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 yourself

lip and nod, pretending that

whispering something

the door for me, but I barely take a step

Because I see him.

Alexander King.

And her.

Leah Woods.

recognize that face

face, bleach blonde hair and

see why she is his

stomach drops, the air sucked from my

why he

She's back.

my

Can't blink.

does she know who I

through my thoughts

"Athena?"

shock in

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

"Alex." I breathe.

Alex and my heart beats even faster as

be able to touch

sounding weak

I can hear blood rushing in

secret. Now, it seems

even

about it later," Alex responds to Leah

like he's already dismissed

you doing

get the words out, a loud scream cuts

We all turn.

is on

her face-full-blown sobbing, so

back! Alex, please make it stop!" She

up, his voice urgent as

I stand there. Watching.

to speak or

Let's go," Noah

I nod.

feet remain glued to the

As heavy as lead.

Is this it?

I blink up at him

out of

night, I lay in bed, staring

for

For a message.

For something.

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