Chapter 11 Comforting

I smiled and returned Boston's hug, my eyes filled with anticipation for the future.As expected, I got Nancy's message the next morning. "His fever's not coming down, honey. I need to take care of him. Don't read too much into it. He's just a friend."I replied to none of her texts. Nancy called immediately. I finally let one through right before I boarded the plane. "What are you doing? You haven't been taking my calls."She sounded panicked, as if she really was worried about me."We're done, Nancy. The divorce papers are on the table, and we've both signed them."That was clearly not what she had expected. She fell silent. When reality finally hit her, her voice began to tremble. "What do you mean, divorce papers? I never signed them. You can't have someone else forge my signature.""I recorded the whole process, and the video's in the flash drive on the table. See for yourself. Let's never meet again."I hung up before she could say anything. Exhaustion had been the only

Chapter 12 Just Desserts

I looked at my mother with tearful eyes and nodded firmly. What I had not expected, however, was to see Nancy again.It happened three years later, on a rainy midnight. I had worked overtime and had just left the company when the sky began to pour. Holding up my umbrella, I made my way toward the car park.I had just reached my car when I saw Nancy squatting on the ground, completely drenched. The moment she saw me, she shot to her feet and rushed over."I finally found you! Do you have any idea how much I went through the last three years? Please, stop being mad at me. I've been thinking so much, and I realize I can't live without you. Please come back with me. Or… Or I can stay with you."I looked at the woman, my umbrella still held over my head. Coldly, I said, "We're long done at this point, Nancy. I don't love you anymore."I went around her and tried to get into my car, but she grabbed me. "Please, I know I messed up. Forgive me. Please, I can't live without you. Ronald's

All Chapters of She Called Me a Thief: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

Chapter 11 Comforting

Chapter 12 Just Desserts