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

lip and nod, pretending that makes sense.

harder, whispering something I

the door for me, but I barely

Because I see him.

Alexander King.

And her.

Leah Woods.

that

hair and green

at her, I see why she is

sucked from

why he

She's back.

my throat,

Can't blink.

does she know who I

his voice cuts through my thoughts like

"Athena?"

shock in his

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

"Alex." I breathe.

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

want to be able to touch

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

hard I can hear blood rushing in

has been our secret. Now, it seems even

I even

responds to Leah before turning to me. His tone

dismissed me. Like

are you doing

I can get the words out, a loud scream

We all turn.

is on the

down her face-full-blown sobbing,

is back! Alex, please make it

already at her side, lifting her up, his voice

I stand there. Watching.

to speak

on. Let's go," Noah says

I nod.

remain glued

As heavy as lead.

Is this it?

again, and I blink up at him before

out

lay in bed, staring at my

waiting for it

For a message.

For something.

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