My Big Boss is My ex Husband

"This is a divorce letter.”

James got a letter from Sheryl. He was disappointed with his wife's decision. He didn't expect it to have such a big impact.

Sheryl divorced James after five years of marriage. She was tired of his lack of romance.

Sheryl says James is a good husband. He met her needs, but she wanted more. She desired love, attention, and indulgence.

"Think again," James said.

"No," Sheryl said.

"Have I not done enough for you?" James asked again.

"No," Sheryl said.

James sighed. He looked at his wife.

"Let's talk," James said.

"I don't think we can talk anymore, James. You know why I'm divorcing you," Sheryl said.

"What about our parents? What do I say when they ask?" James asked.

James spoke a lot. He regretted Sheryl's decision. He couldn't accept it. Sheryl made a decision without talking to him.

James wasn't ready for his parents to ask about the divorce.

"Sheryl, you should have talked to me first," James said.

"Why would I talk to you about this? You don't care about me. I'm happy with the materials you give me, but I also need to be cared for. Your love is what I want," Sheryl said.

"Tell me if that's what you want," James said.

Sheryl cleared her throat. "You're more concerned with your work than your wife.”

"I want to be like my friends who are always posting about their husbands on social media. They always share photos of them being intimate. As for me, I can't post anything because you never want to take pictures with me. Even on vacation, you're busy with your gadgets," Sheryl continued.

James was silent as he listened to Sheryl's words. All of Sheryl's frustrations seemed to just spill out in front of James. Sheryl hopes that James can realize all his mistakes.

"I'm saying this because I'm in pain. You stay up late at home. I sleep alone. There's no reason for me to stay with you. You can live your life. From this moment on, we will live our own lives.

"I'm leaving tomorrow," Sheryl said.

Sheryl finished her speech and returned to the room. James was still silent in the living room, staring at Sheryl's departure. The letter fell to the floor. James' body went limp, and he sat on the sofa.

****

Two years later, Sheryl got a job as a personal assistant at a well-known Florida company.

Sheryl was happy because her mother had a stroke after she and James divorced.

The other side of the family blamed Sheryl for the disaster that befell her own family.

Sheryl applied for a job to pay for her mother's treatment.

"Mom, I'll work in a real company from tomorrow. I'll cover your medical costs," Sheryl told her mother, Melinda.

"You have to work and take responsibility for what happened to your mom," said her father, Mario O'Conner.

Sheryl sighed. "I'll take responsibility. You don't have to worry.”

Mario left upset, while Melinda cried. She couldn't speak, so she cried for her family, especially Sheryl.

Sheryl tried to stay strong. She couldn't be angry because it was her fault.

"I'm sorry, Mom. I just want to be happy. James doesn't understand me. I just want his attention. Am I wrong?" Sheryl asked.

Melinda shook her head and cried. Sheryl cried too and hugged her mother, who was lying on the bed.

"I promise I'll treat you, Mom," Sheryl said.

****

The next day, Sheryl got ready for work. She wore nice clothes and smelled good. This was her first day at work. She wanted to look her best.

Sheryl went to the dining room for breakfast, but the table was empty.