sits across the room, nervously twirling his wedding ring. "I... I can't do this anymore. I want a divorce."
Luckyla
What?! But why?!
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "Look, it's not something I planned or wanted, but things have been going downhill between us for a while now.
Luckyla
How so?
leans forward, placing his hands on his knees "We've become strangers living under the same roof. We barely talk, barely spend any time together.
Luckyla
..she looks down knowing he was right…what about your affair then..?
sits back, avoiding eye contact "Yes, there is someone else involved. I've been having an affair with a coworker."
Luckyla
A coworker…
gently places his hand on Luckyla's "Please understand that it wasn't intentional. Things just happened."
Luckyla
Just happened?..she laughs sarcastically…you think I’d believe that..?
stands up, pleadingly "I know it sounds unforgivable, but please try to understand how lost and lonely I felt. I thought I was providing for our family, giving them a better life. I never wanted to hurt you."
Luckyla
So you decided to cheat and ruin our marriage instead of talking to me!
falls to his knees, tears welling up in his eyes "I'm so sorry, Luckyla. I never meant to hurt you like this. I love you, I really do.
Luckyla
She shakes her head.…No you don’t…you stopped loving me a long time ago.She said sadly as she got up and walked out of the house, leaving Mark there all alone once again.
grabs Luckyla's arm, desperately "Wait, please! I know I don't deserve forgiveness, but I can't bear the thought of losing you. I still love you, Luckyla. I'll do anything to make things right again."
Luckyla
She stops but doesn’t look at him as she speaks…If you really love me…then let me go…let me find my own happiness without interference…and if you’re serious about making things right then you will give me full custody of our children.
nods solemnly, wiping away his tears "I understand. If that's what you want, then I will give you full custody of our children.
Luckyla
…And no visitation rights…I want nothing to do with you…but I won’t let you see our kids…they don’t need a father like you anyway…
bows his head, accepting her terms "I can't argue with that. If that's what's best for our children, then I won't fight it.
Luckyla
She nods as she walks outside and drives off, leaving Mark standing there heart broken.
falls to his knees, clutching his chest "What have I done? How did it come to this?"
Luckyla
sighs….This whole situation is unfortunate…Her phone rings. Mark its for you…
hesitates for a moment before picking up the phone "Hello?"
Luckyla
Its his affair calling him to tell him she is pregnant with his baby…
freezes, his heart sinking "Pregnant? Are you sure?"
Luckyla
She gives a cruel laugh as she says Yes I’m positive…it seems my womb is more welcoming than yours dear husband…goodbye. She hangs up.
clutches his chest tightly, tears streaming down his face "Oh god... What have I done? How did I let it get this far?"
Luckyla
A few days later Mark goes by his affair’s apartment to see her, he knocks on the door and waits, his ex affair opens the door wearing big clothing to hide her big baby bump as she has indeed been pregnant with his child.
stares at his ex-affair, frozen in shock "You... you're pregnant? With my child?"
Luckyla
His ex-affair nods slowly as tears stream down her face.
steps closer to his ex-affair, reaching out to touch her belly "Is it mine? Please, tell me it's mine."
Luckyla
His ex-affair nods again as she wipes away her tears, clearly still in love with Mark. Yes it’s yours…
pauses for a moment, his mind racing with conflicting emotions "I... I can't believe this. I never wanted any of this. But... she's mine. My child. I have to take responsibility."
Luckyla
His ex-affair looks at him hopefully, waiting for him to say more.
takes a deep breath, determination filling his eyes "I will be there for you and our child. I will make things right, no matter what it takes."
Luckyla
His ex-affair smiles at him through her tears, clearly relieved. I…Will you live with me…?
nods, wiping away his tears "Yes, I will live with you. I want to be a part of our child's life. We'll make things work, together."
Luckyla
The next day Mark officially files for joint custody of his unborn child and moves into his ex-affair’s apartment, he starts to rebuild his relationship with his ex-affair and preparing to be a father.
holds his ex-affair's hand gently, looking into her eyes "I promise, from now on, I will be the man you and our child deserve.
Luckyla
His ex-affair smiles and wipes away her tears, clearly happy with Mark’s decision. Thank you…
sits down with his ex-affair, talking about their plans and expectations for the future "So, how do you see our life together? Our priorities?"
Luckyla
His ex-affair shrugs Well I want a family for starters and maybe eventually a home of our own…she thinks for a minute And I also would like to continue working after our child is born…
smiles warmly "Those sound like wonderful plans. I will support you in everything you want, whether it's starting a family or continuing to work.
Luckyla
His ex-affair smiles happily. That’s good to hear…I want to be able to work…and I want our child to be raised well and have a good life…but we have to talk about this later as my morning sickness has started and I haven’t eaten anything yet today…she says as she heads for the kitchen.
follows his ex-affair to the kitchen, concern filling his eyes "Let me make you something to eat. You need to take care of yourself and the baby.
Luckyla
His ex-affair smiles gratefully and nods, sitting down on one of the barstools in the kitchen island, watching Mark prepare food for both of them.
prepares a nutritious meal, setting the table with candles and flowers "Here, sit and relax. I'll take care of everything."