23: Votes

WINTER:

I was right. It was Carmela, but why did my ex-husband deny it at first? He never changed after three years. He was still denying everything when it involved Carmela. He loved her that much that was why he kept on protecting her. He even divorced me because of that woman.

Why?

Was she beautiful and richer than me? Or was she even good at bed?

My chest tightened.

Why was I feeling like this again? He should not have any control of my feelings, right? He had nothing to do with me, right? But why did it still hurt?

The ringing won’t stop and Calcifer seemed like he was debating whether to answer it or not. He kept on glancing at me as if I was the reason why he did not want to answer the call.

Fine.

“Liam? Could you ask Aunt Ynes to get Mommy a snack?”

“Are you hungry, Mommy?”

“Yes, I am.”

“How about you, Daddy?”

“I am full, buddy.”

“Okay. I will be back, Mommy.” And the child left the room.

Sensing it would take a couple of minutes before he would be back, I said, “You can a