Prologue

“I’m divorcing you” Joseph, my husband said. He took something out of his briefcase and threw it at me. I picked it up and look at it. It was the divorce papers and all it needs is y signature. I look at him and he didn’t even show any grief, sympathy, nor pity. I took a one more look at the document before taking a pen out and signing it.

I handed the document to him and he smirked. I know why he wanted to proceed with the divorce so easily, so that he and his mistress can finally be together. Being the daughter of a high end company, he made sure to secure the bag by impregnating her, while I work my ass off to ear a minimum wage.

“Don’t worry Clare, you’ll receive a fifty grand compensation for our divorce.” I didn’t wanna listen to anything else he wanted to say. I took my bags and left that house. I didn’t even thing of the money I spend on that house. All the bills, all the other things are all in my shoulder, but now that I’m free from him, I don’t have to shoulder anything anymore.

I went to my friend Jess’s house. “Thank you for letting me stay here for a few days.” I said to her as I settle in their guest room. “ No worries. I'm actually glad that you’re finally free from that bastard of a husband of yours. I told you there was something wrong with him. He was flirting with one of your bridesmaid during your wedding”

“Yeah and I was an idiot to think he was honest and loyal” I let out a sigh and lay down on the bed. Lucas, Jess’s husband walked in carrying three wine glass and a bottle of red wine. He poured us some and I drank it in one go. “Calm down, there’s still more here” the three of us laugh. I miss the taste of red wine. I haven’t tasted this for a long time, because of all the work I have.

“So what are your plans now?” Lucas asked. I stare blankly for a while before answering. “I’m gonna go to the city hall to finally finish the divorce and take the money that was compensated to me and probably…go on a vacation” Jess clap at what I said that made me chuckle, even Lucas clapped with her. “That’s what I like to hear! My girl is going on a vacation. Go! Fly! Be free!” that made me laugh.

A vacation is what I truly need, after everything, I deserve to relax and just have fun. “So, have you thought of a place?” Jess asked. I started to think of a place good for some relaxation and just having to breath. “I always wanted to go to Italy, maybe that’s where I should go” after saying that Jess’s eyes lit up.

“I knew you were gonna pick that. Can we come with you? Don’t worry we won’t bother you. We’ll have our own vacation” I smile and nod at her. “Of course the two of you can come. But you’ll have to pay for it though” they nodded excitedly. The two of them stared talking about the vacation in Italy. Seeing them both be happy with each other, I asked myself what was wrong with me for Joseph to do what he did. After a while of talking we started planning our trip to Italy, and Jess was true to her words because the places I wanted to go was the opposite of   where they were going.

A few more discussion and we all turn in. Jess said her good night and so did I. I look outside and saw the peaceful night street of this simple town that they live in, unlike the city where everything is noisy and bright from all the lights that was turned on. It was so peaceful here but I cannot stay here. Italy will be my escape from everything.

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