Final Chapter

Abstract: 8th and final chapter. Be careful what you wish for………. You just might get it.

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Thereafter, I rarely would see Tina. She would come over for a visit, talk, have a meal, maybe enjoy something on TV we used to watch together, but she wouldn’t stay long, and leave to get home to Lamar.

One early Saturday morning, while I was in bed sleeping, I heard the front door open, I was startled - not knowing who it was. The bedroom door opened and it was Tina. I was surprised to see her. She took off her clothes, only in a bra and panties, and got into bed with me. We cuddled and kissed and it felt like the old days, when we were in love with each other. She looked at me, her eye fixed on mine as if she was trying to look down - into my soul. “I got something to tell you,” she said. “I’m pregnant. It’s the second month I missed my period, my breasts started to enlarge, and my nipples became very sensitive. When I developed morning sickness, Lamar got an in-home pregnancy test and we found out together.” I was elated because Tina wanted to have a family of her own. Now it seemed it was going to happen. I also became overwhelmed with sadness because I knew this would be the end of my marriage – and relationship with Tina. I started to cry, which led her to start crying, but in all, I was happy for her and Lamar on the outcome.

“I’m here to get the rest of my belongings,” she said. Lenny…….. I won’t be coming back. I still love you - and want us to get together from time to time.” I shed more tears. It was nice for her to say that, but I knew it wasn’t going to happen.

Lamar and Tina had a beautiful, healthy, baby girl. We divorced a few months later and once finalized, Lamar and Tina married immediately. Both went on to have two boys – twins – 18 months later. After all this time, her wedding band is still on top of her nightstand. It’s my constant reminder of the fantasy that cost me my marriage.

Some fantasies should stay fantasies and never become reality. This is certainly the case for me. It wound up costing me my marriage to the most kind, caring, loving, and without question – the most beautiful woman I’ve ever been with.

I’m happy for Tina because she’s now married to a great guy and has three wonderful children, which is what she always wanted. And for me? Well............... I got one hell of a great story.