Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Yolanda was simply restless when she called for a video chat, absentmindedly polishing her bike helmet as she faced the screen.

Carol was at her wit's end with her cousin. "Yolanda, do you even know what day it is today?"

"Of course, I do. It's your birthday, Carol. Why else would I be calling? There's a gift on its way to your place."

Carol huffed lightly, "At least you remember. Gotta go, though, my birthday cake is calling me."

"Wait, you're not throwing your usual big bash this year? Your cakes are usually like ten tiers high, and I've never seen you take a

bite. Thought you were always worried about packing on the pounds?"

"That's different, Yolanda. This cake? Felix baked it himself. Damn, how can a guy be so perfect? He can do anything. You should

see him in the kitchen and in uniform. I splurged on a $10,000 uniform for him but haven't had the nerve to give it to him. Gonna

tell him it costtwenty bucks, so he won't feel bad when we... you know."

Yolanda couldn't bear to listen any longer. She knew well how bold and chatty her cousin was. "Gotta hang up, for real. I'm too

young for this talk."

Carol, pleased with her bragging, happily ended the call.

When she returned to the living room, Felix had already set the dinner table.

Carol plopped down, not bothering to reach for the cutlery, and just propped her chin on her hands, watching him shuttle between

the kitchen and the table.

small four-inch cake from the

"Make a wish, Carol."

seriously. She clasped her hands and

she could want, making her wishes feel insincere. But this time, she was

candlelight on her face, her lashes trembling slightly.

averted his gaze.

her hair falling softly around her face. He reached out and tenderly tucked

was always this gentle. Though he didn't have much tfor her,

things.

and heard his

be rich, of course. That we both strike it big one

a facade. Her real wish did involve

respond. Instead, he playfully smeared a bit of cake on her nose,

smearing. I've decided to eat this

she spoke, she

you think I've

grabbed a napkin and gently wiped the cake from her

"Not at all."

I have. But I'm still going

healthier. You won't gain weight, especially since

thoughtfulness. She smiled and planted a quick

so good

away, "But don't overdo

your orders,