Just then, Derrick got a text from Ruby. “Where are you? Get your lazy ass back home now!”As Derrick was about to leave the cafe, he heard his phone buzz again. It was a second text from Ruby and it said, "Please come home right away. It's urgent." He was a little taken aback, but he quickly paid for his coffee and cookies and left the cafe. He hailed a cab and gave the driver his address. As he sat in the backseat, he tried to imagine what could be so urgent that Ruby needed him to come home immediately. He racked his brain, but he couldn't come up with anything.As Derrick rushed into the house, he was shocked to see his ex-wife standing in the living room. She looked at him, her expression unreadable. "What are you doing here?" he asked, his voice tinged with disbelief. "I came to talk to you," she replied, her voice steady. "I need to tell you something important." His heart was pounding, and he felt a sense of dread. He had a feeling that this was not going to be good news. "
Derrick got ready for bed, going through his evening routine. He brushed his teeth, washed his face, and changed into his pajamas. As he climbed into bed, he felt a sense of exhaustion wash over him. The argument with Ruby had taken a toll on him, and he just wanted to sleep and forget about it. He turned off the light and closed his eyes, trying to focus on his breathing and clear his mind. But as he lay there, he couldn't stop thinking about Ruby and what might have been.Derrick's day at work was slow and monotonous, as usual. He went about his tasks of sweeping, mopping, and cleaning the bathrooms with the same lack of enthusiasm he always felt. The hours dragged by, and he found himself counting down the minutes until he could go home. He tried to distract himself by thinking about other things, but his mind kept coming back to Ruby. He couldn't get her out of his head, no matter how hard he tried.As the workday dragged on, Derrick noticed that he was making more mistakes than
Derrick went into his room, trying to compose himself before he had to face the day. He took a shower, got dressed, and then sat down to eat breakfast. He tried to focus on the present moment, to clear his mind of all the negative thoughts that were swirling around. He knew that he needed to be focused and alert for work, and he couldn't afford to let his personal life interfere. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop thinking about Ruby and their argument.Ruby entered the kitchen, and Derrick tried to pretend that everything was fine. She sat down across from him, and they ate their breakfast in silence. The tension was thick, and neither of them knew what to say. They were both running late, so they quickly finished their food and got ready to leave. "Have a good day at work," Ruby said as they headed out the door. "You too," Derrick replied, his voice sounding strained. They both knew that this wasn't the end of the conversation, but they couldn't deal with it right
As Derrick drove back to his apartment, he decided that he needed some fresh air. He parked his car in a public lot and then set off on foot, heading for a nearby park. The sun was warm on his skin and the air was fresh and crisp. He felt a sense of calmness as he walked, letting the world around him wash over him. He breathed in the scent of the trees and the grass, enjoying the simplicity of the moment.As Derrick walked through the park, he noticed that there were other people there as well. There were couples strolling hand in hand, kids playing on the swings, and people reading books or sunbathing on the grass. He felt a sense of connection to these strangers, as if they were all a part of something bigger than themselves. It was a reminder that even though he was alone in his grief, he was never truly alone.As Derrick watched the other people in the park, he felt a twinge of loneliness. He was reminded of the fact that he had no one to share his life with, no one to come home t
Derrick pulled into the driveway, his heart pounding. He had no idea what he would find when he went inside. Will Ruby be there, waiting to talk to him? Or would the house be empty, a reminder of everything that had gone wrong? He took a deep breath and got out of the car, steeling himself for whatever lay ahead. He walked to the front door, his hand shaking as he turned the key in the lock. The door opened with a soft click, and he took a step inside.As Derrick stepped inside, he saw Ruby standing in the living room with a man he didn't recognize. The man was tall and muscular, with dark hair and a deep voice. Derrick's heart sank as he realized what this must mean. Ruby had replaced him with this man, and he was just now finding out. "You're back," Ruby said coldly. "I need you to go and take a shower. You smell like the police station." Derrick felt humiliated, his eyes scanning the strange man. He turned and ran to the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.Derrick turned on
“Shut up your mouth and mind your own business.” Ruby hissed and walked out.Derrick tried to call Ruby back but Ruby wouldn't hear it. "I'm an adult, and I can make my own decisions," shesnapped, her voice rising. "You're not my father, and you're not my boyfriend, you are literally my servant. So I don't need your permission to do anything." Derrick was hurt by her words, but he knew he had to try to get through to her. "I know you're an adult," he replied, trying to keep his voice steady. "But I just want to make sure you're okay. I don't want to see you get hurt."Derrick was surprised to get a call from Ruby's father, asking him to come visit over the weekend. He hadn't spoken to him in a while, and he wondered what he could want. But he agreed to come, hoping that it might give him a chance to talk to Ruby's father about his concerns about Ray too.As Derrick was talking to Ruby's father, his phone buzzed with a text message. He glanced at the screen and saw that it was from Mi
Derrick thanked Ruby's dad for his time and walked out of the house, his head spinning. He didn't know what to do. He couldn't leave Ruby, but he also couldn't risk making an enemy out of her father. He felt trapped, and he didn't know how to get out of this situation. As he walked down the street, he tried to think of a way to fix this, but his mind was blank. He had never felt so lost and alone.Derrick let himself into his house, his mind still racing. He knew that he should probably tell Ruby what had happened, but he didn't know if he could. He didn't want to worry her, but he also didn't want to keep this from her. He was so torn, and he didn't know what to do. He paced around his living room, trying to think of the best course of action. He needed to talk to someone, but he didn't know who to call.Derrick finally told Ruby about it.When Ruby heard what her father had said, she was furious. She couldn't believe that he would threaten Derrick like that. She was so proud of him
It was an unusual sight: Everyone in the office was staring at Derrick, and he didn't know why. He looked down at his shirt, wondering if he had spilled something on himself. But there was nothing there. He looked up, and he saw that everyone was still staring. "Is everything okay?" he asked, feeling a bit uneasy. One of his colleagues, Kevin, spoke up. "We just heard what happened," he said. Derrick felt his heart sink. What had happened?Derrick couldn't believe his eyes as he read the anonymous message in the company group chat. Someone had written a long, detailed post about him, accusing him of being a gold digger and saying that he was only with Ruby for her money. They had even included photos of him and Ruby together, and had made some nasty accusations about their marriage. Derrick was furious. He knew that it was a lie, but he didn't know who had written the post, or why they would do such a thing. He felt betrayed, and he couldn't understand why anyone would do this to him