Chasing back my ex wife

Karia's pov

I was tapping my foot nervously on the marble floor, one hand on my waist while the other was gripping my phone as I scrolled through my call log to call Leo. "Leo baby pick up" I whispered, my voice filled with anxiety.

The wall clock struck steadily, its noise resonating in the living room. I looked at the clock and sighed deeply, as I began to walk back and forth across the room, feeling anxious. "Where could he be at this time? Why wasn't he answering?" my heart raced as it filled with thoughts and images of different scenarios.

I was about to call again when the front door slowly opened. A relief came over me when I saw him. I rushed to welcome him. " Oh thank goodness you're back! I exclaimed with excitement, embracing him so tight.

"I've been worried about you" he didn't reciprocate the hug, his hands remaining in his pockets, but I didn't mind since he was home safe.

"You don't have to worry about me, I'm a full-grown man," he said gruffly.

His response made me pull away, feeling uneasy. "What do you mean by that Leo?" I asked, confusion etched on my face." you're my husband and I should be able to look out for you."

His face was unreadable, but I chose to roll it off. I didn't want to fight him, at least not tonight.

 "Anyways, let's forget about all of this. I have good news for you," I said to him smiling, just to lighten the mood. "Go take a shower and come down for dinner," I said to him smiling.

"We need to talk Kiara" his voice was laced with disdain which sent a chill through me. The smile on my face was erased immediately.

"Honey, is everything okay?" I asked, trying to get him to look at me, concern etching my voice.

He placed his briefcase on the table, opened it, and brought out a document. "Here, have this. We're getting a divorce."

I was still hesitating to take it and he threw it down on the floor. On picking it up, I saw it boldly written "Divorce Agreement." My breath caught. I laughed nervously as I glanced up at him.

"Is this some type of joke Leo? Are you playing a prank on me?"

His expression was still unyielding "Sign it" he said coldly. "I want it on my desk by tomorrow morning.

I stared at him in disbelief." Leo this can't be real. This has to be a joke right? It's our anniversary tomorrow and I was going to tell you something..." My voice trembled, and tears swelled up in my eyes.

"Sign the damn papers, you whore!" he exclaimed, disgust etched on his face. "I should have listened to Miriam a long time ago and put you where you belong."

My stomach twisted."Miriam?" I echoed, hardly recognizing my voice. "So this is about her, right?

"It's not about her, it's about you"