Filed To Story: Cheating with My Boyfriend's Best Friend Novel Read Online (Olive & Aaron)
‘Damn ! Can’t you just not bring me down? Cinder groaned and flopped down on the couch like a deflated balloon. She pouted and grumbled, “I can’t forgive him for belittling my career like that. I had a hard time freeing myself from my father’s clutches and doing what he wanted ”.
‘It’s hard to say.’ I shrugged helplessly and said, “Did you consider if he said it angrily or if he meant it? ”
Cinder wrinkled her nose and growled in response.
I got the message.
It was probably just her angry comment from her.
‘As modern women, we must never give up our careers for men,’ I said firmly. ‘But if I were Eliott and they had locked me out for two months during the honeymoon phase, I could
I’ve said something hurtful too. ”
Cinder yelled, “It’s been four years. We’re past our honeymoon period, okay? ”
‘That’s one more reason for you to go see him this Christmas,’ I quickly interrupted. “No one has ever lasted three years in a relationship with you after the honeymoon phase. For that alone, you should give him a chance to make amends.”
Cinder laughed at my words.
‘Okay, you convinced me,’ she said with a smile. “But what about your Christmas plans? ”
‘I think it’s time to take a trip to Harvard.’ I thought for a moment and answered.
“To see Nick? Cinder realized immediately. “Now that I think about it, he hasn’t been in contact for a while. Everything is alright ? ”
Then I realized that she didn’t know what Nick had been going through lately.
‘He hasn’t been doing very well,’ I sighed. ‘David is not normal, and I think he has been emotionally manipulating Nick.’
‘ Oh my God ! Cinder gasped in shock. “So, is it our turn to have a red flag in love life? How are you doing? ”
‘I’m not sure,’ I admitted. “He seemed better when I talked to him about work stuff the other day. But I need to see it in person to be sure.’
I told her my plan and Cinder agreed with me.
‘I’ll go to Harvard too and give that idiot a chance,’ she said determinedly. She relaxed a bit, then perked up again. “Hey, we can all spend Christmas together like we have for the last three years! ”
I laughed along with her.
For the last three years, Cinder and Nick had always invited me to spend Christmas with them so I wouldn’t be alone. They’d even left their mates behind at first so she wouldn’t remember the Christmases she’d spent with Aaron.
I could honestly say that I was heartbroken in those years. It was your precious friendship that pulled me out of the depths of the abyss.
Since Cinder wasn’t busy with work for once, we talked a lot about what had been going on.
‘Oh right,’ Cinder said suddenly, looking puzzled. ‘There is something strange that I almost forgot to tell you. After we last spoke, I did some research on Lukita. The strange thing is that there is no record of anyone with that name.
The mention of Lukita brought back memories of that ridiculous night.
She had told Cinder many things, but she didn’t dare tell me that she had actually slept with Aaron that night.
“I checked on all the women in our circle,” Cinder continued. “Anyone connected with the Morris family or that jerk who might be in his thirties. No one has heard of her. The only woman with that name is now seventy.
‘ Forget it , maybe I misheard , ‘ I said dismissively . She was no longer in contact with Aaron anyway, so I no longer cared who Lukita really was.
Whoever it was, Aaron and I were done for.
But Cinder was determined. “When I, Cinder Swann, want to find someone, I never fail. I’m going to ask about her high school again. Or maybe Lukita isn’t even a woman… Why are you looking at me like that? ”
I gave him a thumbs up. ‘ I’m imp**ssed ‘ .
That thought never crossed my mind.
“But do you think she can be…g*y? ‘ , I asked for .
Cinder was surprised by my question.
We exchanged silent glances and came to the same conclusion.
‘Anyway, I’m going to find out who the hell that woman is,’ Cinder declared with determination. ‘I want to see what kind of person could make that ba8ard use you as a double.’
Shortly after we finished our conversation, I received a call from Nick.
‘Something happened ? She asked in a normal tone.
Do you have any plans for Christmas? My project ended and my boss gave me a long
Adenauer was still in his work clothes.
I looked at him , and he was looking me in the eye . Something moved silently bet**en us.
It could have been a few seconds or a minute before he finally looked away.
‘As a psychiatrist, I support his decision,’ he said quietly. “When it comes to someone capable of emotional manipulation, the victim often becomes isolated. Having someone there to push you around and help you escape from that environment is one of the most effective ways to help.
Relief washed over me in an instant, but I still had doubts. “But I just told him on the phone that I trusted him and that I would give him more time. If I show up right away, will he think I don’t trust him after all? ”
‘ When do you think to go ? asked Adenauer suddenly.
‘Tomorrow ? If I can get a ticket ”, I replied without thinking. ‘I’m planning to surprise him under the pretense of spending Christmas together. That way he’ll be more receptive to my good intentions, I think.’
It was only after I spoke that I noticed that Adenauer’s mood had soured.
-what’s happening ? -I asked worried
Adenauer held out his hands helplessly. ‘Actually, he was going to invite you to spend Christmas with me and my family.’
When I heard that, my mind went blank for a moment.
My relationship with Adenauer was still strong and I was alone in a foreign country. It was perfectly normal for him to invite me to spend Christmas with his family.
But until now, the idea hadn’t even crossed my mind!
When Charlotte asked me about my plans, I said that I would return to the United States without hesitation. In other words, I was just thinking about who I wanted to spend Christmas with, not even considering that Adenauer might invite me.
This was not something a bride should overlook.
I visibly tensed and looked at Adenauer apprehensively. Have you told your family yet? ”
As I waited for his answer, I didn’t even notice that he was holding his breath. Only my eyes betrayed my concern and blame.
Adenauer looked at me and exhaled slowly, the corners of his mouth turning up slightly. ‘Fortunately, not yet.’
Even if I didn’t care for Adenauer anymore, I got the answer from his reaction.
My God ! He had definitely told the family about him.
In those few seconds that he was thinking about his answer, Adenauer had to consider whether it was better to tell the truth or use a well-intentioned lie.
That was Adenauer’s character: thoughtful and gentle.
He always put my feelings first.
Guilt washed over me like a tidal wave, shaking me to the bone.
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Adenauer so wanted her to spend Christmas with him. It would only take a few days, and things weren’t too bad with Nick right now.
As for Cinder, he didn’t need to worry me too much.
Although he hadn’t had much contact with Eliott, he had gotten get to know him a bit over the years.
Cinder had said he was coming to spend Christmas with us, but his main reason for going to Harvard was to see Eliott.
He doubted Eliott would be ‘generous’ enough to give up his rare Christmas with Cinder for Nick and me once they reconciled.
Maybe he wouldn’t even be able to see her when he got back to the States.
‘Or I could go with you to meet your family tomorrow,’ I said after much deliberation. “Adenauer, I’m so sorry. But Nick has done a lot for me. Without him , I would not have been here . I can’t bear the thought of her spending Christmas with that freak.’
If he let that happen, I would never forgive myself.
“Actually, you don’t have to apologize,” Adenauer said softly, putting his arm around me. ‘ I understand how you feel . Just go away . We can still FaceTime at Christmas.’
He was so considerate.
And I was almost moved to tears.
‘And after thinking about it, I think it’s probably too early for you to meet my parents anyway,’ Adenauer added with a light laugh. “They’re a bit old-fashioned when it comes to relationsh*ps. It’s actually a relief that you’re spending Christmas with your friends. Otherwise, I would be worried that you are only in Germany ”