Chapter 2 It's not all flowers - Part 2

Current Days Her whole life around her was crazy, since the decision she had made about her son, her life with her husband was only getting worse and he didn't make a point of hiding everything he did. On her way to the supermarket, she wondered if this was really the life she had chosen and wanted for herself. Daniel was missing his mother, and always reminded her every morning when he called her. A month and a week had passed since Daniel was taken to his grandparents' house, and in Flora's life, those were the worst days. Returning home after finally doing her shopping for the month at the supermarket, the call she had been waiting for most every day was finally made, and on the third ring, the voice that had soothed her answered.

- I've been waiting for you all day, Mom," says Daniel on the other end of the line in an annoyed tone. - A thousand pardons my son, I was busy all day, and I also planned your birthday party," she announced, leaving the boy ecstatic. - So does that mean you're close to picking me up? - he asked his mother, who smiled. - Closer than ever. - And what will be at the party? - Anything you want, son. - Even a castle for me to jump off of? - he asked, making her smile again. - Even a castle. The biggest castle of all. Can you hand the phone to your grandmother? - Grandma, Grandma, it's mommy! - shouted Daniel and Flora could imagine and mentally visualize her jumping up and down in happiness. - Good afternoon, daughter. - wished the eldest. - Will you give me a few more days before I come to pick him up, please? - asked Flora, sighing deeply. - As long as you need," said the woman.

Still on the line, Flora parked her car in the backyard of her house and while her mother commented on Daniel's antics, the girl removed the plastic bags from inside the trunk.

- Are you too busy, daughter? - her mother asked, so Flora used her shoulder and ear to hold the cell phone while she opened the door. - No, mom, you can talk," she finally said, opening the door, when she saw her husband's shoes.

At first a pinch of happiness arose inside her, until she saw the red heels that came with them, it was then that she realized they weren't hers.

- Flora? - asked her mother on the other end of the line.

Her heart pounded, as if it would jump out of her chest at any moment, she left the groceries on the floor, and walked to the noise that she knew well - noise that was only heard when a couple practiced. Reaching the living room, Flora saw what she had never wished to see before. Her husband, the man she loved so much and would do anything for, kissing another woman.

- Oh my God! - she said, dropping her cell phone and beginning to cry frantically, as if everything she had built up had ended the moment she saw the scene, and indeed it had.

Adam showed no guilt or remorse, and it had been even worse when Flora recognized her husband's mistress. Walking back and forth showing her weakness and sadness, the lover couple just watched her.

- Stop showing off Flora, deep down you knew that, you just didn't want to believe it because you're an idiot," Adam said with contempt. - Why are you doing all this, Adam? - She asked through tears. - You haven't realized yet, have you? - He walked towards her and pushed her onto the sofa. - What you offered wasn't enough to make him love you, you're not a third of what I am. - You bitch! - Flora shouted, going towards her rival, ready to attack her, but Adam was quicker, brutally throwing his wife back on the sofa. - Respect my wife, before I lose my temper here, Flora. - He threatened, who laughed ironically. - Your wife? Your wife, Adam? - Where was your wife when I took over your son? Where was your wife when I took care of you every night while you were ill? Where was your "wife" - She emphasized, feeling pain in her chest at such humiliation from her husband - Was she when my parents and I helped you start our company? Exactly Adam! Fucking someone else while I gave you all the support! - She remembered everything that had happened to both of them in their five years of marriage. - I put you over the top Adam, and that bitch has done nothing for you! - she shouted. - You respect me, you unloving bitch! - Rosalyn came with all her anger toward Flora, who defended herself by slapping her across the face. - Adam, look what she did to me! - He played the victim, and seeing his lover, the woman he said he loved, injured, Adam went after Flora in an attempt to make her pay, but without success. Flora was quicker and hit him between his legs.

As Adam groaned in pain on the floor and Rosalyn openly cursed her. Her hands were shaking and her vision blurred, Flora sat down on the sofa and burst into tears even more.

- Always weak and independent, you're not a third of what Rosalyn is," she said, still on the floor. - Shut up, Adam," she sobbed. - Even the child you swore to love for the rest of your life you abandoned, not even to be a mother to my son. Lamentable Flora. - You're right, Adam. Your son, whom you didn't even help to care for. I loved that child from the day I saw him for the first time, even though he was the fruit of your betrayal. If I did everything I did, it was to help you and you know it, Adam. - Don't be sorry, Flora. The divorce papers arrived a week ago, I waited for the perfect opportunity for you to sign them. - While he was having sex with me, he was telling me how useless you are, how sad for a woman Flora. You're not even good enough to please him. - Rosalyn shakes her head in denial. - You will leave this house as soon as possible, you have no right to anything here. It's all mine and the love of my life now. - said Adam gloating. - You must be out of your mind! - Laughed Flora - May I remind you that the jewelry store is also mine? Remember that my family helped you get to where you are three years ago? I will keep 70% of the shares of the jewelry company. If you refuse, I will contact my lawyer and file a lawsuit against you for treason and abandonment, and on top of that, I will say that the community of goods will only be for you since you made a point of threatening me. - She must be crazy! Do something Adam! - Rosalyn asked, but Adam remained static and pale. - What do you say, Adam? - she asked. - I accept," he said defeated, signing the papers as Flora asked him to do the same.

Flora took her share and ran to the couple's room, where, in tears, she packed all her bags and swore to herself that Adam would be sorry for everything he was doing to her, and for her, that was a promise.