Ex-wife, Please Come Back

"Well, since some people have expressed their opinions, I am going to give the rest some time to think it through. If a good idea strikes you, don't hesitate to bring it forward,"

Jacob said and stood up, his face bereft of any expression. Interpersonal relationship wasn't the only matter he had to deal with presently. A dozen other things were at the back of his mind.

They were a lot but he was going to deal with them one by one. The hatred he felt for Jonathan was quite strong. Every now and then, it surfaced, bringing an urge to teach him a lesson.

"Well, I have no objection. Concerning the matter of Mr. Michael, you can do as you please. Also, I am sorry," an elderly man said, sorrow evident in his eyes.

These were the most pleasing words Jacob had heard today. He remembered this man. He was his father's cousin.

Jacob couldn't bring himself to smile but he nodded his head to show his gratitude. Soon almost everyone present there consented with the old man's words. The only person who showed signs of hesitancy was Jonathan. However, his hand was still aching, so he couldn't muster up the courage to contradict them.

In the past, he had behaved quite unscrupulously, believing that no one could hurt him. But now, things were different. He had begun to learn James was a very capable man. In spite of this, Jonathan's attitude hadn't changed but he did a great job at suppressing his negative emotions.

Pain had taught him to become smart. He knew terrible consequences would follow if he continued to speak his mind.

Sara's scrutinizing gaze fell on him. If she had known it was so easy to shut him up, she would have taught him a lesson a long time ago. What Jonathan had done was inexcusable and disgusting. She was repulsed at the sight of him.

After the discussion was finished, people scurried out of the room. When almost everyone had left, Jacob let out a sigh of relief.

He lay on the sofa. His body was resting but several thoughts ran in his mind.

"Uncle James, do you know I was overcome by a strong urge to kill Jonathan?" Jacob stared at the ceiling in a daze. If it wasn't for James's support, he couldn't imagine what would have happened to him.

At present, James stood near the door. Hearing his nephew's words, he shifted his attention to him.

too," he replied without a second thought. What he said was true. Nobody wanted to kill Jonathan as much as he did. But he knew he couldn't do it. He was no

been silent all this while, regarded Jacob with concern and asked, "Are you

silly question to

him stronger. It took a bad experience for a man to actually grow up. This was absolutely right.

friends, and family members. People stayed as long as they felt comfortable. Once they were done, they would leave. In such a wretched world, the best thing to do was to please oneself, rather than

indifferent man but that wasn't the case. He had no desire to waste his time and energy with people who

his thoughts strayed, Jacob dwelt more on the desires that arose in people. Human beings were born with desires but some were capable of overcoming them. He

attain peace while in their company. After his

Like I care." Then he left hastily. The funeral was held two days later.

clad in

bay, no one was given entry into the

also dressed in black. He looked like a prince. Next to him, Sara stood wearing a black dress. She looked noble and elegant in this attire. If it wasn't such

many people came to the funeral, but those who

to be grieving for the dead

who cared for them shed tears. Some were quite unfortunate for they left the world before they had

was. As for him, he knew his biggest regret was he couldn't have spent more time with his

of his life with this regret. People stood near Michael's gravestone and mourned for him. Watching this, Jacob

had a chance, he was willing to give a bit of his life-span to his father, just so he could spend more time with him. However, Jacob knew his dreams would

this moment he was convinced that he was a stupid man who didn't know how to cherish things when he had them.

time, hence he had neglected taking care of his father. And

masked clown was looking down at him and laughing at

his vision. With the back of his hand, he rubbed his eyes. Using all his might, he attempted to control the pain he was feeling. Then he stood watching others