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, and I was waiting for their response. Even though I knew too well I had given them an offer they knew they would be stupid to rej

re was none. Henry has been out of the country for three days,

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ut I knew he saw them. But he wouldn't answer if I a

estors had just finished speaking with t

we would like to be a part of your proje

of you here. By the way, my husband would be delighted that you made it,"

Mr. Musk,

ke it, but I will send your regards to him." He no

alking out of the office. Now I took my phone and

three days now; where the hell are you?" I ended the voice

f their father was there, and it hurt even more to know I would have to make up an excuse for w

hen towards my car. My reflection showed

and exercise were starting to show up. It was hard to get back in shape after the depressio

couple of pounds and developed a double chin, and Noah, my little boy, had referred to the flap below my jaw as that of a turkey; he was an i

home just to stop the propaganda in the media, which I adhered to for years while I battled addiction. I

d room just to keep myself away from food for a mere five hours. And after a year of mental torture, I

tion; it was an instant gratification that I no

me it today. The first hosts were my kids' school, which was why I wanted Henry to be a part of it today. I had gained

ir school. My notification bell chimed. I was so enthusiastic to get it, I could swe

Henry. He sent a couple of pictures,

up to his chat, then tapped on it, and just l

I thought the world had come to an end, and somehow I w

ively, and all were pictures of a lady in Henry's arms, one where he was on hi

rt ski

checked for my other phone close by, and I took a picture of

ide this very lady, and he proposed to her. I watched him stand from where he h

gold ring, the same one he

oment; all I knew was that my heart was beating way

came another text. But

down. I had only realized I had tears

ble...'

o check what had happened, but i

attack, another notification came through; I hurried

s at the party. I dried my eyes while staring at the rearview m

ceeded to drive towards the school in hopes that no on

stage; she was putting on a bee costume, and my son wore a knight c

saw me, her eyes lit

" She y

girl!" I

waved at him too,

ced around, and I clapped for them, but my heart was br

was, how long? Why did he send me those videos? I was no fool, so it wasn't a pran

t I cleaned it. I would n

o girl!"

ed to opt out at the last minute, but there were more parents here and more reporters brought b

I told the parents present to love their kids, and their husbands should love their wives just like Henry loved m

left that stage and everyone cheered for me, I knew for a fact that I w