Goodbye, Ex-Husband, Next Please

I stared at my reflection in the mirror and was finally satisfied. After what felt like hours of frantic searching, I had finally found a dress that would perfectly complement the earrings. Yes, those earrings – the ones I discovered hidden in Jason's pocket this morning.A pair of delicate and luxurious pearl earrings adorned with diamondsIt was created by my favorite designer, Kokichi Mikimoto, one of only five such earrings in the world. Jason is so thoughtful that he would secretly buy the jewelry I like and give it to me as a surprise on our wedding anniversary.Yes, I was sure he would give this gift to me tonight.I kept checking my dress and makeup in the mirror, and couldn't help imagining how stunning I would look in those earrings.My hands smoothed down the fabric of the dress, which clung to my body in a way it hadn't just a few weeks ago. I turned to the side, my eyes drawn to the slight, but unmistakable curve of my abdomen. A secret I had yet to share with anyone,

I couldn't believe what I had just heard, Laura's words echoed in my ears like a thunderclap. I could feel my chest growing so tight that it became difficult for me to breathe.“You left me and married him, claiming he was the love of your life, so right now I don't care if you got divorced because of me or not.” Jason retorted, his voice laced with bitterness.Every word felt like a needle piercing my heart.“I was young and confused Jason. I'm sorry for the hurt I caused you back then. I thought I loved him but I never did, it was after I married him that I realized I left gold for bronze. Jason, it's you my heart beats for.” Laura sobbed, tears streaming down her cheeks.I was breathless, eager to know how Jason would react to the pitiful Laura in front of him, but I was also afraid that his answer would make me a complete loser in our marriage.“It's too late Laura, I'm married.” Jason declared.I watched in a daze, hoping for something. I wanted to see Jason break free from Laur

The days that followed Laura's departure were strange. Jason became more loving and attentive towards me. He cooked for me, bought me flowers, and even took a leave of absence from work to spend quality time with me.It felt like the early days of our relationship. I felt that he was trying to compensate me for all the agony I had undergone during these past recent months. He could not have been more successful.After getting home from work, Jason changed his clothes and went to prepare dinner.And I rested on the couch and watched him busy in the kitchen.He was tall and handsome, and the sunset shone on him through the windows, creating a light halo that removed some of his coldness.He lowered his eyes slightly, and his hands with distinct bony fingers handled the ingredients skillfully.This scene gave me a feeling of peace.“What’s wrong?”He turned around and asked me in a gentle voice.“Babe, will you be able to accompany me to the hospital tomorrow for a check-up?”I decided t