she happy with us?" He cl
Paige's POVNoah withdrew the divorce petition, so I filed a divorce petition to continue the case. It was an at-fault ground. I'm gonna use his affair to defeat him this time. It's been a week since he begged me in front of my coffee shop. I didn't see him again after that. I'm somewhat relieved but I'm also thinking about what happened to him. The last thing I heard about him was when he went to Aunt Precy's house and left some documents to Achilles."Mom, are you seriously marrying that guy?"I looked at Ares who's following Aunt Precy. The latter sat beside me on the couch. Her expression was unreadable."Mom!""Yes, Ares!" Aunt Precy snapped back. "I'm sorry, but I want to be happy. This isn't being selfish, Ares. I love him and he loves me too.""How sure are you?""He told me."I palmed my forehead. Ares has been throwing a fit about this matter. The other day, Simon visited us here and had dinner with us. He's getting along with Achillles, actually. As for Alex, he's not sayin