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

bottom lip and nod, pretending that

twisting harder, whispering something I

I barely take a step before my

Because I see him.

Alexander King.

And her.

Leah Woods.

recognize that face

hair and green eyes to die

her, I see why she is

drops, the air sucked from my

that's why he

She's back.

my throat,

Can't blink.

who I am? Will

his voice cuts through my thoughts like a

"Athena?"

is shock in his

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

"Alex." I breathe.

in confusion. She touches Alex and my heart beats even faster as

to be able

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

I can hear blood rushing in my

secret. Now, it seems even the

even

to Leah

like he's already dismissed me. Like I'm

are you doing

I can get the words out, a loud scream cuts through the

We all turn.

on

face-full-blown sobbing, so dramatic it's almost

pain is back! Alex, please

is already at her side, lifting her up,

I stand there. Watching.

to speak

on. Let's go," Noah says

I nod.

my feet remain glued to

As heavy as lead.

Is this it?

calls again, and I blink up at him before finally

out of

lay in

for it

For a message.

For something.

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