Chapter 18 : Her Husband Maya's POV " Brandy . What exactly do you want from me ? " I asked her . " In a few days , I'm going to let you have Larry , what else do you want ? I added , staring at her calmly . I wanted to glare , to take this on with her , but I sincerely had no strength . She twirled the wine glass in her hands as she smirked , stepping closer to me " You think he wants to let you go ? " She said , I didn't think of that as the truth , Larry doesn't want me , he said that himself " Oh , come off it . Stop pretending " her face twisted in disgust . You don't see the way he looks at you ? " She asked . " Like he doesn't want ! to let you go , " she added . I didn't say a word , just gulped . " I don't want you to just leave , Maya . I want him to hate you , to never be able to look the miserable you again " she said . My fist clenched , my jaw clenching you ver again , to never think about " Watch what you say to me , Brandy " I was getting furious and if she didn't stop , I might end up grabbing her hair and making her scream , but that'd only be me making a fool of myself . " Everything okay there ? Larry's voice came as he stepped closer to us , our gaze locking Then I watched Brandy trip as the wine in her glass came staining my dress I gasped , shocked as I watched the red wine drip down from my dress . Then she dropped the wine glass on the floor as the shattering sound of the cup gathered attention , as people's gaze were now on us . " Damn ! I'm sorry . My ankle hurts " she said . My 0820 A gaze was fierce , and I wanted to put her in her place at the moment , but couldn't . lot of people were watching . I would only make a fool of myself , Marvin and Larry if I did . Larry came closer , holding me as he stared with his gaze widened . " Are you okay , Maya ? " He asked and 1 gently nodded , my face still cladded in shock . He breathed out in relief as his gaze went to Brandy . " You really should stop being clumsy " his voice was stem and I could swear that was the first time I'd heard him reprimand her Her lips went into a pout , as she pressed them together afterwards . " Don't you think you are being too much ? " Marvin was now behind me as he asked , his gaze darkened . " I really didn't mean to ... her voice broke as she spun around , now making people's faces change in pity for her " It's okay Larry . I can handle this , Marvin " I said with a smile , playing the nice lady . # 35 BONUS " I will go clean myself up in the bathroom " I said and walked away from them , " I will go with you , I heard Marvin's voice behind me and I nodded " No , I will go with her Larry's voice cut in and I was forced to stop , facing them . There was a commotion as both men were battling fiercely in an eye battle . " Why do you care ? " Marvin gritted , glaring at Larry . " Because I'm her husband " Larry gritted back , shoving Marvin aside as he came behind me . " Lead the way , Maya " he said and I found myself letting out a sigh before I resumed walking I was such a silent stupid wife . I don't want him here , not when he always has Brandy to support I wondered why he was acting , but I still let him accompany me as I made my way to the bathroom I got there , dusted my dress off with some water , but the blue dress still had the stains visible . It didn't look like it was ever going to fade away . Larry was standing beside the door as he watched me without a word . " Why start acting like you care about me ? " I asked , my voice low and barely audible , I was weak , feeling stressed . I washed my hands in the basin and then he walked closer , " Maya , I do care " A soft chuckle . I didn't argue with him , as I had no strength to do so . " Tinally announcing to the whole party that I'm your wife wasn't needed . We will be done in a few days walked past him as I walked to the lobby of the bathrooms . anyways " I said " I said , then " Maya , I'm sorry I didn't say a word when the host took Brandy for my wife earlier " he said , stopping me as he stood in front of me . " I ain't complaining , Larry " I told him , turned again to continue walking but he just had a problem with me and wouldn't let me . Grabbing my arms , he turned me around . " I know I've been a jerk , " he said . Glad he knows . " But trust me , I just want her to be fine ," he said , talking about Brandy " And what about me ? I don't deserve to be fine ? I deserve to be broken ? " He was making my heart ache , and now not only my heart was aching , even my head was " You deserve someone better , Maya , I know , but I ... " I cut him off , not letting him finish his words . " Glad you know I deserve better , so you should let go of me and let me end up with that someone , not a jerk like you " I said . I knew not signing the divorce papers immediately was not because of the gala party , he wasn't even needed in this shabby qathering . But he just wanted to keep me in his mansion for longer , but I wasn't ready to be his prisoner , not anymore . He stared deep into my eyes as I could feel his burning gaze reach my soul . Then he suddenly leaned closer , capturing my lips in a kiss . My eyes widened . The second time . But this time , I wasn't going to get swayed by him , I knew what I wanted . I pushed him away but then a sharp pain struck me , my head aching so badly and before I knew it , I was slumping to ground .