In the beginning, Brad really disliked Nadine's behavior and repeatedly told her to stop. But it was as if his words fell on deaf ears, as she kept getting close to him anyway.
If he got mad, she would smile brightly, stand on her tiptoes, and plant a playful kiss on his chin or Adam's apple. They were both adults in their prime and legally married, so whenever she kissed him like that, the youthful Brad couldn't resist.
No matter how sweetly she smiled, he'd pin her against the desk in his study, not bothering to take off her dressājust slipping off her underwear and diving straight in. By the time they were done, she'd flung her underwear in his face and dashed into the bathroom, causing all of his earlier frustrations to melt away.
When did she stop holding his hand? When did she stop caring about his feelings? Was it because he reprimanded her with a cold expression time after time? Did it start when he brought Jean up?
As old memories resurfaced, Brad started to regret his actions. If only he had paid more attention to Nadine and been kinder with his words. Would their relationship still be like it used to be?
"I was drugged, Nad. I'm really sorry. I'll get to the bottom of this and give you an explanation."
Nadine already knew the truth and didn't need an explanation from him. All she wanted was a divorce. After taking a deep breath, she looked him straight in the eye. "I don't need you to give me an explanation. I just need you to do one thing."
A smile spread across his face when he learned that he could still do something for her. "Sure! I'll do anything for you, as long as it's not about the divorce!"
For the first time in a long while, she wasn't giving him the cold shoulder. He took it as a sign of progress in winning her back. "We're husband and wife, Nad. Could you please stop being so cold toward me?"
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