Ondine walks through the door, picturing a relaxing evening after a long flight. Instead, she's met with a scene of her cheating husband, Caius, tangled with his secretary in their marital bed, Ondine confronts the scumbag and storms out. Seeking solace and a fresh start, she heads back to her family home in Madrid, ready for some long-overdue fun with her best friend Mia. But her lighthearted fling with a local guy takes a dark turn when her ex-husband, Caius, descends into a possessive, psychotic nightmare-Ondine files for divorce, determined to shed the shackles of her cheating, crazy ex. But Caius, with the emotional maturity of a toddler, denied his juice box and isn't about to let her go that easily. Get ready for a hilarious (yet terrifying) rollercoaster ride of betrayal, revenge, and Ondine's outrageous quest to reclaim her life! Will she outsmart her psycho ex and find happiness, or will Caius drag her back into his web of craziness?.
Chapter 1 Unveiling Deception
As Ondine made her way through the opulent halls of her mansion, she couldn't help but feel a sense of coldness emanating from its grandeur. She had just returned from a visit to her ailing father, and the emotional weight of the trip weighed heavily on her heart. Following a trail of rose petals that adorned the floor, she made her way to the bedroom that she shared with her husband, Caius. As she approached the door, she felt a mix of curiosity and trepidation.
She hadn't informed her husband that she would be back today, and she couldn't shake the feeling that her mischievous little sister might have tipped him off.
Taking a deep breath, Ondine pushed open the bedroom door, and a gasp caught in her throat. The room, which had once been a sanctuary of their love, now held a scene that shattered her heart into a million pieces. Her husband, Caius, was tangled in a web of intimacy with Emily, his secretary, on their matrimonial bed. The sight before her eyes was a heart-wrenching betrayal that Ondine struggled to comprehend. Time seemed to freeze as she stood there, her mind racing as she tried to process the shocking scene before her.
The soft candlelight, which once symbolized warmth and comfort, now cast eerie shadows on the intertwined figures of Caius and Emily. The rose petals, usually a romantic gesture, were a stark reminder of the tenderness Caius had lavished on another woman. Ondine's world spun as she experienced a range of emotions, from anger to disbelief, betrayal to profound hurt.
"Caius..." Ondine said in a trembling voice. Caius's face was etched with guilt as he tried to sit up and disentangle himself from Emily. Emily's eyes widened with panic, and her cheeks flushed crimson as she looked away.
The room, the symbols, the people, everything was a manifestation of a nightmare Ondine had never fathomed. Her voice trembled as she demanded an explanation, "What the fuck!! What is going on here, her hands shaking uncontrollably? The words echoed in the room, heavy with the weight of her shattered trust.
Caius struggled to find words, his gaze shifting from Ondine to Emily, and then to the floor. His silence, his inability to provide a reasonable explanation, further fueled Ondine's anguish. Emily's guilt was palpable, her tear-filled eyes a mirror of the pain that Ondine felt deep within her heart.
Ondine's voice shook with a mix of emotions, her eyes staring daggers at Caius. "I can't believe I let myself believe in you, Caius. Every time you told me you'd change, I believed you. And what did you do? You cheated on me again and again," she said, her voice quivering with anger and sadness.
Caius tried to speak, but Ondine cut him off. "No, don't even try to defend yourself. I thought you were different, but you're just like every other guy out there. You don't know how to be faithful, and you don't know how to keep a promise," she said, her voice laced with bitterness.
The realization struck Ondine like a tidal wave, the repeated instances of Caius's infidelity that she had chosen to overlook, the times she had believed his promises of change. It was as if all those past wounds were reopened at once, each memory a sharp knife cutting through the fabric of her emotions.
"I gave you everything, Caius. My love, my trust, my heart. And what did you do? You threw it all away for a few moments of pleasure," Ondine said, her voice breaking with emotion.
Caius looked down, unable to meet her gaze. He knew he had messed up, but he didn't know how to make it right. "I'm sorry, Ondine. I know I messed up, but I love you. Please give me another chance," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.
But Ondine was done with second chances. "No, Caius. I can't do this anymore. I can't keep living in a world where I have to constantly worry about whether my boyfriend is cheating on me or not. It's over," she said, her voice firm and resolute.
Caius's desperation was palpable as he knelt before her, his eyes pleading for a lifeline. "Ondine, I'm on my knees here, begging for your forgiveness. I can't imagine my life without you. Please give me a chance to make things right."
"One more chance? How many 'one more chance' have I given you? When I found those texts on your phone two years ago, you promised it was the last time. Then, a few months later, you were at it again with that woman from your office."
"I know, I've been a fool, a selfish fool. I'm begging you to let me prove that I've changed. I'll do whatever it takes, attend therapy, cut ties with anyone who threatens our relationship." He pleaded with the utmost sincerity.
Tears welled up in her eyes, a mixture of anger and heartache. "And what about the time you disappeared for a weekend getaway with your friends? I later found out you were with your ex."
Caius's gaze never wavered, his remorse evident. "I can't even describe how sorry I am for that. I want to show you how much you mean to me, how much I regret every single mistake I've made."
"Oh, and let's not forget the business trip you took last year, where you ended up sleeping with that woman you met at the hotel bar. You came back home to me, smiling like everything was fine."
Caius's heart was laid bare, his voice cracked with genuine pain. "My heart aches when I think about how much pain I've caused you. I'm pleading with you, please don't let my past mistakes define our entire relationship."
"And now, the ultimate betrayal – our bed, Caius. You slept with your secretary on our matrimonial bed, a place that was supposed to be sacred."
His plea was raw and desperate. "I'm devastated by my actions, Ondine. I'm not just asking for forgiveness; I'm asking for the chance to rebuild what we had, to create a future where I can make you happy."
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