Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Felix stepped into the quiet apartment, feeling the itch of impatience for not seeing her immediately. His hand was already on the

doorknob, ready to exit as swiftly as he had entered when her voice floated from the bedroom.

"Felix, cto the bedroom."

He ambled towards the room, finding her perched on the edge of the bed, clad in something that could only be described as risqué.

Carol stood and twirled. "Well, what do you think? Sexy, isn't it?"

Straightforward as ever, Carol never played coy. They had been dating for three months, and she wore her heart on her sleeve,

never hiding her likes or dislikes.

This was her first tdonning such provocative attire, and she was eager to gauge Felix's reaction.

Felix, lingering by the doorway, felt his pupils constrict ever so slightly as his gaze settled on her. The room's brightest light was

off, the subtle glow from the bedside lamp casting an intimate ambiance.

Carol sauntered over, wrapping her arms around his neck. "You haven't said a word. Do you like it?"

His hands reflexively found her waist. "Gorgeous."

"Really?" Carol's hand began to wander south to test his reaction, but Felix caught her wrist and pulled her into a deep kiss.

A surge of sweetness filled Carol's heart, and she drew her hand back. The night unfolded as it often did, with passion and intimacy

that lasted till the dawn.

But Felix always insisted on a blindfold or for her to face away from him, a detail that didn't bother her much—though sometimes

she longed to see his face, to decipher the emotions he hid so well during their most vulnerable moments.

the next month, Felix was exceptionally attentive. He picked her up from work every

her apartment. Life felt like

Maja, but she couldn't bear to cut short her precious moments with Felix, whose free twas a

When Carol finally caught up with Maja, after she had

marvel at the

you're his wife, and you're fixing up his

a thumbs-up. "Maja, you're a clever one. Imagine lan's

to

Maja becpreoccupied, further limiting their encounters. Carol

money was tight, they rarely purchased anything,

outside the shops.

who noticed their empty hands seemed to stick with Felix. Not

$400 skirt—modest items compared to the rest of her wardrobe

they were bought with

Felix's arms after another night together, Carol spoke softly, "Next time, don't splurge like

was sick

you go without," Felix said,

him lightly on the lips. "I honestly don't need those

just shearing

he patted her back, Carol felt comforted, reminiscent of the security she missed

parents, were her companions.

thoughtful gifts, and she looked forward to a future where

or a

sound of clattering in the kitchen. Felix had taken a half-day off to bake her a

creation that was perfect

wandered around the small apartment, Carol daydreamed of the day she could gift

the right twould be to share

from the grocery store, arms laden with fresh vegetables and fruits. Carol watched him tidy

she would sneak up behind him, wrapping her arms around his

so capable,"