Chapter 41 Married to a Bully
"This is a long story. I'll fill you in later," Elizabeth mumbled through a mouthful of food.
"Cool, no rush. Just spill when you're ready," Sarah said with a playful wink. "Bet that senior dude has no clue he's outta luck."
Elizabeth's face fell at the mention of the senior.
"You know he likes you, right, Elizabeth?" Sarah pressed.
Elizabeth sighed, "He deserves someone better."
Sarah gave her a serious look. "Elizabeth, don't sell yourself short. You're the best girl I know."
Elizabeth paused, then said, "Sarah, my marriage is probably gonna end soon. There's no love left. But after the divorce, I've got bigger fish to fry. Romance is off the table for now."
Sarah's jaw dropped. "Elizabeth, I can't believe it. You're a modern college student stuck in a loveless marriage? That's nuts. Anyway, let's drop it. I snagged movie tickets for tonight. Wanna go?"
Elizabeth's mood lifted. "Sure, what time?"
"7 PM. We can grab some late-night munchies after. Won't mess with our sleep," Sarah replied.
"Sounds good."
Just then, Elizabeth's phone buzzed.
She glanced at the caller ID. It was Susan.
Elizabeth picked up. "Hey, Susan."
"Mrs. Thomas, are you coming home for dinner tonight?" Susan asked.
Elizabeth sighed, "Susan, I won't be back tonight. Got stuff to do at school."
"Alright, Mrs. Thomas. Mr. Thomas wanted me to tell you the driver will pick you up at 6:30 PM."
"6:30? But I have plans," Elizabeth said, surprised.
"Mrs. Thomas, that's Mr. Thomas's message."
"Got it."
Elizabeth hung up, feeling trapped. No point arguing with Susan.
She turned to Sarah, "Sarah, I can't make it to the movie tonight."
Sarah looked puzzled, "Something more important?"
"Not really, just unavoidable."
"Let me guess. Your husband?" Sarah asked.
Elizabeth nodded, looking defeated.
Sarah fumed, "Is he that manipulative? Doesn't he care about your plans? Just bosses you around. Can't you stand up to him?"
Elizabeth shook her head, "I can't. Resistance means punishment."
Sarah's eyes widened, "Did you marry a tyrant?"
"Pretty much."
"Unbelievable. There's someone that unreasonable in Aurora Bay?"
Elizabeth packed her bag, "Sorry, Sarah. Rain check?"
"Yeah, sure," Sarah said, packing up her tray.
At 6:30 PM, Elizabeth reached the school gate.
The driver, Joshua Lewis, was already there, standing by the black Rolls-Royce, which was hard to miss.
It was dinner time, and students passing by couldn't help but stare.
Elizabeth rubbed her forehead and sighed. She quickly called the driver, "Joshua, can you move the car somewhere less crowded? It's kinda awkward getting in here."
"Sure thing, Mrs. Thomas. I'll swing it around and wait across the street."
Once the car was parked, Elizabeth scanned the area and hurried over.
As soon as she got to the car, Joshua rushed to open the door for her.
Elizabeth slid into the back seat, only to find Michael sitting there.
Startled, she blurted, "Michael, what are you doing here?"
Michael gave her a cool look, "I told you I'd meet you. Where else would I be?"
Elizabeth, curious, asked, "You set this up? What's the plan?"
Michael, noticing she was seated, mumbled quickly, "Seatbelt."
Elizabeth didn't catch it. "What did you say?"
Michael sighed, leaning towards her.
Elizabeth, spooked, pressed back against the seat.
Seeing her reaction, Michael lowered his hand, a bit annoyed. "Seatbelt!"
Elizabeth finally got it and quickly buckled up.
Michael then told Joshua, "Drive."
The Rolls-Royce glided down the road.
Elizabeth was wondering where they were headed when Michael's voice cut through her thoughts, "Why are you looking around like a thief? Am I disgracing you?"
Elizabeth quickly shook her head. "No, you got it wrong. It's just, this is a school. A flashy car like this draws attention. I don't want to be the center of gossip. You probably don't either, right?"
Michael grunted in agreement.
Seeing he wasn't too mad, Elizabeth asked, "Michael, where are we going?"
Joshua chimed in from the front, "Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Thomas is taking you to a movie. He already got the tickets."
Michael shot back, "Mind your own business and drive."
Joshua clammed up.
Elizabeth was stunned, "A movie? Will we make it? When will the movie start?"
Joshua glanced at Michael in the rearview mirror, seeing he calm face, and answered, "Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Thomas got tickets for the 7 PM show."
Elizabeth's jaw dropped. The same 7 PM show Sarah had tickets for.
She groaned inwardly, dreading running into Sarah.
How would she explain ditching Sarah to watch the same movie with Michael? It'd look like she thought Sarah was less important than Michael.
Elizabeth could already picture Sarah's accusing look.
She held her head, feeling a headache coming on.
If she really ran into Sarah, it would be beyond awkward.
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