The divorce papers

Chapter 47 The divorce papers 'Try to stay away from alcoholic drinks,"the doctor's voice echoed in my mind as I poured the drink into the glass. I added a chunk of ice in it and then shook the content together before taking a sip. The content burned my throat before going straight into my stomach. I know it was wrong to take a drink in my current state but there's no way I could keep my sanity. Everything I've worked for is suddenly going down the drain all because of a woman who showed up like a ghost. Myra is not just taking Royce, she's taking away everything I stand for. Not only did he propose to her in front of everyone, he threw me out of his office for her and she stood beside him watching everything unfold. I still can't believe that Royce betrayed me for Myra, he rejected me for Myra after all the plans we had together. How could I keep up with such humiliation amongst my friends? How do I tell anyone that I'd gotten played by my partner? I finished the last of the drinks in the cup and walked to the window. It made no sense that someone like her has nothing that I could hold against her. Most influential individuals always have baggage from their past that can be used but Myra is as clean as the sky. She has no scandal nor criminal records, even her family background has no speck of dust. It was as if she fell out of the sky. I raked my hands through my hair wondering how I went from Royce's wife; the only one he care and cherished to a trash bag. I had thought I'd be the one who'll use Royce for my personal use and discard him when the time comes but he's the one who's dumping me this early. 'Fuck!" I said as I saw my reflection on the window. I looked like a street beggar with my messy hair and puffy face. A knock startled my thoughts and I jolted around. I wasnt expecting anyone and I knew it definitely can't be Royce. He's obsessed with his mistess for now. I was about to tell whoever was at the door to go away as I didn't want to be disturbed when the door creaked open and revealed Selena. I scoffed in irritation as waltzed into the room. 'What now? Why are you here? Don't you have a house and why are you behaving as if we are friends?" I asked in a rush but she said nothing. She walked fully into the room and sat on a chair. The truth was that her appearance does make me feel better but my ego won't make me accept it. 'I should be asking why you never listen to warnings, are you that stupid or you just don't ever listen?" She countered and I took a step back in surprise. It's funny how I and Selena aren't friends and yet she has been talking to me and offering me advice. 'That's rich coming from someone who has always hated my guts and my husband's for as long as I could remember" I retorted but in truth, it made no sense that she was doing that to me. 'Your husband?" She scoffed. 'It seems you don't know, he's no longer your husband, and if care is not taken, Myra will snatch him completely." 'Why are you here Selena? I'm sure you are here to tell me that you told me so but there's no point doing that. I already realise my mistake too" 'Ofcourse I am but as much as I want to gloat, I'll not. However, I told you to be wary of her didn't I? But you took no heed, you insisted she's your friend and that I shouldn't meddle with your life. Look at what the outcome is now and see where that has got you" she said. 'I don't need any of your lectures right now. You might as well leave and leave me alone with my thoughts." I snapped with shame. 'This is no lecture nor am I making a jest of you but rather, I want to help you" she said 'Help me? With what exactly? You all saw who he wanted after all. Royce's mind is made up, he has turned his business associate to a mistress and has put me to shame!" A knock sounded on the door as I said this, preventing Selena from telling me how she intends to help me. I kept mute wondering who it might be, 'Come on in," I said. The door handle twitched and opened from outside. To my surprise, I saw Royce's attorney strouted in,dressed in his impeccable navy blue suit. 'Why are you here Rick?" I asked. He took his glasses off his face and tucked it in his breast pocket and then opened his suitcase. He brought out an envelope and gave it to me. I stiffened as he pushed it into my hands. I opened the envelope and brought out the papers in it. I began to read and he too gave a brief explanation of its contents 'Your husband is filing for a divorce ma'am," he said firmly and yet professionally. 'Mr Robben has requested that you take a look at the divorce papers, those are his conditions. He wants you to take a look at it and sign it as soon as possible. However, if you would like to add one or two, kindly reach out to me. Please be assured that you'll be compensated too," 'What? That's not possible, are you sure this isn't a mistake?" I asked in shock. 'Of course not, my client has made his decisions and I'm here to carry out his wishes" 'No, you are definitely making a mistake and mixing things up" I said. I brought the papers up and shredded them into pieces before throwing it up in his face. 'Tell him that he can't call it quits with me, I do the quitting not him. I'm not leaving him alone and let one stranger take him from me." At this point, I was already breaking down into tears, Selena had walked to my side and began to rub my shoulders gently. Rick said nothing to my burst of emotions. Instead, he opened his suitcase again, brought out another envelope and dropped it on a table. It was as if he envisaged that I'd react as such and came prepared 'Take a look at and sign quickly. If you have any more questions, kindly get across to me directly or via your lawyer," he said and turned around. He opened the door and got out of the room. 'This isn't happening to me," I said as my knees gave me up and I fell. I thought all that he had done was just to get Myra but he was throwing me out of his life like some garage after all we had planned together? 'This is what happens when you refuse to heed the warnings of the elders," Selena said 'And what would you have me do? Should I break down and begin to live in misery because of him? I'm not going to give him that privilege. I won't let anyone trample upon me like I'm some piece of chess" 'I'm not telling you to beg but at least, you should fight for your home. You can't just let Myra take Royce from you like that, you aren't weak," she said fiercely. 'Fight for my home? How? Myra has already taken it from me!" 'How about you give a public hearing about it? Tell the world how much of a dirty cheat Myra is. Tell your story about how you liked her and saw her as one of your own but she stabbed me in the back" she advised. 'How would that help? Royce served me the divorce papers! He wants me out" 'Myra might have fooled Royce but she can't fool the rest of the world. Even if he has sent the papers, the hearing would delay things for a bit and enable you figure how you can make this right. You don't seem like a quiter to me. Don't let some homewrecker destroy your home." She said with emphasis. Selena's words went straight to my heart and head, giving me some sort of motivation that I needed. In truth, I've come a long way than to let some mysterious fellow take away what I had worked for. 'Sure, I'll do this, but I'll need your help to set it up," I said and Selena nodded in agreement.