FLASH MARRIAGE; CHARMED BY THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CEO - Chapter 96

Chapter 96: Falling Out

A deafening silence engulfed the atmosphere around the table. This was shortly followed by a wild exclamation attracting the attention of a few customers seated not too far from them.

“Say what?” Kayla’s jaws dropped.

“Impossible!” Nicole’s eyes widened like a saucer.

“You are joking.” Adriana cupped her mouth in surprise.

“Your husband?” Joanna was left in a daze as she stared at Amelia incredulously.

“Yes, Jay.” Amelia’s voice was laced with a hint of pride. It felt natural calling Blaze her husband, wondering how long he was going to sit in the car outside the coffee shop, waiting to take her home.

“Amelia, please tell me this is a joke,” Jay said in a desperate tone, afraid that Tina may run insane where she was watching the livestream.

“I’m sorry, Jay. But this is no joke. He is my husband and I was going to tell you all at the right time. But after yesterday’s event and the episode that took place after that, I decided it was time you all knew the truth.”

Another wave of silence fell on the table as everyone processed this information differently. Some had curious excitement on their face few while others wore a dreadful look.

“So you mean to tell me that cold and deliciously handsome man is your husband?” Adrianna wanted to scream out in excitement. “Girl, you are one lucky babe.”

Amelia forced a smile, which immediately disappeared after Joanna’s face-slapping words.

“Lucky! I don’t think so.” How can you sit there and tell us that Mr Blaze Anderson, – Tina’s ex-boyfriend whom she’s planning to rekindle her love story with, – is your husband? Are you for real?”

Amelia could sense the rage in Joanna’s voice as she replied to her question.

“Joanna, please don’t make it sound as if I just murdered someone.”

“What do you call this?” Joanna asked between gritted teeth, trying her best not to scream.

“Joanna…”

“Stacey, let me handle this,” Amelia said pleading without peeling her gaze from Joanna.

“Jay, Mr Anderson is my husband and I’m not ashamed to say that. I didn’t know who Tina’s boyfriend was before I got married to him and I do not feel guilty of committing any crime.”

“Is that the best lame excuse you can come up with?” Joanna’s narrowed eyes shot invisible fiery in Amelia’s direction.

“Joanna…” Amelia called in a warning tone but the latter kept on talking, depriving others from sharing their views.

“What happened to the thousands of men in this city? What happened to all those rich dudes who are dying to be with you? What happened to that rich and handsome Tyler guy, who was practically groveling at your feet yesterday? Of all the men in the world, why him? Why must it be a friend’s ex? Have you forgotten the code we live by?”

Amelia felt her body stiffen as her initial irritation morphed into pure anger.

“Joanna, don’t you think you are taking this a little too far? Adriana’s forehead furrowed. She didn’t think Amelia had committed any crime by choosing a single, good-looking and extremely wealthy man for a husband.

“No, I’m not.” Joanna spat out between clenched teeth. “You’re not the one who had to listen to her friend cry her heart out, thinking about how her world is about to crumble at the thought of losing her love. Tina relocated to this city specifically to reunite with Mr Anderson. She loves him and she’s ready to do whatever it takes to reunite with him. How do you think she would feel when she learns that Amelia is already the only man she ever truly loves?”

“She’s going to be devastated. That is a fact.” Nicole shook her head feeling sorry for Tina and a little angry at Amelia.

Amelia could feel the heat rising on her face as she tried to defend her action. She took in a deep breath, before facing Joanna squarely.

“Listen, Jay, I have no plans of hurting anyone. I met my husband single and unattached before we agreed to make our union formal. I will not apologize to anyone for marrying him. I never knew who Tina was until you introduced her to us. So I do not consider her as a member of this group. I have been receiving insults both directly and indirectly from Tina for the last few days ever since she saw me with my mother-in-law. But it ends now.”

“Really!” Joanna laughed bitterly. “And here I was thinking Tina had lost her mind when she was accusing you of theft. It is clear to me now. But let me ask you this question. “Where is your sense of dignity?”

Joanna’s statements sparked an uproar amongst the friends as everyone started talking at the same time, attracting virtually everyone’s attention in the coffee shop. Thankfully, the customers were few and mostly made up of aged people, the main reason why Amelia suggested the location.

Pascal and Clay who were seated three tables away from the women, kept their eyes glued on Amelia waiting for any signs of danger before springing into action.

Stacy, who had promised Amelia earlier that she wouldn’t interfere, decided that she was done remaining silent.

“Enough!” Stacy boomed to silence everyone seated at the table. Some of the old folks who had turned their table to stare at the feuding young women smiled and even clapped their hands for Stacey.

“I’m sure you all have heard of the saying that one man’s trash is another man’s gold.”

“Yeah,” They all nodded their heads.

“Well, you don’t trash a gem and expect someone not to find it. I’m not just saying this because Amelia is our friend. I see no harm in what she has done based on the following points.” Stacy lowered her voice as she addressed Blaze’s name.

“1. Mr Anderson is not an object that someone can purchase from the market at will. He is a man with blood flowing through his veins. He has the right to choose any woman he fancies and none of us can do shit about it.

2. Like Amelia rightly said, none of us knew who Tina’s lover was until yesterday evening at the event when she opened up to us. So how the hell could Amelia have betrayed her?

3. Based on Tina’s pathetic story, which in my honest opinion is pure trash, which of you seated here would watch your only brother get ditched by a heartless woman and still watch that woman waltz back into his life after years of exploring the unknown.”

“Excuse me!” Joanna balled her hands into a fist, her temper exceeding its limit.