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...

get

nod, pretending that makes sense.

whispering something I don't

opening the door for me, but I barely take a

Because I see him.

Alexander King.

And her.

Leah Woods.

recognize that face

bleach blonde hair and green

see why

the air sucked from my lungs

why he

She's back.

sharp inhale burns down my

Can't blink.

I am? Will Alex

thoughts like a hot knife does in

"Athena?"

shock

meet me here. His Jade green

"Alex." I breathe.

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

be able to touch him

a friend?" she asks, her voice sounding weak like

so hard I can

it seems even the secret has

even

about it later," Alex responds to Leah before turning to me. His

like he's already dismissed me.

are you

out, a loud scream cuts

We all turn.

on the

face-full-blown sobbing, so

Alex, please make it

at her side, lifting her up, his voice urgent as he calls

I stand there. Watching.

to

Let's go,"

I nod.

remain

As heavy as lead.

Is this it?

Noah calls again, and I blink up at him before

slowly walking out of

night, I lay in bed,

keep waiting for

For a message.

For something.

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