The Stand In Wife's Revenge novel Chapter 61

The Stand In Wife’s Revenge

Chapter 61

I shook their hands with a mix of wonder and anxiety as each of them extended a cordial handshake. Despite the obvious weight of the task at hand there was something about them and the atmosphere that gave me the impression that perhaps this was just what I needed.

After standing quietly by the door Alex turned to face me and gave me a final comforting glance. “Slow down” he advised. “After eating and getting cleaned up well head downstairs. We’re all waiting on you to finish.”

For a brief instant his eyes locked with mine and something in them–perhaps expectation perhaps hope–made my heart skip a beat. Still trying to comprehend what was happening I nodded. The three women began to gather their belongings as if at the same moment.

Monica put the makeup kit down on the dresser with an ease that betrayed experience while Clara gently pushed the trolley toward the far side of the room

where it would be out of the way.

Sophia and Clara started talking quietly as if they were talking about the plans for the day. As I stood there I felt a little overwhelmed but oddly I felt more alive than I had in days. It was true. They were there to assist me. to aid in my transformation.

I regained my voice as they walked to the door. I said “Thank you” in a quiet but earnest tone.

Though the words didnt seem like enough I felt like I should have said more. The opportunity they were giving me was to rebuild not just get a makeover, to reinterpret who I am in ways I never thought possible.

Monica turned to me with a kind smile. She said “Its our pleasure Ava” and then she and Clara and Sophia left leaving me standing in the room with my mind racing. Unusual feelings of anxiety and excitement werehed over me.

The idea was intimidating but I knew deep down that this was a necessary step. Was I prepared for this? Was I prepared to change into the strong self- assured person Alex saw in his wife the one he was now asking me to be? I was forced to accept it. I turned slowly to see Alex standing by the door now his

hands on the frame.

As he met my gaze his eyes softened and I felt both empowered and vulnerable. “Thank you Alex” I said in a whisper my voice trembling a little. I approached him mindlessly my heart hammering in my chest and threw my arms around him in an embrace.

After a moment of surprise he put his arms around me and drew me close to him. I let myself enjoy the warmth of his embrace by closing my eyes. “You’re welcome” he replied in a low whisper. “Ava you have my admiration. You can succeed. You underestimate your strength.”

I had a new sense of purpose as we started to back away. This was about regaining the inner strength and confidence I had lost in the midst of everything that had happened not just about looking good on the outside. I refused to allow my past to define who I am. I had the opportunity to start over and rebuild my life in a way that felt authentic to who I wanted to become.

I took a deep breath stood up straighter than I had previously and said “Okay.. I am prepared…”

And I realized this was just the beginning as I turned to go to the bathroom to freshen up. It wa

s time to transform into the woman I was destined to be.

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