Tarek Never Wanted a Family

Chapter Ten

Dereck

T oday is the day. I have made my mind up. Today I am going to approach Miranda and tell her that I was wrong. That we should be a family. That I’ve already drawn up the divorce papers for Ilyana to sign.

Today is the perfect day. It’s a day of joy and congratulations. I stand in the shadows watching her cross the stage to receive her degree. Her green and black gown billows as she moves. She did it. She is about to be a doctor. Her smile is huge as she waves at my eight-year-old son who is sitting next to another man. I found out about him. His name is Jermaine, he is a construction worker. Seems decent enough, but I don’t like him. Miranda bounces off the stage, her hair is sleek and straight falling over her shoulders.