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- Among Lawyers, You Shall Find Yourself, Part 2
Amelia
I hold in my hands the card of the lawyer recommended by Mis, Donantes. It’s a very difficult step for me to take, but I can’t avoid it forever. While I’m pondering whether i should let Janiu take the fest step, my son forwards me a message from his father, Lopen it, and it’s the name of the attorney who will represent him in the divorce. If i said it doesn’t hurt to think that he’s eager to discard everything we built over twelve years, I’d be lying it hurts too much. Twelve years. Twelve Just those six letters contain so many shared things, Dreams, desires, laughter, tears, anger, reconciliations, children. The tears start flowing again. I feel as if a rock is pressing down on my chest. And here is where I wonder doesn’t he feel anything? Did all these years mean so little to him that he can erase them so easily? No, I just can’t understand it. Where did the boy I met go? Where? Where? I have an overwhelming urge to scream. Scream until my throat hurts, Why did he do this to me when all I did was dedicate my life to him?
I need to get out of the house. So I get up and d grab my keys. I get into my car and drive for a while. I find a secluded spot, a lookout I used to visit as a teenager with my father. I park and get out of the cat. And I scream! I scream, I scream so loud that my throat burns while tears flow uncontrollably from my eyes and sobs wrack my sore
throat
I think I’m having a panic attack, I don’t know. But I feel like all that dormant pain from weeks is burning my soul. I fall to my knees on the ground and start crying more softly. I wish someone who has gone through this would tell me when it stops hurting, so I could have hope and count the days, and feel that soon, all this will be just a bad experience. But there’s no one by my side. I’m alone.
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I don’t know how long I stay there. I only know that the moon appears in the sky, which now resembles a dark mantle. Once my stress attack passes. I get up and get back into the car I see several missed calls from Tony I didn’t tell them I was going out, and they must be worried. I send a message to let him know I’m on my way and not to
worry
It’s late when I get home. When I open the door, I see my children sitting on the couch, tears in their e eyes. When they see me, they rust
rush into my arms. We cry together, the three of us. Our pain is now shared. I gesture because I can’t speak, so I send them a message, and when they read it, the three of us start laughing And that’s life. One moment you cry, and the next you laugh. But I won’t deny that my little screaming therapy worked. I feel lighter from the burden of that unexpected divorce and return to being the strong Amells I was this morning.
It’s already late, but I still decide to send a message to the lawyer to schedule an appointment. The sooner the better. To my surprise, he replies in less than five minutes. ‘Til see you tomorrow at ten in my office. Please be punctual Franco Robles.”
Wow, It seems like this Franco was waiting for me to contact him. Maybe Mrs. Dorantes informed him that I would be reaching out. I decide not to dwell on it and go to bed. Lily lent me one of her favorite stuffed animals so I wouldn’t feel alone. And it seems to have worked today because I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow.
The next day, I wake up early and prepare honey with lemon for my sore throat. I can talk now, but my throat hurts a lot, so I try not to strain it. As soon as I drop the kids off at school, I head to the avenue to go to the lawyer’s office. It’s a bit far from my house, so I take my time to avoid being late. I informed work early that I would be in after noon, so I drive calmly. When I arrive, I see that it’s a very nice building. I still have half an hour before my appointment, so I sit in the reception area to wait. No one pays attention to me, as there are many people coming and going. Hook up just as a very attractive man arrives. He has blonde hair and a good figure. That’s all I can make out from here. I notice that all the women sigh as he passes by, which amuses me a bit. As if the blonde heard my laughter he suddenly stops and looks at me. I feel like a child about to be scolded, so I turn in my seat and distract myself with my phone.
Time passes quickly, so fifteen minutes before ten, I get up to go to the receptionists and inform them that I have arrived. The woman looks me up and down while asking If I have an appointment. When I confirm that I do, she directs me where to go.
I go up to the fifth floor, and when I get off, I gather my courage and step out. My divorce is a fact, and I can’t postpone it.
“Good morning miss. I have an appointment with Mr. Robles. My name is Amelia Fuentes: The girl greets me back and verifies that I indeed have an appointment *Please wait a moment, Mr. Robles will see you shortly. I head towards a chair outside the office when they call me. “This way please”
As soon as I enter I’m very surprised to see the person waiting for me. It’s the same man who just moments ago made all the women tum to look at him and sigh.
“Amelis Fuentes? Nice to meet you. I’m Franco Robles, and I’ll be your lawyer.” Up close, he’s even more attractive. His green eyes look at me with curiosity while I surely, im now the same color as my hair.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Robles. I’m sorry for sending that message so late, but it was at that moment that I gathered the courage. It was hard for me to accept my divorce, but it’s time to move forward, and the only way is to seek freedom. So, here I am, haha” I try to laugh to hide my nervousness. His gaze doesn’t leave my face, so I pass I hand over my face, trying to find something that might be there and that I’m not aware of. The lawyer drops his seriousness and smiles at me.
Forgive me, there’s nothing on your face. I was just observing. You have a lovely hair color and a nice nose. I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable. And don’t worry about the time I was still awake. As for your divorce, get in touch with your husband’s lawyer. We’ll see how attractive his offer is and adjust what doesn’t suit you. If it’s not fair, we’ll go to court. Don’t worry about the fees. If I need to request something. I’ll let you know, otherwise, it will be until the result is determined. I just ask that you leave your husband’s details with my assistant so she can contact him. I’ll keep you informed on how the case progresses.”
The seriousness with which he speaks intimidates me a bit. So I just nod
“Alright, then, I won’t take more of your time and will wait for your news.” I grab my purse and stand up. “Thank you again for seeing me on such short notice. The man smiles al me and shakes my hand
“Don’t worry. It will be a pleasure for me to help you through this process. Rest assured that I find a way to make everything work out well for you”
I smile back as I take the hand he offers and shake it, I walk to the exit while he follows me. He opens the door for me to leave, but before I go, I turn to look at him and say with a bit of humor.
“And please, Mr. Robles. Take everything from that unfaithful man, even his underwear My small expression of anger makes the blonde burst into laughter, which I share Everything will be fine. I’m sure of it. And this handsome guy is going to help me achieve it. Yes, Indeed.
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