Chasing His Ex-Wife

CHAPTER 5

ISABELLA

Goodbyes are hard but as I stand here at the airport , I can't help it when tears begin to well up in my eyes. Ava stood beside me with her own black suitcase. We both were in the team which was appointed for this project for which I am glad. With Ava by my side, everything feels a lot easier.

Ava was an orphan. She grew up in an orphanage but luckily we met in the same school. We have been together through thick and thin. So it was not a surprise when I told her that I will possibly move out of this country for good that She decided that she too would stay with me. I felt guilty towards her but at the same time I knew that I could never change her mind because this girl is really stubborn. I felt even more guilty because I felt so relieved that I will have her in my life. She was an angel, really.

She would be the best aunt my child could ever ask for. She was selfless and oh-so loving. I could already see her gushing over cute baby clothes at showrooms.

We are kind of similar in a sense. She was an orphan and even though I had a family they did not treat me as one of their own. I was always the outsider. So when we met in middle school, we clicked together and ever since then we have been inseparable.

“Are you really sure about this?” Ava asked me and I really refused to roll my eyes umpteenth times today. It seems like she was more worried about me than I was. I guess the reality of the situation has not struck me yet.

“Ava…” I warned her as I adjusted my grey coat . It is early winter and so it is quite chilly and I loved winter because it gave me an excuse to dress cozy. I heard her sigh before she continued to speak again.

“I know that you are frustrated by my repetitive question but you know that my worry is not for nothing.” She mumbled as she turned around to look at me with sympathy in her eyes. “Moving out is terrifying enough and on top of that you are moving to a whole different country. You still have time, think it through, babe.”

“I have thought enough.” I muttered as I grabbed the handle of my red suitcase and dragged it with me as I walked, Ava walked beside me. “There is nothing here for me, no family, no husband and no friends apart from you. I don't have to lose anything.” I told her. I don't have to remind her about my situation with my family. I have never left this country in my entire life but right now I know that I need this. A fresh start is what I need right now.

While Stella was their favorite daughter I always wondered whether I was even their daughter considering that I was always treated as an outsider at my own house.

Never had they ever celebrated my birthday but on the other hand Stella's birthday was a huge deal. They would throw a huge party in one of their properties. Every business associate would be invited along with all Stella's friends. You would have found me behind the curtain hidden somewhere away from the whole world because I was too shy for my own good.

Stella would always get new dresses on the other hand I would get her used old dresses even though my dad was rich and could easily afford my clothes. I had no idea about why they would treat me like that. My younger self would believe that if I work hard and gain good marks in my exam they might start to like me too. I did get good grades, and came first in my class but the affection I was craving from my family never came. But I still tried my best, I still try my best. But of course , it was of no use.

So by moving out of this country it could give me the closure I needed from my previous lifestyle. I don't have loving family or a caring husband waiting for me. What's there to lose?

I am so used to people treating me like an option that I don't even bat an eyelash anymore. My mind has gotten used to it by now.

My family wanted me to get married to Christian instead of Stella, I did and suffered immensely. He was in love with Stella even though she had run away from their wedding. I often thought about how deep Christian's love ran for Stella that he immediately forgave her and was ready to take her back. He never really cared for me and that thought cut a deep wound in my heart which kept bleeding each time I thought about him.

So, yeah. I was damn sure about my decision.

I was ready to put everything and everyone behind me. I was ready to start fresh and live a life that I deserve where I will be the main character of the story instead of running around like an extra. I was ready to leave it all behind. I would live as if I never loved Christian. I had already promised this little bean in my belly that I would give them a great life with no difficulties. After all , from today onwards its just me and my little bean.

I smiled at Ava, a smile that reached my eyes. She looked confused for a second before I grabbed her hand and dragged her towards the entrance of the airport.

“I have never been so sure in my entire life, Ava. I can't wait for a life that has been waiting for me.” I giggled, suddenly feeling giddy. She narrowed her eyes at me before giving me her dazzling dimple smile.

“Let's go then!” She shouted, gaining various looks from other people dragging me faster before halting as if she remembered that I shouldn't walk this fast. I laughed at her, feeling so light and giddy. She mouthed a ‘sorry’ and I just smiled.

I have everything I ever want. A great job, a great best friend and a little bean. What I don't have is a man, but who really needs a man anyway? Not me though.

Cheers to me! I won't ever look back!