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.

I easily lied. "Sharon, here, is going to

was just so sweet. She reminded me of Mia. I could already see that she's someone Lilly will grow to love. Lilly

feel like you're lying to me?" she grumbled, her frown intensifying. "I thought

this was

"Well, I am not."

want her to attend the wedding. Can I even call it a wedding? It was more of a fulfillment of a contract. I didn't want her to come simply because this wasn't a real wedding. If it were,

know it, Lilly," Gabriel said in a voice that brooked no argument. "I promise we'll bring

her anger and annoyance disappeared at his words. She

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

to Sharon, and remember to set time aside for your studies," I

to leave, and Gabriel followed suit. The ride in the elevator is quiet. I 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 back and eat a tub of ice cream while lamenting the fact that

waiting for us near the

Rowan." Gabriel began a few minutes