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 as

might not believe

shaky breath, my fingers curling into fists to stop them from

swear to you, Alex, I didn't

finish, Alex

hesitant, before he brushes his fingers gently against my

I freeze.

is gentle, like a silent plea as his

he's scared I'll

he says, his voice

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

there's none. Only realization

you believe me?" I whisper, scared

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 country. No pregnancy. No fucking antenatal visits.

me your records. He had been investigating since the night Rayen got hurt. He found that your

like someone tampered with it. We couldn't tell you because I wasn't yet sure until lan called me. He had seen the results on the table earlier today.

feet. I never thought I'd see the day when Alex would

relief." I blurt

thought I'd have to

why you took Rayen's

hired and was supposed to confirm before talking to

He nods.

I bite my lip.

him hesitate, as he drags

believe the words he's

And then lied and told me she had my child. I'm not

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

come later. I want revenge.

"Athena-"

me Alex. Join me

do you have in mind?" He asks and my lips stretch into a sick

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