Ex-Husband's Regret

I put the final touches to my look before staring at myself in the mirror. I was a nervous wreck because today was my third wedding day.

It sounds so bad when I put it like that, right? The only comfort I get is that I'm marrying the same man I married a couple of years ago. My first husband.

Sliding my coat on, I pick up my purse and walk out of the room. The air felt electrified as anxiety covered every inch of my soul.

Gabriel had brought the new contract that evening as agreed, and now a day later, we were going to meet up with the priest so we can do the deed.

"Are you ready?" Gabriel asked when I stepped into the living room.

I couldn't answer. I felt like my thoughts were clogged, so instead, I just nodded.

"Why can't I go with you?" Lilly whined, making me turn towards her.

She was seated on the L-shaped couch, frowning, her hands folded across her chest. She wasn't one to throw tantrums, so I don't get what this new attitude is all about.

"Sharon, here, is going

sweet. She reminded me of Mia. I could already see that she's someone Lilly will grow to love. Lilly was already so at ease with her,

she grumbled, her frown intensifying. "I

did make that promise, but this was one of the times

"Well, I am not."

of a contract. I didn't want her

back before you know it, Lilly," Gabriel said in a voice that brooked no argument. "I promise we'll bring back something special for

her anger and annoyance disappeared at his words. She smiled big and nodded her

to calm myself down. I can clearly see that Gabriel and I will have a problem because it's

good to Sharon, and remember to set time aside for your studies," I told her once I was calm enough before kissing

don't mind that at all because I am in no damn mood to talk. I just wanted to get it over and done with, then come

complex, where his driver was waiting for us near the car. This time, it's a silver Mercedes. Once we are in, he closes the door, gets in, and

Gabriel began a few