Chapter 2

SARAH

“Hi Sarah, it's quite early but I have a message for you, and it's from your husband,” Uriel uttered politely. “Let’s dive into business.”

Uriel was Caleb’s lawyer. He hardly came to the house; all their meeting was usually held in the office. I am curious to know why he came to see me.

“A-Alright, please have a seat,” I said calmly and sat on the couch beside him.

Debby turned to excuse us but was stopped by Uriel. “You should be here too.”

“Really?” Debby muttered. After a few seconds of hesitation, she sat beside me.

Uriel pulled out a stack of documents from his briefcase. Anxious, I stared at him

He handed me a paper.

“Read through, it is your copy.” He said, with his eyes darting between Debby and I. I read through the documents, tears welling in my eyes.

“Is this real?” I managed to ask, my lips trembling as I tried to hide my pain

“Yes, it is from your husband, Caleb. He wants a divorce and you have to sign it immediately.” Uriel said unapologetically.

I couldn’t believe my ears. I stare at the paper with teary eyes. Caleb wants us to get a divorce and he doesn’t deem it fit that he should break the news to me himself. It is a lot to process at a time.

“He should have broken this news to her himself, don’t he have an iota of respect for their marital vows?” Debby flared up.

Uriel maintained a cold look. He has no fault in all this, he was just carrying out the task his client gave him.

“I can’t do anything about this, I am sorry. Please sign it.” Uriel pleaded.

I couldn’t hold my pain anymore, I need to confirm this from Caleb. I picked up my phone and placed a video call to him. The call connected and after five seconds, he answered the call.

“Why are you calling me, woman?” Caleb’s deep voice rang out. I am not familiar with the room he was but all I can see via the video screams luxury.

“Caleb, why are you treating me this way?” My voice shook, unable to express all that raced in my mind. “I expected you to return home yesterday so we can celebrate your birthday with you but you didn’t. The baffling thing is that you sent your lawyer to deliver divorce papers to me, it only means our five years of living together mean nothing to you. Are you sure you want us to get a divorce?”

“If I am not sure, Uriel wouldn’t be there in the first place. Just sign it! Our marriage moved from beautiful to ugly. It is best we go our different path.” He replied coldly. “Leave my life for good.”

Leave my life for good.

The words rang severally in my mind. Does he mean all the years we spent together, I was nothing but bad luck to him? Debby and Uriel threw glances at me as they heard all he said. I never knew I would have to face such a cold and painful reality

Looking intently at my phone’s screen, I saw a lady putting on a white towel. She held two glasses of juice and gave one to Caleb. They looked happy in each other’s company.

Is it possible for two individuals to have a striking resemblance?

I couldn’t believe my eyes. The lady is my best friend, Laura.

I invited her to the surprise party I organized for my husband but she said she wouldn’t make it because she had an impromptu meeting to attend.

Now I connected the dots, I couldn’t keep calm so I yelled. “Laura, how could you flirt with my husband?”

“Your ex-husband, my friend. It is not my fault that I am making him feel happy and safe.” Laura sipped her drink and giggled. “I also had my eyes on him, you were just lucky to have him first.”

I couldn’t believe my best friend could say this. Little wonder, she had advised me to have a divorce since my marriage wasn’t working.

“You are a wolf in sheep's clothing, Laura”

“I won’t have you talk to her in that manner,” Caleb shouted. “We are done here,” he added coldly as he ended the call.

I saw the concern in Debby and Uriel’s eyes and I understood, there was nothing they could do about it. I nodded in acceptance of my present predicament.

I requested a pen from Uriel and signed the divorce paper. I handed it to him and left for the bedroom.

I arranged my clothes and shoes into a box and pulled it out. I was heartbroken to even recall that I was yet to take my bath. I felt like an intruder and had to leave the house at that moment.

Approaching the exit door, Debby stood up at a fast pace.

“Do you want to leave? Give it a little time and I will talk to him.” She said solemnly.

What would made Caleb change his mind? I have signed the papers, no point in trying to make things work out again.

“You don’t have to worry. He is an adult and can make decisions on his own.” I said with a fake smile evident on my face.

“Give your marriage another chance! Remember your marital vows and make it work again.” Debby persuaded but I remained indifferent.

“Vows? The vows meant nothing to him otherwise…” Tears welled in my eyes and I announced.

“I am leaving for good. Thank you.” Without wasting a minute, I left the house in pain.

I got into a taxi and it zoomed off.

A lot of my dreams did I let go just to be with Caleb. In the end, it wasn’t worth it. Since I’m alive, there is still a possibility of achieving my dreams.

Soon, the taxi came to a halt at my destination. It has been over six months since I came here. I paid the driver and came out of the car holding my box tightly.

“It feels good to be here.”

I whispered as I walked in. My aunt wanted me to visit her frequently but she had to understand that I was married and needed to build my home. Now am back to her abode after a failed marriage!

“Sarah, it is a good thing you remembered me today.”

My aunt, Olivia, uttered happily.

If only she knew why I came here. Tears forced their way out and I told her about my divorce.

She pulled me into a warm embrace. “Five years is a whole lot but you have to let it go. Forget about your so-called husband and best friend.”

I gave a nod and she led me to my room. Everything remained as it was. I was tempted to ask if no one dwelled in the room when I was away. Aunt Olivia cares so much for me after the demise of my parent. She is the only family I have now.

“This is the right time,” My aunt smiled. “In your parent’s will, you are entitled to a huge amount of money. I didn’t tell you about it because I felt something odd about Caleb and he might want to take the money from you.”

“This means a lot, thank you!” I hugged her tightly.

When she left the room, I sighed as I felt my flames of hope rekindled again. It is time to let go of the past, brace up, and build my dreams.