THE KEY TO MY HEART

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I am in my room and had several drinks of bourbon from the bottle that I ordered.   I think about my marriage and come to a realization.  I hit Sophie's number after I spoke to my crew and called Jaime. 

" SOPHIE I HAVE BEEN DRINKING AND I AM PACKED. I WILL BE AT THE MARRIOTT THAT WE ALL STAYED AT. THEY HAVE YOUR NAME.  PLEASE BE THERE WHEN I GET THERE. I WILL EXPLAIN WHEN I SEE YOU."

She tells me okay. I write a note addressed to my wife and leave my room with my luggage and knock in their door.
I slide the envelope under the door and make my way to the elevator.

I hear a knock. I my robe on and see an envelope with my wife's writing.  I opened and read it. She states she is filing for a divorce. The girls know and so will Sophie. She is going to ask Sophie to marry her. She wants me to marry Silvia.  I open the door and she is gone. I close and lock it. I get my cellphone and call her. She answers it.

" Cindy are you sure you want to do this? We have alot of properties together. I want our home. All of your friends leases will still be honored as long as they want too. We can still have clinics together.  We will split the other art. I doubt if you mind if I buy the other stuff. Yes, I have drunk a lot of bourbon.  You love her and she loves you.  I don't care what others think about this. Our opinion only matters.  I am in the town car. I left the keys at the front desk.  The rental company will be there early to pick it up. If Sophie says no , I will be single until I find someone who will love me and my flaws babe."

I am crying and Silvia wakes up. I ended the call.  I tell her about our conversation.  She says she is sorry but also happy. She picks me up and carries to the bed and makes passionate love to me.

I am on my plane now. I call my brother and wake him up. I tell him and he says okay.  He will support my decision.  He asks me if I am okay.  I tell him yes.  I tell him that Lisa is already flying and will see me in the morning after I  speak with Sophie.  J end the call and just start crying in my cabin. 

The following morning,  we showered and packed.  We paid for our room and left the room car keys on the night stand. I called Jaime and Alexa to meet us downstairs for breakfast. We make our way to the restaurant.  We  all ordered our food.
" I know Cindy and I disappointed you two. "  " Mom, Cindy spoke to us. We saw this coming for a while.  We know you love Silvia. We wish you both well and just hope this will be your last marriage.  Sophie told Cindy she has to think about it. We will take you to the dealership.  We called them to have it gassed up. They will refund you for the delivering price. They did say not to go over 55 for a thousand miles.  They said you have insurance on it.  Lisa will sell your other Mercedes for you.  She knows a buyer already.  You will just need to sign it over. We all care about you two. The others can go fuck themselves. "

Alexa and Jaime hugged me. My eyes were getting moist. I used my linen napkin to wipe them.  We finished our meal. We left to use the restroom.

" They were supportive. I wasn't expecting that. You two have been there since they were young."  " We can talk when we are alone."

We dried our hands and they were waiting for us.  We got in the back. Jaime had the radio on loud  to  try to tune out the Mardi Gras noise. Alexa turns it down and tells her we all need our hearing. We all knew when we came here it would be loud.  We arrived and we got out. Jaime took our luggage out. Silvia stays with Jaime.  Alexa comes with me and holds my hand and squeezes it. She tells it will get better. She suggests I call Alice, Bea and my family. I tell her I will. The lady hands me my my two fobs and tells me it has a full tank of gas that Alexa paid for and my account will be refunded in 3-5 business day. I thank her. We walk to the car and we drove to where they are talking and hugging. They both are crying. Alexa gets out.  I hit the button on the fob to unlock the trunk. Jaime places the luggage.  Alexa hugs Silvia before she gets in. I wave bye and we leave.