- 14.
Lucas called as I stepped off the bus in a
small, impoverished town where I’d previously
donated supplies. I’d learned about their
struggles online and had been sending regular
donations. I’d even considered moving there
to offer free medical care, but I had David
and Lucas then. Now, I had nothing but
myself.
The village headman showed me to a small
house where I could set up a clinic. “Dr.
Sanders, it’s an honor to have you here.
Please, let me know if you need anything.”
I smiled and thanked him. As I unpacked,
David called. He was furious. “Evelyn! You
promised you’d come back to me! Why did
you leave? Don’t you want me? Don’t you
want our son?”
<
“No,” I said flatly, gazing at the bellflowers
blooming by the roadside. They reminded me
of David’s proposal. He’d knelt down, gazing
at me lovingly. “Evelyn, will you marry me?” It
was a month after we’d slept together, after
he pursued me relentlessly. I’d developed
feelings for him during our time at the
hospital, so I’d said yes.
“Everyone proposes with roses,” I’d teased.
“Why bellflowers?”
He’d hugged me, nuzzling my cheek. “I saw
your profile picture. Bellflowers. I figured you
must like them.”
I did love bellflowers. They symbolized
everlasting love. I’d believed David’s love
would last forever. Reality had hit me hard.
<
“David, it’s over.” I said, snapping back to the present.
“Evelyn, how could you be so cruel? I’m trying
to fix things, to divorce Amelia! And you just want to leave me? Were our six years
together meaningless to you?”
“You lied to me for six years. If I hadn’t found
out, would you have kept the charade going forever?” The thought of his deception made
my heart grow colder.
