Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

She texted Felix, just a casual check-in to see if he'd had dinner and what he was up to.

But Felix’s replies were curt, almost disinterested.

The less he showed interest, the more Carol found herself intrigued.

She was not one for men who con too strong, always suspecting ulterior motives. But Felix's restraint only stoked Carol's

desire to win him over.

Without delay, Carol had someone check out the barbecue restaurant where Felix worked and planned a “chance” encounter.

Felix, however, was a creature of habit, working four jobs every day, heading straight hafterward, rarely venturing out except

for a weekly grocery run. His routine was alarmingly regular compared to Carol's. Even her father, Abner, wasn’t as industrious as

Felix.

Other than work, he scarcely indulged in any leisure, perpetually in a state of earning.

How were they ever going to meet at this rate?

The moment was slipping away.

Impatient, Carol dragged Yolanda with her to the barbecue restaurant where Felix worked.

Before they entered, Carol gave strict instructions.

“Don't reveal my identity. Remember to order plenty of drinks.”

script multiple times with Yolanda, who

going to

it’s about

took their seats as the dishes

one serving them this time,

Carol was about to give up, she

of the group splashed a drink on him, drenching his

look, and Yolanda began

never had any of this fancy food, right? Last tyou said

world, and look at your face. I heard you hand over your whole paycheck to your mom, saving for your

Like he could ever afford a place in Greenfield. Your family’s so poor, you probably split a

Yolanda said, more convincingly than

the table for

than your family’s yearly budget. See those bottles? That's half a year's rent for

cousin, I'd never bring you to

of hard liquor adorned their

had a plan. She genuinely liked Felix, ever since that night at the

clean-cut, like a camellia.

was until Felix appeared,

catch Felix’s attention. He glanced over,

been speaking

off, “We don’t need your

like you're doing it on

Carol's table, Yolanda gave the table another

things to do, but you're finishing these drinks.

from her. She'll chew you out

tirade, Yolanda stormed off,

shadow cast upon