“Yes, we will. There's no way we are missing out on that. We will definitely come in person to grace the occasion.”
“I love you brother!” Gu Yanxi said happily.
Noah sighed because he knew that would not be possible. He was about to divorce Emily and she would not let him come close to her or her son. But the good thing was that Emily hadn't told his sister of their problem yet. That way, he would figure out what to do to save face that day.
“How's the company?” he asked her.
“The company is doing well. I'm sure you will be proud of my achievements when you get there. Even my content creation is moving fine. All these add colour to my day! Did Dad call you?”
“Dad? Is there a problem? Did something happen?”
“Hey! Easy Noah. I merely asked if Dad called you, nothing else. Ahh.”
“I'm sorry. You said it as if he fell ill or something. He's fine, I mean, his health, is he alright?” Noah wasn't happy with his father at the moment but he loved the old man to no small measure.
“Oh yes. Dad's fine. I was with him last week. We are planning a picnic before the wedding. You better be home on time.”
“Yes, your highness. Your wish is my command, madam.”
“Very funny. But I'm sure you know better than missing that picnic. Else, you might start seeing me in your dreams!”
Noah put down the phone but still lay down on his bed. His phone beeped and he saw a message from Emily.
“I've sent the divorce papers to your office. Sign it as soon as possible.”
Noah sighed and turned to the other side of the bed. He was still feeling very tired and too lazy to get up from the bed. Twenty minutes later, he finally got up and found his way to the bathroom. When he was done there, he sat in front of the mirror, drying his hair. He looked at himself in the mirror and smiled. He was still as handsome as ever, damn!
“How will Emily see this handsome young man and serve him divorce papers? What's wrong with that girl?” he quizzed.
He took his laptop and was about to work when a call came. He smiled. What was this? Was he to spend all day on the phone? He checked the caller ID and was surprised to see it was his friend, Frank.
“Hello? Good day.”
“How are you doing?”
The two friends spoke at length before the call ended. Noah focused once more on his work and fortunately, he didn't get any further distractions. Deep harbor project was already taking shape and would be completed in a short time. A project that cost him his marriage, Noah thought and shook his head.
Later that evening, Noah thought of ways to get his wife to come to the wedding with him but couldn't figure out any means. He called her on the phone but she wasn't taking his calls so he was forced to show up in the house. It was a Saturday and Liam was at home.
“Daddy!” he screamed and jumped on him, startling his mother. She looked out of the window and saw Noah in front of the house. What was he here to do?
“How are you my boy?”
“I'm fine daddy. It's so good to see you! Welcome back. Let me help you with your bag,” he offered.
“No, don't worry. I'm fine.” Noah answered and walked hand in hand with him into the house. Emily was seated on the sofa and didn't make a move to greet him. Noah moved closer and kissed her forehead. She didn't react because of her son. Noah took out a bar of chocolate and biscuits for Liam. He received them happily, thanked his father and jogged off.
“Can I have the signed papers?” Emily demanded as soon as Liam left.
“Is that how you greet me now? I just returned and all you demand is the divorce papers? I can't even get as much as a welcome or a seat?”
“Noah Harper what do you want? What do you want me to do before you sign the papers? Staying here isn't good for my mental health. How do you expect me to stay here knowing fully well that you did everything with Grace?”
“You said this to me over the phone and you still say it to my face? I've told you to bear with me because I know this isn't true but you don't want to hear. I know it's hard, she has proof but I don't. She's pregnant now and I also know that's part of your fury. But have you ever thought of the pregnancy not being mine? Or the call she answered for me being a fake? What if I wasn't in the office when the call came and she seized the opportunity to do that? And when we got to the meeting, she drugged me just to complete her plot? I'm still asking for six months before signing the divorce papers.”
“She spiked your drink but you were holding her passionately and she's carrying your child. The first time you slept with her, she even sent a message to thank you. You were out that Friday night, weren't you? You went to see your mistress but you lied to me that Frank needed your help. You want to tell me more lies again, is that it?”
Noah didn't want to further prolong the matter, so he changed the topic.
“I came home for a reason. Nelly is getting married in few days and she wants me to come with my family. Can you come with me to the wedding? I know you are definitely going to go, because she's your very good friend and all, but can we go as a family?”
“Really? Hell no! I will be there on my own, with my son. If your family members ask you the reason we came differently, tell them you have a child out of wedlock. Let them all know that I asked for a divorce!”