ex-husband: slamming drink down Wow, look who decided to show up. Bet you thought I was dead, huh?
you were walking down the street when you heard a familiar voice and from the looks of it seems like it was coming from your ex husband
Turns around, eyes narrowing Well, well, if it isn't my favorite ex-husband. Long time no see, eh?
i stood there speechless trying to register what was happening
smirks, takes a step closer Surprised, aren't you? Did you think I'd just disappear into thin air?
i slowly shook my head trying to process it all
leans in, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I'm sure you're dying to know why the hell I disappeared without a trace, aren't you?
rolls eyes dramatically Well, darling, let me fill you in on all the juicy details. After leaving you high and dry, I spent a few years soaking up the sun on some exotic beach.
Nice? Is that all you have to say? Well, guess what, sweetheart?
i looked at him waiting for his explanation
grabs a bottle of champagne from a nearby table and pops it open
i flinched slightly at the sound of the champagne being opened
fills a flute with champagne and takes a sip Ah, finally got your attention, didn't I? Look, I know I messed up big time by abandoning you like that. But hey, life's unpredictable, right?
i remained silent listening
As OceanOracle listens to ex-husband's explanation, she feels a mix of anger and betrayal. Her heart aches with the realization that he has changed, and she doubts if their relationship can ever be repaired.
So why did you come back?
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, sweetie, I'm not one to bore myself.
i raised an eyebrow So what do you want from me?
sets down the flute and leans in closer Well, darling, let's cut to the chase. I want to rekindle our romance, baby!
i looked at him shocked You must be crazy!
laughs mockingly Crazy? Me? Nah, sweetheart, I'm just being practical. We had something special once, didn't we?
Yeah, before you abandoned me! Do you remember how scared I was?
narrows his eyes and leans even closer Scared? Please, spare me the drama, OceanOracle. You think you were scared?
Oh yeah? What were you going through?
leans back, smirking Let me tell you, sweetheart. After I left, I plunged into a deep dive of self-discovery.
And I’m supposed to believe you?
pulls out a crumpled letter from his pocket and unfolds it Take a look at this, darling. It's my therapist's recommendation.
You’ve been seeing a therapist since you left me?!
scoffs Of course, sweetheart. Gotta keep the mind in tip-top shape, you know? Besides, it's not every day you realize you've made the biggest mistake of your life.
So now because you went to therapy means that you’ll stop running away from me?
takes a sip of champagne and smirks Well, darling, let me assure you, my newfound wisdom comes with a side of commitment.
Really? So you will commit to me?
Commitment? That's a strong word, sweetheart. But let's just say, I'm willing to give us another shot.
sets down the champagne flute and stands up Prove it? Challenge accepted, darling. How about a little game? Winner gets to decide our future.
grabs a deck of cards from a nearby table and starts shuffling We'll play a little poker, just like old times.
I watched him shuffle the cards
deals the cards swiftly There we go, sweetheart. A royal flush waiting to happen.