They nodded, and I tried to lighten the mood. « And just so you know, I’ll remember this when it’s your turn to bring a guy home. »
The girls laughed, but deep inside, a question kept haunting me—was it really too late to put aside those differences and get my life back with Roger for our ’childrens sake?
The next day, I couldn’t focus at work. My mind kept drifting back to the conversation with my daughters. Could it really be possible to rekindle things with Roger? I decided to call him.
Child Care
« Hey, Roger. Do you have a minute? » I nervously asked when he answered.
« Sure, Melinda. What’s up? » He sounded curious but not unkind.
« I think we need to talk. In person. It’s about the girls, » I said, my voice trembling slightly.
« Okay. How about tonight at that coffee shop we used to go to? » he suggested.
« That works. See you at seven, » I agreed, feeling a knot of anxiety tighten in my stomach.
At seven sharp, I walked into the bustling coffee shop, spotting Roger at a corner table. He looked up, giving me a small smile.
« Hey, Melinda, » he greeted me as I sat down.
Heart & Hypertension
« Hi, Roger. Thanks for meeting me, » I said, fidgeting with my coffee cup.
« So, what’s on your mind? » he asked, leaning forward.
« The girls. They’ve been… sabotaging my relationships because they still hope we’ll get back together, » I blurted out.
Roger looked shocked. « What? Why didn’t they say anything? »
« They were scared. They thought I’d be mad. But it’s more than that, Roger. They miss our family. They want us to be together again, » I explained.
