Chapter 40 - Five Years Later

"Mirella Johnson Parker!" The principal calls out my daughter's name and I clap my hands in happiness as I see my joy walk up the stairs towards the teacher.

Today marks the happiest day of my life, my daughter's graduation. And no, not her high school nor university graduation, it's actually her kindergarten graduation. One might think it's not that important but for me it is. Seeing your child achieve something no matter how small is not only the best feeling ever but it’s incredible! And I will not trade this moment for anything. In fact, nothing can ruin this mome-

"Look at our precious daughter go." Blake whispers into my ear, eyes not moving from her, "she looks just like you." His brown eyes shift from her and bore into my soul.

When I signed the divorce papers five years ago I thought my journey with Blake ended there. Boy was I wrong. For me to no longer be Mrs Parker, the process took nearly two whole years. Within those years I had people questioning my decision till the po