Paige’s POV
I 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 Alex. He kneeled before me and hugged me. I cried in his chest. “I-I can’t make coffee, Alex. I can’t use my hand anymore.”
“Shhh! Calm down, Paige. What happened, hmm? You were fine for the past four months. So, why did you break down again?”
I sobbed and then laughed. Alex cupped my cheeks and stared into my eyes. He tried to wipe my tears but it won’t stop from falling. He hissed worriedly. “Paige…”
“I won’t let him fool me again,” I said with fury.
Rage flickered in his eyes. He angrily clenched his jaws. “He came here?”
I nodded and sobbed. “I don’t understand him, Alex. He pushed me away and now he wants me back.”
“No!” Alex growled. “No, Paige! Don’t you dare!”
I bit my bottom lip and shook my head. “I won’t let him fool me again, Alex.”
He pulled me for another hug and caressed my back. “Why did you even come here? I told you I’m already looking for a part timer who can work here. You have to rest and take care of yourself, Paige. This is not just about you anymore. You have a baby. Remember that.”
I pressed my lips together and caressed my tummy. My cousin is right. I have to take care of myself and my baby. I should only think about my baby and nothing else.
I'm done with Noah. I gave him my all but he just ruined me. Truly, too much love kills. I already died painfully, and I don't wanna die over and over again in the hands of the same person.
When Alex and I got home, I went straight to my room and opened the envelope that Noah left in the shop. I laughed sarcastically after reading the agreement paper inside. He wants me back and he's offering compensation for the damages he's done.
He's unbelievable. I don't know if he's innocent about love or he's just plain stupid.
Agreement, his ass! I don't wanna be connected with him anymore. I've been head over heels for him since College and it's enough. I've had enough.
My life has become so boring for the next few days. I've been trying to live a normal life but I won't deny that on some sleepless nights, I'd feel so lonely and broken.
"Paige, look at this resume," Alex said as he saw me walking down the stairs. He showed me four resumes of three female college students and one male highschool student.
I looked at him. "Can they mix a coffee?"
He smiled and nodded. "Yeah. I was fascinated by how they did."
I smiled. "I told you it's fascinating."
"You'll have to teach me to do that, lady."
I shook my head and looked at the resumes again. "Who do you think is more efficient?"
His eyes squinted. "Hmm! I think it's Hazel and Froilan?"
A highschool student and a college student. I nodded and smiled. "I'll call them tomorrow for their training."
"Better be. Oh by the way, mom wants us to have dinner tonight in a restaurant."
"Aunt Precy?"
"Who else is my mom, Paige?" He asked sarcastically.
I frowned and rolled my eyes at him. "That's so funny, Alex."
He chuckled and pinched my cheeks. We're in that state when someone entered the house. It was Ares whose forehead was creased again. He's the eldest among the three brothers and he's really grumpy. Alex was the one who's easy to be with while Achilles is the most silent one and yes, the youngest.
"Bro, what happened?" Alex asked after Ares sat on the couch and loosened his tie.
Ares looked at me and frowned. "Your evil ex-husband is messing with me, Paige. My boss fired me, saying he doesn't want to mess up with the business magnate Noah Hanson. Goddamn it!"
I chewed my bottom lip and looked down. I feel so ashamed and angry. Noah can really be heartless all the time, huh? I bet he did this because I refused to accept his term.
I balled my fists and looked at Ares. He glared at me after he saw my stares. "Don't you dare meet him, Paige. Leave this to me."
"What will you do? You'll beat him again?"
He frowned. "I'm not stupid to do that, Paige. I don't wanna be put in jail again."
Yes. He was jailed for two days because of what he did to Noah and that made him realize that he's no match for him. I don't wanna feel so small but Noah is making us feel that. I hate him so much!
The next day, I went to Noah's house. The maid looked so shocked after she saw me but she immediately let me in. I thanked her and she told me that Noah is in the backyard. I went straight to the pool area and saw him there swimming in the infinity pool.
He still has time to relax and all that after he ruined my life and my cousin's life.
"Noah!"
He resurfaced and smirked upon seeing my face. He pulled himself up and my eyes landed on his flexing muscles. I looked away as I felt my heart start racing. It's still the same. My heart still yearns for him even after everything he's done. Why is my heart so stupid?
"Hey, honey. Missed me?"
I threw his folder on his chest, causing his smile to fade. His forehead slowly creased as he clenched his jaws.
I laughed sarcastically. "You think I'll let you fool me again? Dream on, Noah. I'm over you!"
I was shocked when he suddenly pulled my waist and squeezed our bodies together. He's wetting me. The water is cold but I feel so hot.
He looked down at me as he licked his bottom lip. "I don't believe you, Paige. You were so head over heels with me. There's no way you managed to move on within four months."
I tried pushing him away but I was caught off guard when he claimed my lips in a punishing kiss.
I gasped in his mouth and he used that opportunity to kiss me deeper. He pushed his tongue inside my mouth as my knees weakened.
He was holding me so tight that it's making it impossible for me to resist. He's so cruel!
He pulled away after a few seconds. He took a step back, smirked and licked his wet lips. "You still taste the same, honey. Don't you miss my kisses?"
"I hate you!"
He shook his head. "You will never hate me, Paige. Not in this lifetime."
Tears rolled down my cheeks like a bullet but I quickly wiped it. "I hate you in this lifetime and I'll hate you in another life, Noah. Keep in your narrow mind that I will never come back to you. Eat your wealth. Eat your popularity. I can live without you, Noah. You're not the only man in my life."
I saw how his jaw clenched after the last words I said, but I don't care. I turned my back on him and started walking away.
This may not be the last time we will see each other, but this will be the last time that I'll cry for him. This will be the last time I'll let him control my emotions. I swear!
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
Paige's POVI can feel Noah's stares while I'm sitting in front of him. We're having a forum with the counselor and I'm getting tired of their questions. Can't they just proceed? Do we really have to sit in this place together? I don't wanna be involved with Noah Hanson anymore. I want my freedom back. I want him out of my life."There's no need for this forum. I'm not letting her go."My lips parted as I slowly turned to Noah. Our gaze met. He was staring at me as if he's expecting me to look his way. I sucked my breath in anger. How dare he!"Mr. Hanson, you wanted this divorce in the first place. Why did you suddenly change your mind?" The counselor asked. She's obviously not pleased with our messy situation.Noah clenched his jaws. "I just realized I can't let her go."I balled my fists as my eyes sharpened. "You asked for this, Noah! Just give my freedom back!""You wanted this marriage, Paige. You wanted this as much as I do."I slowly shook my head. "Not anymore, Noah."I saw h
Paige's POV"Paige!"Noah keeps on chasing me after the consultation with the divorce counselor. I don't wanna talk to him. He keeps on convincing me to withdraw the divorce petition I filed."Paige!" He managed to grab my arm but I quickly pushed him away and went inside the passenger seat of Attorney Samantha's car.I sucked my breath and locked the door. Noah keeps on knocking on the window, telling me to open the door."He won't stop, Paige. He badly wants you back."I shook my head. "He wants the baby, Attorney."She started the engine and started driving. She glanced at me. "Do you mean it, Paige?"I pressed my lips together."I heard what you said earlier, Paige. Can you really do that?"I shook my head and looked at her. "I will never harm my baby, Attorney. Never even in my wildest dreams."Attorney Samantha didn't speak again. A deafening silence conquered us until we reached my home. She looked at me. "Go on and rest, Paige. This was a very tiring and long day for you."I s