My Ex Husband Wants Me

My Gym Partner

Chapter Two

He was adamant about it that he wanted me to move out of the house immediately, but because our son pleaded, he allowed us to stay overnight.

I called my lawyer to file a divorce, even though I love him, I have also just been managing him.

I parked my bags and I left for my granny's house.

I couldn't continue my work because of the long distance. I decided to manage the little amount with me, so I changed my son's school.

In order to make me stop thinking, I decided to start going to the gym.

Among the regulars at the gym was a man who seemed to always find an opportunity to strike up a conversation with me. He'd compliment my form or offer me a water bottle, but I kept my distance, uninterested in socializing. My priority was to rebuild my life and focus on being the best mother I could be for my son. The gym was a means of clearing my mind, not a place for new connections.

However, the gym guy's persistence began to soften my resolve.

“Try more, more” the guy said, pushing me to do more squat

I steadily increased the weight, but eventually, I had to stop.

“More”

I stopped because that was all I could do as a beginner, I heaved in a deep breath, trying to catch my breath.

“Thank you so much” I breathe in and out deeply

“You are welcome, I am Liam Thomas”

“Thomas?, well,that's fine”

Liam sensed my uneasiness at the mention of his name. “Yes, any problem”

“No” I said, knowing there are many other people with the same name.

“I want to start going”

“I could give you a ride home”

“Don't worry, I stay in my granny house and it's not far from here

Liam didn’t seem deterred, though. “I insist," he said, holding his arm out in a gesture of chivalry. "It's the least I can do for my workout partner.”

I let him lead me to his car, his car was one of the latest and most expensive cars.

I went In, and the ride was amazing and pleasant, as I found myself loosening up around Liam.

“I had a great day today, can you give me your phone number please”

I called out my number, “Thank you”

As I get out of the car, my son came out to embrace me

“Mummy, you are back”

“Yes darling, hope you are fine?”

“Yes ma, who is he?”

“Oh!” before I knew it, Liam came out of the car. “Meet my son, Liam”

“How are you darling, I am a friend to your mother”

I love the fact that he grabbed quickly that he's my son.

“You look handsome, and you must be very rich, my mum doesn't have an husband now, could you do me a favor to marry her”

“Shut up!” I shunned, as I was embarrassed.

“Liam, you can go now” I said, embarrassed.

“I would live to do the little kid a favor, he desperately needs my favor”

I felt a hot flush of embarrassment rise to my cheeks. My son was always the bold and candid one, never holding back his thoughts, no matter how inappropriate they might be. Liam, however, seemed unfazed.

“Liam, you need to be going now”

“Well, what's your name darling?”

“I am Samson Wilson”

“Wilson?” I could see a worried expression on his face.

“Bye Liam, see you later”

“See you tomorrow, my gym partner” He said and went to the car, he opened his and sat behind the wheel.

I held my son in my hand and went to the living room. I sat down, thinking about what had happened in the gym.

But I think I am falling for Liam, he's such a wonderful and amazing guy. He's caring and loving.

“Mum, what are you thinking about?” My son asked, and continue, “You are thinking about the handsome man who came to drop you at home, where do you meet him”

“He's Liam and I met him at the gym, do you like him”

“Of course mum, and I think he can be my step dad!”

“Shut up” I shunned.

******

It was the next day, I took my son to school and I went to the gym, as usual. I met Liam gyming.

“Good Morning, Liam”

“Good Morning, Rachel” he stopped immediately he saw me.

“Can we sit down there before you start gyming?” He asked.

“Of Course” I said, I followed him and we both sat down at the gym center.

"Rachel, I've been thinking about what your son said yesterday," Liam began, his gaze intense and earnest. "And it got me thinking—maybe there's more to our connection than just being gym buddies.” He said

“Even before Samson said that, I had this feelings for you, I have been trying to hide it, I have been hurt in the past, I promised myself not to fall in love, but Rachel seeing you, I couldn't just tell how it happened, I love you wholeheartedly” He revealed.

“It's okay to fall in love, but this is a sided feelings, I am not in love with you Liam, I just want to be myself, I don't even want a gym partner, but when you wanted to be, I couldn't refrain, let's just maintain being friends, I think that's what I could.

“But don't you think it will work out, your son loves me and I love him too, I really want to be his father, grant me this Rachel, I love you, give me a chance, let's work this out"

“There's nothing to work out here, I can't force myself to be in love, I don't even want anything regarding intimacy relationship, I want to be myself and to focus on my child” I paused, and continued, “Where do your family base?”

“New York”

“Sorry to ask, do you know Alex Thomas?”

“Yes, he's my step-brother”

“He's my ex-husband”