The Ceo's Ex-Wife

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I felt the sudden urge to scream, I thought they were my friends, how could they keep this from me.

I felt so stupid, I shouldnt have came to this party

Regardless if I wanted to leave I knew I couldnt, it would raise questions I do not want to answer, so I kept my head high my smile bright as possible, and walked over to the bar to get a much needed cocktail

"Tequila Sunrise please" I ordered, taking a seat at the bar, to have a moment to myself

But the moment did not last long "Keeping your distance?" A voice asks, surprising me a little, I turn to see Lucas smiling at me but the smile didn't reach his eyes, though he covered it well I knew he was also faking his smile

"Yup" Fiddling with my fingers to avoid eye contact, I know I spent the night at his place, he practically comforted me, and stuff but that didnt change the fact that I was completely shy and awkward "you as well I take it"

"I hate these social events, much more so due to the current circumstances"

"Tell me about it" I let out a sigh, I could feel my head aching, I couldnt wait for this night to end

"You know I was surprised to see you here" he says as he orders his drink "especially with him" his eyes pointed to the side, I turned my head to the direction his eyes were pointing to and saw Noah with some of his associates laughing about something

Turning back towards Lucas I gave him a smile "Why wouldnt I be here" I joked

"Briella isnt here" he say blankly, I subconsciously cleared my throat at hearing her name, I wasnt very comfortable hearing her name as it brought many memories, but I did look around and as Lucas said she really wasnt here

"That's a first" I commented taking a sip from my drink as I examined the room "these parties are her thing"

"When she has a date" he remarked "Now not only doesnt have a date but she doesn't have a very good image right now"

"Oh yea" was all I said, wanting very much for the topic to change "so your here alone?"

As if noticing my attempt at changing the topic he let a low chuckle "yea, but no big deal, I have the comfort of alcohol" he joked, and I laughed "how about you, are you really with him, or are you here to mkae things interesting by crashing the party, and throw something at him" this made me laugh again, but wasnt a completely bad idea

"Sounds tempting, but no I am really with him, we are gonna try to work things out"

His smile dropped, he didnt even try to hide the look of shock and anger? Why would he be mad, yes I know Noah cheated but we are married, married people just dont give up when it gets hard

"He cheated on you" he exclaimed angerly in a low voice "dont tell me you're-"

Before he could finished another voice interrupted him "Lucas I see your having a lovely conversation with my wife" Noah spoke almost joyfully as he wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him "hope you dont me mind me joining"

"Not at all" Lucas exclaimed cheerful, but it wasnt hard to hear the sarcasm "I was just about to ask your lovely wife, how she able to stay with you without wanting to hit you, while I myself am finding it very hard not to slam your face onto the table" he said calmly almost friendly towards Noah, we were are smiling to avoid drawing attention but really this conversation is not friendly, this situation was making me very comfortable, and the smiling was starting to hurt, but like them I kept my smile bright and cheerful, waiting for the right time to slip away, and drag Noah away as well, if I dont there may be a fight, which will just make things even worse