Zeyneb
" I'm not granting you a divorce. Have you stopped to think about Apollo during this?" My heart stung when he mentioned his son. Apollo was his eleven-year-old son from his previous relationship. I got into the marriage when he was only six years old and I was twenty years old. I loved Apollo, and he loved me too. We had a special bond.
" Did you stop to think about him when you cheated, drugged and locked me up?" I retorted.
He pressed his lips together. I saw remorse in his gaze for a moment.
"I thought so..." I whispered,looking at him with disgust, " I already talked to him about the divorce," I told him.
" And how is he taking it?" His voice lowered
Apollo wasn't taking it well. Hopefully, he will understand why I divorced Maybin one day. For now, he was too young to comprehend in detail what was happening. I just felt so bad because I promised him that I'd always be there for him and I wouldn't leave him. Apollo's biggest fear was that I'd leave just like his mom did. I knew the pain of growing up without two present parents. Dad was busy as an alpha and a billion dollar company. He also had a harem. He was there but not really there for my brother and me. My mother abandoned me when I was ten months old. We talked as I grew up, but barely.
" You of all people should know how it feels to be abandoned,"
" I'm not abandoning him! I'd never," I said through gritted teeth, gripping the table.
" But you're leaving us,"
" Not him, only you... you because of your infidelity! You used me and had no love for me in your heart. You only bring up Apollo because it serves you,"
" I know you don't believe it, but I love him too," he said.
"Yeah, that's why you sent a five-year-old to study abroad because you loved him," I scoffed, sarcasm lacing my words. He rarely went to see him. I was the only one who visited that poor boy and stayed with him for months in Sweden. I begged Maybin to take him from that boarding school but he refused.
" I did it for his good. You know how it was back then," he was angry because I called him out.
I stared into his eyes. He was taken aback by the strong aura that surrounded me. He coward. Goddess, how did I stay with this weasel of a man for almost five years?
' it was a peaceful marriage,' Zey chimed nonchalantly. She had no feelings left for Maybin anymore.
She was right. My years with Maybin weren't bad. I dedicated my time to Apollo, the pack, and my work as a cyber security expert.
"You will give me the divorce, and Apollo will be fine. He will still be in my life," With that said, I stood up and grabbed my purse and coat. Maybin grabbed my wrist tightly and stared at me seductively. I restrained slapping him because we were in public. His eyes glinted with malice.
" You will not see Apollo again if you press on this divorce. I wanted to tell you in person," he declared. I pushed him from me as he was too close for liking. I glared at him one more time and left the restaurant.
I screamed when I entered my car. Would Maybin do that to me? To his son? I couldn't imagine life without Apollo. I needed to think of something to keep the boy in my life. I will discuss this with my lawyers and brother about this matter. Apollo was very important to me.
I got my phone and dialed his number. He didn't answer immediately. I tried again, and when he answered, his voice broke my heart.
" Hello, Zey,"
" Apollo," I breathed. " How are you, my love?"
" I'm alright. I'm back home now,"
Back home, schools weren't closed yet.
" Why are you back?" I asked.
" Dad just got me. He says I will start going to school here," he said. That mother fucking bastard! He was using him to get me back!
" Lissar told me that you won't be seeing me after the divorce is finalized... That you don't care about me anymore,"
I will deal with that bitch later. Of course, she would want to turn him against me. I won't let that happen.
" Apollo, I love you, and whatever happens between your Dad and I, it has nothing to do with you. I will always be here for you," I said sternly.
" I want to stay with you, Zey," he choked. My heart tightened when he sniffed, and tears filled my eyes. Poor kid had a mother who didn't care about him and a self-centered father! After speaking to Apollo, I went home.
I was home in ten minutes, but to my disappointment, I found Luis left.
I lay in bed after a shower and grabbed my phone. I texted Luis. He might not see it tonight.
[ Imagine my bummer when I found you were gone] I hit send. My phone lit up, and I was quick to open it.
[ Witch... You're back]
[ Yes]
[ I had an emergency... Work-related, don't be jealous] he said. Was he teasing me right now?
[ I wish you were here] I said. I knew that we still had a lot to discuss... And there was Vanessa in the picture. I promised myself that if we went on our date, and he didn't give me a valid reason to be with him, I would end everything with him. I won't be his side woman. For now, I am having fun with it. It was innocent.
[ Really. You know Cay and Lara call me Uncle Genie. Maybe if you make a wish, I might appear in your bedroom]
I closed my eyes and made a wish. I felt childish for doing that. I didn't know what I was expecting out of this. I opened my eyes and didn't find him in my room. I frowned.
[ Liar] I texted him. Ding. I heard the sound of a phone, but it wasn't mine. I sat upright, and my lips broke into a full-blown smile when I saw him standing on my balcony.
" Genie!" I jumped from the bed and wrapped my arms around him. He chuckled and embraced me.