21: A Platonic Friend

JeffMy father had been my role model and for half of my life I had looked up to him for insights, motivation and words of wisdom.Our relationship ran deeper in ways that made me free with him. To me there was nothing related to me that he had no idea of and that included my relationship with Rosemary.The night air whispered what was to come, my legs pushing me towards his direction tamed the haywire emotions I was experiencing all at once.“Jefferey, you came at the right time. Your brother is trying to dare me to another round. He knows I'll still best him though.”My lack of response to their light banter created tension and soured the mood altogether.I wasn't going to beat around the bush. I was going full on confrontational. Hunter had made a point blank accusation and I wanted to know if it was the truth.“Did you sell Rosemary off to Hunter? I want to know how much you paid her for her to agree to leave me.” The silence was grave, his lack of words weakening me in the knees.

22: Trauma From The Past

MonalisseThe world of the married was like a thread mill with no end. I was a fanatic for the spin and could never get enough of the thrill.After RIO, love had become transactional. The feeling of being completely and utterly vulnerable to someone had become a chore I hated.So I settled for the glitz and glam. I made peace with the length and depth of a man's pocket and the satisfactory sound of his ATM card.With my first marriage, the first point of attraction was the Villa he owned on an island that had a stunning view.Our marriage lasted for at least a few months. The divorce came with several benefits including the Villa.The second marriage was a random humping game. Hilton Stud. That name was quite popular because of the several restaurants they owned.By restaurants, I meant six star, seven star investments with ground breaking openings in the business world.For the sake of extending the lease, I made it two years with Stud.At the end of our divorce, I was mightily compe

23: The Proposal

Anna's POVEvery candle on my birthday cake was burned. I had run out of wishes to make.That was the stage of my life I was currently in.At the age of twenty, my wish was to help Marcus become the man of his dreams.Then came twenty five and my desperation for having a child took over and that became my undying wish.As I clocked twenty eight, I wanted nothing to do with wishing upon non-existent stars.My mom pressured. “Make a wish Anna, before your candles go off.” I blew the candles off, to satiate my mother.“I'll be in my room. Since I have an unnecessary day off.” I excused myself, leaving my mom to enjoy the rest of the celebrations.Earlier today, I got a message from Marcus. He wrote: “Happy birthday Anastasia. Hope you get to see the Eiffel tower.”The Eiffel tower was our secret code for Paris.Being obsessed with that part of the world was an understatement. I wanted to enjoy the exuberant color and beauty of the place.However, being married to Marcus, living a lie th

24: Suicidal Thoughts

MarcusEver lived in poverty before?The depressing state of feeling miserable and being unable to sort out your basic needs.That was my life before. Eating from leftover dumps, begging for bread while sometimes getting beaten for stealing.My life as Marcus Sow was like a Roller coaster with no wheels.Looking at my accomplishments now, I never wanted to go back to crawling on my stomach.That was why I had chosen to go against my father in law. Being his puppet while trying to please his daughter felt like I was being taken back to my old life.By accepting that I could no longer get Anna back, I couldn't bring myself to accept my new life with Monalisse Mayfair.However, as her husband it was my obligation to protect her. “You've not said a word all through the drive back home. What is on your mind?”After the dinner with her parents, she had been mute, which was so unlike her…For some reason, I suspected that it had something to do with her Uncle. Robert's Downey.That old man w

Todos los capítulos de Dear Ex Wife Come Back To Me: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 24

21: A Platonic Friend

22: Trauma From The Past

23: The Proposal

24: Suicidal Thoughts