All Chapters of Lost And Found Hearts: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Chapter One: * The Bitter Revelation “Mum, what are you doing? Are we still going or not?” my son, Simeon, asks impatiently from the hallway. His eyes gleam with excitement, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing in my heart. I glance at myself in the mirror, forcing a smile that feels heavier than it should. “Yes, sweetheart. We’re going to surprise Daddy. He’s going to love it.” My voice sounds distant, as if I’m speaking to someone else. Deep down, a gnawing feeling has been festering ever since last night. My husband didn’t come home. He hasn’t even called. I’d pushed away the unease, chalking it up to his busy work life. Not that this is his first time, but today is a special day and he should celebrate it with his family regardless of his hectic work. I pull on my jacket, smoothing down my dress, trying to cover the anxiety that gnaws within me. After all, we’re going to his office to surprise him for his 34th birthday. Surely, that’ll make everything right. “We’re

Chapter Three Now I know I have no choice but to look for a job in order to get money to take care of my child and myself. Depending on anyone else isn’t an option anymore I have heard about a place, a new company that is currently recruiting workers. With my CV in hand, I make my way there, “Good Morning, I am Marie. I want to apply for a job here. my…..” “You are welcome," Marie, the receptionist, says with a smile. “You can wait, let me call the CEO personal assistant” I nod, “No problem, I'll wait” “You can have your seat, I'll let you know what next” I sit down, hoping that everything will turn out well. Just then, I see a young pretty lady coming towards me. “Hello, you are Marie, right? I nod, “Yes, I am Marie” “You can follow me” she says. I stands up and follow her through the corridor The walls are all very well designed, with modern features and borders that seem to highlight all of what I think to be the company’s achievements. The high glass walls make me f

Chapter Five Hearing that, Nolan prepares to leave, he stands at the doorway, resting his hand on the knob. He shifts his eyes from Simeon to me. The weight of the moment hangs in the air, thick, none of us have anything to say. “Nolan, I say, breaking the silence, “I know this is a lot, this is a lot to take in” He nods, he looks at Simeon again, his eyes furrowed deep. “Cutie, I wasn't expecting you to say this” he reveals, “You have given me choices to pick one. I really need some time to think about it, I'll get back to you” I nod “I understand l, Nolan, take your time. You don't need to rush things” . "Can I get your number? In case. I need to reach out later." We exchange numbers-the gesture feels empty, a bridge between us that might or might not be crossed. Nolan's gaze holds on mine, and for one fleeting instant, I think that he might say more, say something hopeful. But instead, he nods and turns to leave, the soft click of the door behind him. I am enclosed in sile

**Chapter Seven**I leave my office and head toward the conference room. When I arrive, everyone is already seated, waiting expectantly.ToMy heels click on the floor as I make my way to the table. All eyes shift on me. I won't lie, I am a bit anxious “Good Morning everyone. I am Marie Smith” I smile, “I am Marie Smith. I won’t be discussing for so long because I am still new here” my eyes search around, but I can't find Nancy.“Within yesterday and today, I have gone through the ongoing project and I wouldn’t like to say things about it but before I dive into that, dos anyone have anything to say?....”I pause when the door swings open, it was an unexpected interruption. Nolan who had told me he wouldn't be coming.My heart skips a beat as he moved forward..“I am sorry for interrupting, but this meeting is canceled”I stand, unsure of how to react. The first meeting I'll be holding is canceled. I watch how the room becomes empty.As soon as the last person leaves, I slip out quiet

Chapter Nine: Torn Between TwoI leave the office for my house, still feeling the weight of the secret on my shoulders. I plan to rest before thinking of the next step to take.As I step to the living room, I see a man in a crisp suit.“Good evening, Mrs. Marie,” he says, his voice cold, formal. I already know what this is. My heart pounds in my chest, but I force myself to stay calm.I remain silent.“I am here on behalf of Mr. Leo” he continues, “These are the divorce papers” he says, bringing out an envelope from his bag. “You can review and sign at your earliest convenience_Divorce. The word rings in my head, harsh and unyielding. This is it. This is really happening. Leo wants nothing to do with me anymore.The lawyer places the envelope on the table, gives me a quick nod, and leaves, leaving me standing there, staring at the papers like they’re some kind of dangerous tool, a time bomb ready to shatter my whole life.I collapse onto the couch, the weight of everything pressing d