The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio) novel Chapter 2

Antonio was a handsome guy.

When he walked towards me with a black umbrella, it felt like it was just him and me in the whole world.

"Are you cold? Why are you wearing so little?"

He frowned, handed me the umbrella, then quickly took off his suit jacket and put it around my shoulders, tucking it in at the collar.

"Not at all," I smiled.

Antonio leaned down, picked me up in his arms, and started walking towards the Maybach.

"What are you smiling at?"

His eyes had a smile in them, and his voice was softer than before.

My eyes caught the lipstick mark on the collar of his white shirt.

That wasn't my lipstick.

But my smile got even bigger. I held onto his neck tighter and rubbed my nose against his cheek.

The smell of Blooming Bouquet was strong.

That woman tried really hard.

Last time it was scratches on Antonio's back, where he couldn't see them. This time it was lipstick and perfume.

"I'm so lucky to be married to the hottest and best guy in the world!" I tilted my head, smiling sweetly.

"I'm the lucky one. I married a girl I truly love," Antonio said, his eyes deep. The raindrops reflected in them looked like twinkling stars.

He pushed me into the back seat of the car and held my hand tight.

"Mr. Kaufman, where to?"

"Home."

Just then, my phone buzzed with a new friend request.

"You don't have to accept my friend request. You know what? I can get Antonio to leave with just one message."

I didn't doubt it.

As I looked at my phone, Antonio was looking at his too. On his screen, a GIF of a girl flickered across his screen.

She was dressed in a bunny outfit, kneeling on the floor with a banana in her hand.

She was just licking it with her tongue, looking dreamy.

I used to help her when she was younger.

Back then, she had stars in her eyes. She was motivated, got good grades, and wanted to get out of her rural town.

Now, all that was left in her eyes was greed.

Antonio's grip on my hand suddenly tightened. His eyes got darker, and his Adam's apple was bobbing up and down.

That was how he showed he was aroused. I knew his body very well.

"Grace, I've got something urgent to deal with at the office. I need to go back. Just head home. I'll be back as soon as I'm done."

After letting me know, Antonio kissed my forehead and told the driver to pull over.

When he got out of the car, he seemed like he couldn't wait to leave.

I ignored her, pressed the side button on my phone, and turned off the screen.

Her name was Helena Carson. She was one of the students I used to help.

Because of my connection, she got a job at Antonio's company after college.

She was just a normal clerk at first.

But after she slept up with Antonio, she skipped right over seven job levels and became his secretary.

She wasn't very good at her job, but she got a high salary.

Everyone thought she got there because of me, since Antonio was crazy about me.

Whenever people said her job was too big for her skills, she'd link arms with Antonio and smile sweetly.

"Mr. Kaufman is Ms. Parrish's husband. What's wrong with him giving me a chance?"

"Mrs. Kaufman, you look upset," the driver finally spoke up. "You should've told Mr. Kaufman to stay. He would've listened to you."

A flash of sarcasm crossed my eyes as I turned to look out the window. "Do you really think he can't tell I'm upset?"

The driver fell silent.

He knew better than anyone where Antonio went every day.

But there were many things he couldn't talk about.

Outside, the rain was pouring. Neon lights and car headlights were mixed, making the whole city look like a giant light show.

I leaned against the window, thinking about the summer when I was 18.