She was also hopelessly beautiful.
Leonel had never strayed since tying the knot.
Infidelity was never his style.
Post-s@x, he felt better physically but still a little hollow in his heart and he yearned for a stroll.
Grabbing the car keys downstairs, he ventured out.
It was a cold summer night.
Cracking the window, he aimlessly wandered for half an hour before his phone buzzed.
It was James calling.
âWhy arenât you snuggled up with your wife? How do you have the time to ring me instead?â Leonelâs gravelly voice sounded smooth.
James, buttering him up for a favor, invited him out.
âCome on, Leonel.
Weâve got a private room booked.
Even Edwinâs here.
â
Surprised by Edwinâs rare outing, Leonel inquired about Marcus.
âWhy does Marcus matter?â James snapped.
âPeople might start to think you married him since you care about him so much.
Anyways, heâs turned into a homebody.
Out of ten times I asked him out, he never showed up once; heâs too stuck at home with his girl these days.
Forget him.
â
Leonel grinned, though a hint of bitterness and envy colored his expression.
Arriving at the club ten minutes later, he slipped into the private room.
James had gathered his usual crew, including Edwin.
Surprisingly, Edwin was really there, accompanied by Laura, buried in her phone.
Despite her silence, nobody dared tease her, as Edwin always had her back.
Leonel, who, being older than Edwin, couldnât resist a jab.
Seated beside Edwin, Leonel smirked.
âHad I known Iâd be witnessing this lovefest, Iâd have stayed home.
James isnât straight with us.
â
James laughed, filling Leonelâs glass.
With a keen eye, Edwin leaned back, grinning.
âHey, Leonel, whatâs the time? Have you just freshened up? Will it be home or hotel tonight?â
Leonel chuckled.
âStraight from home, buddy.
You know Iâm whipped; need to heed your sisterâs orders.
â
Others might buy it, but Edwin saw through it.
Knowing Laura would be uncomfortable with Leonel around to tease her, Edwin gently nudged her.
âEase up on the games, babe.
Funâs over.
Letâs bail.
â
Laura flushed with frustration.
He was the one dragging her here in the first place; but now he made it seem like she wanted to come.