A week after leaving Melissa at the marriage counseling office, Darian has been self-indulging with Andrea's presence. Darian informed Andrea of Melissa's infidelity. They both got an std test to ensure they were free of any std. Fortunately, they both were disease-free.
Darian was bombarded with phone calls and texts from Melissa for a month. Darian ignored every phone call and text; however, that did not stop Melissa from flooding him with phone calls, texts, and emails. In addition, his parents tried to call him. As a result, Darian heard constant berates from his and Melissa's parents that he was weak for not attempting to save his marriage.
Darian sent a text to both his and her parents of the extent of Melissa's betrayal. Their parents were concerned, not for Darian's wants for divorce, but for them to work it. This only made their parents double down with the pressure to work on their marriage. Darian constantly read text such as:
"I know you are hurting, son, but marriage is not easy!"
"My daughter regrets what she has done, but you have to be an adult and talk with her."
"You need to find the courage and talk with my daughter. I know she has wronged you, but you are an asshole for not talking with her."
After two days of pressure, Darian turned off his phone and went no contact. Andrea saw Darian's mental health was declining. Andrea made up her heart to support Darian in every way. Andrea made her intentions known.
After a night of passion, Andrea left Darian in bliss. However, the next Darian's sexual buzz was destroyed, and woke to a text message. Darian read that his bank account was closed out. Darian immediately darted out of bed and went to call Melissa.
In retaliation for Darian ghosting her, Melissa has emptied and closed their joint bank account. Melissa was utterly manipulating Darian, and he fell right into her plans. Darian was arguing with Melissa, and she enjoyed the attention. Melissa figured if she could not have his love and affection, she would have his rage.
"I want half of my money. You had no fucking right to take what is mine," Darian yelled.
"Oh, now you want to talk to me about money, but not to save our marriage. Shame on you," Melissa smirked.
"Melissa, I am warning you…."
"Or what. Is that a threat? If so, I will give away half of your money to charity."
"Melissa, I have no money…."
"You should have thought about that before you left me for that broad of yours. So now, I will give you some of your money back. Just enough to bring your ass back here to work on our marriage."
"Melissa gets this through your fucking thick skull; our marriage is finito!"
"Darian, you are the stubborn one. You fail to realize you have no money to hire a lawyer when I do. I'll destroy you in court."
"Bitch stop! Go back to your cheating lover and….."
Before Darian could finish his last sentence, Andrea grabbed the phone from Darian. Darian looked at her with an irritated look. Andrea smiled.
"Relax amour. I'll handle this," Andrea replied with a devilish calm look. Darian recognized that look she would use as a power play to assert control in her meeting.
"Melissa! Listen to me; this is Andrea…"
Before Andrea could utter another word, Melissa released an onslaught of profanity and insults. Andrea remained calm until Melissa was finished with her tantrum. Andrea enjoyed the drama as it was refreshing to know she had control over Melissa's emotions. Her father always told her, control your opponent's emotions; you can control the outcome.
"How do you feel that you are a homewrecker? You stanky ass slut!"
"I wrecked your home? You are the one who poured gasoline and lit the matches on the sanctity of marriage; when you decided to cheat on your husband. I was just there to pull him out of the fire. It was too bad I was not there in time to prevent you from burning him."
"You have no right to judge me…."
"Shut your filthy mouth. It's my time to talk. You cheated on Darian. You played with him like a child and discarded him when you had no interest. Darian does not want you anymore, but I want him. So I will play with him like a toy and never get bored of him. SO STOP HARASSING HIM, YOU DIRTY COW!"
Andrea hung up the phone and looked at Darian. Darian had this amused look on his face.
"What is it, amour?"
"So you'll make me feel like a man by treating me like a toy," Darian replied as she tried to hold back his laughter at the phrase.
Andrea took delight to see Darian's chocolate smile. She stepped closer and kissed him passionately as she groped his junk. When Andrea felt his black mamba stand firm, she pulled back and looked at Darian.
"Well, do you," asked Andrea. Darian's head was in a lustful fog as he fumbled with his words.
"I...I do," Darian smiled.
Andrea quickly removed her hand from Darian's boxers and gave him a devilish look.
"Good! Let's eat breakfast," Andrea replied
"Wait, aren't we going to do something. You got my blood from the brain to my loins," Darian replied. Andrea laughed
"Aww, poor baby! No, we cannot. I am famished. Over breakfast, I want to talk to you about a proposal. I'll make it up to you by cooking you a good breakfast."
"Alright," Darian replied.
"However, you can join me in the shower. Help me wash my back."
"You don't need to ask me twice.
*****
An hour later, Andrea and Darian are dressed in lounge apparel. They both decided to spend the day but planned on going out later that night. Andrea was wearing an apron "Kiss me, I am French," while cooking Canadian bacon, buttermilk pancakes, and a Spanish omelet.
Darian sat at the table eating when he received a chime about his bank account being low. He went to his phone banking app and checked his balance. Darian's account went from $50,578.42 to $0.42. Darian immediately called his bank in hopes of getting his money back, stating that it was theft. To no avail, Darian was unsuccessful, as the customer service informed him that Darian and Melissa had a joint account. Therefore, Melissa had every right to withdraw all the money. Darian grew frustrated as he slammed his fist down on the kitchen table.
"Amour, calm down!"
"How can I. That bitch stole all of my money."
"It's only money," Andrea replied.
"I can't hire a good lawyer with no money."
"What happened to all that money I gave you?"
"That went into paying bills, debt, and student loans."
"Fine! I'll give you some money if you are worried about money!"
"I can't take your money!"
"Well, I am not just giving it to you; remember have a proposition for you.
"What is it."
"Before I tell you. There is something you need to see.
Andrea goes to her messenger bag and removes; her iPad. She goes to photo apps and pulls up the photos of Melissa. However, in the picture, she is not alone. Melissa is seen kissing and hugging a man in the pictures and video. There were times that Melissa was using the marriage home to fulfill her lustful needs.
"Why are you showing me this? I already know she has cheated on me!"
"She is currently cheating on you as these pictures and videos were taken a week after you left Melissa."
Darian's eyes became cold.
"That deceitful bitch! I'll make her pay!"
"And you sure will. Use this picture to get the upper hand on her. The judge will see her request for reconciliation as a ruse."
"Okay so this is my gift, what is your proposal?"
"I have decided to step down as CEO of my hotel chain. I am selling the majority of my stock shares to my brother, who runs the East Asian region of my hotel chain. I should get 5 billion for them."
"Why!"
"Because of you. For the past six months, I have enjoyed life and want to continue enjoying it with you. My offer is I will give you three million dollars for a dowry for your hand in marriage once you are done taking out the trash!"
"You want to marry me. I have nothing of value to offer!"
Andrea slaps Darian.
"Ow, what was that for," Darian replied as he held his jaw
"To slap some confidence into you. You are an intelligent man. You mean more to me than you can imagine. Besides, if you accept my proposal, you will not ever happen to worry about money again."
"Andrea, if I marry you, I want it to be out of love."
"Well, do you?"
"I do! I want you to know I am not with you for money!"
Andrea slaps Darian again.
"Ow stop that. Could not do that!"
"You are pissing me off. I know you are not. I am not stupid. I would destroy you at the snap of my fingers. As you Americans say, I am one bad bitch you don't want to mess with. I am in love with you, not insane."
Darian started laughing at Andrea as she tried to talk with her French accent.
"I indeed don't want to be on your bad side."
"So, how about it?"
"I am all in once I divorce that bitch wife of mine."
"Glad to hear, now let's eat and plan your freedom."