Ex-Husband's Regret

I’m sorry
I watch my lawyer nervously as he goes through the business proposal Corrine sent me.

I have to hand it to her. The woman worked fast. It hasn’t even been a day since we discussed the idea and already she had the proposal ready.

It was either that or she had already worked on it beforehand and she was just waiting for Letty and I to agree.

Staring at Rodgers, I wonder what was going on inside his head right now. He has been not only my lawyer but my advisor since I made my first million. I never get into a business without having his input first. So far he is the best and has never been wrong.

All the businesses he told me had the potential to prosper actually did and those he warned me against ended up failing. So as you can see, his input is really important.

“What do you think?” I ask him when I can’t take the nervousness anymore.

His eyes scan the document one more time before he lifts his head.

“It’s a great idea. I can see its potential” he answers.

I’ve worked with the man long enough to know that there was a ‘but‘ in there. With the way he paused, it was clear that he had concerns, but he didn’t know how to let me know.

“What is it?” I prompt, wanting him to speak up before my heart bursts in anxiety.

He stares at me carefully. As if he was trying to gather his thoughts and organize them before speaking.

The more he continued to stare at me without speaking, the more anxious I got.

“Spit it out, Rodger’s”

“I just feel like this isn’t really a traditional idea” he finally says.

“I know it’s not”

“Plus there is the other aspect.” He pauses before continuing. “Have you thought about how this will affect the foundation aspect of your life”

I frown at that. He sees my unhappiness and rushes to correct himself.

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“I’m not saying it’s a bad idea. It’s actually really good and has the potential to become a huge company. All I’m saying is that as the founder of Hope foundation you have an image to uphold. Now that people know your identity, they associate you with the kids you help. Most people would probably stop donating if they find out you’re part owner of a sex toy company”

My eyes drop to my desk.

Since I had extra rooms in the house, I had decided to turn one of them into a home office given I was going to spend the majority of my time home until after I gave birth.

I stew on it for a while before realizing that what he said is right. I was the face of a children’s organization, so, for me to be in that line of business, it will be viewed as going against what is morally acceptable when dealing with kids.

I sigh in defeat, I was against the idea at first, but I got excited about it later on. It seemed like fun to start such a company with friends.

“You’re right. A lot of the social elites would probably stop donations once word gets out”

He nods his head and then we are quiet for a moment.

I was deep in thought. Thinking of how I was going to let Corrine and Letty down easily. I know they would be disappointed but I’m sure they’d understand where I was coming from. After all,

that’s what friends do.

“This is a big opportunity and I don’t want you to lose it.” He starts, pulling me from my thoughts.” Would you friends be open to having you as a silent partner?”

Slowly, my excitement starts growing. I can see in which direction he is heading towards. In some

shares and I was consulted in major decision making, but most people didn’t know I was a partner. Usually, only the CEO and the board knew

to them, though I’m sure they

smiling. Feeling

and then let me know so I can

required documents”

again

pay me a hefty amount to make sure I sort

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“I’ll see you, Ava”

“See you too, Rodger’s”

and I immediately pick up my phone. I was going

Corrine.

picks after the first

got…” she cuts me off before I can finish my

sorry Ava. I’ve wanted to apologize, I just didn’t

so sad. It makes me want to soothe

worrying her.

talking about, Letty? What are you

at the wall opposite me in confusion. As far as I

hasn’t done anything that would warrant me forgiving

keep pushing the issue about Rowan not

to be happy and a part of me thinks Rowan is your happiness. You’ve loved him

to believe that all of it

was on a rant so she

be happy. You told

he has, you

get it”

I sigh. This again?

was getting tired of hearing them speak about Rowan and his so–called

did. Rowan didn’t factor in

up his stuck up ass

and then I never want to hear about this

before continuing.

forever will. Sure,

slowly killed by actions from the one you love.

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for me, so in order to preserve the

it so deep that it could

heart hurt when I speak of the love I had for Rowan. Like I said,

buried under years of his cruelty. The pain he inflicted later

the love I felt.

lifted a hand against me, but sometimes I wish he had.

those inflicted on the

way I would never wish

I could survive the hurricane that

It hurts me, but

sorry, Ava. I didn’t mean to

you want me to be happy, but

what makes you think

I keep telling Letty, I doubt Rowan has any feelings for me except hate, and even if

has already happened for us to move

promise never to