Regretting Divorce

“You’re being insane, Clairet Like why? Why would you persevere to stay beside a man who doesn’t give two fucks about your health?” Penelope ground the words out as a tear escaped her right eye. 

Although she was aware of the full story of her friend, she didn’t expect to get the gore information Claire just shared. 

Hunter left her unattended for ten days. Even if he came to see her today, it was only for a few minutes. 

He has to he a total jerk to do that to his devoting wife 

“It’s certain that man doesn’t feel shit for you. Why would you still chase after him then? Penelope literally screamed as she asked the question. 

Claire raised her now dry eyes. She was exhausted of crying. But her wet lashes made her look vulnerable. 

“Hunter is distracted, Penny. Otherwise he was a very good husband to me in the last two months after I asked him to give me another ch- 

“Who the fuck is he to give you a chance, huh? That asshole should not even get an appointment to see you again. You’re beyond his reach, Claire That freak doesn’t deserve a glance from you, let alone all your afforts,” 

Penelope immediately sighed in remorse. She was being too harsh on Claire who was not to be blamed. Ever since she learned the meaning of love, she dedicated her everything to Hunter as she loved him. 

While Claire frequently visited his favorite places just to get a glimpse of him, Penelope accompanied her. She was there when Claire only had a crush on him. And then she was also there when her friend claimed that she was in love. 

Penelope lent her shoulder to Claire to cry when Hunter shared about his girlfriend for the first time on his social media. It was Penelope who passed her tissue papers and averted her attention to other topic to change her direction of thinking. But still, Claire didn’t forget him. 

She held omo Hunter stubbornly until it finally happened… Finally when he sent her a marriage proposal. 

Penelope closed her eyes defeatedly as she blamed herself for this condition of her friend. If she had tried a little harder, she could have introduced way more handsome and beguiling men to Claire eight years ago when her obsession for Hunter started. 

Except that she didn’t. Because she liked where her story was leading. 

It was a fairytale come true. 

A princess fell in love with a powerful King and was lucky enough to get married to him. 

Alas, nothing that transpired further was magical. Rather it was tragic. 

“Claire, did you try to figure out why I’m back in Bloomerest all of a sudden?” Penelope asked with a raised eyebrow. 

She was damn busy this month and months to come. Claire thought about it and innocently stared at her friend. She must have a very solid reason to make a hasty reason. 

Your father phoned me. He asked me to come back and knock some senses into your numb head” The mention of her father made Claire’s face turn white. 

“Dad told you that!!” Her lips trembled into a smile as she blinked her wet eyes. 

Penelope grinned sadly. “Yes, Claire. Your father is too darn worried for you that he resorted to bring me back to Bloomcrest. He thinks since your family is unable to make you see sense, I will do something” 

“Will you be moved if I told you he sobbed while telling me about you? Claire’s mouth hung in daze. 

Her father was a tough man who saw life from various angles. With years of experience, he knew how to deal with difficult situations and with what intensity. 

And yet, when his daughter was concerned, he became blank and cried. He had no other option than to involve her childhood best friend so she could see between wrong and right, and make a choice for her future. 

“Your family wants to see you happy and it doesn’t lie with Hunter Claire, I have been with you on every step since you got married to him. But if I knew this is how things were going to turn out for you, I would have never accompanied you to the clubs and restaurant to see him. Because I can see it’s leading you to the path of doom.” Penelope wailed silently. 

“None of you can feel what I feel. You can’t understand my emotions. If I leave Hunter then…” Claire’s sudden pause caused Penelope to look up. 

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Then as she finished her sentence, Penelope was left with a racing heart. “I will be no better than a dead body. I will die without him.” 

For the whole day after that conversation, Penelope tried to not talk about Hunter. He was like the trigger hair on venus fly trap for Claire. If touched, it could make the walls of depression close around her and lead to regretful consequences. 

She spoke about some random guy she met during work and how it ended to be the best one night stand of her life to elevare Claire’s mood. Penelope had perceived that talking to Claire would lead to her untimely demise. 

It may not be physical. But since Claire was emotionally attached to Hunter, she might lose her mental balance and become a living dead body. 

None of them wanted that. There was just one thing they could do now…. Wait and see Claire figure out that she was making a mistake chasing 

Hunter. 

“Let me get you some food? Penelope said as it was time for Claire’s final meal for the day, 

She looked at the dusky sky out of the window before she up from the stool to leave. 

“Wait, I will come with 

you 

“Hmm, okay.” Penelope said with a shrug. 

Since Claire was given fluids one after another, she appeared lively and energetic. 

They both took the elevator to go to the lobby that led to the canteen in the hospital. 

“I want some juicy burger. My mouth is awfully bitter from the meds the doctor gave earlier. Claire told to her friend. 

Penelope strictly eyed her, “Only porridge with a glass of fresh juice. You heard what the doctor said, didn’t you? If you want to be discharged by tomorrow afternoon stick to the diet he suggested” 

“Fine. But at least get me a toast with butter on it.” NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

“We can settle for that.” Penelope replied 

They have to take a left after arriving at the lobby to enter the attached cafeteria. However, just as they came to the middle of the spacious place. Claire’s legs froze and her face blanched. 

Penelope read her expression and followed her eyes only to witness her in–laws consoling Hunter for something. But considering how his shoulders were sagged and his face was red with trepidation. Penelope was intelligent enough to figure it that it wasn’t for Claire. 

Their doubt was confirmed when a doctor rushed to them and announced, “Miss Levine needs blood, Mr. Macintyre. Her blood group is rare and in is not available in the blood bank” 

“I will arrange it, doctor. Just don’t leave Zara alone.” 

Claire’s heart dropped watching her husband as he eyed the doctor with that demand spilling from his mouth hoarsely. 

She was rooted to her spot, her eyes now watering as she didn’t know when it started. Penelope held her shoulders as she felt the stiffness in her body. 

“You’re hungry, weren’t you? Let’s get some food” She said. 

But there was no way Claire would move. She wished she had because then she wouldn’t have to bear an eye contact with her lawfully wedded husband who hardly spared her a two seconds long glance before turning around to leave. 

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