Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 ~ A deal

Anthena

"Athena? Did you hear what I said?"

A soft voice pulls me back.

No.

"Yes." I force a smile.

"Great. Don't forget to take the medication," Dr. Anthony says, his voice gentle yet distant, like background noise in a storm. I nod, barely absorbing his words.

I just want to get out of here.

When I rushed in this morning, I thought I was having a heart attack. But apparently, gas can mess you up just as badly. Who knew?

I pick up my phone and dial my husband's number.

Voicemail.

Again.

My stomach twists. That's not like him.

The door swings open, and my heart jumps-only to sink just as fast. It's not Alex.

The disappointment is brutal, cutting straight through my chest and curling in my stomach like a fist tightening from the inside.

Maybe it's just the gas.

For three years, I've had to walk on eggshells, knowing my marriage would end eventually.

A deal that was never supposed to mean anything turned into my prison. Because now, I'm terrified of losing him.

Or am I just being paranoid?

Honestly, at this point, I might as well lose my goddamn mind.

"Athena, how are you feeling?" Noah asks.

"Like I'm actually having a heart attack," I mutter, pushing myself to my feet.

Noah is Alex's cousin. He's been a constant in my life since I married the man

who sets my soul on fire. Like gaining a brother as a bonus.

"Has Alex called you back yet?" I ask, my voice tighter than I intend.

Noah shakes his head. "No. But I'm sure he's just busy."

Busy.

Yes, that must be it.

Busy with work and not...

Athena, get

pretending that

harder, whispering something

door for me, but I barely take a step before my body

Because I see him.

Alexander King.

And her.

Leah Woods.

that face

blonde hair and green

at her, I see why she is

stomach drops, the air sucked from my lungs as

why he

She's back.

inhale burns down my throat,

Can't blink.

who I am? Will

his voice cuts through my thoughts

"Athena?"

is shock in

didn't think he'd meet me here. His Jade green

"Alex." I breathe.

features twisting in confusion. She touches Alex and my heart

able to touch him like

she asks, her voice sounding weak like she is on a death

I can hear blood rushing in my

has been our secret. Now, it seems

even

tell you about it later," Alex responds to Leah before turning to

he's already dismissed me. Like I'm

are you

I can get the words out, a loud

We all turn.

is on

down her face-full-blown sobbing, so

Alex, please make it stop!" She

her side, lifting her up, his voice

I stand there. Watching.

to

on. Let's go," Noah says

I nod.

remain

As heavy as lead.

Is this it?

again, and I blink up at him before

walking out of the

I lay in bed, staring at my

waiting for

For a message.

For something.

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