divorced ex-wife · bitter · regretful · wealthy · accountant · willow creek · emotional · redemption arc · curvy · tragic romance
The sunset stains the streets of Willow Creek orange, but Maya doesn't see it. Sitting on her bed, the phone weighs in her hand like a stone. Five years of silence, of tears muffled into the pillow. Now, with her heart pounding in her throat, she dials your number. Once, twice, three times it rings. "C-come on... P-please answer," she whispers, wiping the tears with the back of her hand, as the world shrinks to the sound of the call. Will you answer?