---- Chapter 11 Fear pounds through me, making it impossible to move. "There you are!" Aisha runs up to Easton and throws herself around his body. Was she a gymnast in another life? Her legs wrap around his waist as she presses a drunken, open mouthed kiss against his lips. | thought fear of him finding out was bad-this is So much worse, because he grins against her mouth a bit before he sets her on her wobbly heels. Her white nurse outfit leaves nothing to the imagination and her long blonde wig looks better than my hair on my best day. | swallow the lump in my throat as he wraps an arm around her shoulders and saunters off, away from the scene between me, Sadie, and Ryan as if | wasn't even in the kitchen. Once again, stabbing me in the heart and making me wonder why | even try when he's never going to notice the real me or even think of me that way. ---- Chapter 11 Unless we're in the dark. "Hey," Ryan shoves me into a corner. "Why are you naked?" He shakes his head. "No, why the hell are you even here?" "Not now, Ryan." | jerk my hand away just in time for Sadie to stomp up to him, ready to start world war three in the middle of Easton's parents gourmet kitchen and around gossip central. "You look like a whore." Ryan says it loud enough for two girls near the fridge to hear. | want to die and refuse to look at who they are, too embarrassed to do anything except stand there. "Go change before | tell Mom and D ad." "Oh wow, so not only am! a whore, but now you're going to tattle on me? Yeah okay, have fun when D ad buries your body in the backyard after | tell him to check behind your nightstand." "You wouldn't." He gasps in horror. "Oh, | would." | glare. ---- Chapter 11 He sighs, putting his hands on his hips. "Look, guys are gonna get the wrong idea, alright? Just...for my sake, so | don't go to prison before graduation, can you please, please, change your clothes?" A knot forms in my throat. It feels like I'm back in sixth grade, when | wore lipstick for the first time and Ryan told me to take it off in front of all my friends, while Easton stood by and laughed at me. "Fine." | don't want to fight, and | know that it will only escalate, especially after the bikini situation last week. "| stuffed some extra clothes in my purse just in case." Sadie gasps. "You liar! | asked if you did on the way over here, and you said no!" | just shrug, my confidence semi shot. | leave them in the kitchen and start the search for my bag in the guest room where everyone left their coats and belongings. | lock the door just in case, then walk by the floor length mirror near 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.