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My Last Wish: May Her Affair Last

My Last Wish: May Her Affair Last

Maikling Kwento · Emotional Realism
By:  EverwindKumpleto
Language: English
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Synopsis

Face Slapping

Winning Back the Husband

Bias

Independence

Hypocrisy

Tragic Love

Plot Twists

Melodramatic

The day I find out my wife, Astrid Miller, has cheated on me while pregnant with my child, I begin to suffer from depression. The 99th time I take the pill, hoping to end my life, my baby daughter, Naomi Sage, wails in her stroller. My buddy, Ethan Wilde, digs the pill out from my throat. When Astrid sends me to the ER, she makes me a promise out of sheer guilt. "Charlie, I want you to write down a wish for every single day you remain alive. When you finally get better, I'll grant all your wishes." The day I write down my 1000th wish, the psychiatric hospital releases me. Elated, I go home early to surprise my family, only to find my wedding photo has been replaced with a wall of unfamiliar pictures. Ethan, Astrid, and Naomi smile and pose like a happy family of three in those travel photographs. Beneath an empty frame, a caption reads, "Wonderland". I log into my burner account to browse Ethan's TikTok. The latest video is taken in Wonderland. "This is the last time I'll spend time with you and Naomi. I hope we can be a proper family in our next lives." The comments are filled with lament. There are mutual friends of ours, a colleague of mine… At the bottom is Astrid. "Ethan, thank you for providing me a safe space to breathe in these last three years. If we meet again in our next lives, I hope you'll be my husband." My fingers are trembling as I tap into Ethan's main profile. Thousands of other videos alike fill the screen. For more than three years, he has never once been absent from Astrid and Naomi's lives. I quietly take out my wish list. I erase the last entry, "Being with you forever," and replace it with "I hope you get what you want." Astrid doesn't need to wait for this life to end. Ethan can easily replace me and step up as the better husband and father now. The only catch is that I'll be the first to leave.

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Kabanata 1

Chapter 1

Charlie's POV

Three years ago, I hid the pills away. Now, I dug them out and swallowed them at once. They burned fiercely in my stomach, but my fingers kept scrolling through the comments anyway.

"Poor Astrid. She's going back to that psycho again. If we'd known this would happen, we should've just let him die back then," wrote the student I sponsored.

The day I was diagnosed with depression, she cried and begged me to live a long life.

"It's such a shame you two met too late. If you and Ethan had met sooner, you would've been the ones who got married instead," wrote my coworker.

She had caught the bouquet at our wedding and smiled as she praised how perfect a match Astrid and I were.

"It's fine. You two work at the same company anyway. Worst case, we can all cover for you," wrote my college roommate.

The night Astrid confessed her feelings for me, he warned her that if she ever betrayed me, he would never forgive her.

My eyes stung until everything blurred. So, everyone knew. Somehow, they had all agreed to keep it from me. I was the one who stood in the way of their happiness. I was the one who deserved to die.

Never mind. Soon, they would all get what they wanted.

A beep came from the keypad lock outside. Three figures walked in, dragging their suitcases, laughing and chatting.

The moment our eyes met, Astrid Miller's brow furrowed. Her voice turned reproachful. "Charlie, didn't we agree I'd come pick you up? What if something happened to you on the way home?"

I opened my mouth, but tears started falling before I could say a word.

Panicking, Astrid hurried over and gently wiped them away. "I'm sorry, Charlie. I didn't mean to snap at you. Please don't cry."

Behind her, Ethan Wilde walked in holding Naomi Sage's hand, grinning as he teased me. "Charlie, it's been three years, and you're still such a crybaby."

Naomi peeked out from behind him and looked at me curiously. My heart jolted.

Three years ago, she was just a tiny bundle curled up in a stroller. Now, she could carry her own backpack.

I swallowed the tremor in my voice, crouched down, and opened my arms. "Naomi, come here. Let Daddy hold you."

She shrank back and nervously clutched Ethan's shirt. "Daddy, who's this man?"

I froze.

Astrid gently explained, "Charlie, don't overthink it. Ethan's been the one taking care of her all these years, so she just got used to calling him that. Besides, Ethan is her godfather. We never corrected her because of that."

Only then did I notice the three of them were wearing matching family outfits.

Ethan gave me an awkward shrug. "It was a kindergarten assignment. We're supposed to wear matching outfits as a family and take a thousand pictures together.

"Since you weren't here, I had to fill in for you. If it bothers you, I can go change."

He said it so casually and openly. If I hadn't seen those comments with my own eyes, I might've believed him too.

I suppressed the bitterness rising in my chest and didn't call him out. "It's fine. It looks good on you. Keep it on."

Seeing that I didn't lose my temper like I used to, Astrid softened her expression and ruffled my hair.

"You've finally gotten better. Looks like three years of treatment really helped. Now, let me see what's on your wish list."

She picked up my wish list and was ready to open it.

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9 Kabanata
Chapter 1
Charlie's POVThree years ago, I hid the pills away. Now, I dug them out and swallowed them at once. They burned fiercely in my stomach, but my fingers kept scrolling through the comments anyway."Poor Astrid. She's going back to that psycho again. If we'd known this would happen, we should've just let him die back then," wrote the student I sponsored.The day I was diagnosed with depression, she cried and begged me to live a long life."It's such a shame you two met too late. If you and Ethan had met sooner, you would've been the ones who got married instead," wrote my coworker.She had caught the bouquet at our wedding and smiled as she praised how perfect a match Astrid and I were."It's fine. You two work at the same company anyway. Worst case, we can all cover for you," wrote my college roommate.The night Astrid confessed her feelings for me, he warned her that if she ever betrayed me, he would never forgive her.My eyes stung until everything blurred. So, everyone knew.
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Chapter 2
Charlie's POVI quickly stopped Astrid. "Can you look at it tonight? I want to surprise you."She didn't notice anything strange and simply smiled as she slipped the wish list into her pocket."Okay. Whatever you say. Are you hungry? The doctor said you haven't eaten. I'll make you some pasta to tide you over. Later, we can take Naomi out to celebrate her birthday."Ethan quickly followed her. "Then I'll make the sauce. Charlie can finally try my cooking."Naomi happily skipped into the kitchen after them. "I'll help peel the garlic!"The three of them disappeared into the kitchen, smiling and talking. I was left standing there, watching their happy backs. They looked like a picture-perfect family.I let out a bitter laugh. Fine. Once I spent one last birthday with Naomi, they would finally become a real family.The pain in my stomach twisted sharper. I went into the bedroom and started sorting through my belongings.Ever since I caught Astrid cheating on me, I had become pa
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Chapter 3
Charlie's POVAstrid shoved me aside. I struggled to get to my feet and make my way outside, but she had already scooped Naomi into her arms while Ethan fumbled for the car keys.I instinctively reached out to help, but Astrid pushed me away. Her angry voice exploded beside my ear. "Charlie, please just stay put! Stop making things harder, okay?"I stumbled back a couple of steps and crashed into the table, knocking over the plate of pasta. The front door slammed shut. I lowered my head. Pasta sauce stained my clothes from top to bottom. I looked as pathetic as this five-year marriage had made me feel.Astrid was right. All I ever did was make things harder.I was the one who needed to be taken care of. I was neither a good husband nor a good father. I should step aside and let someone better suited to take over my roles.I changed my clothes and gathered up what little I had left. When my fingers brushed against the braided bracelet in my pocket, I realized I hadn't give
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Chapter 4
Charlie's POVAstrid sat beside my hospital bed, though I found no trace of concern in her eyes, only disappointment."Charlie, your tests came back normal. What kind of show are you putting on exactly? "All I did was snap at you a little. It's Naomi's birthday today. Did you really have to run over here and fake passing out just to scare her? If I'd known you'd turn into this, I never would've thought to marry you!"She threw the medical report at my face. The paper stung against my skin.The results were so obviously doctored they could hardly be any more obvious. When I looked up and met the disgust in Astrid's eyes, the words I wanted to say died in my throat.Whatever. Maybe this was for the best. No guilt, no pity for me."Congratulations, Astrid," I thought. "You're finally going to get exactly what you wanted."Realizing she had gone too far, Astrid deliberately softened her tone. "You know what? Just take some time to calm down. I'm going to cut the cake with Naomi.
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Chapter 5
Third-Person POVThe cake slipped from Astrid's hand and hit the floor with a soft thud.Before she could ask anything, the woman on the other end hurriedly hung up, leaving only an address in a text message.Hearing the noise, Ethan and Naomi rushed over. She saw the cake on the floor and giggled. "Mommy, you're so clumsy. The cake fell."The next second, Astrid swayed on her feet. Ethan panicked and quickly caught her. "Astrid, are you okay? Naomi, press the call button!"Naomi frantically climbed onto the bed and hit the button.Astrid could barely hear the commotion around her. She struggled to steady herself and regain her senses. Then, she stumbled toward the door."Astrid!" Ethan shouted behind her.She didn't look back. Her mind was filled with Charlie.As soon as Astrid left the hospital, she floored the gas and raced toward the crematorium.She ran several red lights along the way without a second thought. Her palms were slick with sweat as she gripped the steer
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Chapter 6
Third-Person POVEthan's heart missed a beat.Indeed, there had been something wrong with Charlie's medical report earlier that day, but Ethan hadn't taken the time to read it. He simply had someone alter it.He only wanted to see whether Astrid still trusted him the way she used to. Conveniently, it would also force Charlie to understand where he stood. Maybe then he would finally give up his place as Astrid's husband.He had imagined many scenarios, but the one he had never pictured was pushing Charlie to the point of no return.Ethan forced a smile. "Astrid, stop joking. Charlie was fine just now. How could he be…"Astrid pulled open her coat, revealing the urn and the death certificate. The bright red official stamp cut into his eyes like a knife.Ethan's heart sank even further. His hands started trembling uncontrollably as he desperately tried to suppress his panic."Astrid, whatever happened, let's go home and talk about it. But first, I left something at the hospital.
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Chapter 7
Third-Person POV"No, you can't!" Ethan bellowed. "That's my baby too! You have no right to abort it!"Astrid didn't look at him. Her voice remained calm and flat. "And you don't get a say. "If you hadn't done this, I would've bought you a villa and made sure you could raise our child properly. They would've grown up healthy."Her voice faltered. Charlie was dead, and her heart had died with him.Humans were strange. When they loved someone, they took them for granted. It was only after they lost the other person that they desperately tried to make up for everything they failed to give that person.Realizing Astrid wasn't joking, Ethan finally panicked. He turned to Naomi, who had been standing silent nearby, and grabbed her shoulders."Naomi, you like me, don't you?" he cried. "I'll buy you all the snacks and toys you want. Please, help me talk to your mommy. If I actually go to prison, I'm finished."Naomi no longer obeyed him the way she used to. Tears still streaked her
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Chapter 8
Charlie's POVIt wasn't long before Astrid had a court summons served to Ethan.That same day, someone pounded on the front door. The moment she opened it, Ethan dropped to his knees. His face was deathly pale, and he was sobbing uncontrollably."Astrid, I messed up. I really know that now. For the sake of the four years we spent together, please forgive me."He pulled out a ring, the sight of it glaring. It was exactly like the one Astrid gave me years ago.Back then, she had smiled and told me it was called the "forgiveness ring". Whenever we argued, and I made her angry, all I had to do was show her the ring, and she would forgive me.I smiled and promised I would, but she had not only given that ring to me, but also to Ethan.Astrid's body trembled. Seeing an opening, Ethan pressed on through his tears."Astrid, I was Charlie's best friend. His death wasn't entirely my fault. If you send me to prison, there'll be a huge scandal. Charlie's already dead anyway. Why not just l
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Chapter 9
Charlie's POVAstrid took out a photo album. Inside were the magazine covers I modeled for years ago.I froze. I had searched everywhere for them before and thought they were gone for good. I never knew she had secretly kept them all this time.Naomi opened the album, her fingertips tracing each picture of my face. Tears fell onto the pictures, leaving little wet flowers behind. She panicked and hurriedly wiped them away."Oh, no. I can't get Daddy's face dirty."Astrid's eyes were rimmed red too. I simply watched them coldly and let out a silent sigh.The next day, Ethan was taken to court. He was charged with falsifying my medical records, which indirectly led to my death.Knowing there was no way out, Ethan decided to expose everything he and Astrid had done over the past three years in front of the reporters."Astrid, you really think you're so innocent? For three years, while Charlie was locked away in that hospital, you and your daughter traveled all over the place with m
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