Sarah P.O.V

Sometimes we need to accept the reality and stop wasting our time on the wrong people. For me, I'm okay with sacrificing my time to make a relationship work but in the end, there should be some positive outcomes. Just like Adrian, I deserve to have a stable life. He can't expect me to be a dutiful wife when all he did was find flaws in me and expect me to overlook his.

Today it's been five days since I moved back to my Mother's House. Unlike those cliche stories, I didn't lock myself in the room and cried over my broken relationship. Rather I continue living with my normal routine, I can't afford to be weak over a marriage that had no future, which didn't have any future. I can't sit back there and drown myself in misery.

It was pretty clear from the start that Adrian was in love with Jessica and this marriage was only supposed to boost our company. But I didn't think he would use me, manipulate me, and then suddenly throw me away like scrap. It was selfish of him to ask me to take care of Jessica until I was living in the mansion with them.

And it was the moment I decided that I didn't want to be with him, even if it affected my life or my company.

Currently, I am holding the divorce papers in my hand which I got ready from my lawyer a day after I moved out. I took the pen and signed the papers but before sending them to Adrian, I just want to do one last thing.

I put the papers in my bag and made my way towards my car. I parked my car outside Parker Mansion and made my way inside.

I saw a maid standing at the door with a smile on her face.

"Hello, Madam. Please come in. I will let Mr. and Mrs. Parker know you are here." she spoke and guided me to the living room.

I nodded and followed her, I sat in the living room while the maid disappeared in the hallway. Probably informing them about my arrival.

Within a few minutes, I saw Lauren walking into the living room with a huge smile on her face.

"Hello, Dear" she greeted and engulfed me in a hug.

"Hello, Lauren" I greeted back and saw James entering the room as well.

"Hello, James" I greeted him as well while giving him a side hug.

"Sorry, I came unannounced."

"It's fine Sarah, This is your home as well. You can visit us anytime you want to." James replied with a small smile

"How was your trip to London and when did you get back," I asked. While taking a seat across them.

"Ohh!! It was lovely dear. We landed in the States 5 days before. We were about to visit you and Adrian this weekend. It's good you visited today, we all could have dinner together. Let me call Adrian as well" Lauren spoke and started dialing his number on the phone.

Before she could call him and say anything about my arrival I immediately uttered my reason for seeing them

" Well, I need you to talk about something really important to you about me and Adrian."

"We decided to end this marriage and I am filing a divorce" I sighed.

" Why? What happened Sarah? Did he say something to you?" Lauren asked as she stood from her seat and sat beside me.

" Well, it's been almost 2 months since I and Adrian got married But during this whole time we both realized that we can't be happy together."

"Sarah, I know the circumstances in which you got married but divorce is not the solution. I know Adrian won't get a better life partner than you" Lauren said as she held my hand.

"Sarah, I know my son and his habits of making poor decisions. Is he forcing you to do this?" James asked.

"No, no he didn't force me to do this, I decided to leave him. All these months I have realized one thing, that Adrian's heart belongs to someone else, and being tied to this marriage will only hurt both of us in the end." I replied while looking back and forth between James and Lauren.

"My grandfather and You decided to follow the agreement but we both have the right to live our life. Don't force us to be in this loveless marriage, let me and Adrian decide our futures."

"Well, if it's your final decision then I won't force you, Sarah," James replied.

"Thank you for understanding," I spoke, smiling towards them.

"Lastly please don't mention the divorce to my grandparents, I don't want them to worry about me. If they will come to know they will immediately fly back here, without considering their health. I will tell them myself when the right time comes"

I could see Lauren wasn't happy with my decision but considering our choices she decided to agree with me.

I sat there for another hour talking to Lauren and James. They both reminded me of the perfect parents, which I always wished I had. Finally, it was 5 in the evening when I took their leave since I had already promised to be with Ester.

"Dear, you should have stayed for the dinner with us," Lauren said while placing her hand on mine.

"I would have loved to stay but I have already committed for today. Maybe some other day, Lauren" I replied.

I bid goodbye to both of them and drove my car to Ester's place. I parked my car near my apartment and stood in front of her door.

I rang the bell and within a second the door burst open, Ester was standing there with a sheet mask on her face.

"Finally you are here!! I thought you wouldn't come and cancel the plan," she shouted making me cover my ears.

"Ester. I know I have already canceled our dinner plans two times in a row but I wouldn't have done that to you this time." I replied while sitting on the couch.

"You better didn't cancel it this time and secondly we are not going for dinner rather we are going clubbing." She spoke leaning against her closet door frame.

"Why are we going clubbing today, we have to go to work tomorrow. This is a very bad idea, Ester, we need to stick to our old dinner plan."

"I am not changing this plan, Sarah. You finally got out of that shitty marriage with that as*hole, we need to celebrate that," she spoke while taking out clothes from the closet.

"Ester but.."

"No buts Sarah, we are going clubbing. Now help me to pick an outfit," she said while pulling my hand towards the closet.

Almost after an eternity, we both finally got ready. I wore a blue spaghetti strap crisscross bodycon dress.

while Ester was wearing a red strappy mini dress showing her perfectly toned body pretty well.

"We look hot!! Don't we?? Ester said while staring at our reflection in the mirror. I chuckled at her comment and continued styling my hair. We both decided to leave our hair open today as we both were too lazy to do anything extra.
Applying some makeup and wearing our heels, we both linked our hands with our elbows and made our way to the club.

Although it was a weekday the club was packed, with loud music blasting from the speakers and people dancing on the floor. We both made our way to the bar, I ordered whiskey for me whereas Ester ordered vodka for her.

We were busy laughing and talking about different things when I heard a familiar voice calling my name.

"Hey, Sarah. Noah said with a friendly smile on his face.
Realizing it was Ester sitting beside me, I could see his face lit up.
As per the promise I made on the Gala night, I introduced Ester and Noah to each other. It's been quite a while since they started hanging out as well. I even know Noah is interested in her but Ester is giving him a hard time.

"Uh...Hey Ester." He said nervously.

"Hey, Noah!" I greeted him back, whereas Ester chose to ignore him

There was an awkward silence between the three of us, realizing they might need some time alone I decided to leave.

"I need to use the washroom, I'll be right back" I excused myself while winking at Ester.
I could see Ester giving me a death glare while I started walking in the opposite direction.

I sat on the chair and continued sipping whiskey from my glass. I could see Ester and Noah from a distance, they seemed to be arguing about something.

I was busy looking at them when I heard the chair squeak beside me, I lifted my eyes to meet the dark black orbs again.

What is Alessandro Dante doing her?

Is he following me?

Maybe he is here to enjoy just like you Sarah,

Stop thinking so much

"Hello again, Sarah!!" his alluring voice rang in my ears.

"Hello Mr. Dante" I replied and turned back drinking my whiskey.

From my peripheral view, I saw him still staring at me

"Do you need something? I asked while turning my body and facing him

"Just a dinner with you, Sarah," he murmured huskily.

Is the separate?

Looking at his charming Greek-god appearance, I could say he could have any girl present in the room, so why does he want to have dinner with me?

I looked at him from top to bottom, while studying his features
With a height of 6'1 a well-built body and a perfectly chiseled face with black orbs and jet-black hair, Alessandro was hit with all that exquisite masculinity at eye level. He always has a dark and dangerous aura around him, making him more enchanting.

Stop checking him out, Sarah

He was wearing black jeans along with a black button-up shirt, his rolled-up selves give me a glimpse of the tattoo on his hand.

"Is this why you are here, Mr. Dante? I glared at him

" For now I just want a Dinner with you." He replied without averting his gaze

"Well, I already told you I don't go out with strangers, I barely know you Mr, Dante, and I don't trust strangers" I replied rolling my eyes and keeping the glass on the table, and started walking to the dance floor, leaving him behind.

I reached the dance floor, closing my eyes I started moving my hips in a rhythm.
I was busy dancing and enjoying the music when I felt someone behind me.

I stiffen and turn around to see Alessandro standing there, smirking at me.

"Dance with me," He whispered in my ear.

Without replying to him I turned my body away and started swaying my body with the music.

"It's just a dance, Sarah, It won't hurt." He spoke in a serious tone,

Thinking that it was just a dance and it wouldn't harm me, I turned towards him.

"Just one dance, Mr, Dante," I said moving close to him, and started dancing to the tune as I placed my arms around his neck.

"You are beautiful, Sarah" he suddenly spoke. His eyes were fixed on me, I don't know why his gaze gave me a weird feeling.
Not in a creepy way but it makes me feel fluttery and nervous.

"Tha.. thank you" I replied with a smile.
I saw him moving his hands towards me, he hesitantly put his hands around my waist and slowly his hands moved down on my hips, leaving a weird sensation on my skin.

I saw his dark eyes glancing at me intensely, which held an unknown desire.

"How are you, Sara," He asked moving his lip close to my ears, I could feel his minty breath on my face.

" I am fine, Mr, Dante" I replied moving away from his face.

Suddenly he turns my body around swiftly, he pulled my back to his front. His hands were snaked around my stomach pulling me more closely.

"I know you are not fine, Sarah. I know what your husband did with you. Don't pretend to be okay" He said in a dangerously low tone as he placed a kiss on my bare shoulder, making me gasp

How did he know about this?

Is he spying on me or something?

I removed his hands from me and turned my body to face him.

"I don't think my personal life is any of your concern, Mr. Dante, and stay away from me!!" I glared at him and left him alone on the dance floor.

I walked back to the bar, hoping Ester and Noah had sorted out their differences but they were nowhere to be found. I took out my phone to call Ester but her number was not reachable.

I decided to have another glass of whiskey until Ester got back. I gulped down my second glass and ordered another one when I heard a familiar voice behind me.

"Already started seducing your new victim? I turned back to see Adrian standing close to me, his fist was clenched as his jaw ticked.

I tried to ignore his presence and averted my gaze from him.

"Don't ignore me, I know you are sleeping with him. Is he that good? Does he make you feel the same as I used to?" His hands squeeze my hip while pulling his body closer to mine

Was he even asking this?

Now he has Jessica in his life what else does he want now?

"It's none of your business," I replied looking straight into his eyes.

"It is my business, I don't want you to be f*cking men until you are my wife and what kind of dress are you wearing ?" He said angrily as his hold started to sting my skin.

"I am in no mood to deal with you a*shole. Just leave me alone" I retorted back.

"You should have at least waited until we got divorced but whores like you couldn't keep your legs shut." He hissed
" Remember, Sarah my reputation is still affected by your whoring. If craving for s*x then I can arrange something for you, after all, you are still my wife." He said while his hands made their way under my dress, caressing my thigh.

"You should focus on your life, Adrian. My whoring shouldn't be your problem anymore and don't worry you will be getting the divorce papers in a day or two. Now leave me alone" I yelled and removed his hands from my body.

He stepped away for a few minutes watching me intensely. Seeing I wouldn't entertain his nonsense, he left there holding a grim look on his face, while I turned back and asked for a refill.

His presence again made me remember everything he did

I shook those thoughts away and decided to enjoy the rest of the night. Several drinks later I stood up and decided to find Ester but after looking for her almost everywhere in the club I still didn't find her.

I got out of the club and tried calling her again but her number was still not reachable.

Taking wobbly steps I started walking while wrapping my arms around my body. I tried calling a cab but my mind started feeling dizzy,

I shouldn't have those drink

I am going to have a hangover tomorrow morning

I tried taking support of the nearest wall, as my body started getting off balance. Unexpectedly a pair of arms instinctively wrap around my body, preventing me from falling on the ground.

"Hey, Sarah, You alright?" I heard a familiar voice. I lifted my head to see Alessandro holding me gently.

"I am fine," I said and tried to stand again but my body was too weak to do that.

"You are drunk, Sarah," he said and carried me in his arms. My breath hitched in my throat when I felt his warm body closer to mine.

"Put your hands away from me Mr. Dante, I can carry myself home"

"Sssh... You can hardly stand, let me take you home. Stop being so stubborn." He murmured while slipping me into the passenger seat of his car.

With no energy to protest, I didn't argue anything further. I saw him sitting in the driver's seat, while he started the car.

I rested my head on the window looking outside, slowly I felt my eyes getting heavier and soon drifted into a deep sleep.

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