Justice For Juniper (Tatienne Richard) novel Chapter 70

Juniper was quiet a moment and then she whispered, “I think I forgot who I was outside of Kyst.”

“What do you mean?” Suki asked seriously.

“I mean, I think part of the reason the therapist was giving me the homework she gave me was to make me see how I spent so much time trying to make him happy, to validate his feelings and his wants, I forgot the things which mattered to me. Kyst was never mean to me, he was never cruel, he was never cold.” She took a breath, “he never acted like a jealous man or ever flirted with anyone in front of me to make me jealous.”

“But?” Suki asked seriously.

“But, he had a way of making me follow his lead and sometimes he would frame it like it was my decision. I keep thinking about the night before everything went sideways and we proved they were cheating.”

“Okay.” Maeve leaned forward to stare at her curiously. “What happened?”

“I got home from work, and I kept thinking how much I wanted Phineas to be wrong. He was such an asshole in his office, and I wanted to be able to prove him wrong and say see, not everyone is a total dickwad.”

“He told me he treated you pretty callously at first. I found it weird because aside from Denise, I’ve never seen him treat a woman poorly.”

“He told me he was mad at me for not wanting to throw myself at him because he was immediately attracted and he thought I should have reciprocated.” She smirked at Sandra.

“Did you think he was attractive?” Suki asked seriously.

“Yeah of course but I was married and so I do what other normal married women do when they see a super-hot man or a movie star or rock star. I told myself I’d go home, take an extra long shower and a little fantasy. I certainly would never indulge in anything other than a bit of mind play. Anyway, all I wanted was to prove Phineas wrong because he was a dick. Kyst was so good to me. He cooked dinner and he was sweet and then he leaned over me and I smelled it. The perfume was stuck to his shirt like the worst kind of scent.”

“I smelled her yesterday at the gas station. I can confirm she should not wear the scent she wears because it does not mix with her pheromones and more importantly nobody should wear so much perfume.”

Sandra nodded, “each time she would visit the house, we’d need to jack the air exchanger up to clear it out. It’s a lot.”

“Anyway, I smelled it on him, and I immediately knew. I knew he was cheating if she was close enough to leave her scent on him. I puked hard.”

“And?”

“Jokes on him now.” Sandra smirked, “now you’ll get half of everything he owns and you’re getting three very wealthy men who are going to want to spoil you rotten.”

“I don’t want their money.”

“It’s what makes it even better,” Sandra exclaimed. “If you were a gold digger like Denise, Phineas wouldn’t be here with you, Juniper. He likes you because you value your independence and your financial freedom. I can promise you one thing,” Sandra smiled, “there is nothing you will ever want for between the three of them, materially or emotionally. Kyst might be looking for a wealthy lifestyle but these men they’re going to give it to you.”

“You’re really okay with this?” Juniper asked her mother and Sandra seriously.

“Juniper, all I ever wanted was your happiness. If this makes you happy, then I’m thrilled.”

“I’m the same with Phineas. All I want is for him to experience love, real love and I think you are the woman who can give it to him. You have our full support.”

As she basked in their warm smiles, Juniper couldn’t stop smiling herself.