New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 1

As Claire approach the apartment door, she can’t help but feel the butterfly in her stomach. She feels so excited and giddy. For the whole day she spent her time preparing a surprise for Alex for their 3rd year wedding anniversary.

She hold the flower dearly in her arms and gazed at the food nestled in the bag, a smile lighting up her face. It was Alex's favorite dish, and she had poured her heart into making it. Cooking wasn't her forte, but she was determined to get it right for him.

Claire punched in the password of the apartment door and let herself in. She stood frozen in spot as she spotted a woman’s blouse laying on the floor. She started to feel unease, but she still managed to keep calm until she saw a woman’s bra on the couch.

Panic gripped her, and she hurried to the kitchen and spotted Alex.

“What’s going on, Alex?” she demanded, her voice trembling.

Alex glanced at her casually as he poured the whiskey into his glass. “Claire, you are here. Good timing. We need to talk.”

She hesitated before answering. “About what?”

“We are getting a divorce.” Alex statement hit Claire like ton of bricks. Her heart pounded in her chest, and it felt like the room was getting smaller by the minute.

“W-what are you talking about?” she choked out, her voice breaking.

“You heard me. We are getting a divorce. I have printed you the divorce paper. I need you to sign it as soon as possible.”

“What if I don’t want to.”

Alex stared at her coldly. “Don’t make this harder than it looks. I have enough of this stupid marriage.” Tears welled up in Claire’s eyes.

“Babe…where are you? Come back to bed, please.”

A soft familiar voice chime in their conversation and at that moment Claire’s world shattered.

“I’m in the kitchen, honey.”

Claire turned on her heels. All the air has been knock out of her lungs as she come face to face with the woman.

“You?” said Claire in disbelief.

“C-Claire?” She stood still frozen in place as her mouth gapped open.

“How could you?”

“I-”

Emily's anger boiled over. “I trusted you. I have done so much for you, and this is how you repay me? By stealing my husband?”

“Claire, I can explain,” Lisa approached her as she tried to take ahold of Claire’s hand, but Claire pushed her away harshly.

“Don’t you dare hurt her.” Alex said as he stood nest to Lisa with his arms circling her waist.

Claire could not believe her eyes. It felt unreal to her but at the same time it was real.

“This is where you have been? You are sleeping with her on our anniversary? I-I can’t believe this. You told me you were busy with business and yet here you are. Why? Why are you doing this?”

Tears streamed down Claire’s face as she struggled to comprehend his betrayal.

Claire shook her head furiously. “No! No! This cannot be happening! Tell me this is a prank, tell me!” Claire said as she shook Lisa shoulder. Alex pushed her away from Lisa and shooting her a glared.

“You guys are messing with me, right? This is your punishment cause I broke your favorite mug, right Alex?”

“You are crazy. Did you not hear what I said earlier? We are getting a divorce, Claire.”

“Please don’t. I will do anything you want, Alex. I will be the obedient wife. I-I-I’m willing to everything you want. Just please don’t divorce me. Give me one more chance.”

Alex stared at her in disgust as if he can’t believe himself for marrying a woman like Claire. “Look at you…so pathetic and so desperate. You are willing to do anything for this lifeless marriage.”