Episode 1

"You're pregnant, congratulations, Mrs. Worwick."The doctor's words had left me stunned.

Pregnant? That's insane!

As I drove home, I began to feel all sorts of emotions; Panic, fear, anxiety but also, a lot of happiness. I had always wanted to be a mother, but that didn't take away from the fact that it was terrifying.

I got home and started preparing a special dinner for my husband, I wanted to give him the news in the nicest way possible, and what better way to do it than with a delicious dinner?

I took care of absolutely everything, I even put candles on the table to make it look more elegant. I was very, very anxious. Maybe it's because of the pregnancy, but I couldn't help but notice that uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. But, I decided not to pay attention to it, nothing would ruin this moment, nothing.

When my husband arrived, it was already past midnight. I wasn't surprised at all, because he always works very hard to keep his company afloat.

"My love!"I exclaimed with emotion"You're here, Daven!"Like a little girl, I threw myself into his arms, kissing him. A kiss that he returned instantly, despite being exhausted.

"I'm sorry I'm late, doll." "He replied, while gently stroking my cheek. I shook my head, giving him a smile". It doesn't matter, I made dinner. And I have great news to tell you!"I said with utter happiness, he raised an eyebrow and smiled, but before he could respond; his cell phone rang.

I noticed how he looked at the screen and his face turned somber.

"I'm sorry, honey, I have to take this call."He didn't give me a chance to respond, he went outside the house and answered his call. I couldn't hear what he was saying, because he was speaking very softly, but there was something in his voice, it was surprisingly gentle.

Barely five minutes later, he came back in, grabbed his keys, and looked at me.

"Don't wait up for me tonight."That's all he said before leaving, leaving me in shock.

What the hell was that?

The discomfort inside me increased, as did my anxiety. But, I trusted my husband, it was surely a work emergency. Yes, I'm sure of that.

That night my husband didn't come home to sleep.

When I woke up the next day, I looked at my phone; I didn't have a single message from my husband. I turned on the television and put on the news, that's a habit, it's always good to know what's happening in the world.

I was going to make myself a coffee but I stopped when I heard the news of the day.

«The actress Marizza Lancaster has returned to London».

I knew that name perfectly well, that woman... She's my husband's first love. That feeling of unease only increased even more. My husband didn't come home last night and I couldn't help but remember how he left as soon as he received that call. But, he wasn't with her, was he?

«Not only that! She was seen at the airport with a mysterious man, could he be her partner?»

I watched the television screen and there he was, my husband, next to his first love. His arm was around her waist as he guided her away from the fans. You couldn't see his face, but a woman knows her husband and that man was Daven.

The tightness in my chest made it difficult to breathe, my mind began to play tricks on me.

«He didn't come last night because he was having sex with her».

«You always knew you were just a replacement».

«No matter what you do, you'll never measure up».

I tried to ignore those intrusive thoughts and went to work. It's my husband's same company, as I'm his assistant.

Upon arriving, I got to work. I haven't seen my husband since he left last night, nor have I seen him now because he has been busy in meeting after meeting. But it's frustrating, because all my coworkers were talking about Marizza.

«Miss Lancaster has returned, do you think she will finally marry the boss?»

«She is so beautiful, I'm jealous!»

«I think they're back together, because he picked her up at the airport last night!»

Hearing them say that, it was like receiving a dagger after another in my heart but, I couldn't blame them, the truth is that no one knows about my marriage to Daven, except our close friends and family. He wanted it that way, and I respected it.

I grabbed some papers that needed to be signed and walked to my husband's office, which had the door ajar.

Inside I could see Daven, behind his desk signing papers and, in front of him, were the twins Caleb and James. Who are business partners and are also Daven's best friends.

I shouldn't, but I couldn't help but listen to what they were saying.

"Don't lie to us, man, we all saw the news today. You went to pick up Marizza as soon as she arrived! Tell us, do you still like her, right?"

My heart rate was increasing, I needed to hear my husband deny that assumption but, instead, he responded with another question.

"Why? Do you like her?"Daven blurted out, his tone was humorous, but I didn't overlook the fact that he avoided that question.

"Of course I like her." "Caleb replied, with an arrogant smile. "But she's your girl, and I respect that."

«His girl...» I felt like I was going to throw up, until I heard James' voice.

"Stop saying stupid things, Caleb, Daven is married to Evangeline."He reminded, his tone sounded frustrated, as if he was annoyed that his brother was making assumptions about his friend.

I felt slightly relieved, until...

"Don't come at me with that, James, Daven only married Evangeline because Marizza left him standing at the altar. Otherwise he never would have turned to look at her. I mean, have you seen her? She's nothing compared to Marizza."

God, I wanted to cry.

"Besides, you're not seeing the obvious. Daven went to pick up Marizza as soon as she returned."I saw how his eyes searched for Daven, seeking confirmation, but he continued to not respond. "They say that the longer you're apart, the stronger the feelings become, I wouldn't be surprised if you've fucked her."

As soon as I heard those words, I couldn't stand it and entered the place. I was furious and I think they noticed because both brothers backed away at my venomous gaze.

I didn't acknowledge them, I went to my husband and I couldn't help but notice that he had an expensive and very nice suit. A suit that wasn't the one he was wearing last night, my blood was boiling.

I threw the papers on his desk and he looked up, observing me with his stoic face, but I knew him too well to know that he was bewildered by my action.

"Sign them, now."I ordered, which was ironic because he was the boss.He said nothing, began to sign the papers and returned them to me, I took them and left the place.

Not without first hearing them say.

"Shit... Do you think she heard what we said?"

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