---- certainly didn't need another replay of yesterday's little interlude between those two, little sister my ass. The next couple days were uneventful thank God. | stayed away from the office as much as possible, and no one was the wiser because we were knee deep in bikes. Grimaldi, once he made up his mind, was ano nonsense kind of guy. He'd already ordered ten bikes, and that was just a drop in the pan, so no one wondered why | was spending more time in the shop and less in the office. As if having her plaguing my ass all the time wasn't enough, my mother was up to something, and | couldn't for the life of me figure out what it could be. Whatever, it wouldn't be the first time she was being sneaky about some shit, but usually I'd have a hint because she couldn't keep a secret to save her life. This time, nothing, but she was all sugary sweet and smiling all the damn time, and that shit scares the crap out of me. ---- Dad's answer was that her and the hen pack must be planning somebody's life for them. That's what he thinks her and her busy body hen pack, as he calls them, get up to. He better not let her hear him, or it will be his ass. Mom takes her book clubs/hen pecking sessions seriously. | caught glimpses of Sloane here and there in another one of her horrendous get ups. Seriously, each one was worst than the last if that were possible. Friday's was puke green, | kid you not. And | wanted to say something but refrained. The guys, for some strange reason, were taking it easy on her with the jokes. Usually my boys would've picked her carcass clean like a condor on carrion but, nothing. | guess because of Storm. | made it to the weekend with my sanity in tact, but not seeing her Saturday and Sunday was a pain in the ass. | missed the fuck out of our little skirmishes, and that pissed me off. ---- I'd only known her a week, so why should she take up so much space in my head? other than to wonder what hair brained scheme she was getting up to that would break her fool neck. hk It's BBQ day. Of course mom has dad and | running our asses off fetching her last minute shit. | think we must've bought every available bag of ice in Greenville. "Colton, aren't you going to go get ready for the BBQ?" "Mom, seriously? | just got through running like fifty last minute errands, so can | please just catch my breath before | have to go back out there in this heat?" "Sorry for your suffering son, but we don't have time for your little drama today, chop-chop. Everyone will be here soon. You don't want to be all sweaty and cranky when your friends get here do you?" Title: After Divorce, I Built A Fabulous Life Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, Billionaire, CEO, Sweet Romance, Modern, Romantic, Revenge, Office Status: ongoing In "After Divorce I Built A Fabulous Life," Mia's journey unfolds as she transitions from a talented designer to Tyler's devoted wife. However, their love story takes a sharp turn post-graduation when three years of marriage culminate in a heart-wrenching divorce decree. Exploring themes of resilience and self-discovery against the backdrop of betrayal and new beginnings, Mia's character evolves from a housewife to a woman reclaiming her independence. The narrative delves into the complexities of modern relationships and the pursuit of personal fulfillment in the face of adversity. What sets this tale apart is its blend of romance and revenge woven through the lens of a contemporary office setting. As Mia navigates the challenges of rebuilding her life post-divorce, readers are drawn into a world where love, ambition, and betrayal intertwine to shape her future. Experience Mia's transformation firsthand by delving into "After Divorce I Built A Fabulous Life," available to read online at CrushReel. Discover a story that captures the essence of modern romance with a touch of intrigue and empowerment.