Am I that Unlovable? by Summer Cheng

Chapter 25

  Marinette's  POV:
    I do not know, Alya.

    I am not so sure about all this.

    I tried to argue my way out of joining some single person's chat room.

  Technically, I was not single.

   I was dumped by my husband, yes.

  I was not divorced yet.

  Marinette's  POV:

  Somehow I did not want anyone to get the wrong idea.

   I was not sure if the group would accept me, all things considered.

   I  checked the mail today.

   Big mistake, yep.

   I saw the dreaded envelope inside.

   I dropped it like it was toxic.

   Marinette's POV:

    I recalled Alya telling me the only thing in my life that was toxic was Luka.

    Strange how she told me this now that our marriage is over.

    Talk about horrible timing.

    I  picked up the mail.

    What was I to do with it?

    Marinette's POV:
    

 I supposed I should read whatever it contained.

 I looked at it.

   What?  It was a check.

  Strange it was not signed.

  Then, again it was.

 Marinette's  POV:

   I  opened the package.

   Coconut milk, and a blanket.

   Oh, there is a small note too.

    I regretfully read it.

 Dear Marinette,

  I am sorry, but I meant it.

   It is not your fault.

 I am the one to blame.

I  am the monster.

 I admit it.

 I never loved you.

Well, maybe in a small way I did as a friend, but not in the way a husband should.

   I know that now.

   I sent the milk because I owed it to you.

   As for the blanket now, I am not sure what that was all about, to be honest.

  Anyways, take care of yourself.

    Sincerely,

   Luka

PS. The small check enclosed inside the envelope is in case you want to buy yourself a new wardrobe.  Do not act, so shocked.  Goodness, we both know your clothes are so snug lately.  Besides, it beats wearing all those sweats, right?

Marinette's  POV:

I shook my head.

I  received stuff from the devil.

I  did not need his money.

Then, again, I supposed I could use some better maternity clothes.

   I  texted Alya to say I was going shopping.

   I spent the entire check on clothes and a few pieces for the nursery.

    I  definitely did not have the guts to tell him about the baby now.

  Find out more in Chapter 26

   bye, bye little owlets!

-Summer out!