Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 38 Canceled Flight

Feeling disheartened, I entered the gate and walked to the boarding area. In times like this, I wanted a partner to go home with me, as did my parents.

I tried to console myself that the urgent phone call was why he had to leave. I called Ivanna to let her

know where I was. Then I settled into the airport lounge while waiting for boarding.

Matthew had only been to my hometown three times. The first time was the year we graduated. He came

to meet my parents after our relationship became official.

The second time, we wanted to start a business but did not have enough capital to get started. We went to them for help.

The third time was when we mortgaged my parents‘ house to get a loan. After it was approved, he insisted on taking me home to thank my parents.

We did not return home together after that. The reason was always the same–he was busy.

My parents were always understanding, knowing the challenges of starting a company. They said it

hard work. The first two years were hectic,

We

visited home once, and my parents came to Foswood after I had Ava. We rarely got together,

one excuse

because of a stroke. I felt bad

for my parents the way they cared for me. What have I done for

anxiety level rose, but the flight

more crowded, and the sky grew darker. It

only four hours long, I had waited seven hours and still hadn’t boarded the plane.

the airport made an announcement. They had suspended

impending hurricane.

announcement, I froze. How could this be?

my mother. I told her that flights had been stopped while trying to hold back my choking

comforted me. “Your dad

Don’t

train instead? I’m worried about you,” I said to

because of the pandemic. If your dad gets better

the weather to ease up.