'til different paths do us part.


She arrived early; I knew she would.
Her left hand shoots up; devoid of the wedding band I once gave her.
She waves enthusiastically, stands.
I nod in greeting, and she follows me to the counter to wait.
"I have something for you", she sings, she's grinning.
I feel my lips twitch; I'd forgotten how infectious her happiness can be.
She slips tiny papers from and envelope and hands them to me:
wallet-sized pictures of our kids. 
I smile softly. "Thanks," I say simply but it's heartfelt and I know she can feel it.
She grins, pleased.
Then she hands me the envelope which contains our marriage certificate; my smile slips.
We sign the official documents, the lady across us apposes her seal and the deal is done:
our divorce papers are ready to be sent to court. 
My eyes flick down to her ringless hand, and then to the new band adorning my own.
My gaze, back to her face, her smile and I silently pray:
please let this be a new beginning for us both.






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