Your Love Is Laughable

My husband had been very busy with work recently. We did not want him to miss out on his son’s birthday, so we decided to celebrate it at his office.

I decided to cosplay as my son’s favorite Marvel character as a surprise, which required me to put on a heavy and stuffy onesie.

The moment I stepped foot into the office lobby, I saw two familiar figures—Jared Carter in an expensive suit, with Isabelle Jenner hanging delicately from his arm.

He did not seem to have changed over the past three years.

The receptionist smiled at Jared. “Mr. Carter, our CEO is occupied at the moment. Please take a seat first. He’ll come to meet you once he’s available.”

They must be here to discuss business with my husband.

Someone around seemed to have recognized Jared and commented on Isabelle’s beauty.

“Is she your wife, Mr. Carter?”

Isabelle smiled. “Not yet, but we’ll be married soon.”

Jared seemed occupied by his thoughts. After a while, he replied, “Hmm, yeah. Soon.”

I was surprised to hear that they had not tied the knot sooner.

When I broke up with Jared three years ago, he had not waited long before buying Isabelle flowers and necklaces and professing his love for her.

He had told me, “I only agreed to date you because of how much you liked me.”

He had texted me; [You’d better think twice and apologize, Charmaine. I won’t forgive you so easily this time.]

Before I left him, Isabelle had posted a photo on social media, showing Jared on one knee, holding a ring to propose to her.

Three years went by, and they still didn't get married.

When it was my turn, the receptionist’s tone changed. “You shouldn’t be here, Ma’am. This is an office, not a place for street performers. Please leave.”

She did not recognize me and assumed I was some street performer.

I had been to my husband’s office with him before, but I understood her confusion considering my cosplay and extravagant makeup.

I tried to explain, “Your CEO and I are close. I don’t need an appointment to see him.”

She shook her head. “Ma’am, I know you’re lying. Our CEO is busy, so please leave.”

The security guard was about to push me out the door when Jared reached out to stop him with a wad of cash. “Sorry, she’s here for me.”

He had recognized me. Then, he grabbed Isabelle’s hand and stood in front of me.

“I knew you were still in love with me, Charmaine.

“You’re here because you heard that I was getting married, aren’t you? Haven’t you been throwing this tantrum for long enough by now?

“Look, I’ll go easy on you since you’re cosplaying as my favorite Marvel character for me. Apologize to Isabelle and promise you’ll be nice to her, and then I’ll forgive you.”