-Kevin, I don’t understand you. Have you gone completely mad? What do you mean – I’m leaving?! – Teresa did not understand what was happening with her husband.
-That’s exactly what it means! I’ve had a lover for a long time. She is sixteen years younger than me! And I decided I’d be better off with her!
-She could be your daughter! -Said Teresa.
-No way! She’s twenty already, – Kevin walked over to his wife.
-And anyway. Lisa has a very rich father, – Kevin said, -I can finally live the life I’ve always dreamed of! Do you understand? And then she will give me a child, not like you!
Every word he said was very unpleasant for Teresa. She understood that sooner or later it would happen, because they had no children. But she could not have imagined that it would happen like this…
She lived with Kevin for almost fifteen years. There were many things in their relationship, like in all relationships. But Teresa had always believed that there should be respect in a family, it was essential.
-Teresa, you could at least cry, because somehow I feel uncomfortable, – Kevin said.
The woman proudly raised her head.
-“Why should I cry? I am very happy for you! Very happy! Let at least one of us come to his dream, – she said.
The man grimaced.
-Why do you keep telling me about your brushes? It’s not like it’s not a job, it’s nothing at all!
-Well, yes, it’s a hobby. But if I worked a little less and you earned a little more, I could do what I love too.
-Oh, please. What else do you have to do? You can’t have children anyway. Work and work.
She turned to Kevin, who was trying to zip up his suitcase.
-Kevin, but your new… Passion. She won’t work, how will you live? You don’t like to work either.
-That’s none of your business! But I’m being nice today, so I’ll tell you. We don’t have long to live on our own. And then Lisa will get pregnant and dad will just shower us with money! And anyway, we’ll have enough, don’t worry!
Kevin finally closed the suitcase and left the apartment, slamming the door loudly.
Teresa grimaced, she really didn’t like loud noises. She turned to the window again.
A beautiful red car drove up to the entrance. A young girl jumped out of it and hugged Kevin.
Of course, all the grandmothers in the yard immediately stared at this scene.
-Wow… He couldn’t leave without embarrassing me,- Teresa thought.
For some reason now she felt relieved. Lately their life had been a complete farce. Kevin had practically stopped spending the night at home. She understood everything, but she could not stop this relationship herself.
Teresa picked up the phone.
-Rose, hi. What are your plans for the evening?
Her friend was surprised.
-I don’t get it, you’re not pining anymore or what?
-Oh, come on. I was never sad. Let’s go out tonight? We’ll take some sparkling wine, sit down, especially since there’s an excuse.
There was silence on the phone for a second, and then Rose said:
-If you’re serious, I’m all for it. I’m tired of looking at your sad face! Only…
-What? You can’t?” Teresa asked.
-It’s not that. What about your Kevin letting you go? And who will carry his food to the couch?
-Rose, seven o’clock, in our cafe!
Teresa hung up the phone, took her purse and rushed out the door. It’s already lunchtime, and there is still so much to do…
Rose impatiently looked at the clock. Teresa was never late, and here it was already five minutes.
Suddenly Teresa came into the cafe and Rose gasped in surprise. However, everyone present gasped.
Teresa always wore her hair long. She used to put it in a bun. Now she had a short bob. Teresa wore little makeup. Only mascara and cream after the bath. Now she had perfect, just perfect makeup on her face. Teresa liked pants, but she came in a loose, pretty dress.
-Teresa, wow… – Rose said in surprise.
Tanya triumphantly put the bag on a chair and sat down.
-Do you like it? -she asked happily.
-You bet! You have become younger by ten years. Don’t tell me you’ve exposed your Kevin!
-I won’t! He left on his own.
The two friends looked at each other for a while and then burst out laughing.
Half an hour later they were brought a drink from a man sitting nearby. He was a little older than them, about five years. Rose looked at Teresa slyly:
-Well, you have fans already, – she winked at Teresa.
Teresa hummed and waved to the man, inviting him to their table. Rose rolled her eyes at her:
-I sure like you tonight!
They stayed up late. The man’s name was Jack, and he was funny, smart, unobtrusive, and very handsome.
After putting Rose in a taxi, he offered to walk Teresa home.
-I’m ready to walk to the other side of town! I have a car, but I don’t drive after a party.
-You don’t have to go to the other end! I live two crossroads from here.
They came to Teresa’s house in the morning. They walked somewhere, talked about something…
-Teresa, I never asked, I saw that you were celebrating something. Is it your birthday by any chance? Because then I’d have to give you a present!
-No… Although it depends. My husband left me yesterday, – Teresa smiled her charming smile.
Jack looked at her in surprise.
-Well, Teresa… You know how to surprise.
Three weeks later Teresa and Rose were sitting in the same cafe.
-Teresa, how are things with Jack?
Teresa smiled.
-Rose, I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy. You know, I don’t hide anything from him at all. He somehow copes with my feelings so easily.
-What’s the matter? Are you in some kind of trouble again?
-Rose, Kevin can’t seem to calm down. I don’t know why, but he sent me a wedding invitation.
-Wow… I wonder why he did that?
-Probably wants to see his ex-wife crying. Or to show his new wife…
-Oh, my God. -Teresa, you take Jack. You’ll stop by, just greet him and leave. The main thing is to rub his nose in it!” Rose suggested.
Teresa thought seriously about her friend’s suggestion…
Kevin looked at Lisa.
-You are so beautiful… – he said.
-I know. Do you think your dad will come? – replied the bride.
-Well, how can he not come, you’re his daughter…
-Daughter… He hasn’t given me a penny all year, he keeps trying to teach me to work. Some father,” Lisa said indignantly.
Kevin hugged her.
-Don’t worry, he won’t go anywhere, his daughter is getting married!
They made the wedding on credit. Both Kevin and Lisa were confident that the father would forgive his clumsy daughter and open the flow of money.
-Kevin, well, will yours come? – asked Lisa.
-“Imagine, yes! She called yesterday,” Kevin said.
-No way! -Lisa was surprised.
-Yes! I think she’s going to ask me to come back.
-Most likely. Oh, I love scenes like that!” said Lisa.
When Teresa explained to Jack what she wanted him to do, he was surprised.
-“What time did you say his wedding was?” asked Jack.
-At two o’clock. Why are you busy?
-What’s your ex’s name?
-Kevin. Why?
-Oh, Teresa, it happens… -Sure, I’ll go with you…
He told her everything on the way to the wedding. Teresa couldn’t believe what Jack had told her.
They walked down the path to the bridal party. Teresa held Jack’s hand and smiled proudly. But Kevin and Lisa were somehow not happy at all. They approached.
Lisa whispered:
-Father?
And Kevin just said:
-Teresa?
He did not recognize her at first. He could not think that his wife could look like this…
Jack handed his daughter flowers and an envelope and said.
-It’s very good that you got married and became independent. Otherwise Teresa and I are going to travel the world.
He turned to Kevin:
-You understand that your future mother-in-law also needs to rest? So, I leave my daughter in your safe hands. Excuse me, we have to go.
They left the restaurant. Teresa wanted to laugh, but she did not know how Jack would perceive her laughter. And he suddenly turned to her.
-You do realize that you have to marry me now, right?
Teresa thought for a moment, and then answered seriously:
-Well, if it is necessary, it is necessary…
They embraced and walked to the car. And Jack was on the phone ordering tickets, somewhere warm and sea…
