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.

was brave enough to face this adversity, she too would do the same. No matter what difficulty was awaiting them, she was determined to help her father get over it.

All that makes the present situation even harder to bear. When we were together, I often felt she deserved someone so much better than me. That's the reason I let her go without

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

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.

felt intense sorrow as he spoke but he willed himself to remain calm. The past

Carlos could never get tired of being with his wife.

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

with firm resolve.

to..." Sara faltered in her speech.

that we should be prepared." Carlos had to muster

it from her father made her

mom's condition is getting worse by the day. I know there is no hope, Dad. I know it all. If you want

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 and death. He certainly

she had decided to leave him. He still wasn't angry at her. Instead, he was more than happy to be her

by her side. He spent every second taking care of her. Her health had deteriorated but she could still sense

she wasn't in a position to talk. This was one of the biggest punishments she had to endure due to her illness.

felt abandoned and shunned out from

Carlos were with Tasha at all times. With a heavy heart, 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.

day, Tasha finally

was the scene Sara would often replay in her

a little.

she 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.

which lit up her whole face. Her gaze constantly flitted from

wouldn't waste these last moments searching for