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My Husband Wants An Open Marriage

Chapter 8 The Happiness Potion

Word Count: 1248    |    Released on: 08/11/2024

dn't be calling anyone this late, especially not someone I barely know. "I

d the call, Luke's voice comes t

tare at the ceiling, biting my lip. There's something comforting about

me," Lu

how lame it sounds. "Alright. I had a bad dream, so I

ad dream, huh? We

ough he can't see me.

shifting around. "Well, since I'm awake, let me tell you a story to che

in a ba

is club, right? Trying to impress this girl,

for you

elf to go to the bathroom, like a gentleman, and somehow

but laugh.

e kind of prison escapee, but the music's blasting, so no one

n a bathroom sta

probably thinking I'm some drunk idiot. By

ourse she was. She probably tho

I still looked good when I g

at's important in life. Looking g

s, and I can hear th

I realize he's moving around a lot. I can hear it in the backgr

?" I ask. "It sounds like

ng up some w

the

elaborate. Instead, he changes the topic. "S

m it was just some random nightmare, but the truth is it wasn't really about

hing further. "Y

nd going back to sleep. This is dangerous territory, letting someone like Luke into my mess, even if i

ask you s

ke says. "

I say it quickly, as if that w

en Luke laughs. "Meet m

wants to meet you tomorrow. During lunch. Th

ie we're playing out. "Sounds intense. What's he gonna do,

w," I admit. "But I fi

e... am I supposed

letproof ves

sends a strange warmth through me.

all seem a little lighter. "Okay," I finally say. "I'll se

oss," he says, and I can hear the sm

" I whisper, hang

feel anxious, should be dreading tomorrow, but instead, I fe

, quiet h

mile still lingering on my lips as I close my eyes

~

ret no one else knows. It's funny how a simple phone call can change your outlook on life. I'm wearing my favorite navy

are already seated at the table, picking at one of Emily's sad, greenish breakfasts.

and then narrows his eyes. Emily looks up next, her

ood mood this morning,"

's short. People keep forgetting we don't have much

rowed eyes. I almost laugh at how

ust chuckles. "I'll get Mar

ard the door. "No, thanks. I'm runn

team," Emily says. "You c

ly bad bosses think they're better

esn't say anything. He's still watching me

"Oh, and Ryan... don't forget about lunch today." I gi

tens, but he

r and step outside, closing it behind me. For

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1 Chapter 1 PDA2 Chapter 2 An Open Marriage3 Chapter 3 The Bar4 Chapter 4 The Deal5 Chapter 5 Breakfast News6 Chapter 6 A Manipulator7 Chapter 7 In My Bed8 Chapter 8 The Happiness Potion9 Chapter 9 Tasty Lunch10 Chapter 10 The Partnership11 Chapter 11 It's Over12 Chapter 12 The Tour13 Chapter 13 The Supply Closet14 Chapter 14 Footage15 Chapter 15 Family Moments16 Chapter 16 Deal Is Back On17 Chapter 17 Which Is It Going To Be 18 Chapter 18 Hole In The Wall19 Chapter 19 Hearts Are Meant To Be Broken20 Chapter 20 My Wife21 Chapter 21 Immunity22 Chapter 22 Brooklyn Bridge23 Chapter 23 Do It24 Chapter 24 A Baby Elephant Takes Its First Steps25 Chapter 25 You Have No One26 Chapter 26 A Queen Without A Castle27 Chapter 27 Safety First28 Chapter 28 Don't Know Where To Put It 29 Chapter 29 The Bargain30 Chapter 30 State Of New York Versus Elaine Jenkins31 Chapter 31 Morning Coffee32 Chapter 32 I Was The Problem33 Chapter 33 Not With Me34 Chapter 34 Sparks35 Chapter 35 Chilaquiles36 Chapter 36 Counterclaim37 Chapter 37 The End Of The World38 Chapter 38 Honest With Me39 Chapter 39 For Luke40 Chapter 40 Stay41 Chapter 41 The Second She Opened Her Mouth42 Chapter 42 The Weight Of The Room43 Chapter 43 Lost Track Of Time44 Chapter 44 For The Audience45 Chapter 45 Gossip Column46 Chapter 46 On Your Side47 Chapter 47 Remember Me Better48 Chapter 48 Are You No One 49 Chapter 49 U-turn50 Chapter 50 Showtime51 Chapter 51 Almost Nostalgic52 Chapter 52 Hard Drives53 Chapter 53 The Lady Of The House54 Chapter 54 Like Adults55 Chapter 55 The Hustle56 Chapter 56 Handpicked By Angels57 Chapter 57 Meek Act58 Chapter 58 All He Sees Is Red59 Chapter 59 Prove It60 Chapter 60 It's Best You Leave61 Chapter 61 All The Imperfect Sides Of Me