Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M
Chapter 5
5. Shoot out
Nothing about the day spelled disaster. The sun was shining and everything seemed to be well in place as I drove down the familiar streets.
The chapel was fully packed when we arrived. Almost everyone had come to pay their last respects.
I surveyed the place and was satisfied to see everything was in place. None of the others had been much help when it came to the burial preparation. I was the one that was left to shoulder the weight of everything.
I didn’t complain though. I took it as a chance for me to reciprocate what he’d done for me. After all, he had fed me, clothed me and put a room over my head.
The service was about to begin and most people were already seated. I decided to sit on the opposite side. It didn’t feel right sitting with the rest. It especially didn’t feel right sitting next to Emma.
“Mom, why are we sitting here…shouldn’t we sit next to grandma?” Noah asks, pointing at where the others were.
Of course we were getting weird looks but I didn’t care. After all, it wasn’t a secret that I wasn’t wholly accepted by the family after everything that happened.
“Most people are already seated. I don’t want us to cause a fracas” I lie.
He looks like he doesn’t believe me but choses to let it go. The father arrives and the sermon begins just as I feel someone sit next to me.
I tense. I would know his presence and cologne anywhere. I don’t know what he was doing seated here. He should be with his precious Emma. In fact I would prefer if he were there.
Damn I sound bitter. Which I was. Bitter, angry and hurt.
“Dad” Noah whisper yells, which causes a few people to turn and look at us.
I glower at them making them turn back around.
the two of you?” Noah whispers
of relief. Thank goodness for small miracles. I wouldn’t have to be near
able to switch seats with him. The moment we do, I feel the
question is how will you leave it? Will you have made a difference? Changed it and touched the lives of those that you met along the way?
today, who will attend my burial? Will those around me even care? Whom am I kidding? They wouldn’t. They would
life I have. I don’t have any friends mostly because I hold myself back. Living under the perfect shadow that was Emma nailed in the fact that I can never be good enough for anyone. I wasn’t
we’re older, I’m still in her shadow. No one sees my pain or suffering. It’s all about Emma. Her pain is bigger than mine. Her happiness is a priority over mine. She always comes first in everyone’s mind while I’m left chasing after
voice pulls me out
that the service was over
deep voice always
I’ll have to because for the next ten years
my shoulders I stand up, without looking at him. I know it seems rude but I just can’t look at him. Not when
Noah,
towards the door. Once we’re outside we’re bombarded by a crowd of people wanting to give us their condolences. I spot some of my
hadn’t buried father yet
show your
and her eyes were red
want to face her right
now Emma. Can we
smiles then leans in so that I’m the only one
you that I am here to stay. You also took my family from me all those years ago but no more. I plan to take everything back, including the man that was meant to be mine” she then steps
but doesn’t say anything. I’m
to begin with. The family she’s talking about worships the ground she walks one. And Rowan? Rowan was and still
that wanted to drown me, I lead Noah to the place that would be father’s final
and me you
preacher says as they lower father’s
Mother’s wails are the loudest as she begs for father to come back to her. Emma and Travis both have silent tears running down their
as he cries beside me. Seeing him like this brings tears to my eyes. I hate seeing him in pain. I wipe my tears away. I need to be strong
condolences. I accept them mindlessly. It was like I was there but wasn’t at the same time. By the time I come
he
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In Chapter 5 of the Ex-Husband’s Regret novel series, The narrator, reeling from her divorce and Rowan's lack of affection, faces more challenges as her father, James Sharp, is shot. The strained family dynamics resurface as she navigates the hospital experience. The emotional distance with her family, especially her estranged sister, Emma, becomes more evident. The tragic news of her father's death adds another layer of pain. The story weaves together themes of love, loss, and family dynamics, creating a complex narrative for the narrator to navigate in the midst of personal and familial challenges.... Will this Chapter 5 author Evelyn M.M mention any details. Follow Chapter 5 and the latest episodes of this series at Novelxo.com.
Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M Chapter 5
Ex-Husband’s Regret Chapter 5