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.”

her script multiple times with Yolanda, who was feeling a headache

going to

it’s

and they took their seats as

serving them this time, much to Carol's

about to give up, she spotted Felix by another booth, in what

the group splashed a drink on

look, and Yolanda began their

fancy food, right? Last tyou said I couldn't appreciate the finer things.

and look at your face. I heard you hand over your whole paycheck

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

more convincingly than

the

costs more than your family’s yearly budget. See those bottles? That's half

it, huh? If you weren't my cousin, I'd never bring you to

bottles of hard

liked Felix, ever since that

clean-cut, like a camellia.

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

to catch Felix’s attention. He glanced over, wiped the

he'd been

and waved him off, “We don’t need your introductions here, scram.

you; it’s like you're doing it on

Carol's table, Yolanda gave

do, but you're finishing these

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

tirade, Yolanda stormed off, leaving Carol alone with the

shadow cast upon the