I never planned on being with another woman. I was running away from you. And it turned out to be the best decision I ever made.

The right bus never does arrive. Emily, who has long lost hope, leaves the bus stop and decides to try her luck with a car instead. But none of them will stop for her.

Shes just about to call for a cab when a sleek black car pulls up right beside her. The window rolls down to reveal a man wearing glasses behind the wheel. Without much hesitation, Emily accepts the offer of a lift. As she climbs in, she studies the driver and then remarks, You look so much like my first husband. Like two peas in a pod…

The driver lets out a small smile and slips off his glasses. Emily practically jumps from shock.
Well, good afternoon, Emily. How are you these days? her ex-husband says, sliding his glasses back on.
How are you? Emily replies, still bewildered. Though, I probably shouldnt ask, it seems obvious. Youre clearly living the high life now. No doubt youve found yourself a wealthy wife.
Youll never guess, he answers, a faint grin on his lips.
Dont tell me you married someone poor? Emily continues, now truly curious.
Wrong again, he replies.
So, what then? Have you married an orphan?
Emily, I dont have a wife at all. Ive lived alone ever since we split up.
How can that be? All these ten years alone?

Yes, he nods.
That cant be! Are you sure you arent just cohabiting with someone?
No, Im not.
So youre just doing whatever pleases you, completely on your own?
Youve got it all wrong. Ive just not felt the urge to settle down again.
Why not? Are you truly happy without a woman in your life? Do you ever remember our nights together

Ive forgotten all of that. I dont want to look back. Honestly, I felt relieved the moment I left, he says.
So what, I was holding you back from being truly happy?
Let me explain, if you promise you wont be upset. Because I know you, Emily. Do you remember all my little quirks?
Go on, its all in the past now. None of it offends me. But why couldnt you buy a car like this one when you lived with me? Was I spending all the money?
On the contrary. You saved too much. Now, Im doing something you never could have tolerated: Im a wedding planner.
So you gave up your old job and now buy fancy cars from wedding money?
I organise weddings for famous people and, believe me, it pays very well.
Oh really? Thats hard to believe, she says, raising her eyebrows.
Picture it.

When you were with me, you never earned this much. Why is that?
Dont start with that. Dont pretend you dont know.
I dont.
You never let me flourish in this way. Every time I went to a wedding, youd turn green with jealousy. Always checking my phone, convinced I was off with someone else.
Couldnt you just have explained you were writing wedding scripts?
You were even jealous of the brides. As if you couldnt see how they looked at you. Still, I think youre making this all up just to wind me up, Emily says, turning away.

Im not here to convince you, he replies, pulling the car to a stop. You still live on the second floor?
Yes, Emily answers, but let me ask you one thingwhy are you still alone? You left me for another woman.
He takes off his glasses and looks at Emily intently.
When we parted, there wasnt anyone else. I just had to go. And honestly, it was the best choice I could have made. Theres no point staying with someone who doesnt appreciate or support you.
Emily gets out of the car and slams the door behind her with all her strength. What truly matters most to you in a relationship?