The Ceo's Ex-Wife

TANNER

sadly what I thought was our happy ending was just the beginning of end.

I thought maybe, we were slowly breaking down the wall, but when everything happened I realized that wall got too thick, and we didnt stand a chance.

I guess I wanted something to blame, something that I could use to make my own conclusions and answers, to understand why he left me, and humiliated me.

In my mind our relationship was perfect and blissful.

but maybe in his our relationship was the perfect cover up from the truth.

About a month after everything that happened a Siren Song's Article was published, and with it a photo attached, a photo of Tanner, and brazilian model Paulo Sanchez.

There was a part of me that was happy Tanner found the courage to be himself, to step out into the light, I could only imagine how hard it must have been for him to lie not just to himself but to everyone around him, keeping a part of who he is hidden away, and maybe because of that I can't completely hate him, even if I wanted to.

I only hate how everything unfolded, the unanswered questions I still have

was he just using me to hid his secret?

did he not trust me enough to tell me his secrets?

Apparently one of the board members caught Tanner, and gave him an ultimatum.

Either end the relationship and keep the company, or quit and leave.

Obviously he chose the latter.

A part of me is happy he did, no deserves to be put in a place where they have to choose between love and duty.

Though I am happy he choose happiness, it does not make it hurt any less, I also thought he would never humiliate me in front of so many people, that he respected me enough to end our relationship in a more private place, I thought he loved me afterall, after everything, I thought he would do me the curtsy of breaking my heart gently.

Not taking the fragile thing and slamming to the ground.

It hurt that he took my love for granted, abused my kindness, thinking that he could hurt me and I would forgive him.

Maybe its my fault for showing him the vulnerable side of me, the side that cant handle personal confrontation, who puts work above all, who disciplines herself to be prim and proper, the side that would forgive him, hell even apologize for the pain he never told me

I had to stop myself, for now I want to grieve, to be sad, maybe even a bit angry

Lily was kind enough to let me stay in her home here in Paris while they were away, I stayed in the room crying my eyes out, binge eating, and watching old romance movies practically wasting away, the only thing that could distract me from my own self pity, was writing recommendations letters, and helping the former staff find new jobs, and relocate, I finished up the arrangements for the last few staff the other day, so I was back to pitying myself

pathetic I know.

I should be job hunting but its hard to find a job when rumors of me and my relationship spread, ridiculous gossip, sadly those who are looking for hire don't have the same sentiments as me.

Trying to find a job in a city who has practically blacklisted you is not easy.

One office rejected me because I couldn't manage a CEO who was my boyfriend, how could I manage even the simplest of tasks.

Top that all with the rumors that I am such a bad girlfriend that I turned a straight man gay, was just hurtful and rude, as well as homophobic to say the least.

It was heavy and not doing so good with my confidence, and motivation.

So instead of facing the issue I am hiding.

Jade busted through the door "3 months is more than enough time to wollow in sorrow and self pity now its time to get your a** up" she practically screams, as she storms in, not giving me enough time to process what was happening before she ripped the covers off of me

"Jade" Lily scolded as she followed behind

"Don't Jade me" Jade rebutted turning towards Lily "this is ridiculous I wouldve thought you would have gotten yourself together by now"

"I dont what to do with my life anymore" I told them honestly

I really didn't know what to do

Nothing is left for me here, no job, no boyfriend, no friends here left, with Valery moving in with Lucas I was the only one left here, all of Paris has made me the center of gossip

I've never enjoyed being under the spotlight

"come with us to New York" Lily said softly as she took a seat at the foot of my bed

My eyes widen at the sudden suggestion, they want me to return to the lion's den, if paris is bad I could only imagine how much worse New York could be

"There is this job I was hoping you would take" Lily added pushing a strand of her dark brown hair behind her ear "a personal assistant to a new CEO, he has a handle on the business aspects but he is making a mockery of his image"

"I met the guy and he is a tool" Jade added as she stood behind Lily with her arms crossed

"do you really think I will be the best option considering I myself currently have a bad image" I say as I motioned toward myself

"Yes Ive seen the gossip columns here" Lily murmured irritated

"I didn't know you speak french" Jade randomly asked

"I dont, but google translate does, but besides the point we all know those gossips are false" she replied hastily

"and if it makes you feel better Rose, none of those rumors have reached new york, after Sirens Songs posted the article about Tanner, everyone kinda forgot about him"

I took a minute to think about it, I should be take more time to decide this, but I think it might be good for me, Valery did it before and it worked out nicely for her, why wouldn't it work for me, but then there were other problems

"I have no where to stay, and what about my stuff and don't I need to apply for a work visa"

"Don't worry I'll handle it" Lily answered smirking ever so mischievously, I didn't even want to know how she was gonna handle it

"Then its settled" Jade joined clamping her hands together, a bright smile on her face for a brief moment before returning to her normal business smile, as I call it "now get your ass moving I have to get back to New York"

Me and Lily laughed at Jade's silliness before we went to go pack up my things

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