Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 36 ~ Triggered

ATHENA

"How long have we been married?" I ask as Alex opens the door.

"Three years." He responds.

His voice is distant but his touch is gentle and it makes me wonder what type of marriage we've had.

It's been a week since I've been in the hospital and I got sick of it. I wanted to come home, but I didn't know where my home was when Ariana, who happens to be my mother-in-law, told me she's my family.

If it was up to her, I would have moved into their house before moving back with Alex and it made me realize immediately that his family is warm and they seem to like me.

Although, from how awkward it's been, I couldn't help but wonder if there is love between us.

"Oh my God!" The gasp leaves my mouth as I drink in the view. I knew it was a beautiful house just from the view on our way here, but I wasn't so sure, but now I am.

"You like it?" His deep voice reaches my ear and I jump about to turn when I lose my balance but he holds me before my ass can kiss the floor.

"Careful."

Thump

Thump

My heart beats so loud I'm afraid it will burst. I can't look at him so I stare at his chest since he's so fucking tall.

Feeling like I'm being burnt from how hot my skin is, I pull away and clear my throat,

"Yes. Uhm... it's beautiful."

He nods and grabs my bag and steps in.

"I'll get a bath started for you but first I'll show you your room." He announces and

I nod.

My room.

Not our room.

"Do we sleep separately?" I ask.

As if only realizing what

us to since

lie.

cozy living room and upstairs to the right where

words dry

The room is... breathtaking.

warm lighting fills the space, highlighting the luxurious, yet

draped in plush, cream-colored sheets, and the windows stretch from floor to ceiling, showcasing a stunning view

rich is

cost millions, give or

it only has a

frown crosses

"What about my clothes?"

the closet,

Yep. Totally cost millions.

This is my room.

nothing about

my fingers trailing

neat, too... distant. Like a place I live in but never truly existed in. Although

to Alex, who stands

me carefully.

unreadable,

if he's

clear my throat. "This is

flicker with something I can't name before he nods.

the bed, testing the softness. "It

lips press into a thin line. "It

it, like dealing with me is a chore and he has

uneasy twist in my

him. "Where do

A beat of silence.

shifts. "Down

something unfamiliar shoots through

sense. I don't remember him. I don't remember us. But

makes my chest feel

I don't know why.

bottom lip, debating whether to push for more answers. But something about the way

nod, my voice soft.

but