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.

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

apartment. Life felt like a cozy domestic bliss until lan

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

Maja, after she had taken over

marvel at

know you're his wife, and you're fixing up his true love's

nodded, and Carol burst into laughter, giving her a thumbs-up. "Maja, you're a clever one. Imagine lan's face when he

to be

lan's return, Maja becpreoccupied, further limiting their encounters. Carol

Felix. However, as money was tight, they rarely

outside the shops.

their empty hands seemed to stick with Felix. Not long

her with a pair of $300 shoes and a $400 skirt—modest items compared

they were bought with Felix's

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

sick and

you go without," Felix said, his voice

honestly don't need those things. I don't even

just shearing

Carol felt comforted, reminiscent of

parents, were her companions.

grew, especially after his thoughtful gifts, and she looked forward to a future where they could share

perhaps with a dog or

next morning, Carol woke to the sound of clattering in the kitchen. Felix had taken a half-day off

creation that was perfect for

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

the right twould be to share her

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

behind him, wrapping her arms around

so