Valentina

I sit on the terrace quietly enjoying the view with a glass of wine in my hand. The events of recent times replay in my head making me think of how fleeting life really is. If I had lost my life in the hands of those kidnappers, where would things stand currently? Mother would no doubt be in shambles by now. I quickly shake my head to dispel the negative thoughts from my head, I’m here and alive, that’s all that matters.

I close my eyes and recline deeper into my seat; my thoughts divert to Marco. The last time we spoke he told me his mother his back in the country, the idea of both of them suddenly back scares me. I want to tell Marco about how I feel considering how things stand between us now, but they are his parents and I don’t want to create any tension between them.

They ruined our marriage with their undue influence, as long as they are there things may not change not unless Marco stand firmly with them.

My phone rings on the little table before me bringing an end to my w