Elleonora's PoV:

"We should eat more here" Miles spoke as he ate the burger

"These hamburguers are delicious" Jenny said munching the burger

"You guys haven't been to McDonald's lately haven't you?" I questioned them laughing and watching their happiness

"Nope"

"Too much work"

"I can't barely leave that desk

"True"

I frowned at their talk and got curious "is your new boss that bad?" I laughed

"He is never at the office but he sure knows how to make everyone work" Miles commented

"Your ex-hus— I mean Bla— I mean the CEO of our company" Jenny corrected herself a few times trying to be careful with the words she used "just placed a new Italian guy as director of marketing but I seriously doubt that man knows anything about marketing and to make it better the CEO barely goes to work these days. Connor gets home really stressed I think it's something about Europe"

" That director... he is so rude too... although I always talk with him over emails" Miles said

"Seems like it's not going that well then" I supposed

"Since you went away its been total chaos" Miles told me, I didn't know if they were being truthful or just trying to make me feel good.

"Well I am sorry to hear that" I commented

"By the way... we've planned dinner here and you're not eating?" Jenny asked looking at the empty table in front of me, I smiled softly and tried to imagine a good excuse

"I had a big breakfast at my mom's, with all the pastry she is trying out for the bakery I have to help her here and there " I lied

"I am so excited about that too!" Miles said shaking his legs "I'm sure it's going to be a huge success"

"Don't tell that to my mom she is already going crazy" I commented

"Hey, you sure you don't want to spend tomorrow with us? We can go shopping, do a pajama party-" Jenny suggested

"Skincare, watching 13 going on 30, drink some margaritas" Miles smirked trying to persuade me

I shook my head while chuckling at their enthusiasm "I will be fine, I have work to do so I'll be distracted "

"You sure?" Jennifer questioned, I smiled back at her worried face trying to calm her down. Tomorrow wasn't just another day, and they knew that, that's why they were so worried.

Tomorrow was our wedding anniversary.

That's why they want to distract me from a date like that.

"I am cool, don't worry!" I smiled letting them less worried.

"If anything call us"

"Yeah I know" I rolled my eyes in q jokingly way. While they were nagging for me to call them my phone buzzed and a message of Austin appeared.

It's getting dark, I will pick you up from work. Call me when you leave. xx

AI frowned at his sudden text and my friends must have realized immediately who it was

"Austiinnnn" Miles sang

"What are you guys anyway?" Jenny questioned "Are you lovers?"

"He is your lobster?" Miles wiggled his eyebrows

"We friends"

"Who date?" Jenny threw a big smile

"Who... Go on dates"

"So you date!" Miles exclaimed happily making everyone look at us

"No... I just let him pay me dinner" I told truthfully

"Poor guy" Jenny muttered

"He is so into you that is sad" Miles mentioned

I was about to defend myself when my phone buzzes again with a new message.

Hey! Louis here, this is Elleonora's phone right? Can I call you?

"Getting impatient are we?" Miles joked

"He is such a puppy for her" Jenny commented

"If you pay attention close enough you can see in fact his tail wagging" Miles laughed making chuckle

"Ok, you guys are too much" I said getting up " I have an important call so I have to go, don't drown in the burgers" I warned them earning sarcastic Haha's from them "Love you"

"Love you too"

"LOVE YOU"

I left the restaurant and whistled for a taxi once inside I asked the cabby to drive me to my dad's casino. Since it was going to be a long journey I took the time to call Louis

"Louis speaking"

"Hey, Louis. It's me, Ellie"

"Ellie! How are you?"

"I am good, and you? Jada? And the kids?"

"We are just fine. I am sorry we didn't have much contact after you guys–"

"It's okay. Don't worry! I'm glad to know you're all doing fine though your text kind of worried me"

"Oh yeah I am sorry about that I just wanted to ask you something"

"Hmm- sure. Is this for Louis Louis or for cop Louis?" I asked making him laugh

"Louis Louis"

"Sure... go ahead"

" this might be a bit out of the blue but...Did you talk by any chance with Blaze these past months?"

"Well that was indeed out of the blue... no I haven't"

"Hm... have noticed anything weird the last days you were together with him?" he questioned making the curiosity in me grow

"No... I don't think so" I said recalling the last week of the last year... those were our last days together "why?"

"It's just well... forget it. You're not his wife anymore I am so sorry bothering you with this type of questions, questions about him after you guys being in the situation you are... I am so dumb"

"It's fine really Louis. I am just curious that's all"

"Yeah I know but don't worry really it's just Blaze being Blaze. Not really giving anyone his whereabouts "

"Hm sure"

"Yeah... well I hope I didn't bother you that much"

"No... of course not"

"I am sorry that we stopped seeing each other. We should definitely schedule something the kids don't stop talking about you"

"Oh I miss them, we should definitely have dinner together"

"That would be great. I will talk to Jada"

"You better"

"I will. See you around."

"Bye Louis" I finished the call with a weird sensation over my chest, as much as I tried to get away from him, his name would pop up out of nowhere.

He had to be referred at least once a day, and it was slowly getting me insane, just like the problems I been having to change my name and take out the Maxwell, but the civil registry as just been to busy to attend me.

I looked over at the traffic and sighed in desperation. I want to just want to get to the damn casino, I forgot some papers there that I need but it's getting so late that I just want to turn around and go home.

Meanwhile my phone buzzed again with a notification. Gosh, what is it today? Have I become a receptionist and no one told me.

It was an email of a Airline company... but I didn't plan any flight.

Dear Elleonora,

We hope this message finds you well. We understand the cancellation of the flight due to personal matters and we are deeply sorry for that inconvenience we sincerely hope for more travels and no more disruption to your travel plans.

As a token of appreciation for your choosing this airline, we are pleased to offer you an exclusive discount on your next flight to Paris with us.

Please use the promo code PARIS2023 when booking your new flight to enjoy a 40% discount on the total fare. This code is valid until next year, and we hope it helps make your rebooking process more convenient.

To take advantage of this offer, simply visit our website or contact our customer service team who will be happy to assist you with the rebooking process.

We look forward to welcoming you on board soon.

Safe travels!

Sincerely,

French Airlines
Customer Service Team

What. The. Hell. I didn't book any travel to Paris, why are they sending me e-mails? Is this spam? But the email is the correct one... this isn't spam... maybe they send it to the wrong person. Yeah maybe it was that.

"I am sorry miss but it seems that there's a lot of traffic for where you want to go" the cabby warned me in his thigh accent

"Yeah, I know the Knicks are playing today" I said looking at the gigantic traffic

"Are you a Knicks or Nets fan?" the cabby asked

"Lakers, I'm from LA"

"Oh it's always better than the Bulls but nothing is better than real men's game... futebol "the man laughed uncontrollably while my phone buzzed again.

What can it be now?

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell,

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To express our gratitude for your understanding, we would like to extend a special offer exclusively for you. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation. As a token of our appreciation, we are pleased to provide you with a VIP promo code—MAXWELLVIP2023.

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We genuinely value your patronage, and we look forward to the opportunity to host you in the future. Should you have any questions or require assistance with future bookings, please do not hesitate to contact our VIP customer service team on the website or by calling.

Thank you for choosing Four Seasons Hotel as your preferred destination. We appreciate your continued trust in our services.

Warm regards,

Four Seasons Hotel George V
VIP Customer Service Team

I frowned as I kept reading this emails. Did I booked this? I don't recall booking a trip to Paris for tomorrow especially tomorrow on our wedding anni-

Wait a minute... if I didn't then someone clearly did and definitely says here on the hotel email that it's for Mr and Mrs Maxwell and if I didn't do it... then someone else did.

Someone else planned a trip to Paris for tomorrow on our wedding anniversary.

Was this a prank? Or am I dreaming? Or is this a prank while I am dreaming?

This is all very weird just like my Nana said the other day. first I found out that he hasn't been in the office as much as he would. Secondly, Louis calls and tells me if I know something about Blaze, then this email show up and i don't get it.

We divorced and we had plans for our next anniversary wedding. Something's off and I need to find out what.

"Sir forget that can you make a left here?" I asked the cabby while putting my phone on my Louis Vuitton

"Sure... but that is a 15 minute deviation"

"It's ok. I am going for that big tall building over that" I said pointing at my previous house. The man nodded and guided me there.

"Thank you so much" I thanked while paying the cabby

"No welcome Miss. Buona notte" Good night he said in Italian making me frown, that accent did look weird but I wouldn't take it for an Italian.

"Thanks you too" I closed the cab door and looked at the building... this certainly brought some memories. The question is how do I getting in? Everyone in the lobby knows we are divorced and they probably won't let me in, but I need to get in somehow.

My plans of getting in were disturbed by two recognizable women by far "I forgot what the good part of being divorced was" I whispered to myself while walking away a from the front of the building so I wouldn't cross paths with them but the world thought otherwise.

"Oh I cannot believe this! Come see Sarah! It's my ex-daughter-in-law" the woman giggled in an irritating tone. Please God take me out of here

"Elleonora dear!" She exclaimed making my stomach growl... At least she got my name right. I turned around to see the two women, these two were the part of the good things of being divorce I guess.

"Martha. Sarah" I said with a fake smile

"Oh you look devastated, honey. Divorcing isn't suiting you?" Martha spat, I could see the disdain on her face while talking to me.

"You don't need to worry about me Martha"

"I don't" she muttered with a smile "I am just glad my son finally came to his senses"

"I am sure you are"

"And what are you doing here this late at night?" Sarah took the freedom to ask

"Going to work" answered pointing at the end of the street

"Right...doing what? Serving tables?" Sarah questioned throwing off a soft chuckle with Marth alongside. I bet they waited months just to tell me this, good for them.

"Whatever it is I'll make sure to be good at it" I smiled unpreoccupied by their jokes.

"Right I'll make sure to pass by and give you some extra tip" Martha joked "C'mon Martha we have wasted to many breath and minutes with this bumpkin!"

"I was born in LA" I muttered to myself, bumpkin surely was a new insult, I am glad Sarah did her homework and though of me in this past months, I bet she searched for a word just for me.

Sarah turned back in her high heels with her chin up and her eyelids almost closed. I think she was trying to show superiority because I was... I don't know a bumpkin? A country girl — yeehaw.

I hoped Martha would leave too but instead she got closer "You thought you mattered to him?" she chuckled with a smile "Silly girl" she whispered to me in a wickedness tone

"Mrs. Keller you're still here?" A sweet voice asked interrupting the witch

"Oh, Dorothy! I was just leaving... I just met a known face" She smiled not taking the eyes off of me.

"I see" Dorothy said placing her hand on my back and rubbing it lightly for some support

"I should leave now, have a great evening" she left with a final smile and left us there making me take a breath of relief

"Thank you so much Dorothy" I said while hugging my previous maid whom I missed and loved so much "I missed you" I said between the tight hug

"Oh I missed you to Miss Elleonora" she claimed leaving a smile on my face "Where those obtuse women messing with you?" she asked grabbing my face in worry

"It's fine you know how they are"

"Don't ever let them get inside your head"

"I won't Dorothy. Thanks" I said kissing her cheek

"By the way, Miss- what are you doing here?" Dorothy asked me

"Oh..." I looked over at the gigantic apartment and looked at her again "I may need your help"