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

and hard work. The first two years were

started with the two of us and grew. We persevered for four

home once, and my parents came to Foswood after I

excuse

because of a stroke. I felt bad because I had not been

they cared for me.

I became more overwhelmed. My anxiety level rose, but the flight was repeatedly delayed.

crowded, and the sky grew

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

made an announcement. They had suspended

impending hurricane.

the announcement, I froze. How

saw the airport personnel leaving, I shakily called my mother. I told her that flights

dad is doing much better.

major concern. Prompt treatment saved him. Don’t worry, he’s recovering.

take a train instead? I’m worried about

right now because of the

the weather to