Me
How is everything going? Is Martha behaving?
There’s no response right away, so I set my phone beside me and close my eyes. I can only imagine the accusations I’ll hear from Natalia. I’m not looking forward to that. Perhaps I should check in with my divorce lawyer as well.
With that in mind, I send a quick email from my phone to my lawyer. At this rate, besides the alimony amount and anything monetary, I don’t care what Natalia wants. She can have it. I just want this divorce finalized. I want it official. I want to move on with my life, and that’s difficult to do when I have this hanging over my head.
I tried to be understanding for a long time. Months. I’m patient. I’ve been lenient and accommodating. But I’m done. Eight months is far too long when the only thing holding us up is Natalia’s anger.
My phone pings, and I think it must be my lawyer. I’m pleased when it’s my son instead.
Seth
She has a boyfriend. His name is Duke, and he’s a golden retriever who just moved in down the road. She insisted on playing with him for an hour and a half yesterday. I hope she’s spayed because I imagine that a heat will give you lots of grandbaby dogs.
I laugh and close my eyes for a minute before responding.
Me
She is, and good to know. How’s everything else? Are you finding the house comfortable?
Seth
You’re worrying too much. Everything is fine. How’s Iceland? Is it turning out how you hoped?
Warmth fills my chest as Brevan’s face flashes before my eyes.
Me
Far better than I hoped, in so many ways.
Seth
Good to hear. Martha wants me to send you a pic. Hold on.
I’m not sure what I’m expecting, but the picture that comes through is a very close up of her nose, and I laugh. She must have climbed on top of him, forcing his attention on her.
Me
Oh god. I’m sorry. She’s very needy as far as attention goes.
Seth
It’s funny. She’ll go hours doing her own thing. Napping. Then she’s up in your face, and you can’t make her go away until you give her what she wants. When she’s done, she’ll ignore you. She may as well be a cat.
I grin, chuckling again.
Me
Perfectly put.
Seth
I’m heading to bed. Have fun, Dad.
Me
Thank you. Sleep well.
