All Chapters of TOO LATE TO WANT ME: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

~TYLA~I forced a smile to my trembling lips, even though it did nothing to brighten my face.“I’m sorry, darling. I need to head to the office now… I promise to take you to the park this weekend as compensation.”Kenny thought for a while, and then he nodded. In an instant, he was back to eating, almost like the conversation never happened.I clenched my fists tightly and without another word, I headed back to my room.My leg still pained from hitting it on the table last night, so I practically limped up the stairs.I didn’t allow myself time to process the pain; instead, I forced my mind into getting ready for work.But even my unwillingness to accept the situation I found myself in, did nothing to reduce its impact.When I came down again, fully dressed… they were still at the table. But Matt was done eating, he seemed to be watching Olivia and Kenny, like a doting husband and father.Olivia was still giving Kenny more food.This time around, I didn’t stop, didn’t let them see the

~TYLA~I couldn’t move.It was as though my legs were rooted to the spot as I watched Olivia immediately bend down to Kenny’s level, ruffling his hair.Kenny’s giggles were like needles pricking at my skin.“Hello dear, buddy.” She greeted him, warmly, “Enjoying your snack?”Kenny nodded. “I love… love it. Aunt Olivia is the best.”Those were innocent words, yet they did the most damage.It was as though Benny understood what was happening, she took my hand and gave it a light squeeze.Maria, Matt’s mom, took that chance. She also bent to Kenny’s level, her lips wide with a smile.But I could see the mischief in her eyes, clearly whatever she wanted to do wasn’t going to be good.“Do you like your Aunt Olivia?” She asked, caressing Kenny’s little cheeks.Kenny giggled again. “I love Aunt Olivia. She is pretty and kind. She is also a great cook.”I swallowed hard, turning away slightly, my heart racing.Kenny used to praise my cooking so much. But now, he seemed to have fallen in love w

~Tyla~ The apartment was quiet when I stepped inside. It was a simple apartment situated on the sixth floor of the building. Philip had found it for me in a rush and I couldn’t be more thankful. I rolled my small, half-empty suitcase, looking at the four corners of where I was going to start a new life, far away from Matt. My hands felt completely empty without Kenny’s small fingers holding onto them. I felt a dull ache settle deep in my chest. Philip softly spoke from behind me, “It’s not much, Tyla. But it is discreet. The lease is under a shell company and definitely no one from the Wilson family will track you here.” I nodded as I walked into the center of the living room, looking around. There was a simple gray sofa. Looking ahead, was a small coffee table then an empty kitchen counter at one corner. "It's perfect, Philip," I whispered. I sat down on the edge of the gray sofa while Philip set the box down on the counter. “You don't have to stay here and stare at the wall

~Tyla~I stepped into the company, making my way straight to Matt’s office.The few colleagues who knew me tried to bring up conversations or greetings, but I barely responded to any of them.Matt’s secretary met me right outside his office, she clearly couldn’t hide the surprise on her face.“Tyla, I wasn’t expecting to see you… I heard you handed in your resignation.”I forced a smile to my face, my patience wearing thin.“Yeah, I did. Is Matt in?”She frowned slightly, clearly confused on why I was calling him by his first name.Yet, she nodded slowly. “He’s in, but… I rather you don’t go in now.”“Why?”“He…” she leaned closer, her voice dropping to a whisper. “He is in there with his wife,” she grinned. “It’s better not to disturb them.”My heart stopped.“His wife?”Then who was I?Even though no name was mentioned, I knew exactly who she was talking about.And if my rage was high before, it was through the roof now.I slowly walked across her, and headed straight for Matt’s offi

~Matt~I sat there, barely listening to my friends argument. My mind was occupied with what had happened earlier.She brought up the divorce herself… there was no way she actually meant that.She had loved me for years, and would do anything to get me to notice her.Including moving her stuff out?“Hey man, are you alright?” My friend, Jones suddenly asked.That snapped me back to reality.I must be crazy to be actually thinking of her. Yet, as crazy as it sounds, I couldn’t take my mind off her, even after inviting my friends out to the club, as a place to clear my mind.“It’s nothing bro,” I responded, sipping from my glass.“Yo man, how’s your relationship going with our sassy queen, Olivia? I told y’all they’re definitely ending up together.” My other friend, Tim called out excitedly.If there was anything I was happy about, it was the fact that my friends all supported my relationship choices, and had even stood by my side when my family pressured me to settle.I smiled in respons