Chapter 14 Anthony lay in bed , restless and wide awake . In a daze , he reached out for the warmth of someone beside him , only to clutch at empty sheets . Without Jessica's familiar scent , he felt suffocated . He rose and stepped out onto the balcony , scanning the sky through his telescope . However , even after 30 minutes , he could not spot the blue star he had named for Jessica . Panic set in . That was a bad omen . He grabbed his phone and dialed the Brittania Star Name Registry . A voice , detached and impersonal , delivered the blow , " Sorry , the ' Jessica ' star has fallen . " His heart twisted in agony . " Stars didn't just fall , did they ? " Desperate , he shouted , " I'll buy another - no , ten more ! All named ' Jessica ' ! " However , the voice on the line regretfully informed him there were no stars left to name . The call ended as dawn crept across the sky . Barefoot , Anthony wandered the streets , the sharp stones biting into his feet . He thought of the day Jessica fell , the gravel slicing her hand . The pain she must have felt ! Then , at a coffee shop on the corner , he saw a silhouette through the window . Wearing a light blue dress that screamed Jessica , Anthony burst into the coffee shop and swept the girl into a desperate embrace . " Jess , you've got to hear me out , " he pleaded , his voice shaking . " The whole marriage certificate thing - it's all a big mix - up . You're the one I want as my wife , always have been . " The girl , caught off guard by his sudden move , shoved Anthony away . " You've got the wrong person . I'm not your wife . " Anthony's head was spinning , his vision blurred , unable to discern if the woman before him was Jessica or not . He pulled her close again , his grip firmer . " It's you , Jess . I know it's you . Forgive me , please . Let's go get that marriage certificate right now . " 1/2 Chapter 14 +25 Bon He started dragging her toward the door , but before they could escape , a fist collided with his face . A towering man stood in front of him , anger etched on his face . " Who's this drunk messing with my girlfriend ? Back off ! " Anthony's eyes were red with fury . " I'm not letting go . She's my Jess ! " The two men tangled in a brawl until the girl called the cops . When the police arrived , they separated Anthony . " Look closely , sir . This woman is the coffee shop owner , not your wife . " An assistant hurried over to steady him . " Mr. Harris , we still have no word on Mrs. Harris . You've made a mistake . " Anthony staggered back , his voice a raspy whisper . " That's a lie ! She's definitely Jess . Can't you see ? She's wearing our wedding ring . " The ring the girl wore bore no resemblance to his own wedding band . Anthony lurched toward the coffee shop owner , yanking out a wad of cash and a credit card from his wallet and tossing them at the man's chest . " I'm loaded . Just give her back to me , and you can have it all . " With the police watching , the owner bit back his fury . " Listen , it doesn't matter how deep your pockets are , there are things in this world that can't be bought with money . " The coffee shop was filling up , and a few patrons recognized Anthony . One whispered in confusion , " Isn't that Anthony , the big shot from Harris Group ? I thought he was crazy about his wife . What's he doing ? " " You're out of the loop , " another murmured . " Word is he's got a messy affair with his old flame , and there's even talk of a love child . " " And get this , " a third chimed in , " his first love ditched him for being broke back in the day and took off overseas . It was his wife who stuck by him through thick and thin . Now that he's hit it big , the ex is back on the scene , trying to muscle in . " the Comments Support Share Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!