Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 16

16 The Old Gang 

16 The Old Gang 

(Winona) 

I’m really not in the mood to battle anything out with Jayden right now. Nor to have my emotions battling inside me like this. 

1 can go to a club without him, he trusts me.” I’m giving a subtle dig at his past possessive behavior towards me. But why bother, he doesn’t remember. 

Then a voice beside me sounds as hands almost pull me off the bar stool. “Winona! Yay! Come over to our old booth! Hi Jayden.” 

“Hi Lisa.” 

“I’m not sure I’m staying too long.” I say while giving Liga a look I hope she remembers. 

“Oh, come one. Just for one drink.” She gets in between Jayden and I with her back to him and winks at me. “I have something I have to tell you.” 

I get the hint that she is getting me away from Jayden Perfect. “Look, I’m only staying another hour, I’m 

beat.” 

“Sure. Let’s go.” Then she looks back at Jayden. “Sorry, secret women’s business. No insult meant.” 

“None taken,” he says. “Go ahead. I’m catching up with Lance, anyway.” 

Catching up with Lance? Has Lance planned this? 

Lisa and I slide into the same old booth we always reserved next to each other. Some things never ‘change, I guess. Not like my whole world. I can see Lisa has had a few drinks. “I’m not staying too long. but it’s so great to see you again. I’ve really missed you. Missed us.” I say so she doesn’t feel like I don’t 

want to be with her. 

“I’m so sorry I didn’t call you more often.” She looks sad. “I mean, I’ve missed you too. So much has happened. I have my own place and I no longer have a mad crush on Lance.” 

“Lisa, it wasn’t your fault we never kept in touch. In fact, you did me a favor.” 

1 did? How?” 

“I can’t talk about that right now, but I need to tell you real soon.” I give her a hug. “I promise we’re still 

best friends.” 

She breaks the hug, frowns and looks down at her drink before taking a large sip from the straw. “About that I really have something I need to tell you too.” 

“Oh, you’ve finally come to drink at the peasant’s booth.” Lance interjects as he lumbers back with Jayden 

in tow. 

“Only if you go get me another,” I say. 

You got me. Still quick, I see,” Lance grins. “I’ll get us all another round, like the old days. Take a seat, Jayden.” 

“What happened to Tilly?” I ask him. 

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“Far be it for me to choose a lady friend over my best friends,” Lance jokes. 

We all give a laugh. “Wow. Like that’s ever bothered you before.” 

“Okay, so she left with her friends. But I could have gone too. Tilly invited me,” Lance defends. 

“Sure.” Lisa gives another laugh. “I bet they’ll miss your dad jokes all night.” 

I’m offended and I feel attacked.” 

“I will attack you if you don’t go and get the drinks.” Lish grins at him and pushes her empty glass at him.” Sit down, Jayden, you’re making the place look untidy.” 

Jayden glances at me and slides in across from me. “Hey.” 

“Hey.” 

Well, this is awkward. 

“Um…not to be nosy,” Lisa says. “But… Why are you out alone, Jayden?” 

“I’m a grown man.” 

Lisa gives a giggle. “Yup, a grown ass man who never goes anywhere without Ashlyn glued to his side.” Then she clamps her hand over her mouth for a second. “Oh shoot, did I say that out loud?” 

I try not to laugh because Jayden looks pissed. I’m kind of enjoying that. 

“So, stop shitting me and tell the truth,” Lisa demands quietly. 

“We’re taking a break.” Jayden says with a 

frown. “No big deal.” 

Taking a break? What the Hell? I’m speechless. 

“Taking a break? Yeah right. So, the big wedding is off? Why?” 

I’m not really sure why Lisa is so interested. 

“I never said it was off and that is mine and Ashlyn’s business.” Jayden glares at her. 

“Is it because Winona is back in town? Are you having memories?” Lisa continues questioning him. “I bet you are and you want my girl here again, right?” 

Boy, she really is drunk. 

Lisa, I think that’s enough questions. Jayden has a right to privacy.” 

Next minute, Lance is back with the drinks and he sits beside Jayden. The silence is loaded. 

“So, what did I miss?” Lance asks obliviously to the mood surrounding him. 

Lisa goes to say something and I put my hand on her arm, stopping her. “Nothing much. Just catching up. Thanks for the drinks,” I say. 

Thankfully Lisa takes my hint and says nothing. We all take a long sip. Lreally have no clue what to say at this point. 

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