Disclaimer: Some mature scenes are included “I’m sure she wasn’t feeling sorry when she’s all up on my husband last night!” When Alexandra finally married her childhood crush at the age of 25, she didn't expect that she would one day catch another woman in the arms of her husband while she hid in the bedroom closet. But there she was, anger, betrayal, and sadness washed over her all at once as she stared at her husband and the woman who had the same dark brown eyes and dark hair as her. They looked almost identical...? That same night, she stumbled onto the beach and before she knew it, she was sitting across the table from her high school ex, Caleb, looking down at the terms of their marriage contract that he drafted up hastily. Fuelled by anger and betrayal by the people she once loved, Alexandra knew she had to take things into her own hands. Together with Caleb, they plot her revenge. ---------------- "Alexandra…" Her name rolled off his tongue effortlessly as though it had always belonged there, the deep baritone of his voice causing her heart to skip a beat. Silence enveloped them in an instant as the air between them crackled with unspoken tension. The flood of memories engulfed them at that moment. How long had it been since they had last seen one another? Effortlessly, he reached for her back and under her knees, carrying her bridal-style before heading back to the car. "Is there anything I can help with? As thanks for… not running me over and providing me shelter?" "Actually, there is," Caleb said. Alexandra turned, raising an eyebrow. She hadn't expected him to so shamelessly take her up on her offer when they both knew it was just to be polite. "This probably ain't the best time but… Do you want to get married?"
Silence hung in the air like a thick blanket momentarily as they only looked at one another, neither saying a single word.
The nurse's words replayed at the back of her mind, reminding her of what Caleb had done for her. She cleared her throat loudly and her lips curved into a small smile. "Of course not, why would I?"
He was surprised by her response. He had already mentally prepared himself earlier, thinking that Alexandra would throw him out of her ward once again. But seeing her smile again was nice. He let out a breath of relief and she could see the way his body relaxed visibly. He started to approach her slowly. "How are you feeling?"
She found herself glancing down to see the plaster still on his arm. "Better."
He smiled. "That's good to hear."
Another moment of silence passed. "I'm just going to go now then," he announced. "Just wanted to see for myself that you are okay."