Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Felix barely touched his dinner, his mind clearly elsewhere.

Oblivious Carol didn't make the connection that he wasn't keen on sharing the meal with her.

Once the meal was over, she had no reason to stay, but she lingered, unable to bear leaving. Felix didn't say a word to keep her

there.

Eventually, Carol took the initiative, "Could you walkdown to hail a cab? I'm a bit scared."

Their neighborhood was quite secluded, and though there was a bus stop right outside, at this late hour, who knew if she'd run into

the kind of thugs she'd encountered before.

Just as Felix was about to nod, a clap of thunder rumbled outside, followed by a streak of lightning, and the power went out.

Darkness enveloped the room, accompanied by the storm outside.

Old houses were prone to tripping the circuit breaker. Felix fetched his phone for light, "Just sit for a bit, we'll leave when the

power's back."

Carol was only too glad to stay, "Got any candles?"

Felix rummaged through a drawer and lit a few candles before starting to clear the table.

Carol grabbed his hand, "Letclean up, you cooked, so I'll take care of the dishes."

He paused, tempted to shake her off, but refrained.

Eagerly, Carol began clearing the dishes to the kitchen, which was barely big enough for one person and pitch dark, save for the

light from the living room.

Felix placed a candle by the fridge.

For Carol, it was a experience - washing dishes on a stormy night with a man she fancied.

crept across her face, but then she accidentally

watched her bend down

pieces, another bowl slipped

irritation, he said firmly,

turned to leave but stepped on a shard, cutting

"Ouch."

candlelight, Felix saw the

frown deepened as he

from the pain, instinctively clung

several times

the couch as Felix lit another candle

curled,

remained calm as

gaze, she bit

disinfecting, Felix placed the iodine on

put, I'll finish the dishes. When the power's back, I'll walk you

kitchen. He swept up the broken pieces and rolled up

seemed effortless

ten minutes,

Power was still out.

on the couch, perked up when he

"Sure."

from the fridge, sitting beside her on

soft candlelight that made

her chin in her hand, she watched him for a moment, then

growing up?"

"No."

orange tasting sweet in her

you like? Seriously, consider me. I don't need a car or a house, and I

myself, but we could still

quickly, "You don't

like

surrounded by books on finance, she felt he wouldn't always work for

through her