The Ex-Wife

Chapter 1 -Moving On With Life

Primrose (P.O.V)

6 Years Later

It's been 6 years since I walked out on Grayson after he accused me of cheating on him. Although it was the last time I saw him I did stop by his office a couple of weeks after our divorce was finalized.

When I was in my right mind set and wanted to tell him about our son. I swallowed my pride only to be met with closed doors as Grayson gave specific orders that I wasn't welcome in his company.

That was the last straw for me I didn't want to stress anymore through my pregnancy than I already had. I had nothing left for me in California so in a moment of insanity I took what little I had and made the journey to New York where my best friend Noel had move to after college.

The rest of my pregnancy I did struggle but with Noel by my side it help things considerably. When my son Cole Tobias Blackthorn was born was the happiest and saddest day of my life. I had spent countless hours debating whether or not to give Cole his father's last name. It broke my heart Grayson wouldn't be apart of his lives.

I made one last attempt once again I swallowed my pride and sent him a letter and pictures the week Cole was born. I waited but never once did I ever get a response from Grayson.

I knew I did my best for Grayson to be apart of Cole life but I wasn't going to lose what dignity I had left. I moved on with my life and I worked long hours until I saved enough money to started a small business as an interior decorator with Noel as my partner.

It's been over a year since we opened our small business and everything has gone well for us. But even though I moved on with my life a small part of me couldn't help going back to the last time I saw Grayson. Still to this day I had unanswered questions that would bothered me from time to time.

I was snapped out of my thoughts when I heard Cole's sweet voice. I looked up to see him walking out of the school. Our Siberian Husky puppy Storm barking and wagging his tail trying to go towards him.

"Mommy Storm". Cole called out as he started running towards us.

"Hey my little prince how was school?". I said going down to his height.

"Good Luke brought some brownies from his daddy job and I got to have one". Cole said with a big smile.

"That's great baby maybe we can pack some cookies for your lunch tomorrow and you can share with him". I said as Cole eagerly nodded his head. "Good now let's go home". I said kissing his forehead.

"Mommy can I hold Storm leash?". Cole asked with his with his puppy dog eyes.

"Do you promise to hold on tight we wouldn't want to lose him right?". I said in a serious tone as Cole immediately shook his head with widen eyes.

I smiled as I handed over Storm's leash and held onto Cole's hand before we made the 15-minute walk home.

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I opened the house door letting Cole go in with Storm running around his legs. I close the door soon taking off my winter coat and putting it on the rack with my purse.

"Okay my little prince what do you want for dinner?". I asked Cole as I helped him remove his things.

Cole gave me his best serious face or as serious as a five-year-old could get. It took a lot out of me not to laugh as he always did his serious face when it came to his favorite food.

"I want baked mac & cheese with bacon in it". Cole said cheering as he fist bump his hand in the air.

"Your wish is my command my prince. Now go to the table and set out your homework so we can finish it early and watch a movie with some ice cream. How does that sound?". I said as Cole looked at me with wide eyes then took off into the kitchen with Storm on his heels.

I chuckled to myself as I followed behind them. I began to prepare dinner at the same time helping Cole with homework. As it would be a bit of time before the food was done.

I decided to do a batch of M&M and chocolate chip cookies so Cole would be able to take some of each with him tomorrow to school.

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Once the food was cooled enough I serve myself and Cole then placed it on the table with our drinks. Once I called him he raced into the kitchen taking his seat and immediately dug in.

"Mommy why don't I have a daddy?". Cole asked out of nowhere making me drop my fork onto the plate.

My throat suddenly became dry as I looked into my son's eyes as he waited for my answer and I didn't know how to respond to that question. He rarely asked about Grayson growing up it wasn't until he started kindergarten that questions started being asked.

"Why do you ask my prince?". I asked getting my voice back.

"My friends have both a mommy and daddy but I only have you. Did daddy not want me like Luke's mommy didn't want him and he only has his daddy?". Cole asked confused as I was at a loss for words yet again at the maturity my son has for his age.

"Oh my prince". I said sighing as I ran my fingers through my blonde hair. "Baby your daddy and I stop seeing each other while you were still in my tummy. I did try to talk to your daddy but he wouldn't want to talk to me. So I never got the chance to tell him about you". I explained the best way I could even if my son was mature for his age he was just a five year old.

I know most people would think I'm crazy for telling my son most of the truth but when he started asking about his father. I decided to take him to see a therapist not wanting to traumatize him nor lie to him. But I did leave out the part of telling Grayson about him after he was born I didn't want Cole to hate his father.

I knew what it was like to grow up without a father. I never imagine my son would go through the same fate I did but I did try my hardest for Grayson to be apart of his life back than. Which is something my mother never did all she cared about was when she would get her next bottle how ironic she died of alcohol poisoning.

"Will I ever meet him?". Cole asked after a few minutes of silence.

"You will soon my prince I promise". I said as I got up from my chair and went over to Cole pulling him into my arms.

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I sighed tiredly it's been a draining evening and I was finally able to put Cole to sleep and have some time to think to myself.

After over half an hour in the shower just thinking I finally got out. I was once again going to have to swallow my pride for Cole and find a way to reach out to Grayson and make one last attempt.

I just don't know what I would do if it doesn't work. Even if we don't talk about it I know how much not having his dad in his life affected Cole.

I just shook my head and decided to watch another movie to stop me from thinking. I put on my favorite Ravenclaw pajamas and then headed down to the kitchen to make fresh popcorn and other junk food.

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Once done I grabbed the bowl of freshly made popcorn off of the counter and walked into the living room where I have other snacks and candies laid out.

I picked up the remote off the coffee table taking my seat. I set the bowl of popcorn next to me then I grabbed my favorite blanket putting it over my legs. I put on Netflix immediately playing Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone.

Once the movie was over and I was completely stuffed on junk food. I turned off the TV getting ready to call it a night until I froze when the doorbell rang.

"Who the hell could that be?". I thought to myself as it was a little past midnight.

I sighed as the doorbell continue to ring. I started walking towards the door as the ringing still continue and I was scared Cole or Storm would wake up. I wasn't thinking when I swung the door open.

My heart drop and instantly regretted not checking who it was. I never in a million years would have thought I would see my ex-husband Grayson Blackthorn standing on my porch.

"Grayson". I whispered not believe in my eyes.

"Prim I.....". I didn't even let him get past I before I slam the door in his face. I could feel my heart beating out of my chest.

The only thought running through my head was why was Grayson there.