REINCARNATED

Alex had spent the night wrestling with his emotions, but he knew he had to make a decision. He couldn't continue liv

en. He needed coffee and a clear head to face the day ahead. As he poured himself a cup, he heard footst

Gregory said softly. "Di

aking a sip of his cof

. "I understand how hard this is for you. But you need to think about your fu

but determined. "I know, Mr. Greg

go of someone you love. But sometimes, it's the only way to find peac

I love Selena so much, Mr. Gregory.

s hard for you, Alex. But think about it. Selena has made her feelings very clear. Cl

of signing the divorce papers felt like admitting defeat,

ork," Mr. Gregory said, and that was when Alex

day," Alex said, and Mr Gregory nod

and sat on the couch. Lost in his thoughts, he heard footsteps descending the stair

" Alex greeted her, standing

xture of impatience and contempt. "Have you signed the papers yet,

r disdain pressing down on him. "No, I haven't signed th

you signed them?" Mrs. Gre

cause I still love Se

all this pathetic display love? Selena doesn't love you, Alex. She never has. You'r

ound. "I know Selena doesn't love me, but I

ality, Alex. Your marriage with my daughter is over. Holding on will only bring

her gaze. He knew she was right, but the thought of letting go was almost unbearable

il the end of the day to sign those papers. If you don't, we'll make s

e of defeat wash over him.

eaving Alex standing alone in the living room. He felt a crushing

lock was ticking, and he knew he had to make a decision soon. The love he felt for

d the weight of his predicament seemed almost too much to bear. He sank deeper into the couch, t

he walked straight up to Alex and handed him a piece of paper and a

et these items," she instructed, he

s. He felt a sense of relief at being given a task that took him away fro

ding as he took the credit ca

Make sure you get everything on the list, and don't take too long. We hav

back as soon as possible,"

rd in hand. He took a deep breath, feeling a momentary sense of freedom as he prepared to leave the house. The mal

gone to visit friends or attend a party. Alex immediately went inside the bathroom to

eflect on his situation. He knew that his time was runn

air felt soothing to his troubled mind. He walked to his car, a modest vehicle

s predicament. Minutes later, he arrived at the mall, a larg

ix of groceries and household supplies. He grabbed a shopping cart and began navig

resh vegetables and fruits. Next, he moved to the

happy and carefree. It was a reminder of what he longed for but seemed increasing

s, sponges, and other household essentials. He moved s

thout comment. As he loaded the bags into his cart, he felt a pang of uncertainty about what awaited him back at t

stling crowd around him. His mind was swirling with memories and fears, making him obli

e bags he had dropped. When he finally stood, he found himself face-to-face w

ex did not recognize him. The man's cold, blue eyes narrowed as he

, raised his hand to strike Alex. "Watch where you'r

apology got caught in his throat when t

t authoritative. The bodyguards immediately halted,

sement. "Be more careful next time, young man," he said, his to

n he had just bumped into was Alejandro Gambino, the most-feared man in the Mafia world. Alejandro Gambino was not just a Mafia

wheel, gathering his thoughts. The trip to the mall had provided a brief escape, but the reali