This lazy woman is hanging on my neck, I’d kick her out, but I feel sorry, she’ll perish without me..

But what self-conceit! Enough for five people. What, did he tell you he paid for this magnificent banquet himself?

No way. I paid for the restaurant. And the suit on him was bought with my money too.

Yes, Nicholas, with the money that, as you put it, it’s shameful for a man to take from a woman. A real man would definitely be ashamed. But you’re not one.

Goodbye, Nicholas. You really wanted to ruin my life and almost succeeded. Thanks to fate that I came to my senses in time.»

On the last phrase, Olivia handed the microphone to the host and headed to the exit. Ringing silence hung in the restaurant hall. All eyes were fixed on the woman walking away confidently from all this fuss and hypocrisy.

Returning home, Olivia quickly, almost on autopilot, packed her things. It took no more than an hour. Then she called a taxi and left.

Nicholas didn’t return in that time. Probably stayed at the restaurant complaining to guests about his hard life with a lazy and hysterical wife. She spent a couple of nights at her friend’s and meanwhile looked for suitable housing.

To her joy, a cozy studio was found quickly. Olivia called the owner and went to view the apartment that same day. Since everything suited her, they signed the lease right away.

Olivia held the keys… She looked at them and couldn’t believe her happiness. You could consider them keys to a new life, where so many different events await Olivia.

For example, opening her own store. Yes, first she’ll have to go through divorce. But she’s done it once before.

She’ll manage this time too. Nicholas showed up a couple of days after the birthday celebration. He started calling her.

Olivia didn’t want to answer, but on about the fifth try, she picked up. — Where did you disappear to? — Nicholas began interrogating.

— When are you coming back? — You still don’t get it?

— Olivia asked.

— I left forever.

From your apartment and from your life.

— You can’t do this to me.

— Do what?

So meanly.

You’re abandoning me without giving the slightest chance to explain.

— I’ve given you so many chances I’ve lost count.

No explanations needed.

Don’t call me anymore, ever.

She hung up and thought she needed to change her phone number today.

A new life will start all anew.