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.”

over her script multiple times with Yolanda, who was

going

when it’s about love,” Carol

fell silent, and they took their seats as the

one serving them this time, much

Carol was about to give up,

of the group splashed a

look, and Yolanda began

fancy food, right? Last tyou said

at your face. I heard you hand over your whole paycheck to your mom, saving

place in Greenfield. Your family’s so poor, you probably split a biscuit into

more

tapped the table for

See those bottles? That's half a

If you weren't my cousin, I'd never bring you to a

hard liquor

She genuinely liked Felix, ever since that

clean-cut, like a camellia.

her type was until Felix appeared, crystallizing her fantasies. She liked

to catch Felix’s attention. He glanced

he'd been speaking

off, “We don’t need your introductions here, scram. My girlfriend can’t take

you're doing it

table, Yolanda gave

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

the stash of cash you're keeping from her. She'll chew you out for

Yolanda stormed off, leaving Carol alone with

cast upon the glass,