He came back to me, that cheater ass came back to me again, despite my constant struggles of getting away from him, trying to wiggle away from him, I couldn't help but feel the tranquillity in his arms, Heaven, and I curse myself for feeling that way.

After that incident at the university and office, Eric was strangely gentle and kind towards me, he made sure that he wouldn't make me even pout, how can he be so bipolar? A few days back he just hated me like nothing and now? Something is fishy, and it was irking me.

I never talked with him or smiled at him whenever he did these sweet things for me, cause I want him to feel the pain that I felt all these days, Nevertheless, I felt bad for him, as if I felt his pain, I am crazy!

A week passed after Eric started being sweet with me, he took care of me, gave me warm and loving looks and gestures and even did anything that I asked for, even if I wanted ice cream at midnight,  But still, I hate him after what he did to me and I will despise him for that reason forever because my reason is justified.

''I guess you need to try and forgive him Detty'' Amelia whispered to me as Eric dropped me at the university by himself in his Lamborghini Urus, his fingers curling around the steering wheels as he turned the car, his brows knotted, his shades falling on his nose.

''Goodbye Mr Carter '' I remember saying this to him as I stepped down from the car, but he was quick to grab my wrist and pull me into the car again nearly making me fall on my face, I groaned.

''What?'' I snapped at him, moving the hair from my face, for a second I felt bad at hurting him as his expectant blue eyes filled with sadness and remorse and most of all guilt.

''Can't you uhh, Can't you give me a goodbye kiss?'' he asked hesitantly like a small kid wanting a candy, his teeth sinking down into his lips, I had to resist the temptation to aww at him, we haven't kissed in days and it felt like an eternity, I missed that feeling.

''No!'' I said pointing my index finger at him like a mother scolding a kid, a frown forming on my face, he pouted sadly, I looked at his tired face, there was some dark mark under his eyes, some wrinkles lining his smooth skin and his blue eyes seemed tired and weary.

I know he has been regretting the decision of hurting me, cheating on me,  and the media has been frenzy over these days, sleepless nights and busy days now calmed the media into believing that Eric Carter never cheated on me and it was an illusion, well he did though, And he had been trying and trying to make me forgive him in the end.

''No Am! He cheated so shamelessly on me! I can't let him go so easily, let me see his pain too, let me see him broken and shattered as he saw me.'' I said to Amelia even though it's a lie, I forgave him already, it was so easy, My heart is so much for him that I can't see him in tears.

''She is right Lia, After all, what Mr Carter did with Odette was not at all right'' I felt Jaxon's hand getting wrapped around me, pushing my body towards his, I looked sideways at him and smiled, he is sweetheart, Jax had always supported me in everything, my pain and my laughter, Unlike Eric who is nonchalant, but it seems like Eric is trying and was on the verge of becoming my Ric again, he is trying.

''Oh yeah, you are impossible'' I chuckled hitting his arms again, I looked at my wedding ring again, unknowingly I smiled at the ring, Maybe a little, Maybe marrying Eric Carter was not the worst decision of my life.

''You deserve someone more amazing Odette, Not him, he doesn't even give a shit about you, you need someone in your life who will cherish and love you like you are the only woman in this world! You deserve better than that cheater ass'' Jaxon said in a stern tone, his brown scrunching, holding my shoulders and slightly shaking them hardly

''How dare you, Jax! Don't you dare say that, We all make mistakes! I know he never meant to hurt me! If someone ever deserves me, then it's Eric and I can never accept any other man than him, after all, we are all humans!' I cussed, wait, I really said that? I know Eric meant to hurt me but, something made me say that/

''Odette you clearly know what I mean, You need to let him go, he is dangerous for you'' Jaxon argued but I shook my head in a no, my jaws clenching.

'' If you fall in love, your eyes might see the danger, I knew he was trouble when he walked into my heart, but your heart refuses to believe that, and I follow my heart'' I whispered, tears softly filling my eyes, my breathing hard, Jaxon's eyes widened as I said this, his lips parted.

''You, what?!'' he asked in disbelief, but I nodded in assurance, my lips quivering. 

''Am sorry Jaxon, but I have fallen in love with my devil of a husband, I have fallen so deep that nothing can bring me to put from drowning in his love, am drowning and you can't pull me out because if drowning and dying in love is pain, then I am ready to endure this, Am sorry'' at this point of time I was literally crying, Wiping my tears away with the back of my palms,  I walked away from a horrified Jaxon whose face was painted with disbelief. 

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As the classes were coming to an end, I and Jaxon did not see each other for the whole day, as I stepped out to look out for Eric to take me home, Jaxon came up to me hesitantly.

''Hey, Look, am so sorry for what I said about him, can you, can you please forgive me, Odette, I never meant to say all this'' Jaxon whispered fiddling with his fingers as a nervous expression lined his face, he was so adorable like this.

''Hey it's ok Jax, I forgive you'' I chuckled hitting his stomach playfully, He chuckled back and I quickly hugged him, wrapping my arms around him, surprising Jaxon, He smiled and hugged me back, Oh he was so warm as he placed his hands on my waist.

''What the hell is going on over here?'' I heard Eric possessive tone suddenly, I shivered and quickly retreated from Jaxon, We both looked at Eric's angry frame who appeared out of nowhere.

The was his jaw clenched and unclenched, his face flushed red and his messy hair made him ravishingly hot , God! He is such a greek lord, I wish he would kiss me now.

''Oh Eric I-'' before I could walk towards him Jaxon held my wrist and stopped me, I glared at him and seethed ''What?''

''Let's see how possessive your husband can get, let me see if he loves you or not, let me see if he cares about you, don't move, stay..'' he said with a smirk touching his lips, making me roll my eyes.

''Are you serious right now?!'' I asked with a frustrated expression, Jaxon simply nodded, wrapping his arms around me again, tightly, I thought about what he said, Hmm not a bad idea, after all, it irked my interest.

''That's enough!'' Eric boomed grabbing my hands and yanking me off Jaxon and pulling me with him, Jaxon winked at me making me suppress my giggle.

I left Jaxon and stood a few paces away from Eric, hands on my hips ''Why can't I spend my time with my amazing friend? Why are you being so possessive and jealous '' that came out harsher than I knew and louder, catching the attention of the students gathered over there, all eyes were on us now.

''Oh, you really think this is possessive, love? Then you haven't seen what else I can do!'' Eric threatened to make me scoff and I did.

''Oh really? Show me? Braggart!'' I taunted laughing like a fool, my head throwing backwards, but when I stopped when I saw his pissed-off expression, I stood there like a statue and gulped, a little scared at his anger.

Everything happened so fast as he came striding towards me, grabbing my face with both of his hands, smashed his lips onto mine, knocking the flow of oxygen through my trachea, I froze as he pressed onto me, kissing me deeply, making my mind go hazy.

An audible gasp left everyone as I grabbed the edges of his jacket and pulled him closer, I don't know why am doing this, but I missed this feeling of his devilish lips and I kissed him back with all my love, my fingers tangling with his leather.

I looked sideways at Jaxon whose face lost all its colour as he just saw a ghost, I smirked and wrapped my arms around his neck, his hand pressed my hips as our lips tangled into a fiery mess, a web of passion.

''Detty am so sorry to leave u with- WOAH!'' I heard Amelia gasp out, Eric parted away from me and grabbed my hand and pulled me into his car not giving me time to bid Amelia goodbye.

I smiled like a fool as I buckled the seat belt and felt his hand on my thighs, he was such a turn on!

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I was so excited about this, I adjusted my tie as I tapped my shoes against the floor, glancing at the watch, I was gonna take her out for a dinner in the woods, just me and her, I want her to love and smile back again, I know I have to let her go but just this time let me cherish her for now.

My eyes looked up as her Versace perfume wafted through the air, she looked so beautiful in that simple and net and satin Lavender gown, Her soft hands held that bouquet of roses that I gave her,  She was simple yet so beautiful, I love her so much, Yes I just realised that how much I love her, and it felt like I can never love anyone as I will ever love her.

A tender smile played on her face as she placed her hand on mine, I smiled gently at her, my eyes sparkling with real love, I was surprised when she stood on her tippy toes and pecked my lips gently, my heart skipped a beat.

''Thank you so much for taking me out, are you taking me on a date Ric?'' she asked innocently, her doe eyes blinking, She did not know that she calling me that makes me tight in my pants, I coughed and nodded slightly 

'' Yes love, you can take it like that, that I am taking you on a date, Just us and the starry skies '' I assured her wrapped my arms around her, she smiled and hugged me back, her head laying on my chest, I know she will never forgive me but Tonight I wish to tell her that after a whole week, my love for her just increased, I can't live without her, But today is my last day with her, I have to let her go for a new amazing life, she is need of someone better than me.

As we reached the location I wanted, deep inside the woods, she was in awe as she glided her fingers over the cool railing of the dining spot, her eyes glittered as she gazed at the candlelight dinner.

''You like it?'' I asked hugging her from the back, dropping her head onto the crook of her neck, she looked at me with newfound joy.

''Come with me, princess '' I whispered taking her hand in mine and making her sit on the dining table designed with delicate lace, she ran her fingers through everything, feeling the softness between her fingers, she was so innocent, so delicate and yet so pure.

Her face showed me that she enjoyed the food very much, I looked at her every second I placed the food inside my mouth, she suddenly extended her fork with lasagna towards me, she was asking me to have that, I raised an eyebrow but she nodded like a kid, wanting to give her mother food from her plate.

I chuckled and ate the food from her fork making her giggle, holding the edge of her fork before she pushed the morsel into my mouth, I shook my head and continued eating my food, my eyes drinking a pure angel, I looked at her smiled unknowingly as I couldn't wait for the special dance I organised for her, because I knew ballet was her thing.

I took her down, between the woods with nothing but us around us, just dark ebony surrounding us and a starry sky above and plain rugged asphalt, I gave her my hand, ''May I have this dance beautiful?'' I asked with a slight bow, she chuckled at this and gave her hand to me, I pulled her closer and wrapped my hand around her waist and swayed to the tender music that was playing, the beautiful sound cutting through the eerie voices.

The wind blew between us we danced in peace and in love, for the first time I felt at peace, she was my secret haven, I promised to cherish her for the rest of my life but I had to let her go, for her own good,  I wonder how I would ever live without this beautiful smile that I hurt and that golden heart that I broke? 

''You are so beautiful my love '' I whispered pulled her closer and pulled her up, twirling her in the air, I kept her down and let her go, only to pull her back and she twirled with my fingers, she smiled more beautiful than ever,

''Thank you, you don't look bad yourself Mr Carter '' she said timidly, I chuckled at her adorable nature, How can someone be so pure and beautiful? And how do I deserve her?

After swaying to the music for a while, I dipped her down making her gasp again, I did not pull her up like always, we locked our eyes looked into her soul, I softly leant and kissed her lips, sparks erupted through my body as love and passion swept through her as she wrapped her hands around my neck, pulling me closer into her embrace.

She was so gentle and beautiful that I lost in the sweetness of her lips and the beauty of her soul, My angel, I could kill myself for you, I can never forgive myself for hurting you so I will have to leave you, this is my punishment for breaking the most delicate soul, I have to endure the pain for being away from you because I love you, more than you can ever imagine.

I parted and looked into her eyes that held awe, innocence and love, just for me, I don't deserve your love princess, Please don't fall for the devil, You became my everything and now its killing me to let you go.

As we sat on the tender grass holding hands, the soft leaves tickling our skin, I knew this was the chance to say how much I love her, I softly called her making her look at me and smile expectantly as she wanted me to say this?

''Love I never knew I would ever say this to you or this day would ever come but. Yes, I know this is the right time to say this because this is something which my mouth had never uttered'' I whispered taking her hand in my hand, she looked at me in awe and expectation, an expectation to hear something worth the whole world, I took a deep breath as my heart started beating wildly in me.

'' Odette Rose Carter, Since the moment I saw you, I knew this day would come and I would say this, I Lo-'' before I could complete my phone rang, its sound reverberating through the woods, I cursed the person who called me, Unknown number? Who could it be?

''Hello?'' I asked and I heard her voice, the woman who left me in between and I once thought that I loved, ''Nova? What is wrong? Why are you crying?'' I asked a bit concerned painting my tone, Of course, I would be, why would she call me in the middle of nowhere? The press on my palm made me look at Odette, she looked in pain, She was feeling insecure, I smiled at her and softly kissed her head, silently assuring her that all is well, an assurance that I will love no other

''Elijah and I are in trouble, we are going to die! Please help us .. Now!'' 

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