No Ads Chapter 42 Chapter 42 23 No way ! Elijah snapped , his voice rising . Its Bobby ! Hes been throwing a fit for you . You think Id come looking for you otherwise ? I cant wait for the divorce cooling off period to be over ! If anyone doesnt want the divorce , its you ! Elijah started listing off grievances . First , you made sure my mom found out , then you caused a scene at my company , and now Sandra got fired . Willow , does any of that sound like someone who wants a divorce ? So , he was here to test the waters . Dont worry , Willow said calmly , her gaze steady . Youre free . Good ! Elijah laughed , seeming genuinely pleased . He kicked the bag lying at his feet , sending it flying . Willow watched it go , feeling a pang of regret . That bag had been expensive . You said it . Dont regret it later . With that , Willow turned and walked into her building . After settling in , she stepped onto the balcony and looked down . Elijah was still there , rooted to the spot like a statue . It wasnt until a car honked as it entered the complex that he finally snapped out of it . Elijah was agitated , his mind replaying Willows words : Youre free . He got into his car and called Cooper . As soon as the call connected , he barked , Lets grab a drink ! Cooper sighed . Is Willow back ? At the moment , the only thing he could think of that would piss Elijah off this much was Willow . Elijah didnt answer , simply hanging up the phone . Cooper was left bewildered . When Cooper arrived at the bar , Elijah was already surrounded by their usual drinking buddies , completely wasted . Bottles littered the table , and Elijah was downing another shot . Collin leaned in . Elijah , why no ladies tonight ? Wheres that pretty assistant of yours ? Havent seen her in a while . Elijah took another long swig of his drink and slammed his glass down . Dont fucking mention her ! Collin blinked , taken aback . Hed always liked Elijahs assistant she was fun , never made a fuss , and even joined in on their drinking games . What had happened ? Theyd been fine just a few days ago . And the last time theyd gotten together , the person they were supposed to avoid talking about was Willow.Now , just a few days later , things had changed ? Collin turned to Cooper , lowering his voice . Did Willow pull something ? Collin was genuinely curious . Hed always thought Willow was the quiet , gentle , wife material type someone who would help clean up the mess if her husband had a mistress . She was the kind of woman men could easily picture as the perfect wife to bring home . Cooper felt a little uncomfortable at the comment . The way Collin said it made it sound like Willow had no right to intervene . He and Elijah had been friends for years , and hed known Willow just as long . Hed seen how shed changed over 1/3 08:52 Wed , 12 Mar BBN . Chapter 42 the years . This time , Elijah was clearly in the wrong . Cooper avoided the question and asked Elijah , Hows Bobby doing ? 93 % 23 ) Keeps calling for his mom in his sleep , Elijah slurred , laughing bitterly . If it werent for him , I wouldnt have gone to see Willow … You know what she said ? She actually thought I didnt want the divorce ! She asked if Id fallen for her ! Roger chimed in . No way ! Cooper sipped his drink , staying quiet . Elijah ranted on . Exactly ! Me ? Fall for her ? Id be laughing all the way to the courthouse ! Oh , and get this she came back in a fancy car . Less than a month away , and shes already got some other guy wrapped around her . And she had the nerve to say she loved me ? Bullshit ! Cooper couldnt help but interject . Willow probably doesnt love you anymore . Youre almost divorced . Shes free to do what she wants . Elijah froze , staring at Cooper with an intensity that made him nervous . What ? Do you have a thing for Willow ? Cooper nearly choked . What the hell ? Howd you even come up Elijah had his proof . You call her Willow . Im not even divorced yet , and youre already calling her a free woman . Youre trying to steal her from me ! Cooper groaned . I see Willow like a sister , okay ? Bros before hoes , ever heard of it? Elijah wasnt convinced , and Cooper felt like he was digging himself into a deeper hole . Meanwhile , Collins phone buzzed . It was a message from Sandra . [ Collin , Im here . Where are you guys ? ] Collin replied . [ Left side , VIP section . Youll see us . ] Sandra : [ Thanks . ] Cooper wasnt interested in dealing with a drunk Elijah anymore . He glanced at the time and asked , Its getting late . You staying here or heading back ? Dont feel like moving . Cooper got the hint . The bar had a hotel upstairs . He booked two rooms and went back to fetch Elijah . Before he could reach him , he heard raised voices . Elijah was furious . Who the hell invited her here ? Elijah , calm down . 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