Kane extricated himself from her grip. "Hannah, I know what you're trying to do. Please, stop this now. We are over. There is nothing you can do that will bring us back together."
Her eyes flooded. "I know you care about me, Kane. I know you do. You wouldn't be here otherwise."
He gripped her arms tightly. "Hannah, I care about you as a friend. But that's all!" He released her and took a step back.
"Please don't be angry."
"You're manipulating the situation," he said coldly.
"Please see it my way, Kane," she implored. "I'm not ready to give up on you. Why do we have to stop trying?"
"Because there's someone else!"
Her eyes grew wide with shock. "Since when?" she whispered.
"I met her about three and a half weeks ago."
She looked at him blankly. Three and a half weeks ago? He was going to leave her for someone he met a mere three and a half weeks ago?
Her eyes squinted. "Were you with her when I rang you?"
"Yes."
She flinched before her lips twisted in an ugly smirk. "Gosh, she must be really good in bed to ensnare you so quickly."
"Nothing happened until after we broke up," he said.
Right. As if I'm going to believe that.
She was well aware of Kane's virility. When she was finally able to seduce him that night a few months ago, she discovered what a former friend of hers—and an ex of Kane's—had been talking about when she said Kane had ruined her for other men. Kane's body was made for awesome sex, but beyond that, he also had a disposition that made a woman feel protected and cared for. She'd be insane to let go of him.
"Was it because I haven't been able to meet your sexual needs for many weeks now? It hasn't been easy since I lost the baby, Kane, but I'm a lot better now."
He raked his fingers through his hair, his face a picture of frustration. "That's not why, Hannah!"
She squeezed her eyes shut. He seemed really mad at her. She had to take a step back and let him cool down. She wouldn't get far otherwise.
"Okay. I get the picture," she said quietly. "But I'll still need your help, Kane. With finding a new place," she said with a vulnerable look.
"Yes. I promised to help you with that and I will."
She nodded her head.
"I'm really sorry, Hannah. I hope you're okay."
She smiled at his much softer tone. "I will be."
"You should meet with your friends," he suggested gently. "It's important for you to have emotional support."
"You're right. I will."
"Good. Well," he said uncomfortably. "I'm gonna go now."
"Okay."
He gave her a small smile and turned to the door.
"Kane?"
He stopped and glanced back.
"Are we still friends?"
"Sure."
She sank to the nearest chair after Kane had closed the door behind him, the wheels in her brain desperately turning. Her task had become much harder. Another woman had entered the scene.
What did that bitch have that she didn't? It took her years before she managed to seduce Kane. How could that tart do it in such a short time? It wasn't fair!
Her distressed act wouldn't be enough anymore. She had to formulate a new plan. Call her stupid, but Kane Summers was her dream come true. She wasn't ready to give up without a fight. She would do anything to make him hers again. She was more than willing to plead, beg and yes, scheme and manipulate. He was worth it.
*******
Hannah drummed her fingers on her desk, trying to figure out how to frame her response to the email she had just received.
She couldn't believe her luck. This had to be a sign, a green light for her to try to win Kane back in any way she could.
She went through the email again, wanting to triple check that she had read it right the first couple of times.
Dear Hannah,
You don't know me but I think the two of us were meant to communicate. I'm not very good at writing these kinds of things so I'll just get straight to the point. I hope you'll forgive me for being blunt.
Your fiancé, Kane Summers, is cheating on you. The object of his lust is a woman named Jasmine Allen who, I'm sad to say, likes breaking up engaged couples then dropping the guy like a hot potato when she has achieved her aim.
Why am I telling you this? Because I think Jasmine needs to stop her destructive and hurtful behaviours and also because I don't think you deserve to have your engagement and happiness broken by a girl with questionable morals.
You might be wondering how I knew about you. Simple. I looked up 'Kane Summers' on the Internet and found an article about his engagement to you. Then I found your email on the website of the company you work for.
What you wish to do with this information is up to you. I just thought you have the right to know.