When Regret Comes Knocking, It's Too Late

Since I was promoted to vice president, I had had more things to do.

I was often invited to some activities after work, and my boss occasionally took me to meet some clients. We ate and drank until late before going home.

In the past, I would not go.

As a woman, I thought my husband and family were the most important. My education told me that it was not decent for a woman to come home late at night.

But now, I enjoyed it. I thought my career was more important!

For half a month in a row, I almost always came home late at night.

...

Today, I didn't have a business dinner to attend.

I rarely had the chance to go home early.

Walking out of the company, I saw Brady's car parked at the curb and Alyssa sitting in the passenger seat.

Alyssa waved at me and said, "Hi, Nicole, long time no see."

I ignored her and turned to leave.

At this time, Brady got out of the driver's seat and stopped me, saying, "Nicole, today is our annual class reunion day. You haven't forgotten, right?"

Brady looked back at Alyssa and said, "She's going with me in my car."

I got in the car and sat in the back seat.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Alyssa gave me a strange look.

I didn't say anything, and she didn't continue talking to me. On the way, she and Brady were chatting and laughing as if they were the real couple.

We arrived at the private room for the gathering.

The first person I saw was Colin Bryant.

He was the person who divorced Alyssa. Alyssa once left Brady for Colin.

Alyssa originally wanted to approach Colin, but he just brushed her off. He deliberately avoided her and sat on my right side. Alyssa's face dropped.

After some greetings among old classmates, the food was served and everyone talked about recent events.

Alyssa was gloomy sitting over there.

She drank a lot of alcohol.

Her ex-husband was indifferent to all of this.

It was Brady who repeatedly told Alyssa not to drink anymore.

Suddenly, Alyssa said, "Drinking is no fun. It's rare for us to get together. How about we play Truth or Dare?"

I didn't want to play, but they insisted.

In the beginning, everything was interesting. Some truths occasionally caused us to burst into laughter.

When it was Alyssa's turn to ask questions, she provocatively asked Brady, "Who is more important to you, me and your wife?"

Everyone was shocked by Alyssa's question. No one expected her to ask Brady so boldly in front of me.

At this moment, Brady felt uncomfortable and smiled awkwardly. "I will punish myself with three drinks. I won't answer this question."

However, Alyssa persisted and stopped Brady, saying, "No way, you must answer this question!"

Looking at Alyssa's serious face, Brady remained silent for a moment and whispered, "You are more important."

This answer surprised all my classmates.

It embarrassed me!

Brady glanced at me, and I wondered if he felt guilty or was thinking about something.

But I didn't feel too angry. I just felt that everything was too ridiculous.

My old classmates thought that Alyssa went too far and immediately started talking to divert attention from this question.

When it was Brady's turn to ask, he asked me seriously, "Nicole, we've been married for many years. What is the one thing you most want to say to me?"

I calmly glanced at him and said, "Let's get a divorce!"