Jacob’s face was blank. All form of expression was gone and I was confused as to whether I was to continue or stop altogether.
Surely, he couldn't have been surprised with the fact that I had an ex. I had come to know of two of his past lovers and although it hurt at first. I accepted it. This was never a love marriage, to begin with.
Despite the awkward air around us, I pressed on. “The woman you saw today was his mother, Mrs. Lopez.”
Jacob only nodded. I understood that it was a silent agreement for me to continue speaking.
“Well, we were only teenagers then and I liked him a lot. It might seem crazy saying it now, but back then I felt like I loved him.” I laughed a little at the thought of it. How naive and stupid I was. I was gullible and occasionally failed to see through people’s
