How my EX-HUSBAND became my BOSS

Chapter 17. Elizabeth is looking for a new meaning in life

Elizabeth Taylor felt lost and empty. After she realized the hopelessness of her feelings for Tom, her life seemed to lose its bright colors. She often sat at the window of her apartment, looking out at bustling London, and thought about what to do next. Tom chose Mary, and this decision was a blow to Elizabeth, which made her rethink her values and goals.

The days passed slowly, and each morning Elizabeth woke up with a heavy feeling in her chest. She was no longer happy with her work, and she couldn't stop thinking about Tom. She knew she had to move on, but she didn't know in which direction. Elizabeth wondered what mattered to her now. What can fill the void in her soul?

Gradually, she began to analyze her life and realized that for too long she had lived in other people's interests, forgetting about her own desires and dreams. Elizabeth had always believed that her main goal was to get Tom's attention, and now that that goal was out of reach, she had to find something new that could give her life meaning.

The first step on the road to change was the decision to change the situation. Elizabeth took a short vacation and went on a trip to Europe. She visited museums, walked through the narrow streets of ancient cities, tasted local cuisine and met new people. These days helped her to take a little break from sad thoughts and look at the world in a new way.

Back in London, Elizabeth decided to seriously reconsider her priorities. She signed up for a photography course that she'd been dreaming about for a long time, but kept putting it off. Photography had always attracted her, and now Elizabeth hoped that this hobby would help her express her feelings and thoughts that she couldn't put into words.

In addition, Elizabeth began to spend more time with friends and family. She realized that for too long she had been focused on her failures in her personal life and neglected those who loved and supported her. Meetings with close people brought her joy and made her feel needed and important.

At work, Elizabeth also tried to change her attitude to what was happening. She decided to focus on her professional achievements and stop thinking about Tom and his relationship with Mary. Elizabeth understood that her career was something that she could control, and decided to devote all her energy to developing in the professional sphere.

With each passing day, Elizabeth felt a new life being born inside her, free of painful feelings for Tom. She still thought of him and felt sad, but it didn't hurt so much now. Elizabeth gradually learned to live with the idea that Tom would never belong to her, and sought happiness in other aspects of life.

Sometimes she wondered what had happened to Mary and Tom. Elizabeth knew from casual conversations and rumors that they were building their relationship and even planning a wedding. Part of her was happy for them, seeing how much Mary and Tom loved each other, and the other part still felt a pang of jealousy and disappointment. But Elizabeth tried to be honest with herself and knew that their happiness was the right thing to do, even if it hurt her to admit it.

One evening, while looking through her travel photos, Elizabeth suddenly realized that her life had really begun to change. She was no longer the same woman who had lived only on the hope of Tom's love. Now she had her own interests, goals, and desires. Elizabeth felt a new sense of strength and confidence that she was capable of building a happy life no matter what was going on in Tom and Mary's relationship.

Since then, Elizabeth began to smile more often and look forward to the future with optimism. She realized that finding a new meaning in life is a long and difficult journey, but every step along the way makes her stronger and happier. Even though the wound in her heart hadn't completely healed yet, Elizabeth knew that in time, she would be able to completely let go of the past and start a new chapter in her life.

David Harris has returned to London after a long absence. He spent several months on the road, trying to forget Mary and sort out his feelings. But no matter where he drove, no matter where he looked, he saw her features, the echoes of her laughter, and the glint of her eyes. David's heart was sinking, and he knew it couldn't go on like this. He needed to get back to London, face reality, and understand what had happened.

Back in town, David went first to the office where he had worked with Mary before. He wanted to find out what was going on in the company and catch a glimpse of it. But things had changed in the office: the atmosphere seemed tense, with colleagues whispering and casting wary glances in his direction. David felt that he had missed something important, and it had something to do with Mary.

He decided to make some inquiries, and soon learned that Mary was still working for the company, and Tom Stanley was still her boss. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. David had heard rumors that Tom and Mary were on to something - something more than just a working relationship. David's heart sank with pain and frustration. He couldn't believe Mary could have chosen Tom, her ex-husband, over him.

Nevertheless, David knew that he had to understand the situation to the end. He began to carefully question his colleagues, gather bits of information, and gradually put together a picture of what had happened. With each new fact, the pain in his heart grew sharper, but at the same time, he was filled with a desire to understand what Mary really felt. Did she love Tom as much as she might once have loved him, David? Or is it just a passion, a fleeting infatuation that will soon pass?

As the days passed, David became more and more lost in thought. He often wandered the streets of London, remembering the moments he had spent with Mary, their dates, their conversations, and those rare but important moments of happiness. There were conflicting emotions in his soul: on the one hand, pain and resentment, on the other - the desire to understand and forgive, if necessary.

One day, while walking in the park, David accidentally met Anna Clark, a close friend of Mary's. Anna was aware of all the events and when she saw David, she couldn't resist a short conversation. She told him about how Mary and Tom were gradually opening up about their feelings, the difficulties they had to overcome, and how strong their mutual feelings were.

David listened to Anna, and something changed in his soul. He began to realize that Mary really loved Tom, and that this love was deep and sincere. It was painful, but at the same time it was a relief - it was better to know the truth than to live in delusions.

After talking to Anna, David sat on a bench for a long time, looking at the passing clouds and thinking about his life. He knew he had to let go of Mary, acknowledge her right to happiness, and start looking for his own. But how do you do this when your heart still hurts and your soul is torn apart?

In the days that followed, David tried to distract himself from his worries. He immersed himself in work, started attending sports training sessions, met up with friends, and gradually opened up to new acquaintances. But Mary's shadow still lingered in his mind, and sometimes he thought he would never be able to forget her.

Nevertheless, deep down, David knew that life went on, and there were new encounters, new feelings, and perhaps a new love ahead of him. He had a long way to go to fully let go of the past and open up to the future, but the first step was taken-he accepted the truth and began to look forward, not back.

Sometimes David found himself envying Tom. Envies him his happiness, his ability to be close to Mary and love her openly. But at the same time, he knew that Tom deserved it, just as Mary deserved it. Their love was strong and real, and David couldn't deny it.

With each passing day, the pain in his heart subsided, giving way to calmness and hope for a better future. David began to realize that his life was not over, that there were new horizons and new opportunities ahead of him. And although the road to healing was long and thorny, he was ready to go along it, step by step leaving behind the burden of the past and opening the doors to the future.

So David Harris began a new phase in his life - a phase in which Mary still held a special place in his heart, but no longer eclipsed the entire world. He was learning to live with the idea that she was happy with someone else, and he was looking for his own path to happiness and peace.