chapter 1 (the divorce)

Prologue:.

In the early 1700s, New York City was a dangerous place. Monsters and demons roamed the streets, hurting people and causing chaos. A group of brave warriors, with Cultivators, fought back against the evil forces. Led by the Chosen One, A special one that has all categories of superpowers.

They battled fiercely and finally defeated the dark forces, making them powerless.

The defeated dark forces retreated to a dark realm, where they planned their return. According to the Chosen One's prophecy, whenever the dark forces attacked again, a new hero would be born to stop them. This prophesied hero will be the only one who would save humanity from the dark forces' evil plans.

Fast-forward 314 years later, and the dark loomed near. The hidden prophecized hero must return!.

Chapter 1

Finally, finally, he discovered it. The research is complete, the cure all the world has been looking for. All the world. Cure for the last stage of a cancer. Cheers erupted in the laboratory office.

"Wow, you finally do it", Kyle said as he offered his hand to shake. Jack took it with full pleasure grinding. With this, the company will become the number one, not only in the country but all over the world!.

"this call for celebration!", Kyle hauled, and everyone also chorused.

"Oh, yeah, yeah, that's true but… I must go now", Jack said, packing his stuff.

Kyle walked closer towards him, "let celebrate this pal, let get drunk!".

"Yeah, we will, but that will be after…".

Kyle immediately knew what he was talking about as Jack was so eager to tell his wife about this. This was a great achievement for the company.

"Oh, okayyyy….", Kyle said, as jack bid them farewell and rushed out of the lab. He boarded his car then drove straight home whistling. He was very happy and written all over his face.

When he reached home, Emily, his wife, wasn't at home. went for some business meetings. He immediately dashed straight to the kitchen anda wide grin still plastered on his face. Jack rummaged through the pantry and refrigerator, gathering ingredients for his special dish. With practised hands, he began chopping vegetables, humming a tune as he worked. Jack decided to cook Emily's favourite meal, a hearty spaghetti bolognese.

He set the table, and beautifully decorated it with a bouquet of fresh flowers, adding a touch of elegance to the table. Candles were lit, casting a warm glow over the room.

He immediately went back to shower and dressed neat. Can't wait for his wife's reaction to the news, she would be very happy out of this world!.

He sat impatiently, and jumped up as soon as he heard her car engine. He immediately went to the door and opened it.

'`Tada!", He said, smiling and spreading his hand for a hug from him instead. Emily stood at the doorstep and just glazed at him.

Jack kept smiling, and childishly asked, "mmm, are you surprised? I come home early? You can smell the beautiful aroma?".

"You left the company quickly, just to cook for me?", Emily coldly asked.

"Yeah babe!, There is a heart blowing news for you!", He delightfully said.

Emily scoffed, "As useless as ever. Hold your news".

"It's good news, I can't even wait to tell you".

"I said, hold your news… I don't want it", she said.

Jack raised down his hand, "what babe, are you that stressed, come let me massage you".

Emily just gazed at him, and searched her bag then brought out a stack of papers and slammed it in his chest then entered the room and sat down on the sofa.

"Mmm, what's this", jack asked.

"Are you that stupid, or can't you read???", She yelled at him. Jack was surprised. This wasn't Emily he knew.

He checked the paper, and popped out his eyes at what he just saw. His heart beats very fast, like it could jump out of his chambers. His palm instantly became wet.

"Uhm, what is….this… Emily", he breakily said.

"Just as you see it, hope you can read? That is a divorce letter jack, sign it",she simply said.

"Is this one of your pranks?"Jack asked, his lips trembling as they hit each other.

"Are you that dumb jack? I am divorcing you, just as it was stated there. Just please sign it", she said.

"Uhn, why are you doing this, did I offend you Lydia, I'm sorry if I ever upset you, so sorry", he stated and walked closer to her.

"Please. Stay away from me, just sign the paper, I don't have time for an explanation", she said.

"Emily, you owe me an explanation, you can just throw a stack of paper at me, and just ask for divorce like that", jack said, overwhelmed, but trying to be cool.

Emily nodded, "okay, I will just tell you. I don't need you again".

"You don't need me?", Jack was confused, as he frowned. His brow furrowed.

"Yeah, I don't! I don't want you, listen… I am now popular, more popular than you might think, you are no longer in my standard, I can't point at you as my husband, it is embarrassing", she stated. This sent a straight arrow at Jack's heart, it felt like it was ripped into two.

"Emily". He muttered.

"Yeah, since you want an explanation, I will just tell you the truth, listen… my friends keep making jokes about me because I have you as a husband, and I can't even introduce you to my business partner when they asked", she stated.

"Emily, you love me, and that is what should matter, you shouldn't be embarrassed because of me, and why can't you show me to your business partner".

"Because you have no background, you are just an orphan, a lowlife, living under my shadow, without me you are nothing", Emily claimed, and used her finger to brush her hair in frustration.

"How could you say that Emily, after all this year of marriage, you called me a lowlife without background".

"Because that what you literally are, you are not presentable, I don't want you, I want someone that can pull me higher, that can make me more popular, and you can't do that jack, you can't", Emily hauled at him.

Jack just glazed at her, looking at her unbelievably.

"I can't believe you are saying all these," Jack muttered, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Believe it, Jack. This is the reality," Emily retorted, her tone icy and final.