“I want to proceed with the divorce.” Everything in me dulled as I heard him say the words. My eyes widened by a quarter as I tried to process what I had just heard. Did he just say what I had just heard?“What did you just say?” I asked just to be sure I had no hearing loss.“You heard me, Ruby. I believe you are not deaf. I have signed the papers, and I want to proceed with the divorce.”“Oh.” I swallowed the huge link that had gathered in my throat. The news poured on my back like cold water, sending chills down my spine, and I turned my gaze to the document, eyeing it, wishing that it could catch fire now.This wasn't what I planned, and the news I just heard has totally disorganized me, and I don’t know what to do about it.There was once a time I wanted nothing to do with him; I hated him so much, and all I wanted was a divorce, but I wasn’t too sure now.“Okay.” I said with a sigh. “Can we take this somewhere else, where we could get more privacy?” I asked, looking at him while
Alex shifted forward, his face blank, as if every atom of emotion had left him. “You wanted a divorce, and I don’t want to deny you that.”“I know!” It was taking everything in me not to scream.“I know I wanted a divorce, but why now?”“You just heard me, Ruby. I am sure you are not hard of hearing, or you will need to get your ear checked. I know a doctor that specializes in ENT, and he will be willing to help.”I rolled my eyes as I heard him, not finding anything funny. “Are you even listening to me?”"Yes, I am, and I heard what you said. I have already told you the reason I am doing this, and I am not going to repeat myself.”I released a sigh, suddenly tired from everything. "Alright, that is fine. If this is what you want, I will pass it on to my lawyer, and we will set a date for trial. Is that alright?”“Don’t try to pass this on to me, Ruby. This was what you wanted. But yes, I think so.”"Ummm, Alex, are you sure about this?” I said, trying my hardest to convince him before
I tried to swallow the saliva that had looked in my mouth to ease my dry throat, but there was a stubborn lump there that refused to go down no matter how much I tried.And it was all because of this man in front of me.He was stark naked the day he was born, and I prided myself on being a decent woman and tried to look away from the elephant in the room. But it wasn’t so easy.Okay, why is it suddenly hot here? I tried to fan myself, but this heat I am experiencing has nothing to do with an external reason.I cast my eyes downward to his midsection, where his pendulum was hanging free and swinging in its natural oscillation, and it took everything in me to peel my eyes from that beautiful work of art.Everything about Alex was beautiful, down to his cock, which had a little sprinkling of hair around the base.It had been a week since he had fucked me silly in his living room, but it was only as if it were yesterday that I felt him inside of me, slowly fitting into me and rearranging m
I sat on his bed, and I could still perceive the scent of his cologne, and I was tempted to roll myself in it. But I was reminded of how he had left, and I got angry.‘How could he leave like that?’ The question was on my lips, and no matter how much I asked, I couldn’t come up with the right answer.The only thing that came to mind was that he was taking revenge. He was angry for all the times I had run away while he was sleeping and wanted me to feel what he felt.And I think I finally understand. We have been getting along and having fun since last night, and this morning he was gone.I couldn’t even explain how I was feeling. It was as if someone had cut my hands off and left me vulnerable.I was just seconds from reaching for my phone and calling him to come back, maybe even resorting to crying, but I held it in and headed for the shower.I turned the tap to the hottest I could bear without boiling my skin, and I began to take my bath. I have always enjoyed shower time because it
I woke up on Wednesday morning, feeling worse for wear, and no matter how I tried, I wouldn’t bring myself to stand up from the bed to begin the day.“You wanted this, Ruby.” I made sure to remind myself that it was my choice in the first place. I chose to go on with the divorce, and whatever the judge decides, it is on me. “Alright, I have to do this.” I said, getting up from the bed.As if by coincidence, my phone began to blare, and I took one look at it and sighed. It was my lawyer on the phone.“Good morning, Ruby.”“Mmm.” I grumbled, even though there was nothing good about this morning. His voice was cheery and bright, quite the opposite of my feelings.Even the weather was too bright and beautiful, it was as if it were trying to mock me. “Why today of all days?!” I lamented.“Were you saying something?” John’s voice disrupted me, and I shook my head, forgetting he wouldn’t see me.“No, please, continue.”“Yeah, so I was just calling to remind you of everything we have talked ab
As the judge hit the gravel, the sound went through me, shaking me to my core. We all watched, stunned, as she left her seat, and there was nothing we could do.“What just happened?” I was looking around, trying to get answers, but none were forthcoming. I look at John, trying to get him to provide me answers, but he is as clueless as I am.Alex left his post and came towards me, and I directed all my anger at him. “You!” I snared, almost seething in my mouth. “What did you do?”“I think we need to take this to my office.“ John was quick to intervene, as he saw that I was serious.“Fine.” I grudgingly accepted, but I turned to Alex, glaring at him. “You had better be ready to give me a concrete answer.” I threatened him just for effect, and he stared at me.We allowed John to lead us to his office, and I entered the large expanse of space that was filled with nothing but books and a few chairs.“Alright, I think I will leave you lovebirds to discuss, but please don’t kill each other o
“Alex.” I said it in shock, like I hadn’t been the one at his door.“Ruby?” His pupils were widening in surprise as he looked at me. “I wasn’t expecting you so fast.”“Yea. Me too.” I said beneath my breath. I didn’t even think I was going to come here, yet I was standing in front of his room. He was still standing at the door, and I looked at him pointedly. “Am I going to stay outside?”“Please come in.” He said, gesturing to the room and moving to the side to allow me in. The smile refused to leave his lip, and it had me melting.“Thank you.” I entered the luxury suites and made for the sofa I had seen.Alex was still tending awkwardly to the side, swinging his hands around like he didn’t know what to do with them. And it was almost cute watching him.At the same time, he was the one who had invited me, yet he looked so shocked.My eyes widened as I saw the serpent in front of me, and I was screaming before I knew it. “Wow.” But I was quick to turn it into a cough and a bout of snee
“Children?” To say I was surprised is an understatement. That was the last thing I had expected from him.“Yeah, it wouldn’t be bad. I am an only child, and sometimes I’ve always wished I had a sibling; that is no longer possible, hence why I would like a large family so my children will not be lonely.”“That is fine.” I mean, the man wants a large number of children, and that is on him, but I wasn't going to be popping out kids like candy.For me, I felt the opposite about children. Back when I was still struggling to make ends meet, I had vowed never to have a child and bring them into this world; otherwise, they would continue my line of poverty.That was one of the reasons I was consistent with my birth control option and almost always had an implant in my arm.I knew I wasn’t cut out to be celibate, but I also had to make sure I eliminated any risk of unwanted pregnancy, and that has been working for years.It has become a part of me that I often forget that I had an implant, exc