London | Lin x Pippa

Chapter 4

Pippa's POV
"So what was that all about?" I ask Steven as we walk away from Lin. I don't understand why he is so salty.. jealousy? I don't know what e has to be jealous about though. Maybe this has something to do with every time I would bring Lin up and how he would get all defensive.
"What was what??" Steven asks perfectly normal and fine, like nothing just happened. He might be over it but I still want to find out.
"That whole thing with Lin. How you were super annoyed at him and protective over me."
"Pip, trust me. It was nothing"
"Steve I'm serious. You can tell me, I see right through you. Now what happened?? Did I do something wrong?"
"Of course you didn't do anything wrong. It's just..." he pauses, "Lin is a very single, very successful man who you interact with a lot and frankly I don't want him going anywhere near you."
I raise my eyebrows
"I mean," he continues, "you are my wife and I am going to protect you I also want to keep it that way. Do you know how many people are seduced by Lin's personality??? I don't want that to be you."
"Wow." Is all I could say. So he really is jealous?? I can't believe it right now. Maybe I am a little flattered thinking that Lin would find me attractive, but more flabbergasted at the fact the Steven would be so protective. Maybe even... selfish?
"It's not like I would ever leave you, you know. I hope you would feel the same."
"Of course" he answers right away. "Well..."
"Excuse me?!" I practically shout. What the heck is he talking about.
"Never mind. I would never cheat in you. I just feel like you are with Lin. That's really what's wrong."
"Are you serious?" I scoot closer and put my arms around his neck. "Is that how you really feel when I talk with Lin?"
"I mean.. you guys are really close and everything."
Our foreheads are touching
"That doesn't mean I love him. I love you, Steve, I do. That's what I said on our wedding night. I meant it then and I mean it now, okay??"
We kiss and it feels great. (😒) one of our phones buzz, I think it's mine so I pick it up and look; it's really Steven's phone
"Steve you just got a text." That doesn't keep me from being able to glance at the message, seeing what it says I start crying and move away from on the couch.
"Shit. I'm so sorry Pippa."
"So did it ever occur to our to tell me? Or break up with me so you could whisk this--" I look at the message again, "'Courtney'--off on our honey moon???? Unbelievable. Even after you gave me a lecture about being over protective. Wow. Just wow."
I practically scream this at him. I get up off the couch, put my hands on my head and start pacing. Deep breaths, Phillipa, deep breaths.
"I hope it is apparent to you that we are over. I'm getting the divorce papers as soon as we get back. And you can have the ring back and start your new relationship."
"Pippa I am seriously so sorry"
"No steve. You don't get to talk."
I get up, pack my things and head out the door.
"Pips where are you going?"
"Away. Keep the hotel, I'm getting my own."
"Phillipa please don't leave. I love you" he runs towards me grabs my waist and pulls me into a kiss.
"Don't. ever. say. that. again." I whisper as I walk out.

Ok so I know it's not really the OTP yet but I promise it's getting there. I had to set the stage a bit. Thanks!!