She Only Drank Coffee with Another Man — Novel

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Randall never imagined his life would spiral so quickly. After years of supporting Meredith through the ups and downs of her tech startup, he finds himself nursing a dog bite and a crumbling relationship. The woman he once adored seems to prefer the company of her charming new hire, Devon, and it’s not just a professional bond. With every drunken call and suggestive text, Randall feels the distance grow, the betrayal cut deeper.

As he watches Meredith’s casual disregard for their years together, he grapples with his own worth. How did he go from being the backbone of her success to an afterthought? The moment he decides to take back control, Randall sends a message to an old friend about a new opportunity, but will it be enough to reclaim his life?

In a world where loyalty is tested and the line between love and betrayal blurs, Randall must confront the truth about himself and his relationship. Is it too late to turn the tide, or will he find the strength to walk away from a love that has become a prison? With stakes higher than ever, every choice he makes could lead to liberation or heartbreak.

She Only Drank Coffee with Another ManChapter 1

When I nearly got shredded by a freaking stray dog, where's my girlfriend? Right there at some fancy boutique with her guy from work!

She saw me, the blood, and everything, but the worst part? She lifted no damn finger to help. My own girlfriend just leaned in close to that guy and whispered something while shooting me this look—like I disgusted her.

"Nah, no way a cute dog like that would bite him. Bet he's just pulling that stunt to get my attention. Come on, don't bother with him."

Later that night, I found a half-used box of condoms by our own bed. Freakin' cheese-flavored—the one scent I can't stand.

Right then, something inside me just snapped. Calm as I could be, I just picked up my phone and shot a text to an old friend.

[Hey, I'm interested in that project. Let's discuss it when you're free."]

——

The second I hit send, my phone started ringing.

"Dude, that's awesome! I swear, with you on board, our company will definitely go public in no time! Believe me, it's been so tough without you these past years!"

We exchanged a few words for a moment, and I hung up just as Meredith staggered through the door.