Broken Beyond Repair: To Win Back my Ex-Wife

Hazel's Point of View

I'm unsure what made me do it, but I rushed away. I raced away from him, away from the circumstances I dreaded. I fled.

I'm unsure how long I ran, but I'm seated on a park bench. Why did he have to return? Why did he have to re-enter my life? Why? I burst into tears. You're a weeping wreck! My subconscious lashes out at me. My phone rings, and when I glance at the caller ID, I see it's Axel. I ignore it and stare into space, but my phone rings. After a few moments, it stops, and I receive a message.

Where are you, Hazel? Please get in touch with me.

I started walking back to my car, ignoring the text once more. I have to go to my parents' house to pick up Aria and Jayden.

Oh my God!

What if Hudson discovers them? Will he deprive me of them? Fear grips my throat as the thought alone sends shivers up my spine. He wouldn't do something like that, would he? Will he take my children away if he discovers he is the father?

No!

I hurriedly return to my car, and relief sweeps over me when I notice Hudson and Brooks aren't there. I hurriedly got in my car and drove to my folks' place.

I park the car in front of the home and hurry inside. When I get to the door, I knock until my mother opens it.

"Hello, honey. How-" she begins, but I cut her off and walk past her into the home in pursuit of my children.

Jayden and Aria are seated close to my father on the couch, watching a cartoon. When I walk in, they notice me and rush over to me. I kneel to their level and firmly put my arms around them as if they were going to be taken away from me. No!

"Mommy? Are you all right?" Jayden asks as he moves away from me. I suddenly notice tears streaming down my cheeks, and he wipes them out.

"I'm okay. Shall we go back home?" I inquired, and they nodded.

"Honey? Is everything okay?" Dad inquires.

"I'll tell you later, father. All I want to do is go home and rest." I sigh. He nods, clearly interested in what's going on with me. Mum doesn't say anything either, which makes me quite happy.

When I returned to my house, I put both kids to bed. I keep staring at them even after they've fallen asleep. I'm frightened they won't be there when I wake up if I close my eyes and go to sleep. Is it going to happen, or am I overreacting? I sigh.

"I love both of you. I can't imagine living without it. You're my only chance at happiness." I murmur to them, knowing they're not listening. I leave the room after kissing their foreheads.

Back in my room, I lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling, remembering him. Why did I notice him? Why did I attend the ball? Why did I allow Axel to drive me there? What caused all of this to occur?

I tossed and turned all night. Even though I was restless, I couldn't sleep. I just stared at the wall or the ceiling, imagining all the different scenarios that might bring us together. I finally fall asleep after a lot of tossing and turning.

Morning comes quickly, and I awake with a headache. It's Saturday, and you have the day off. Thank you, God. I turn to look at the alarm clock on the nightstand, and my eyes widen as they settle on the clock. Nobody awakened me at noon—neither my children nor my maid. I rush out of bed, complete my morning routine, and proceed downstairs.

Aria and Jayden sit on the couch, watching TV and eating cookies my maid cooked.

I say, "Hey, guys." They both put down their forks and glance up at me. They're both quiet and for a short moment, I'm concerned.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I inquire as I make myself at ease close to them.

"Look at who's up." I turn around when I hear a voice and see Axel. What on earth is he doing here?

"I came here to see if you were still alive!" He yells at me. Did I say that out loud?

"Yes. You did it." He states. Uh-oh.

"I'm sorry, Axel. I couldn't stand him." I sigh.

"You could have answered the phone or responded to the text." He sighs again and sits on the couch's armrest. "I was so worried." He says this while wrapping his arms around my shoulders.

"I'm okay." I smiled at him.

"Did you try to talk to him?" He inquired.

"No."

Silence enveloped the room.

"Okay. I have to go now. I'm relieved now that I know you're okay. However, I have plans with Violet. So I'm going to leave." He does a lot of rambling.

"Okay, okay. Now go. Have fun while staying safe." I say the last bit quietly because my children are around. He chuckles carelessly and gets off the couch. He kisses the children's heads, then mine.

"Bye. Be cautious." He says this as he walks out of the house.

The afternoon is spent watching television with the kids and working on my computer. Oh, and I work as an interior designer. I only assist my boss with his business and design a few residences. It's entertaining, plus it helps me pay my bills.

I bake cookies with the kids in the evening. I chuckle as they both have flour on their faces.

"Mommy! You're making fun of your prince." Jayden says to me, furrowing his brows to appear angry, but he's so cute!

"Jayden, you are not a prince. Ryder is a king." Aria says in a 'duh' tone, and I laugh.

"Am I not a prince, mommy?" Jayden sighs.

"Of course, you are a prince, my baby," I say, and he smiles from ear to ear before sticking his tongue out at his sister. I make fun of both of them. They both come with me.

The doorbell interrupts our laughter, and I wash my hands before going to the door. The doorbell continues to ring. Who in the world is that?

"I'm coming!" I yell and accelerate my pace. I see the last person I expected to know when the door opens. I don't want to see this individual. My heartbeat quickens, and the morning's tension returns.

"Didn't expect to see me here, did you?" He grins.