Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 95 ~ A drug

ATHENA

We're standing by the SUV, the chill of the parking lot wrapping around us as I try to steady my breathing. My heart is still racing from the awkwardness with Alex and Rayen, and honestly, I'm more than ready to put some distance between myself and the whole embarrassing scene. But Isabelle isn't letting me off the hook.

"You'll be forgiven as soon as you tell me what the hell is going on between you two."

I glance over at her, my hands fidgeting with the strap of my purse. How do I even begin?

"What do you mean?" I try to play it off, but I know she can see right through me.

She doesn't say anything at first. She just raises an eyebrow, like I'm the most obvious person in the world. Isabelle isn't dumb, and she's no stranger to uncomfortable situations.

"I mean," she leans against the SUV, crossing her arms, "you two obviously have some history. And you don't go from being... whatever that was just now, to not having some serious unresolved stuff going on."

I sigh, glancing around the lot like the cars will suddenly offer me an escape. The truth is, I've been running from it for so long, but with Isabelle here, suddenly, it feels like talking about it is not such a bad idea.

Isabelle sighs, "He's not really insane is he?"

I laugh.

"Oh he is insane alright."

me an Hmmm

up?" She grabs a bottle of

all I say making her

the

about the contract marriage stuff, right?" I start, my voice soft. Isabelle's eyes widen in

honest. What? Were you guys married for some

as I remember the beginning of all

weren't exactly in love. I mean, I loved him, and he loves someone else. But his family didn't accept her, so he ended up marrying

and honestly, the more I speak, the

see the gears turning in

family knows. And after everything that

go through,

out right now. But you do need to take care of yourself. Whatever happens with him, whether

words settle on my shoulders. "I don't know if I'll ever be okay with everything. But I'm trying to figure it out. One

a knowing smile. "You'll get there, Athena. And in the meantime, I'm here. For whatever you need. You know

this time more genuinely. "I know. Thank you, Isabelle. I'm really lucky

pats my arm before

cold over there start getting all weird again." She

like a good plan," I agree, my heart a little lighter as we get in the