Once an Invisible wife, Now a Star

As I watched my family disappear into the distance, I felt a sense of relief throughout my body. I was finally free from their toxic grasp, and I could start rebuilding my life.

The phone call from Mrs. Greta was the confirmation I needed. My divorce had been accepted, and I was one step closer to starting anew. The call from my old friend was the perfect distraction from the chaos that had just unfolded.

Years ago, I was a famous singer. My concerts were famous across several countries. I had once urged David to visit my concert once. But, he had refused coldly.

"Singing? That's not a real profession, Sabrina. It's just a hobby, something you do for fun. You need a stable job, something that can provide for our future. This singing nonsense is just a waste of time." David said, his voice laced with disdain.

I felt a pang of hurt at his words, but I tried to brush it off. "You don't understand, David. Music is my passion. It's what makes me happy."

David scoffed. "Happy? You call performing in front of a crowd of screaming fans happy? It's just a bunch of noise, Sabrina. You need to focus on something more practical.”

Thereafter, I left singing. I disappeared from the world that once made me feel alive.

But, I didn't expect the opportunity to present itself. A chance to revive my singing career, to shine again on stage, and to do what I loved.

The program was being held in the Alps, a place I had always dreamed of visiting.

I wasted no time. Despite feeling my bones aching because of David's abuse, a new energy emitted from my heart and I rushed back home.

Mrs. Greta had someone deliver the divorce papers at home as she promised. I signed the papers immediately and took care of the necessary arrangements before leaving the country.

I dumped all the decorations and furniture in the house outside, along with all the photo frames that didn't contain me, sold the house, severing ties with the past and the painful memories that lingered within its walls.

The money I got by selling the house I once bought with my life savings just for the family, was enough to live the best of my life for the rest of the six months.

I visited the shopping mall where David used to take Kate shopping.

“The dresses here are all fashionable and warm. You stay at home and do household chores. What will you do visiting this mall?”

That's what he had said when I had urged him to take me along as well.

But today, I bought all the dresses that I once wished to wear but couldn't. They all looked perfect on me. I bought matching accessories as well.

No one mocked me, no one looked down on me. Everyone in the mall appreciated my taste, some even asked me to help them in selecting their dresses.

The day of my departure arrived, and I stood in front of the mirror, looking at the person staring back at me. I was no longer the timid, submissive woman I once was. I was a woman reborn, ready to take on the world.

I took a deep breath, grabbed my bags, and stepped out into the unknown. Just before boarding, my phone rang. I checked it. It was Kate.

I ignored it. But, my phone kept beeping, attracting a few stares of people at me. I sighed and immediately checked my phone.

Kate had been sending messages on my social media app. Those were all the pictures of her visiting exciting places in the Alps. David stood by her side, affectionately holding her arms in all of them.

There were videos as well. Ethan called her ‘Mom’ in them. Max called her just ‘Grandma’ and David, well he was addressing her as ‘Darling’.

She even made a post of herself and David, with the caption: "Love is in the air. Wishing my dear Sabrina could find happiness like I've found with David.”

I liked the post and commented ‘Advice accepted’.

After that, I blocked her number along with four more numbers of my family and shut the phone off. It was time to leave. The Alps awaited, and with it, a new chapter in my life. I was ready to shine, to sing, and to live.