Ex-wife, Please Come Back

Sara's sadness had been allayed a bit. She knew misfortunes never came singly. She had a lot to face in life. However, she told herself Jacob was by her side.

As long as he gave her company, she could bravely face anything.

Filled with gratitude, she clasped her fingers with his and said, "Thank you, Jacob. Our journey has been an odd one. I hated you once but I love you with all my heart now. And now, I am sure I will love you till my last breath."

Her sincere words made him tremble. In a few words, she had given the summary of their past.

All this time, she had hidden her true feelings in her heart. But for once, she felt compelled to say it out loud.

Carlos turned and gazed at Sara with his sad eyes. It was an indication for her to meet him outside.

Sara quickly left but Jacob remained in the ward. Mournfully, he watched his mother-in-law. As he gazed at her, he couldn't help but wonder if she knew everything that was going around.

Sara and Carlos were out of the ward. They continued to walk towards the stairs of the hospital corridor. Melancholy floated in the air. They were both suffering from grief.

"Tell me, Dad. What is it?" Sara asked, clutching the balustrade. She couldn't take this suspense any longer. The smell of the disinfectant wafted in the air. It was mixed with other smells. The air around was pungent.

Even in grief, she managed to look calm. Her hands were trembling but she willed herself to control her emotions.

"Sara, I wanted to tell you about your mother's condition. It wouldn't be right to keep you in the dark. I couldn't bring myself to say it. And on top of that, you have been busy with work. I love to delude myself into believing everything will be fine. However, the doctor spoke to me yesterday. He has tried his best but there is nothing he can do. Once the cancer cells spread, she won't be here for very long."

Carlos, like Sara, looked unnaturally serene. Perhaps he wished to look strong before his daughter.

"I know, Dad. I have always been looking forward to my mother's recovery but there is a voice inside my head that tells me I shouldn't get my hopes too high. Moreover, I have seen Michael's condition. The fact he chose euthanasia is a testimony to how dreadful it must have been to live a life of sickness. Death can come to any person. It can happen in a blink of an eye. So father, I am prepared for the worst. You need not worry about me," she assured him.

Once she was done speaking, she held onto the guardrail so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

same. No matter what difficulty was awaiting them, she

something else to say. I wanted to tell you that your mother is the only woman I have ever loved. All that makes the present situation even harder to bear. When we

face darkened at the recollection of the old days. He seemed older than

I wasn't happy with your decision to be with Jacob. But now I have begun to realize I was wrong. Who you spend your life with is your business. I have no right to tell you what to do. You can marry him if that's what you desire. I wish you nothing but happiness. Everyone makes mistakes and that's how they grow up. We should learn to forgive people, Sara. Some people realize their

calm. The past few days had invigorated him. He took pleasure in taking care of Tasha.

he seemed happier than ever. Carlos could never get tired of being with his wife. He

can imagine how hard this must be for you. Jacob and I will look after you. And if Jacob dares to hurt me again,

with firm

my mom, is she going to..." Sara faltered in

that we should be prepared." Carlos had to muster up a lot of courage to utter those words.

Sara always knew, hearing it from her father made

worse by the day. I know there is no hope, Dad. I know it all. If you want to

I will be fine. I just want to be there for her. I wanted you to know the situation." After saying that, Carlos turned around. His beloved was dangling between life

the ward. He was determined to make the best out of the little time they had. During her youth, she had decided to leave him. He still wasn't angry at her. Instead, he was more than happy

every second taking care of her. Her health had deteriorated but

endure due to

very lonely. She felt abandoned and

they watched her degenerate. The cancer cells couldn't be seen by the naked eyes but her condition was testimony to how much it had spread. The clock was ticking and they sensed

last day, Tasha finally woke up.

health. In the future, this was the scene Sara would often replay in

to sit upright and eat a little. Sara had asked Winnie to prepare

had it to heart's content, she turned to Sara and Carlos, persuading them to have a little. However, they shook their heads. Neither Sara nor Carlos had any appetite. They simply stood watching

whole face. Her gaze constantly flitted from Carlos to

high spirits. He wouldn't waste these last moments searching for a doctor. Hence he remained in the