“Are you fu*king kidding, Me? Don’t be crazy, Tristan Quartararo!”
The words flowed freely when Sophia heard what Tristan had just asked. The man, still her husband, was willing to sign their divorce papers on conditions that he thought were unreasonable or seemed to benefit only one party.
Even if it’s just pretending, Sophia still doesn’t want to. She struggles to escape toxic relationships and even stays away from a creature named Tristan. So now? She had to work hard first. Bothered followed the man for a week’s service in Dubai to get divorce approval. How good, she thought!
If there were another way, Sophia would prefer another way to get a divorce rather than having to go back to pretending to be a happy wife. Not to mention that this request seemed far-fetched and only took advantage of him.
“I’m serious, Sophia. This is not the mode let alone take advantage of the moment as you think.”
Tristan looked at Sophia intently. Constantly trying to convince the woman to accept the offer he previously made.
“I’m sure you must be thinking different things right now. But I swear, once this is all over, I’ll sign the divorce papers as you requested.”
What had just been said by Tristan still made Sophia doubt. A look of anger and disappointment suddenly appeared in his eyes. At first glance, he felt sad because the more he came here, the more confident he was that Tristan didn’t have the slightest feeling for him. The man did not try to maintain their household as it should be.
If Tristan had been sensitive and had some feelings, he should have pleaded or asked Sophia to stay in this relationship. Not even using frills of all kinds. And now? Instead, he took advantage of Sophia’s position for the business interests that Tristan was doing.
Damn her husband! The man had apologized and even asked not to be separated from Sophia since yesterday. However, Tristan uses it not because he loves his wife. But because he felt so guilty and wanted to make things right to atone for his sins. Of course, this made Sophia even more embarrassed.
“What if you don’t keep your promise?” Sophia squinted. Her expression looked very doubtful.
Tristan, who understood his wife’s suspicious attitude, immediately chuckled. He was even excited to see Sophia’s behavior.
“If I break my promise, you can report me to the police station on charges of fraud, molestation, non-violence, or whatever so that I can be jailed. Besides, you don’t have to be afraid. immediately keep my promise to marry Aurora.”
“Marry Aurora?” Sophia’s heart almost stopped beating when she heard this news. Instead of being defended, she got a reality that made her hurt again. She thought it was only natural that Aurora never felt uncomfortable being treated affectionately. It turns out that this couple has been in a relationship for a long time.
“So you seriously want to marry Aurora?” Sophia had to ask again to confirm what she had just heard.
“Yes.” Tristan nodded casually. “If you can marry Edward, why can’t I marry Aurora? That’s why you don’t have to worry about me breaking my promise.”
Sophia smiled wryly. From this, he convinced himself that Tristan tricked him entirely during the approach.
“I just realized, it turns out that the expression that says the relationship between the two of you is nothing more than brothers is just bullshit. In fact, you do like each other. Or maybe during your separation from me, you have slept together many times like what I saw last night. that?”
“Oh come on, Sophia. Don’t accuse me of nothing. Why are you talking about my and Aurora’s wedding now?”
Tristan kept a smile on his lips. Which only adds to the level of handsomeness in the man. “From the first, I did think of Aurora as just a brother. Yes, even before we met you, we were already set up to get married. However, until this moment my feelings for Aurora remain the same. I married her because I had promised her. That’s why, I beg you once again, please accept my request. I will not break my promise after all this is over.”
Sophia chuckled a little. For a moment, she seemed silent. Preferring to get up from her seat while staring intently at Tristan. Fixing her gaze on the blue ocean bead for a while before finally speaking again.
“Don’t expect me to grant your wish. I will never want to get back together with you even if it’s just pretend!” Sophia said emphatically. Taking a deep breath, the woman continued to speak. “Now, hurry up and get out of my house. If you don’t want to sign the divorce papers I gave you, that’s fine. I’ll get the Cullens’ lawyer to take it to court. Make an appeal or something so they can separate from you as soon as possible.”
“Sophia…” Tristan called softly.
“Stop calling my name in such a gentle voice! Now, hurry up or I’ll call security to kick you out.” Tristan sighed. Choose to give up, then nod. Raising one hand, asked Sophia to calm down while speaking carefully.
“Ok, Fine. I’ll be leaving right now. But whatever it is, I beg you to consider this request of mine just once. If you change your mind, you’ll know where to contact me.”
Tristan then reached for the files he had previously brought with him. Seconds later walked out, leaving Sophia’s residence with mixed feelings. As soon as he got home, the man immediately walked to the reading room. There, before sitting down, Tristan seemed to reach for his cell phone from the pocket of the jacket he was wearing. Search for someone’s contact, then call them immediately.
“Alexius, keep an eye on Sophia. If you see anything suspicious, let me know immediately. Especially if you see Edward stop by my wife’s parents’ house.” Ever since Sophia decided to stay at her parents’ house, Tristan had asked his bodyguard to keep an eye on Sophia secretly.
Always give a report every four or five hours about what things his wife is doing out there. As soon as the call was cut off, Tristan immediately threw the cellphone and the files he had brought everywhere. Raphael, who was passing in front of the room, when he heard a little noise, went straight in and approached his son.
“What’s the matter, Tristan? Why are you scattering these files?” asked the confused man as he bent down, picking up the papers scattered on the floor. Tristan immediately sat himself down on the sofa. Rubbing his face angrily, the man soon replied in a tone full of frustration.
“Looks like there’s no hope for Foxtail to be at Alabbar’s show next week. Pa. Sophia turned me down when I went to her house,” he said in a tone of extreme disappointment.
“Sophia turned you down?” Raphael repeated, slightly surprised. He didn’t even know that his son was desperate to visit his wife.
Tristan nodded. After removing the tie wrapped around his neck, the man took off his coat and threw it in any direction.
“I’ve offered to comply with all requests, including signing the divorce papers he’s been asking for. But still, Sophia refused. Papa knows for himself that there are many fates of workers in my hands.”
Raphael could see how the son’s face darkened. He was sure that, apart from thinking about the Foxtail issue, which probably wouldn’t be there next week, another problem seemed to be bugging the man’s heart that he didn’t want to reveal.
“What am I supposed to do, Pa?” Tristan asked again in a low voice. Raphael himself could only smile faintly. Preferring to approach the position where Tristan was sitting, he patted his son’s shoulder lightly. Trying to calm down. Then join in the words.
“That’s it. Then, you don’t need to worry about it. Tonight, you should get enough rest. Tomorrow, we’ll think about how we can still attend Emaar’s invitation without having to force Sophia.” Tristan complied. The man lazily got up and dragged his feet to go to the room quickly.