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

pretending that makes sense. Pretending

whispering something I

but I barely take a

Because I see him.

Alexander King.

And her.

Leah Woods.

recognize that face

bleach blonde hair and

at her, I see why

the air sucked from my lungs as my world

why

She's back.

sharp inhale burns down my throat, but I

Can't blink.

I am?

voice cuts through my thoughts like

"Athena?"

is shock in

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

"Alex." I breathe.

delicate features twisting in confusion. She touches Alex and my heart beats even faster as jealousy runs through my

want to be able

sounding

so hard I can

Now, it seems even the

even making

responds to Leah before turning to me. His tone

like he's already dismissed

are you

I can get the words out, a loud scream cuts

We all turn.

on

sobbing, so dramatic

pain is back! Alex, please make it

her up, his voice

I stand there. Watching.

stunned to speak or

Let's go," Noah says

I nod.

my feet remain glued to the

As heavy as lead.

Is this it?

again, and I blink up at him before

walking out of

in bed, staring at my

waiting for

For a message.

For something.

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