She Is Gone
Aaaahhhh!!
I can't believe she slipped out of my hands!
All those years of patience, dedication and love I have invested in her. And then another man just comes along and swift her off her feet. Ridiculous!
Am I not handsome enough or was I giving her too much space, so she still had the chance to look at others? She is my life, no woman can stand next to her. In all those years that I was her partner, I secretly did had some momentary flings, nothing serious because my mind was always on Loraine. Once a relationship leaked out, with a beautiful blonde who modeled for a new car brand. Strangely we made the front page of a tabloid, I bet my fortune that bitch informed the media herself.
Loraine has seen the pictures but never confronted me with them. That was strange to me, I mean, mistresses are usually not so lenient when there is competition. That model had thought that the publicity would chase Loraine from my side, but it was her bad luck, instead, it was she that I dismissed.
Wrong bet. But that was a serious red flag that I carelessly ignored.
After that, there were plenty of men who looked at Loraine. I've taken each of them off her trail, usually blackmailed with a secret they're carrying, threats of dismissal, or just exaggeratedly claiming my position. Not every man wants to get into a drama, especially when it has every chance of being front page news. And that's how I managed to control Loraine for years. Until today she broke up with me, proposing to just be friends.
I should have seen it coming.
Back from China, she was not affectionate anymore. Loraine loved to hug me or curl up against my chest. In bed I could satisfy her best. I was her safe haven. And now I've been replaced, someone else just took my place one day. And more than that. She gave him her virginity, something that belonged to me, Danner.
I feel a deep hatred creeping over my body.
My Loraine, wringing and panting under another man! That image drives me crazy. Even before today, especially when I saw her with Aziel, because I know he loves her deeply too. But then she chose me and dumped him. And stupid as I was, I extended his contract in Windrug & So, for sadistic reasons. I wanted him to watch me claim Loraine, bend her to my will, and give him the check.
After today this has come to an end.
But it hurts!
Damn!! I want to know who replaced me. Loraine didn't answer that question of mine, but I'm going to look for it myself now. My strongest suspicion is Aziel, but Dordrich can also be the culprit. The photos of the journalist showed that there is a strong attraction between the two, but Loraine has promised me to cut off contact with him. And she always keeps her word to me, she hates lying. I'd rather bet on that Aziel.
I grab my phone and press my PI’s number. He's a professional, and Loraine isn't exactly a master set up for figuring out what she's doing.
“Mr. Danner,” it sounds in my ear. "What can I do for you? You are my most valued customer”. I roll my eyes, this slime ball can already hear the cash register ringing. Because that determines his circle of friends. “Listen, you know my betrothed, Loraine Windrug. I want to know in detail where she goes and stands, with whom and no one. Please support your report with photo material as hard evidence”, I immediately come to the table.
“Hmmmm, Miss Windrug is very popular these days. What has she got on her plate? You're my third client targeting her wander. What should my focus be on you?”, he asks. I am amazed at the information he is giving me. This man is the most reliable PI in the city, he never releases client information. But trying costs nothing, so I try my luck. "Is that right? What did they want to know? No criminals or other violent people investigation, please? What did they want from my fiancé?”, I ask with suppressed anger.
“Hmmm, tell me now, what do you want to know about her? Because as her fiancé you already know much, right?”. I clear my throat. “I suspect she is unfaithful to me. There's someone else in the game, maybe two. Find out for me, with image material and also info about the other man and I'll double your rate." I can almost see him grinning, the bills he sends in after a job are not exactly modest and doubling it makes him a happy person. “Well, I will not refuse such an offer. And your fiancé isn't exactly a hard job. In three days you will have the report on your desk, according to the usual way”.
When I've finished the conversation, I walk to the drinks cabinet. A double whiskey is what I need to ease the pain in my chest. Loraine, my Loraine. Out of my life now. This is hard to deal with.
I don't want to think about what the press will make of it when the news about our broken engagement reaches them. It hasn't even lasted half a year. Suddenly, I feel a need to let myself go, to clear my head, away from all the pain I feel right now. I put my glass on the table and walk down the hall to the garage. There I still see Loraine's favorite Bugatti, she left it the last time she was here because I drove her to work. After that, she never came back until a few hours ago and then with the news that she will never set foot in this house again.
I shake my head in disbelief.
My feet do their own thing and before I know it, I'm sitting behind the wheel. She threw the key into the drink holder as usual. I start the car, let the heavy engine hum a few times before speeding out onto the road...