She Got A Better Man novel Chapter 3

Elvira woke up in the middle of the night, unable to fall back asleep, so she decided to explore her new home.

It was a spacious three-bedroom apartment with a practical layout, including two sunlit bedrooms and a smaller one. The place, however, felt barely lived in, with just a few pieces of basic furniture and no curtains to speak of.

After a walk around, she realized she didn't have Zach's number. The irony that they, supposed to be the world's closest people, didn't even have each other's numbers didn't escape her.

'Sounds like a joke, doesn't it? He'll be back, though. I'll snag his number then.' She mused with a resigned chuckle.

Her phone, littered with missed calls from family and friends, remained unanswered. Her social media was ablaze with congratulations on her supposed marriage to Calvin, with no one suspecting she'd married someone else.

To set the record straight, she posted, [FYI: My husband is Zach, not Calvin. Appreciate the love, though.]

Switching off her phone in annoyance, Elvira barely got a moment's peace before Calvin's call came through. He dived straight into a rant about her alleged lies and disappointment.

"Really, Calvin? You think I'm nothing without you?" Elvira countered, his silence confirming his ego. With finality, she stated, "Well, tough luck, I'm married now. And it sure as hell isn't to you. We're finished." She then cut the call.

Meanwhile, Judy was trying to pacify a visibly upset Calvin. "Could you check on Elvira, please? Don't let me be the reason she's upset," she urged.

"No need. She is just being a brat," Calvin coldly responded, pocketing his phone.

"Judy, I know you love your sister, but you're too selfless. You're always there for her, and she just takes advantage," Amber said, her worry evident.

"Mom, stop. She is my sister. I'll always have her back," Judy countered, clearly not agreeing.

"But you," Amber started, only to be cut off by Judy.

"Mom, just drop it! This is my mess, not Elvira's. I can't mess up her life with Calvin; I will hate myself!" Judy said firmly.

"Judy, this is insane! Calvin has to know," Amber argued, her voice filled with conflict.

"Mom, if you tell, you'll break Elvira's heart. Then you're no mother of mine!" Judy declared, her determination unwavering.

"What the hell is going on?" Calvin demanded, noticing the tension.