My lips curled into a smile. Divorce was not really a cause for celebration in most cases for women. However, I begged to differ. I thought this divorce was one of the best things to happen as it finally freed me from the shackles that had bound me for two years. It was liberating, to say the least.
I could almost taste the sweet scent of freedom which was enough to make me drown in them.
“It doesn’t matter whether I believe you or not. I wish your family nothing but happiness.” It was not entirely a heartfelt wish. I had a hunch that Crystal would not stay meek for long. It was possible that she had a bigger plan in motion.
However, I was not that dumb to tell Lyle that. Besides, he wouldn’t believe me either.
He believed in Crystal wholeheartedly, as I once did in him.
“Thank you, Yvonne. Truly.” His voice was a bit hoarse. “What are your plans for the future?”
“I don’t think it concerns you, ex-husband.” I rose from my chair and put down a bill on the table before turning around to leave. The sunshine felt warm and reassuring against my skin as I made my way out of the cafe, warding off any lurking gloominess over my head.
Right then, I could feel weights lifted off my chest as I raised my hands triumphantly, cheering at passersby and cars along the road, “I’m finally free!”
Paying no heed to the mocking glances of the people, I beamed with delight as I skipped in the direction of the sun like a child.
Finally, the depressing marriage between me and Lyle was over.
With the heavy weight lifted off my chest, I was almost skipping as I strode down the road. I even found myself whistling.
Some people would say to grit one’s teeth and get through to the end after one had chosen a particular path.
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