Ex Lover

What does he mean to us? There is no us. Why the heck is he really here? Is this part of Rachel's revenge plan? Isn't shaming me at that wedding party enough for her and aunty? I can't believe the two of them. They're really going this far just to get to my nerves. Why won't they leave me alone?

"I miss you, Artemesia." He said as he took a step forwarda making me step back.

His brows furrowed at what I did.

"Look, I'm not here to hurt you. I just want to say what my heart feels about Artemesia. I miss you. I want you back. I still love you. I don't know what happened to me. Ever Since you left everything has become so miserable."

What the hell is he talking about? He is really drunk!

"You should leave now Tommy." I firmly said.

"No, no… you don't understand Artemesia—" I cut him off as he tried to get closer to me. I held on tight to the groceries I was holding.

"This is not a good joke Tommy. Rachel! This is not a good prank! Cut it out!" I screamed.

"Listen," I shrieked when he grabbed both of my arms, making me drop the bag of groceries.

"They are not here Artemesia, I want you back. Let's just walk away from everything," he said.

I looked him in the eye with confusion.

"Are you in something Tommy? Are you out of your mind? You are engaged! Leave me alone!" I shouted as I tried to get his hand off me.

"So what if I'm engaged? We can be together without Rachel knowing about us."

"Yeah? The way you did with her before? You are the one who cheated on me Tommy. It is not my fault that after all this time you are still into me, with all those feelings that you hide from Rachel."

"I didn't cheat on you! It was her fault!" He screamed at me as he shook me.

"Tommy, stop it! Just leave!" I screamed.

"I won't leave unless you give me a chance."

"A chance of what? You had your chance and you blew it. Now fuck off!" I screamed at him as I hit his balls.

He screamed in pain, he crouched and grabbed his groin.

That's what you get bitch!

"You bitch!" He shouted as he raised his head. His veins are popping up.

Shit.

I closed my eyes tightly as I saw him raise his hand towards me.

I was expecting a hit from him but everything went silent. When I opened my eyes. I saw Braxton in front of me and Tommy laying on the ground.

"B-braxton?" I called his name stuttering. I was so stunned by what happened. Did he just hit him?

How did he do that? I don't even know he was there? How did he get here? Is he watching us when we go? Is he watching us from a mile away?

Damn it, there are a lot of thoughts in my mind and I can not comprehend it all at once.

I'm sure even Braxton is surprised by what he did. Who wouldn't be? I'm sure he won't do such a thing! He is a decent and elegant man who thinks about his reputation and puts it first not like this. I mean it is not violence but I don't think that Braxton is this kind of guy.

I'm thankful that he came and saved me but geez, I was surprised!

"Get inside your house Artemesia." He said as he looked down on Tommy who was still laying on the ground. Just by looking at it Tommy is in a state of shock. Who wouldn't be? He thought he could beat the shit out of me when he didn't get what he wanted.

I can't believe him! He is still the same asshole that I knew before. Guess nothing changed at all.

"Artemesia! Go inside!" He said firmly.

"What? Wait–" I didn't get a chance to complete what I'm saying when he threw a glance at me, just by staring I knew that I should flow what he is telling me.

"I said get inside." He firmly said.

"O-okay." I stuttered. I reached and tried to grasp the door knob without leaving my eyes at Braxton.

I got inside my house but I looked outside. I saw Tommy stand up and try to hit Braxton muttering something but he avoided it. Tommy is the one who got hit once again.

Braxton said something to him that made him look towards my direction. He stared at me before he left my front porch. He glared at Braxton before leaving. When he was completely gone. I let Braxton inside. I don't even know what to say to him. I was stunned. I stood beside him. He looked me in the eye as he grabbed both of my arms.

"Are you okay?" He said. I gulped as our distance from each other is pretty close. I have never been this close to him. I mean, yes we dance and I was close to him but this is somehow intimate. It is freaking intimate to me! He is close and inches away from my lips. One move and my lips will land to his lips.

"Are you okay? You are not talking." He said.

I swallowed hard as my eyes traveled to his luscious lips. I stared back into his eyes.

Why do I feel like he is concerned about me?

And how did he even get here? I don't know how. Isn't he supposed to be somewhere? Maybe at his home? Talking to Monica? Or asking her on a date?

"Yeah I'm… I'm good. T-thank you Braxton." I stuttered.

He nodded and licked his lips.

"Did he hurt you?"

I shook my head.

"He was about to, but you came."

"H-how did you even get here? I didn't notice that you were here but it doesn't mean that I don't like your presence, in fact I'm very thankful." I said to him.

He stared at blankly.

"Don't get me wrong okay? I'm grateful to Braxton, I don't know how Tommy got here. I don't even know who gave him my address. Maybe it was my aunt or Rachel, if you remember them…"

"Yes I do." He answered.

"I'm sorry that you needed to come here and witness Braxton. You don't really need to… I'm ashamed but—"

"You shouldn't have given your address to anyone else. Especially your ungrateful relatives."

"But—" he cut me off.

"You should stay at my house."

"What?" My brows furrowed at what he said.

What does he mean I should stay at his house? Is he for real?

"He knows where you live. There is a probability that he will come back when you are alone and come back at you for what I did." He said. I can't help but fear for my safety. I was stunned at what he said, he has a point but I don't know if it is right.

I mean we already had an issue before at the coffee shop so I'm not sure if this is a good idea to stay at his house.

"I don't know if that is a good idea Braxton."

"Why? I mean, he might go back–"

"Yes but we had an issue already. I don't want to tarnish your good reputation once again."

"You won't." He said straightly.

I stared at him.

"My house is safe away from paparazzi and you know that." He continued.

I pursed my lips.

"Alright." I shrugged.

I wanted to argue with Braxton but I know it won't do me any good. He has a point, he is correct to point that out. I don't want to ever see Tommy ever again.

He is such a dick!

Who knows if he comes back and I'm really alone? Who knows what can he fucking do?

I don't want to risk my safety because of him and how dare Rachel give him my address? What is he even thinking? I will never go back to him! Never ever ever!

He cheated on me and that won't change the fact that he lied and betrayed me because of my cousin.

I won't be fooled anymore. I'm not stupid to take him back.

After we reached Braxton's house he led me to his guest room. I was fixing my things and becoming worried, hoping the media is not here. I've been so bombarded when we had an issue before and I don't have any body guard and now that Tommy is after me it would be hard to keep up with my environment. If I'm really freaking safe.

I didn't see Braxton after he led me to the guest room. I prepared my things and lay on the bed since I'm only going to stay for a night. Hopefully Tommy won't come unannounced at my house. Braxton coming there was a miracle and if that happens again and he is not there, I don't know what I would do.

I lay in bed and tried to be comfortable but it's hard to sleep on his comfy silky bed sheets. Even though everything here is perfect I don't get to sleep well. I can't even take a nap. I can't freaking sleep and it is probably because Braxton is just a few steps away from me.

Is he sleeping already?

Why do I even care if he is actually sleeping?

Well because he is the one who protected you, he came there like a freaking shining armor and saved you from that terrible guy, my asshole ex boyfriend.

I sat up from the bed. I should get at least a cup of water, I'm probably dehydrated. I went downstairs, looking sideways. I didn't know if someone was here other than us but the last time I knew there was. I didn't turn on the lights because I'm not wearing any bra. I'm comfortable this way.

After I drink water I put the pitcher back. I was about to close it when Braxton came into my mind.

Should I make him anything? Like tea? Or coffee?

Damn it Artemesia, coffee won't help him sleep.

Ugh! Nevermind. Why am I even thinking about that?

Is it because I want to thank him?

I thank him enough. That is alright. I closed the fridge and went back upstairs. I sneak into his library to read something else. I don't want to use my phone today. I'm sure Rachel and Aunty will contact me after what happened with Tommy.

I grabbed a book and opened it in my room. I can't believe I found a novel inside his library. I'm just trying my luck there. I'm expecting to see financial books and business stuff but damn he has a novel!

I wonder if he actually read this.

I opened it and read it for the last time, hoping it would make me sleep.

Never in Tamantha's life did she hit rock bottom this hard. She was just a simple girl trying to make it, trying to live, wanting to enjoy her life and explore the world but sadly the world is not rainbows and sunrises. Her boyfriend broke up with her because her weight fluctuates, she started to get stressed because of her overloading work and she doesn't have enough time to workout and take care of herself. She thought that's by far the hardest thing that could happen in her life right now, until she got fired from her job for being late all the time. She's having trouble sleeping because of the heartbreak that affected her work performance. She vent it all out with her friend Lindsey who's been her roomie for the past years. They decided to go clubbing to help her get rid of the stress for one night. She drinks a lot of alcohol but she's not drunk at all so she decided to go home without her friend and it's boyfriend. Once she was outside the bar, a sketchy rugged man was staring at her. She was terrified that he would do something to her until he told her that he's not going to kidnap him because he's not his type. She was stunned but that turned to rage when some guy behind her laughed at it. She challenged her on a bet that if she can turn him on he had to tell her that nothing is funny with what happened with her. The guy agreed to it and bet one hundred thousand dollars if she can turn him on. Tamantha was shocked but she continued to dance seductively. Her eyes gazed on his erection and she couldn't believe herself when she saw it hard. She thought that chubby girl might be the guy's kink for he doesn't get turned on easily as he said. Maybe it's his kink. Tamantha won the bet and took home a credit card where she can withdraw the one hundred thousand dollars.

The next day, her apartment was bombarded by the police, arresting her for stealing a credit card. She was furious, she tried to explain but to no avail they didn't let her go. At the precinct he saw the guy again. She wanted to punch him in the gut but the guy offered her a deal, it was the only way to see her again so he reported that she stole his credit card. Weston Remington, is a billionaire, that's what Tamantha finds out when he talked to her at the precinct and he's not there to take back the money that he gave her. He is there to get Tamantha to sign divorce papers. She is utterly shocked when she found out that Weston and her got married last night. After the bet they head back to the bar and get wasted to the point that they marry each other.

What's more appalling is when they found out that they cannot file a divorce paper without the witness that was there the night they got wed, because they made an agreement that if they ever try to file a divorce the witness should also sign it.

The world collapsed as the two of them found out who they witnessed at the wedding, none other than The stranger who insulted Tamantha that night. Who would have thought of getting married while drunk and witnessing a homeless person they don't know. Weston and Tamantha felt horrible on what they did, they can't undo it unless they find that stranger which would take them months or years! They don't even know where to start. One thing that Weston only knew is that no one should know about it, the media and most importantly his parents or they will disowned him. He's already a disappointment for his parents because he always party and he doesn't care about their business unlike his brother who they praise a lot, they're favorite child. Weston gave his number to Tamantha and made her promise that she won't tell anyone, she can keep the money and he would give her more if she didn't tell anyone about it. She agreed to it because she's doesn't have a source of income for now besides she doesn't want anyone to know about it as well. It's gonna be an issue and a lot of people will judge her. Weston texted her to meet on the same bar, hoping to look for the guy but they end up fighting. Weston's brother saw them arguing in front of the bar. Colton asked who is Tamantha, Weston quickly come up with an answer and told him that he is Tamantha's gym coach, who trains her and helps her to loose weight. Weston knew that his brother won't believe him if he told her that she's just a friend because he never met her, he knew all his friends. He won't believe it either if he told her she's a stranger because they're arguing. Tamantha was stunned when he said that but he understands that he doesn't have a choice. They can't tell anyone about it. Not even a single soul.

Colton, Weston's older brother has interest in Tamantha, he is curious about their relationship, and he is always there for her in events and conventions when Weston leaves for a meeting. Weston doesn't like how his brother has a certain liking to Tamantha, he knows that he's only doing it to find something that could ruin him and he is using Tamantha. Meanwhile they get along even though Weston is such a bratty bachelor. She tried to look for another job but she can't do the thing that she's passionate about so she settled with a desk job where Colton Remington is his boss. She doesn't want to work with Colton because she knows that Weston has a sibling rivalry with him and it's not safe to be with him because they're secret could slip out of her mouth but she doesn't have a choice, she cant depend on the money that Weston gave her after all. She started to have feelings for Weston but she doesn't know how to say it, she doesn't even know if he is gonna take it seriously when she tells him but she decided to keep it a secret. Tamantha's birthday came, she wanted a simple celebration with her friends but it all changed when Weston cake with his friends and his ex.

Some of his friends commented about her weight and she felt anxious about it. Everyone knows that she is Weston's trainee, that he is only helping her because he pity her. For him it's good publicity, he is seen as a good person who wants to influence and change someone's life, to give them hope but Tamantha knows what's the truth. She looked for Weston but she saw him kissing his girlfriend, she left her own party to be alone in the streets. Tamantha thought that's the worst thing that could happen on her birthday until she saw the stranger, the witness to their drunken wedding.

He took the stranger to the house but He stayed at the back door so that people could not see. He intended to tell Weston but his girlfriend embarrassed her in her own party, so she didn't get a chance to say it to him. Weston even defended her girlfriend even if she's wrong. She doesn't know what to feel about finding him, she could easily end his connection with Weston to forget about him and move on with her life but deep inside she wants him to feel the pain that she's feeling. Tamantha decided to not tell Weston about it, she gave the stranger the money from Weston's to hide but keep in contact with her. Lindsey found out the truth and told her to let go of what she's feeling because it's not meant to be but Tamantha is certain to keep Weston in the dark and married to her. Weston keeps looking for the stranger and Tamantha acts like she is looking for him to play the part. Weston apologized to her for what happened to her birthday and made it up to her by bringing her in his yacht to celebrate it. Conscience crept into her before she could even say it to him. Colton found out about it through Lindsey but he didn't tell Weston instead she talked to Tamantha, she confessed to him that Weston is not really his gym coach, he's not helping her to lose weight they just need an excuse to look for the stranger to finally get a divorce. Weston broke up with his girlfriend because he's catching feelings for Tamantha already. Jade, his ex-girlfriend, was in raged by it. Soon she found out that Tamantha and Weston are married, because of her fury she told the media about it. Everything reached the news, they labeled Tamantha as an ugly fat girl who is wed to a billionaire. The truth is revealed that they're both drunk when they sign the marriage papers. Weston's parents are disappointed in what he did and want to take away everything from him but he asked them to give him one last chance and look for the witness to make everything right. Tamantha wants to come clean about everything, she wants to tell Weston that she found the witness but she's too scared to lose Weston. Jade, found out that Tamantha is hiding the witness and she told him. Weston is furious, he felt betrayed by it. He confronted her and she confessed it's true.

He doesn't want to believe it because he knows Tamantha, she's not a liar. But love makes us do unthinkable things. He doesn't even know how he will forgive her.

As if Tamantha's life is not yet fucked up, her father got into an accident that he needed to went to another country just to be treated. Without hesitation, to run from the crazy life that she has right now. Tamantha went to another country to be with his parents leaving Weston behind.