Chapter 8 : Let's Get A Divorce Larry's POV Brandy ended up drinking after Maya left . I tried to stop her , but she just didn't stop . Carrying her into the house in my arms , Maya was seated on the sofa , her arms crossed " You're back " she lifted her gaze to look at me . The hidden pain behind those eyes of hers . She wasn't smiling , wasn't looking at me the same way she used to Her face had changed the moment she saw me carrying Brandy in my arms . I heaved a sigh , gently dropping Brandy who was slightly throwing a drunken tantrum . Maya s stood up , glancing at Brandy in disgust before her gaze came back to me . " Like seriously ? " She said . Without fully expressing herself , I knew where she was getting to , knew what she was talking about . " Maya , listen ... " I said , taking a deep breath . I also know , I had acted so out of line today , but I couldn't help it . Brandy needed me "I'm only doing what I should do . She's broken , torn and needs someone to care for her I said , wanting to continue but Maya's voice cut me off . " Oh , " she said sarcastically . " So you are the one who can care for her ? You are the only friend she's got ? " Maya asked . " Maya , " I called sternly : She was taking things too far , not to think that she's even thinking I'm having something together with Brandy . " You shouldn't make things hard for her . For the meantime she will be here , please try to show her some care !" I nearly yelled , but kept it together " Care ? You both should keep dreaming " She yelled , getting Brandy to stir " Larry ? " Brandy's drunken voice came as she squinted her gaze open . Brandy stood d up , clinging to me . I couldn't get her hands off me , because I knew how drunk she was . Then Brandy sighted Maya , leaning forward in a drunken way " Maya ? ... Her voice came low , drunken Then she moved her gaze back to me , her arms hugging my neck . I didn't resist , didn't try to push her away . " Larry , did you guys fight ? Because of me ? " She asked , making a pout . Then Maya stepped closer , forcing Brandy off me as she landed on the sofa with a groan . My gaze darkened , eyes glaring at Maya with questioning eyes . " Drunk ? Don't you think it's all a pretense ? " Maya scoffed , her hands running through her hair . Maya was getting me worked up , wanting to make me furious , but I sucked it all in . 1/3 I closed my eyes , opened them again , took a deep breath , and took my gaze away from her . +25 BONUS Brandy was still making groaning sounds as I picked her up , carrying her away from the sitting room . " Larry .... who's more important . Her ? Me ? " Maya asked , voice trembling . I stopped , turning to look at her . Of course she is important , but was she so stupid to read the situation ? " Maya , is this because of the camping ? " I asked . She doesn't want Brandy here , that was obvious . " You think this is merely because of the camping trip ? " her eyes were getting glassy , tears slightly blurring her vision . I didn't give a response , just turned , and took Brandy into the guest room . She was clinging so tight to me that she almost didn't want to let go . I placed her on the bed , watched her for a moment , then sighed . Darey was gone , leaving her in this miserable state . She has no one , but she has me . I turned , walked out of the room , then made my way into our bedroom . Losing my tie , I was forced to stop when Maya entered , slamming the door . " We've been together for three years , Larry , " she said . I know . Of course , I fucking know that I turned to her , my lazy gaze meeting hers . " I know we were never meant to end up together , Larry " now her tears were flowing down her cheeks , as they streaked down her porcelain face . " Maya If this is about Brandy , then I'm sorry . She will leave once she's ! line " I told her , and I meant that If Brandy turns out fine in days , then I will let her go , find her a permanent space in a hotel , or better still help her secure an apartment . Maya chuckled , " Once she's fine ? " She scoffed , " When is that , Larry ? You also don't know " she walked closer , hands cleaning her feare " She's deceiving you . She's lying to know and you are just failing to see that! " Maya yelled , pointing her hands towards Brandy's room " Stop ! Just stop Maya ! " 1 held my head , yelling . " You want a divorce , right ? " Maya said , getting me to lift up my gaze to her in surprise . " Maya let's not take this the wrong way I don't ... " Her voice cut me off , not allowing me to finish my words . " Let's get divorced You'll prepare the divorce papers ? Or I need to meet with the lawyer to do that instead ? " Maya said , her words getting rushed as it was so hard to make anything out of it . She was broken , so broken because of me . " Maya ." I called , but she wasn't done . " Let's go our separate ways , Larry " she said , turning to leave the room , but I moved fast , grabbing her arms . # 25 BONUS She turned , her sad gaze meeting mine I don't want a divorce , Maya " I told her , voice calm and slow . She yanked her arm away , stepping further away from me . " The contract ended today anyways . I'm supposed to leave today . We will get a divorce " she said , a tone of finality . 1 gulped I hadn't thought about letting her go " Look .... " I wanted to talk , to object , or maybe , think about going to file our divorce papers but then a call came in , disrupting our conversation . I picked it up , seeing it was my secretary on the line . " Sir , we have a problem " " What's it ? " I asked , my forehead creasing . The project we lost it he dropped the word , and my heart clenched , my throat tightening . No ! It was a two year contract bidding . I was so confident we'd get it . I checked my mails , finding the mail that confirmed that the project was truly out of my hands . " I will file the papers " Maya's voice rose again and then my gaze hardened , face lifting off my phone to look at her " Not now , Maya We will talk about this later I walked past her , moving out of the mansion . Right now , I need some space , and early tomorrow morning , I have to be at my company .