A/N: Thank you everyone for your reviews, follows, and favorites I love you all! I have never been to France or the U.K. so I am doing my best in these upcoming chapters so please don't hate me if I get something wrong but anyway Here is chapter 36 enjoy!
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Chapter 36: Numb
"So what do you want to do now?" Richard asked.
"Hmm", I say and tap my chin, "I'd like to go shopping! I could get some new clothes", I said and Richard groans. I could tell he has a mental picture of me trying on clothes and him carrying all my bags.
"Ugh can't we just go take a nap till dinner?" he said.
I give him the puppy dog pout face "Please, It'll be fun! I can also get some souvenirs for our family and friends", I said.
Richard sighs, "I hate when you do the face", he said and I clap happily and grab his hand and drag him to the nearest store.
The first store we went to was Agnès B. I immediately go over to the women's section and start scanning through clothes. Richard follows me around for a bit until his phone rings and he steps outside. I shrug and grab a couple of items and go to the dressing room to try them on. I pull out a black cocktail dress and slide it on.
"Wow", I said. The dress is almost knee length, has a sweetheart neckline and covers my shoulders with lace. I hear a knock on the door and break away from my trance.
"Kori are you in there?" I hear Richard ask.
I crack the door a little so he can see my face, "What's up?" I asked.
"I have a quick errand to run but I'll be back soon", he said.
"Ok want me to go with you?" I asked.
"NO!" he yelled, "I mean no, It will only take a second and judging by how many clothes you have in their I'll be back before you finish", he said.
"Oh, well ok then, guess I'll see you later", I said disappointed.
"Yea see you soon", he said and gives quick wave and leaves.
I shut the fitting room door and frown, why didn't Richard want me to come with him? He sounded almost angry when I insisted I come, Was he meeting another girl? I shake my head. No he wouldn't do that to me, he loves me right? I convince myself and try to ignore the feeling of doubt in my gut. I finish trying on clothes and change into my normal clothes and go to the register.
"Bonjour", I said, "I would like to purchase these", I said.
Cloe' takes the items and begins scanning, my jaw drops wide as I see the total increase. My parents had given me some money before I left and I had some saved up from summer odd jobs but I don't think it will be enough.
"Umm could I-"I start to tell Cloe' to put some items back until she pulls out a card and swipes in into the register. The receipt prints out and she hands me the bag.
"Thank you for shopping at Agnès B, avoir une bonne journée", she said in a heavy French accent.
"Um thanks, but can you tell me who paid for this?" I asked confused.
"Ah yes! Monsieur Grayson told me to give this to you", she said and hands over Richard's black card, "You have a very lovely husband Madame", she said.
"Umm right..." I said and take Richard's card and shove it in my pocket, "Well thank you and au revoir", I said and grab my bag and leave.
I walk out the store and notice that Richard isn't there, "Hmm that's odd", I said and pull out my phone. I start to dial his number when I see glance up and see him across the street walking with a woman. Bile and jealously fill my stomach as she touches his shoulder and he laughs, they look so casually together. She flips her hair back and bats her eyelashes and gives him a kiss on both cheeks. Rage consumes me and I turn away and walk away carrying my broken heart with me.
"Another one please", I said. The bartender shakes his head but reluctantly fills up my glass. I tip the shot back the liquor burns my throat but I don't care. I fill numb to the pain, no emotions, the image of Richard and his mistress burn in the back of my mind. I feel my phone vibrate again and it's another call from Richard. I hit ignore and ask for another refill.
"Rough day?" I glance up as a hot guy with a British accent, dark hair, dressed in long pants, a button down shirt with a scarf sits down in the chair next to me.
"You can say that", I said and take another shot.
"Do you want to talk about it?" he asked.
"Would you want to talk about your significant other cheating on you?" I said.
The guy shakes his head, "No, not really", he said.
"What's your name?" I asked.
"Enzo, what's your's?" he asked.
"I'm Kori", I said.
"Nice to meet you Kori", he said and smiles, "And by the way, you're a beautiful girl, any guy who cheats on you is a fool", he said.
I smile, "Thank you", I said.
"Yes I like hot dogs, no we aren't fat and lazy and no not everyone in America carries a gun", I said and laugh, "Were do you guys here these things?" I asked.
Enzo laughs, "From my parents and other people mostly, guess there were just rumors after all.
"So do you know One Direction?" I asked.
Enzo rolls his eyes, "Just because I'm from the U.K. doesn't mean I know them", he said.
I laugh, "I was just asking since you asked pretty much every American stereotype there is", I said.
"What? You're the first American I met, your different from what I imagined", he said, "And much prettier", he said.
I blush, "Thank you", I said and take a sip of my water. Enzo starts telling me more stories about the U.K, when suddenly notice Richard walk in.
"EEP!" I jump up from my bar stool and move Enzo so he is blocking me from the door view.
"What is it?" Enzo asked clearly confused by my sudden change in behavior.
"Remember my cheating boyfriend? He just walked in?" I said.
"That's him?" he said and points at the door.
I slap his arm down, "Don't point he'll see me and—"It's too late Richard notices me, we lock eyes for a second and I see him glance at Enzo with a murderous expression.
"Shit", I mutter as he walks over to the bar.
"Kori! You had me worried sick! Is this were you've been this whole time! Why haven't you've been answering your phone!" he yelled.
"Whoa mate, that's know way you talk to a lady", Enzo said.
Richard glares at him with cold eyes, "Who the hell are you?" he asked and I notice his hands are balled into fist at his sides.
"I'm Enzo her friend, and I suggest you tone it down, you're making a scene", he said and I notice he stands up a bit straighter after hearing Richard's hostility.
I notice people staring and I finally find my voice, "Can we walk outside?" I said and shove Richard toward the door before he can answer.
"What is your problem!?" I yelled
"What's my problem?! I've been worried sick about you! You weren't answering your phone, I've been around the whole city all day trying to find you! And now I find you at some bar all over some One Direction wannabe?!" he yelled.
My jaw drops, "Oh like you care! I'm surprised you noticed I was gone since you were too busy drooling over that Fake Plastic Kate Upton wannabe! I saw you with her!" I yelled back.
Richard looks stunned, "Is that what this is about?" he asked.
"Yes!" I yelled, "I know your cheating on me Richard", I said and try to hold back my tears.
Richard shakes his head, "Kori, you have this all wrong, just come back to the hotel, I'll explain everything", he said.
"Why can't you tell me now?" I asked.
Richard sighs, "It's complicated", he said.
I roll my eyes, "Why should I trust you?" I asked.
"Because I love you", he said, "Just please let me explain", he pleaded.
I huff, "Fine", I said and start to walk past Richard, he waves his hand for a cab and one pulls up at the curb.
"Kori wait!" I hear a voice yell and I turn around and see Enzo running toward us.
He gives Richard a glare before looking at me, "You left these in the bar", he said and hands me my bags.
"Thanks", I said.
"Also you left this", he said and hands me a bar napkin.
"What's this?" I asked.
"My number", he said, "Call me if you need anything", he said.
I smile and kiss his cheek, "Thank you", I said and smile. I get into the cab and ignore Richard's angry and shocked expression. Enzo waves and Richard gets in the cab and slams the door behind him.
"Drive!" he roars at the driver angrily.
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