I Want a Divorce by Nadia Gordon

Abigail and Sean arrived at the restaurant Howard reserved that night. Howard was even more scared when he saw Sean. He gave the menu to them and said nothing.

Abigail put the menu down and looked at Howard. “We’re not here to eat. I know you know that.”

Howard nodded, feeling dejected. Abigail leaned back on her chair while Sean looked through the menu quietly, not joining the conversation.

“Have you reflected on yourself, Howard?” Abigail looked at him sternly. She spoke with no emotion in her voice.

“I did. If the worst comes to worst, I’ll resign and be a regular shareholder.” The other shareholders had been bombarding him with messages. They had talked about it. If things didn’t work out well, he would have to resign, all so Alana and L.Moon could continue providing designs for Fairy Meadow. Without Alana’s design, Fairy Meadow would go into decline fast.

The reason Fairy Meadow was well-liked was thanks to L.Moon’s great designs. Most of it was made by Abigail single-handedly.

Meanwhile, Abigail was a little surprised, but she didn’t show it. She nodded. “If things get that far, you will have to consider resignation. Have you seen how the internet is lambasting you?”

“Yes,” Howard said quietly.

a brand is, the more its reputation will be ruined by scandals.

know,” said Howard.

me your word that if you take bribes again, you’ll hand in your resignation letter without us saying anything, deal?” Abigail

moment later, he tearfully said, “Of

a lot of stress and you’re not like us. But tons of people in Capitalis have it rough, and they can barely put food on the table. Some can’t even make rent. They have to

at her silently.

everyone has it better than you, but do you have any idea how much they have to work for that success? I’ve been doing designs for more than a decade, and L.Moon and Fairy Meadow

does designs every night after she comes. back from work and

anything. He

Howard would know what to do if he wasn’t

picked up the menu and went through it.

think this is fine.” Sean huddled

you order it?”

of times, so you see if you like it.”

said nothing. I had no idea he

He pursed his lips and made his order. After dinner