MY EX-HUSBAND’S REMORSE

YSABELLEI woke up, feeling sore all over my body. My neck, my back, my arm, my thigh were all in pain, especially in between them. I groaned as I moved on the sturdy bed… This is not my bed.I scanned my surroundings, and my eyes stopped at the handsome face of Ronan beside me. Butterflies in my stomach went wild as my heart fluttered at how he claimed me last night. He took my virginity and I let him do so. I give him my soul and heart.I stared at his frowning face. Even when he's sleeping, he's still wearing a frown. I smiled at the fact that even though he was frowning, he's still handsome.I touch the frown in between his brows and massage them slowly, enough not to wake him up. He hates being touched by me, and if he finds out that I'm sleeping next to him, on his bed, he will be fuming in madness again. But what if he won't? He initiated the sex last night, so… maybe, he will look at me differently from now on.I'm not sure if I should be pleased about it because something

YSABELLE‘WHY CAN'T YOU JUST DIE AND LEAVE ME ALONE?’Those words crushed my heart and soul. It was beyond painful. It was as if a big car passed over my whole body again and again due to the extreme pain I was feeling. But I didn't say anything and tried to smile.I forced myself to stand even though my whole body was going limp from his painful words.Was that what Ronan really wished for me? I don't know anymore. I wanted to think that he was just tired from work, and then I added to his headache.He only stared at me. Rage was evident through his eyes until he looked away himself. I immediately left the kitchen until I reached the gate, walking under the full moon alone but not knowing where I was really going.I wanted to cry from the pain inside, but no tears came out of my eyes. As if they are also scared to be noticed by anyone and think I'm too pitiful by crying alone while bracing for the pain.And this is the painful cry of all. I can not express the pain I'm feeling throu

YSABELLEMy whole body trembles as I stare at the woman who smirks as if enjoying someone seeing her naked. Or she's enjoying it because I'm the one who's seen them both.My swollen eyes welled up with tears… again.“Can't you knock?!”I flinched and awoke at Ronan’s shout, loud and firm.He was now wearing his trousers while the woman remained on the bed, having a good life. Isn't she ashamed of what she did? I was baffled by how brave she was for sleeping with a married man.“W-Why is she h-here?” My voice cracks as I try to get all the courage I have in my throat. “I'm sorry for not introducing myself first thing in the morning.” She smirks. “I'm Candice… Ronan's ex.” She said confidently.Ex? His ex? “She's going to live here… with my son.” He casually said as if he didn't care how I reacted to his actions and words.Tears streamed down painfully in my eyes as I played his words in my head.“Y-Your son?” I said almost a whisper.What son? Is she pregnant– I suddenly heard a cry

YSABELLE Those ocean-blue eyes darted into mine, making my heart pinch in pain. His painful words back then, five years ago, echoed in my head.‘I DON’T FUCKING LOVE YOU!’That was the most memorable and yet, painful one I've heard from him. Despite all the words he throws at me, slapping me on the reality that he doesn't love me was the hell part. Candice and his son were only the bonus pain he created that turned into a scar in my heart.My chest twisted in pain again as the back of my eyes started to warm.No! I shouldn't give him a hint that I'm weak, that I'm losing my composure every time I see him, that I'm still in pain despite those years passing swiftly.I turned to Mr. Ivanov to divert my attention. I saw how he suddenly felt uncomfortable with a fake smile. Does he not know that he's my ex-husband? “Uhmm, Ms. Cortez, I'm sorry to say but I'm actually having a meeting with Mr. Volkov.” Anger surges in me. “Then why did you agree tonight, Mr. Ivanov?” I don't want to se

YSABELLETwo days…Two days have passed since Ronan messed with my mind and heart again. And it's been two nights that I couldn't sleep and eat properly because of that jerk.He's really a trouble in my life and I wasted a lot of tears and energy because of his jokes.Chance? Was he asking for another chance? What about Candice and his son? Is he nuts or just playing tricks with me again? For what? For his own entertainment!“Damn you, Ronan!” I yelled at my reflection in the mirror with a wet face.I hate to say it but he's all I think for the past two days and night. He caused me another trouble at the very last minute.A knock on the door woke me up from torturing Ronan’s face in my head. I hope I can also do it in real life.“Ms. Cortez, the rescheduled meeting with Mr. Ivanov is 1 pm–”“Tell him I'm only free this morning.” I need to finish my task here swiftly. I need to get the deal before I encounter Ronan again. I didn't know New York was this small for both of us.After ch