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

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

she grumbled, her frown intensifying.

did make that promise, but this was one of the times when I'd have to

"Well, I am not."

didn't 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, then she would definitely help me plan it and would also

you know it, Lilly," Gabriel said in a voice that

disappeared at his

I can clearly see that Gabriel and I will have a

aside for your studies," I told her once

I just wanted to get it over and done with, then come back and eat a

us near the car. This time,

began a few minutes