She revealed that she and Brian had met at a matchmaking event three months ago. He'd pitched himself as long-single and career-focused.
It clicked—his recent absences weren't work-related; he'd been dating. I'd been blissfully ignorant, thinking he was just busier with a promotion.
My phone displayed a photo of Brian and me, mocking my foolishness as I stared at my packed bags.
Just then, there was a frantic knock at the door.
Opening it, I was greeted by Linda's tirade.
"Shame on you! How could you interfere with Brian's relationship with Rosie? You're not worthy of him, and now she's avoiding him!
"Are you happy now?"
...
Linda stormed in, shouting and breaking things, quickly drawing the attention of my colleagues, who called the police.
When asked to call someone, I hesitated before contacting Aaron.
Aaron Green—my brother and the CEO of Titan Corp.
He arrived at the police station within half an hour, sorted everything out, and was ready to take me away when we bumped into Brian, looking disheveled in a T-shirt, boxers, and slippers—his casual home-wear.
Aaron adjusted his glasses, gave me a knowing look, and quipped, "Olivia, your taste could use some work."