Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

ATHENA

FLASHBACK

7 days ago....

"It's only been two hours. Don't be so anxious," Zayan says to me, but it does nothing to calm the storm raging inside me.

Alex is unpredictable.

He may think I fabricated the evidence, and that's not even the worst that could happen.

Leah could get her hands on the documents, twist the story like she always does, and paint me as a manipulator.

I'm pacing the length of Zayan's office, chewing on my nail, with nerves clawing up my throat when the door suddenly slams open, and I nearly jump out of my skin.

Alex stands there like a force of nature. His shoulders are rigid, his chest is heaving, and those wild green eyes are locked onto me with pure fury.

"Get the fuck out," he growls, low and dangerous.

Zayan straightens from where he's leaning against the desk, glaring at Alex. "It's my office," he snaps.

I flick my desperate gaze toward Zayan, silently begging him to give us a moment.

Zayan hesitates for just a moment before he sighs and grabs his jacket from the chair.

"Yell if you need me," he mutters to me before brushing past Alex with a glare. The door clicks shut behind him, and it's just me and Alex.

The Tension is thick enough to choke on.

Alex doesn't move for a long second.

Neither do I.

Alex steps forward and closes his eyes and lets out a heavy sigh, one hand running through his blonde hair from frustration.

When he opens his eyes again, they're lethal.

"Tell me one thing," he says, his deep voice a low whisper.

My heart stops beating.

"What?"

did you find out?" He asks

not believe me and even get

shaky breath, my fingers curling

I didn't

I can finish, Alex

reaches out, almost hesitant, before he brushes his fingers gently

I freeze.

is gentle, like a silent plea as his eyes

scared

voice

for any sign of mockery. Some cruel twist waiting

there's none. Only

you believe me?" I whisper, scared to

He nods once.

same time." he mutters with an unbelievable laugh. Like he can't believe he was played, "Luca was investigating a failed deal for me... and something wasn't adding up. No records of Leah traveling out of the

had been investigating since the night

couldn't tell you because I wasn't yet sure until lan called me. He had seen the results on the table earlier today. So when I received

at him, the world tilting beneath my feet. I never

a relief." I blurt

I'd have to go through another

you took Rayen's toothbrush? You

had just been told by the nurse who Leah hired

He nods.

I bite my lip.

he drags a hand

the words he's

with anger. "Then Stole ten million dollars. Took advantage of the fact I couldn't remember shit. And then lied and told me she had my child. I'm not giving her all the blame. This is my fault. I failed

to him doesn't really affect me. He ruined my life but that's for another day. Now that we are on the same page, it's time to hit

want my son back." I

I want revenge. Against everyone who was involved. Starting with your

"Athena-"

me Alex. Join me

you have in mind?" He

just so I can rip it out of her hands, Starting with the