File for Divo
- Time to File for Divorce
Amelia
On the way to my parents house, we stop at a store to
to buy a suitable cellphone for my
kids. It won’t be a high and one, but it will be something they feel comfortable with
“Alright kids, remember, it has to be a phone that serves its purpose, which is to talk to your father. Pick a nice one, but remember that you’ll have to share it. Tome you’ll be responsible for taking care of it.”
Both nad During the drive, they didn’t say a word. I know what I said surprised them, but I imagine they’re processing everything. They know this is a good opportunity for me, and they would never stand in the way of my dreams.
We leave the store, and they are very satisfied. Especially because now they have a cellphone, something they’ve always wanted, even if it’s just one for both of them. It gave me great pleasure to buy it with my own money. It might seem like a simple thing to anyone, but just having my own income makes me feel powerful, a sensation had never experienced before. Whenever I wanted something. JuanLu would buy it for me, I just had to ask. But often, he would give me his opinion” so I got used to depending on him for everything. Yes, I know I sound like a woman from the Stone Age, but consider that I went from being a daughter dependent on my parents to a wife dependent on her husband.
So now I’m enjoying the little things I never did. I take a deep breath. This had to happen for me to start realizing that the way I lived for twelve long years wasn’t the best. Even though my friends always dropped hints, naively, I thought they were a bit envious of me because I was a mother of two little ones with an attractive and successful husband. It never crossed my mind that they were right, that they could see from the outside the pettiness I was living in
“Mommy, mommy, give us your phone number so you can be the first one sirved in the contacts,” my Lily says, very excited. Seeing their happy faces despite what we’re going through is priceless to me.
“Of course, my love, it’s… and I dictate my number from memory. She saves it excitedly and calls me. We all laugh at the little one’s antics.
We arrive at my parents house and see that the cars of the crazy Cony and Angle are there. I didn’t tell them I was coming, so it must have been my mother. She still thinks I behave like a sad doll crying in the comers because my husband left me. But she’s wrong. I’ll never be that woman.
“Mommy, my aunts are here. I don’t want to go down. Aunt Cony doesnt leave me alone and kisses me a lot.” Tony’s words make me laugh a little. My friend is very intense with her godson, but she adores him. Neither she nor Angie have been able to have children. I told them it might be due to their constant diets, but they don’t believe me.. They’re so skinny, but they think they’re fat. They definitely look at me like I’m a cow, even though I’m at my ideal weight.
“Come on, son, don’t be rude. She loves you very much.” Reluctantly, I made my son get out of the car
Lily. After that intense
Upon entering, my friends rush ahead of my mother and each run to hug their respective godchildren. Cony dotes on my Tony while Angie dotes on Lily. greeting, my mother opens her arms to receive them. They love my parents, unlike their paternal grandmother, who clearly hates them.
“My children! You’re finally here. You took so long to arrive,” Mom says, as always, exaggerating. After the greetings and the kids showing off their new acquisition, we sit down in the living room. I’ll take advantage of everyone being here to tell them what Mrs. Dorantes told me today.
Im glad you’re all here. I have something very important to tell you.” Everyone gives me their attention, waiting for my words.
“Have you already talked to the cockroach about the divorce?” Cony interrupts intensely. I give her a stern look for interrupting me
“No, I haven’t talked to him, but my lawyer will handle that. By the way, mother, your Rody is fired. I don’t trust a lawyer who gets distracted by staring at his client’s butt. My boss recommended someone better” My mother gives me a disapproving look. I know her intentions were different, but no, I didn’t like that man even as my lawyer
“What I have to tell you is more important. Today I presented the designs they requested to eam a bonus, and i passed. So, with that money, I was able to buy my kids” cellphone. Today, I officially start my stage as an economically independent women. The girls throw themselves at me. I can see tears in their eyes.
“Oh, our girl has finally grown up! Congratulations, honey. We are so proud of you.” My father, who hadnt said anything until now, stands up to give me a hug
g as well
“Well done, daughter, if that unfaithful and lying man thought he would leave you destroyed, you’re showing him what you’re made of. That’s the daughter raised for eighteen years. Fortunately, I have her back” He’s very emotional and holds me in his arms like when I was a child. I feel happy that they are proud of ma
“But well, that’s not all I pause for a few minutes before dropping the bombshell. The thing is, my boss showed my designs to an important person in the fashion industry. and they offered me the opportunity to study in France. Classes start in six months. I would like your opinion. Should take this opportunity?
Everyone falls silent, even my children who were returning to the living room. Lily runs into my arms, crying inconsolably. I imagine what she’s feeling. First, her father let us, and now her mother is going far away to study hug her tightly, trying to console her.
“Calm down, baby it’s just a proposal. I haven’t accepted it yet. And if you don’t want me to go, I won’t. You will always be my priority, and your opinion will be the most valuable to me Don’t shed tears, little one, when I haven’t even left yet” I turn to look at my Tony and see that he’s very sad. No, I can’t build my happiness on the unhappiness of my most loved ones. It’s decided. I won’t go to France.
Lily continues to sob, while my son approaches for comfort as well. I can’t see them like this. Not if I can avoid it.
“But daughter, it’s your future. You’ve already deprived yourself of many things for twelve years. I’m sorry, kids, but it’s time for your mother to put herself first. We find a way for you to be together” She takes them in her arms and sits them next to my father.
My friends haven’t said anything, but I know I’m affecting them too.
“And how long would you be gone, honey? I imagine about two years. When Angie mentions that my kids start crying again. I think it’s not the best option after all. “Well, I don’t know yet. Besides, at work, they y would only pay for the course, but I have to cover my own expenses like lodging and food. The more I think about it, the less it
seems like a good idea”
Everyone falls silent, looking for solutions. Suddenly Angle stands up.
“Honey it can work. I can schedule my vacations in France and take the kids to you. I’m sure Oscar would agree.”
“And I can tell Dario to go too. It seems their brains are working at full speed.
“The kids can come live with us. They’re not little kids anymore, and they must understand that what their mother is doing in for their future. Their father might get married
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at any moment and with another family to support, you would be left unprotected. I support you going.” I look at my mother with much love. She has always been my rock and my support.
“And I have a savings fund for emergencies. I can give it to you so that you can settle in for the first few months. We’ll figure out the rest later. The important thing is that you follow your dream” My father, how much I love this man, who has never judged me. On the contrary, I know I can always count on him when I need it.
“Honey, I have another idea. What if while you’re gone, you went out your house in that new Airbnb modality? You’d be generating money by renting out your house. The kids would live here, and when you return, you just stop renting it. I’ve heard you can make good income My friend’s idea is good. This way, the house won’t deteriorate by staying empty.
“Mrs. Dorantes also told me I could save my salary from these months and try to get a good limony from JuanLu. All these are good options, but if my kids don’t agree, won’t go. They are the most important thing to me.” look at them and see that their expressions have changed. My Tony stands up and sits next to me. “Moming go fulfill your dream take care of Lily Make us very proud of you. As he says that my eyes fill with tears. My little girl stands up and runs to me “Yes, mommy go and become the best designer in the world! Let all the kids envy me for having the most famous and talented mom. I promise to behave well and obey Tony” While I continue crying, I thank God for having the best children in the world
Now there’s only the divorce left. I can’t keep putting that off, and it’s time to face my almost ex–husband.
