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?"

you find out?" He asks as

I know you might not believe me and

curling into fists

swear to you, Alex, I didn't fake anything. I

can finish, Alex steps

reaches out, almost hesitant, before he brushes

I freeze.

a silent plea as

scared I'll

he says, his voice so raw it slices right

him, stunned, searching his face for any sign of mockery. Some cruel twist

there's none. Only

you believe me?" I whisper, scared to

He nods once.

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 country. No pregnancy. No fucking

night Rayen

wasn't yet sure until lan called me. He had seen the results on the table earlier today. So

him, the world tilting beneath my feet. I never

relief." I blurt

I'd have to

that why you took Rayen's toothbrush? You

just been told by the nurse who Leah hired and was supposed to confirm before talking to

He nods.

I bite my lip.

I see him hesitate, as he drags a hand over his mouth

the words he's about to

And then lied and told me she had my child. I'm not giving her all the blame. This is my fault. I failed you and

that's for another day. Now that

want my son back."

failed and whose fault it was can come later. I want revenge. Against everyone who

"Athena-"

think about stopping me Alex. Join me or stay the fuck out

me better than anyone. I'd never let this slide. What do you have in mind?" He asks and my lips stretch

just so