The right bus just never turned up. Emily, having already lost hope, left the station and decided shed try flagging down a car instead. But none of them stopped.
She was about to call for a taxi when a sleek, expensive black car pulled up right beside her. The window slid down, revealing a man wearing glasses behind the wheel. Without much hesitation, Emily accepted his offer for a lift. She studied the driver for a moment, then said, You know, you look the spitting image of my first husband. Like two peas in a pod
The man smiled and took off his glasses. Emily almost jumped in surprise. Well, fancy seeing you here, Emily. How are things? said her ex-husband as he slipped his glasses back on. How are you? Emily replied, baffled. Although, I suppose I dont need to ask. Looks like its all going marvellously for you. Living the high life, I see. You must have found yourself a rich woman.
Not quite, Adam replied. You wouldnt guess.
So, whatdid you marry a poor woman? Emily pressed on.
No, youre wrong again, he answered calmly.
An orphan, then?
Emily, I havent got a wife. Ive lived alone ever since we parted ways.
For ten whole years? Really?
Yes.
No, I cant believe that. Perhaps youve got a partner, but just not officially married?
No.
So youre just living as you please.
Thats not it. But Ive no plans to get married anytime soon.
Why? Are you happier without a woman? Do you even remember our nights together
Ive forgotten all of it. I dont wish to remember. To be honest, I felt better the moment I left you.
You mean to say I stood in the way of your happiness?
Let me put it this way so youre not offended. Because, knowing you, Im sure youll understand. Remember my old habits?
Go on, I wont take offence. Thats all in the past. But tell mehow come you can afford such an expensive car now, when you couldnt while I was with you? Did I spend too much?
On the contrary, you were a bit too frugal. Now I do something you could never tolerateI’m a wedding planner.
Wait, so you ditched your old job and earned enough money for this car planning weddings?
I arrange high-profile weddings for famous people and make rather good money from it.
No I just cant picture it.
Imagine.
When you were with me, you barely earned a thing. Whys that?
Lets not go there. I suppose you still dont understand?
No.
You never let me grow in that direction. Every time I went to a wedding, youd get jealous. Always going through my phone, thinking I was with someone else.
You never explained you were writing wedding scripts!
You were even jealous over the brides!
Its not as if I didnt notice how they looked at you. Anyway, Im sure youre making half of this up. You just want to wind me up, Emily turned away.
Im not asking you to believe me, Adam replied, bringing the car to a halt. Are you still living on the second floor?
Yes, Emily replied, but answer me one thingwhy are you still alone? You left me for someone else. Adam took off his glasses and looked steadily at her.
When we broke up, there was no one else. I only left you, he said. And you know what? It was the best choice. Theres no point staying with someone who doesnt appreciate and support you. Emily stepped out of the car and slammed the door shut behind her. What matters most to you in a relationship?
