Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

When the car drove down the rain-slick streets, Carol finally pulled into their usual spot. As soon as she stepped out of the car,

Felix tilted the umbrella, offering her shelter from the drizzle. Arm in arm, they hurried back to their cozy apartment.

After a warm shower, Carol asked, "Did you go to work today?"

"Yeah, did anyone compliment your uniform? You look sharp in it."

"Nope, everyone was too busy."

Internally, Carol scoffed. They had no eye for style.

That evening, Felix had discreetly taken spills he got from Nathan, hoping Carol hadn't noticed.

But just as he capped the bottle, Carol walked in.

"What are you always taking those for? Vitamins?"

The label did say vitamins. She worried he might have shealth issue he wasn't telling her about.

"Just for fun," he replied, then pulled her into a hug.

Carol noticed the dark circles under his eyes seemed more pronounced. "Haven't you been sleeping well?"

"It's nothing. Are you sure you want to talk about this now?"

Her lips curled into a smile as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Okay, no more questions."

They tumbled into bed, lost in each other. She wanted to see his face, and he obliged. Sweat dripped from the tip of his nose,

landing on her chest, sending a jolt through her body. He pulled her closer, and she melted into him, her cheeks rubbing against

the warmth of his neck.

"Felix, I feel like you've been tired lately. Work must be exhausting, and then you have to look after me. Maybe I should learn to

cook."

He silenced her with a kiss.

At three in the morning, they were done. Felix threw on a shirt and went to the living room for a smoke. He propped his elbow on

gazed

attentive, noticed him leave the bed. She forced herself up and found

arms

something on your

She's been in the hospital, facing a serious surgery that

hesitant to perform."

we need to bring

"Yeah."

was it. She could help

this why you've been

"Yeah."

who can sort this out. You

and looked down at her innocent

right away.

"Hmm."

don't even question how I have

wouldn't lie to

felt a twinge of guilt for the secrets she kept,

you to the

"Hmm."

to bed,

her word, Carol accompanied Felix to the hospital.

We've been close since her parents passed. I've taken care of her, and

quiet? I'm afraid it might

Reluctantly, Carol agreed.

the doctors were away, to prevent any slip-ups. Listina's

upon seeing Carol.

"Felix, who is this?"

work, just stopping

but hostility flickered

sat by her bed and poured her water.

doctors

surgery and ongoing treatment would cost a fortune. How

to Carol, the pretty stranger, and

to leave? I don't want others

Carol thought how blunt the request was.

As the door closed behind them, he spoke, "Wait here for me. Her mood has been

the hospital stay."

understand. I'll