Galen’s POV“Oh my God!’’ Mrs Montey exclaimed, “Drive faster, you idiot!" The tone, and the choice of words, didn’t seem to faze her husband, my wife’s father. I, on the other hand, was surrounded by chaos. My wife laid unconscious in my arms, my heart beating faster. I felt like I was going to die. I have never felt pain like this before. “Please hurry!’’ I begged, and Mr. Montey stepped on it. “This is all your fault!’’ Liv’s mother cried out, looking back at me from the front seat. “You’ve gotten my daughter killed!’’“Shut up, you bitch! She’s going to be fine! She’s not dead. She can’t be.’’ It was the first time that I saw Olivia’s parents become this hostile with each other. “Don’t talk to me like that!’ Mrs Montey shouted, but all my focus was on Olivia. All the yelling died down in my head, and the only person I could focus on was my wife. I kept my hand pressed down on the wound in her chest, I held a piece of cloth on it, and put as much pressure as possible. I knew m
Galen’s POV“Mr Galen Grunt, is it true that you’re a lying piece of shit?’’ A mic was pushed in front of my face as everyone stared at me. Cameras clicked as I looked at them, feeling like a deer caught in headlights. “Please, this is a sensitive moment for my family and I..’’ “Your wife was two weeks pregnant for you when you decided to cheat on her. Then you fabricated photos between her and your ex best friend.’’ My father touched my shoulder, trying to pull me away.“What? I didn’t do that.’’ I defended myself. “I knew nothing about those photos until today.’’“But you cheated on her with not one, but three women in just a span of the two weeks you have been married.’’ I looked at everyone, trying to find my words but failing miserably. “What are you talking about?’’ I asked, but they were all staring at me like I had all the answers. “Isn’t it obvious?’’ A feminine voice sounded, as I turned. “Jessie.’’ I shook my head as she walked up to me. “Please don’t.”“My name is Je
GALEN:“You can’t do this,’’ I stepped forward. “I think we just did. My wife and I support Olivia’s decision. You are a horrible husband and getting away from you is what’s best for her.’’I looked back at my father, who had already excused himself to make some phone calls. “I want to speak to her myself.’’ “No!’’ His voice was high and firm. “You’ve already caused enough damage.’’ “Guards!’’ I called out for my security detail, who came running in the next second. “How do you want to do this, Michael?’’ I challenged him, “My guards are going to pull you away from that door at my command. But it doesn’t have to go that way.’’ A couple of nurses were already ogling at us. I didn’t like making a scene. But I needed to see my wife, and I was prepared to do it whatever means necessary. My father in law signaled for his men to step aside, and to which they obliged. Olivia's family and mine were united in business and in marriage. However, there was this minimal rivalry between us.
Olivia’s POV“Girl, you should have seen his face.’’ Jessie laughed, “I’ve never seen that man more shocked and embarrassed.’’“Come on, it had to be done. This was for the betterment of both companies.’’“And I'm not petitioning against that; I’m just saying it doesn’t hurt to enjoy his suffering.’’ “I know.’’ I shrugged, as I folded my dress. “But I have been where he is right now - it's not a pretty feeling.’’ “The difference between you two is that you didn’t fuck someone else just for the fun of it. He can barely keep it in his pants.” Jessie spoke, and I saw her point. “Glad to see he’s never changed.’’ “And he’s not going to either. The same fuck boy he was five years ago still lives on.’’ She shrugged, “It’s a shame that even this marriage couldn’t tame that part of him.’’ “Come on, Jessie,’’ I chuckled, “A marriage can’t stop him any more than chains to his legs can. My husband is a dog, heck, he fucked a woman in our bed one hour before our marriage just to get back at
OLIVIA:“Don’t get in my way today.’’ I scoffed. “If you did your job right, I wouldn’t have too.’’ Galen bellowed. “I'm serious. There is no reason why today shouldn’t go easy. It’s the first day, the employee loyalties haven’t been divided. We can work together on this.” My husband remained silent for a minute during the drive. “I agree with this. This is what we have been preparing for.”“Wrong. It’s what you’ve been preparing for. I don’t need to be prepared for a damn thing, I’m naturally good at this.’’“Is that what you told yourself when you slept with almost half my friend group in highschool?’’ My eyes jerk towards him in an instance. “For the last FUCKING time, I did not sleep with your little football club.’’ “For a self righteous person always claiming to never do wrong, you disgust me, darling wife.’’ His words didn't carry the same weight they always did. Instead, I was fed up. “We’re almost there, How about you shut up for the rest of the ride.’’ I rolled my e
OLIVIA:“I can’t believe him!’’ I threw my purse on the sofa, as I slumped behind my desk, feeling angry and frustrated. “Mrs Grunt, Please…’’“Mrs Olivia,’’ I corrected him with a stern look, “My husband’s name doesn’t need to come in everytime someone addresses me.’’ Marco placed some papers on my desk. “And what’s this, Marco?’’ “It’s Marcus.’’ He corrected shyly.“That’s cute, but you look more like a marco, you know, like Marco Polo or Peter Pan.” I laughed slightly, while he smiled nervously. I had never had an assistant before, I wasn't handling this the way I was supposed to. “Did my husband pick the pink flowers?” I asked and to which he nodded. Galen knew how much I hated pink flowers. He did this to personally irritate me. “What about the overall arrangement and decor of this office? This is far different from what I sent in.”“I'm sorry, Mrs Grunt.. Sorry, I mean, Mrs Olivia. But Mr Grunt sent in a new arrangement plan last night and requested we ignore the first one.’
OLIVIA:In the flash of a second, Galen put himself between my father and I. I stared at him, feeling confused but a little relieved. My father was a man who was short tempered. He had a heavy hand, one which he never hesitated to use.“This is between my daughter and I!’’ He roared, “Get out of the way, Grunt!’’ “With all due respect, she is not just your daughter. She’s also my wife!’’ “Galen, I…"“I won’t listen to it!’’ my husband cut him off, “You’ve been nothing but terrible to Olivia back at home, I won’t allow you to bring that experience here as well.’’ A short moment of silence coupled with intense eye contact followed. I could tell what either of them were thinking. “Do you know what she did?’’ My father let out as he stepped back. “She lost us a major clientele. She slapped him.’’“Who?’’ “MacGuire&proprerties limited!’’ My husband turned to look back at me. He raised a brow, before turning back to my dad. “I understand, I’d like to speak to my wife now!’’“You’ve g
OLIVIA:I watched silently as he zipped up his pants, “that was amazing.’’ He let out with shallow breaths. Before I knew it, Galen walked over to me before proceeding to kiss me passionately. Suddenly, the door burst open, and we both turned.The door was rammed shut before I had a second to react. I pulled myself down from my table as I pushed my husband away.“What the hell is he doing here?’’ I had Galen reacting behind me, as I headed for the door. Ashern was standing right in the hallway, pacing around with a clenched fist. The minute he saw me, he started walking towards me with this angry expression on his face. “You didn't love him. What the hell are you kissing him?” He spoke angrily. “Kissing, you two were kissing?’’ My father was suddenly all over my face. He appeared out of nowhere, alongside my husband’s father.“Dad, please…’’ I let out. “Ashern, it’s none of your business what my husband and I…’’“Don’t give me that bullshit rehearsed answer.’’“Hey!’’ my father exc