Affair to Remember

Thirty One

Demi

I rang Matthew later on that evening and he offered me a place to stay. I can't stay in this house now. There's too many memories. I ruined my marriage in this house, countless times. I packed a suitcase full of stuff and then I left. It hurt to leave because I planned to grow old in that house. It was nice to get away. I managed to finish off my novel before the deadline. It wasn't the ending that I wanted but I have to say that neither was the last year of my life. The release date had been set for July next year. There was still major hype over the first novel so they wanted to release it sooner than originally planned.

I spent most of my time in Matthew's apartment. I had no desire to leave. I didn't even have to leave for work as most of my meetings I could do online. I started to see a therapist after a while. I knew that I was falling into a depression. I missed everything that I'd lost but mostly, I just missed Jesse. I wanted nothing more than to go back to him but I knew that I needed space. I need to figure out what I want. I can't jump straight into a relationship after my divorce. I need time to process everything. So much shit happened over the last few months.

The restraining order against Wilmer made our divorce settlement difficult, it meant we couldn't meet up in person to discuss everything so it all went through our attorneys. It took an entire year for everything to settle. We'd managed to sell the house in that time, the money and our belongings were split between the both of us. I spent an hour crying to my therapist once everything was confirmed. I know that I was the person who threw it all away, but it doesn't mean I can't be upset because of it. I never thought I'd be getting divorced before I'm even thirty. I always used to think I'd get married and I'd stay with that person until I died. I guess life doesn't always plan out the way you expect it.

"Please..." I rolled my eyes as Matthew dropped down on the bed beside me. "We gotta get you out the house."

"You want to take me speed dating, Matthew" his lips twitched into a smirk as he shrugged.

"It'll be fun, don't ya think?"

"You ain't taking no for an answer, are you?" I released a breath at the innocent smile that formed on his face as he shook his head. "Uh fine" he did a little happy dance. "You're so dramatic" he laughed, pushing himself off my bed. "You want me to wear anything in particular?"

"Nope, just be sure to look sexy" he skipped from my room. I shook my head as I climbed out of bed and headed to my closet. I rummaged around in it until I found a black skin tight dress that hugged my body in all the right places. I applied a light layer of makeup and styled my newly shortened hair. I recently cut it short as I want and need a change. I grabbed a clutch to place my phone in and then headed downstairs where Matthew was waiting, tapping away on his phone. He turned to me as I stepped into the living room, instantly shoving his phone into his pocket.

"Who you messaging?"

"Nobody" I rolled my eyes in reply. "At least you followed my instructions" he pushed himself up from the couch. "My soulmate looks hot" he laughed as I nudged him in the side. "Lets go, you got some guys to meet" I released a breath and then followed him from his apartment. Matthew drove and the entire way there I had butterflies in my stomach. I don't know why I'm letting him drag me to this.

I was given a number to pin to my dress when I arrived. Matthew disappeared to sit by the bar as we were instructed to take our seats. It was the guys that were rotating. Trying to keep myself interested proved a struggle. They either stared at my chest far too long or cared too much about themselves. There was even one guy who would not stop talking about his car. I glanced back at Matthew who was sat chatting to some guy at the bar. I need to get out of here. I need a drink. 

"Hey Stranger" I jumped at the voice, my heart instantly beginning to pound against my chest as I turned myself around. My jaw dropped as my eyes met those hypnotising blue orbs that captured my attention over a year ago.

"Jesse" his lips twitched into a smile.

"Hi Beautiful" my cheeks instantly flushed.

"What-What are you even doing here?" my heart felt so heavy in my chest. He laughed, glancing over my shoulder.

"Cole. He's the guy talking to Matthew" I glanced back at my best friend who briefly met my gaze. "I think we've been set up" I glanced down at my hands as I turned back to Jesse. "How've you been?" I swallowed down the lump in my throat as I nodded, combing a strand of hair behind my ear.

"I've been good."

"Your hair really suits you" my cheeks burnt. "You wanna get out of here? I don't need to be here anymore."

"Yes" Jesse's lips twitched into a wide smile. "I no longer need to feel guilty. You're someone I can't just forget" he pushed himself up from the chair and held his hand out for me.

"I can't just forget you either, Angel."

The End.

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