When Two Exes Meet
Ep.1 Saving marriage
Dessa finally got a break from her law school, and it's time for her to finally go back home and rest up.
At Campus grounds, early afternoon. Students bustle around, saying their goodbyes for the break.
Dessa robbinson
*packing her books into her bag, sighs with relief*
I can't believe it's finally over. I need this break.
Friend: "Heading home, Dessa?"
Dessa robbinson
Yeah, can't wait to get some rest
As Dessa walks towards the parking lot, Darren, a charming guy from her college, approaches her.
Darren
Hey, Dessa! Got a minute?
Dessa robbinson
*turns, smiling* Oh, hey Darren. What's up?
Darren
I was wondering if you'd like to go on a dinner date with me tonight. You know, celebrate the end of the semester
Dessa robbinson
*thinking for a moment*
Sure, why not. I'd love to
Darren
Great! I'll pick you up at seven?
Dessa robbinson
Sounds perfect. See you then.
Dessa heads towards her car, her phone ringing just as she reaches it. It's her best friend, Roselyn
Roselyn
Hey girl, finally done with the semester?
Dessa robbinson
*Smiling as she unlocks her car*
Yep, just finished. And guess what? Darren asked me out to dinner tonight.
Roselyn
Darren? The principal's son? That's awesome, Dessa! I'm so happy for you!
Dessa robbinson
*laughing* Thanks, Rose. Let's see how it goes.
She drives back home, the cityscape of LA passing by as she talks with Roselyn
Pulling into the driveway, I step out of my car and head inside. Mom greets me in the hallway.
Mrs.Robbinson
Welcome home, honey! How was your drive?
Dessa robbinson
Not too bad. I’m just glad to be home
I head up to my room, place my bag on the desk, and go straight to the bathroom to change into my comfy home outfit. Lying on my bed, I scroll through my phone and receive a text.
TERESA: "Can we meet tomorrow?"
ME: "You here in LA?"
TERESA: "Yes, let's meet tomorrow."
ME: "Alright."
I put down my phone, feeling curious but not dwelling on it too much. I start getting ready for my date with Darren.
AT A FIVE-STAR RESTAURANT IN LA
I sit down at a beautifully set table, Darren already there, smiling warmly at me.
Darren
You look amazing, Dessa
Dessa robbinson
Thanks, Darren. This place is beautiful
Darren
So, what are your plans for the break?
Dessa robbinson
Honestly, I haven't planned anything yet. Just looking forward to some downtime
Darren
You should come on a trip with me. I've got some great plans lined up
Dessa robbinson
I'll consider it. Sounds interesting
We talk more about our careers while eating. Darren starts talking extensively about his wealth, the stock market, and politics.
Dessa robbinson
Sounds like you’ve got everything figured out
Dessa robbinson
I say, trying to stay interested.
Late at night, Darren drives me home. He kisses my hand at the doorstep.
Darren
It was a beautiful date, Dessa
Dessa robbinson
Thank you, Darren. Goodnight
I reply, smiling politely.
I go inside, greeted by my mom in the hallway.
Mrs.Robbinson
So? How was the date?
Dessa robbinson
Don't even start. It was so boring
Dessa robbinson
Seriously, I hated this date today. We went to five-star restaurant, ate steak and drank wine while talking about the stock market and politics. It was so dull, I swear
NEXT MORNING AT A COZY CAFE
I look at my watch, waiting for Teresa. Spotting her, I wave and hug her as we go inside.
Dessa robbinson
How have you been?
Teresa
Busy, but managing. How about you?
Dessa robbinson
Same here. Where's your son?
Dessa robbinson
Got it. So, what's up?
Teresa
Dessa, I really need your help to save my marriage
I place my cup down confused
Teresa
Louis and I have been struggling. Ever since the baby, we’ve barely had time for each other. We decided to go on a trip to reconnect, but we need someone trustworthy to babysit our son. We thought of you
Dessa robbinson
I’m sorry to hear that. But of course, I’ll do it.
Teresa starts to cry, hugging me.
Teresa
Thank you so much, Dessa. I love you
Dessa robbinson
I’m always here for you.
I think for a moment about how I’m studying to become a divorce lawyer and am now helping to save a marriage. I chuckle at the irony.
Two days later, I’m on a flight with Teresa to London. I text my best friend.
iMessage 💬
YOU: On my way to London. TTYL.
ROSALYN: OMG, okay! I hope he won't be there.
YOU : Yeah, don’t worry. He’s at his parents' house. I won't encounter him.
After a long flight, I finally reach my cousin's house. Louis greets me warmly with Alex in his arms.
Teresa hugs Louis and then turns to me.
Teresa
Let me show you your room.
Dessa robbinson
You’re leaving tomorrow morning, right?
Teresa
Yes, don’t worry. I’ll show you around and tell you everything about Alex. I’ll also email you important information about his health and medicines
I nod and look around the house. Then I notice Louis on a video call with a male figure I recognize. Teresa quickly cuts the call, looking anxious.
Teresa
It's Alex's bedtime
I go upstairs, change into my pajamas, and lay in bed. Just then Teresa comes into my room
Teresa
Don't worry, I didn't tell him you were coming
Yeah, okay. I mean, We can't always avoid each other, especially because you married into his family, we're in-laws now
Teresa nods and goes back downstairs. I lie in bed and immediately fall asleep.
Male lead will show up next episode 🎀 Ik first episode was kind of boring but trust me next episode is going to be fun 🤍
Ep.2 Ex reunion
The next morning, I stand at the door with Alex in my arms, waving goodbye to Teresa and Louis. Teresa leans out the car window, her face a mix of concern and excitement.
Teresa
Take care, call us if anything happens
She says, her voice tinged with a maternal worry.
I nod, trying to reassure her.
Dessa robbinson
Don't worry, enjoy your vacation
I reply with a confident smile. As they drive away, I look down at Alex, who gazes back at me with his wide, innocent eyes. I smile and head back inside, locking the door behind me.
First things first, I put Alex down in his crib and head to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. I crack two eggs into a sizzling pan, the aroma filling the air as I toast some bread. While the eggs cook, I warm up the milk for Alex’s formula. The kitchen feels warm and cozy, a stark contrast to the slight chill of the morning air outside.
Once breakfast is ready, I pick up Alex and carefully feed him, his tiny hands reaching out as he eagerly drinks. After he’s fed, I sit down to eat my own breakfast, savoring the quiet moment. The morning light filters through the kitchen window, casting a soft glow over everything.
With breakfast done, I carry Alex upstairs and gently place him on my bed, surrounding him with pillows to keep him safe.
I lay down beside him, feeling a wave of fatigue wash over me. A quick nap sounds like the perfect plan since there’s nothing pressing to do.
Two hours later, I wake up feeling refreshed. I sit up and look at Alex, who’s still peacefully asleep. I grab my phone and start scrolling through messages.
iMessage
MOM: Good morning dessabeth, are you taking good care of Alex?
YOU: Of course, mom. He's a calm and cute baby.
[Pic of Alex]
MOM: Aww
YOU: I think i want a baby now.
MOM: Get a boyfriend first! Oh, btw, is he there with you? 🤔
YOU: No, he's at his parents' house.
MOM: 😔
YOU: ???
Draft: Mom why are you... <Send>
Just as I’m finishing my message, I hear a noise from downstairs. My heart skips a beat. I clearly remember locking the door. Mumbling
I quickly lock my bedroom door, pick up Alex, and text Rosalyn.
iMessage
YOU: Call me after a few minutes. If I don’t respond, then help me.
I grab a mop stick from the bathroom and, with Alex sleeping in my arms, I cautiously head downstairs.
The sound seems to be coming from the laundry room. As I approach, I see a tall man in a black t-shirt standing with his back to me, near the washing machine.
Panic surges through me, but I notice a long stick nearby. Summoning my courage, I creep closer and, as he begins to turn, I strike him hard with the mop stick. He collapses to the ground.
I quickly put Alex in his crib and rush back to check on the man. My eyes widen in shock.
Dessa robbinson
Oh no, fuck.
I lean down, checking if he’s breathing. Thankfully, he is. I struggle to drag him to the kitchen, finally managing to haul him there by his leg. I grab an ice pack from the freezer and place it on his forehead.
Alex starts crying, so I hurry back to the crib to comfort him. I sit on the kitchen floor, cradling Alex, when my phone rings. It’s Rosalyn.
Roselyn
Girl, you alright?
Rosalyn’s voice is filled with concern.
Dessa robbinson
I am okay for now
She asks.
I explain everything in a rush.
Roselyn
SO YOU’RE TELLING ME YOU HIT YOUR EX AND NOW HE'S UNCONSCIOUS?
Rosalyn bursts into laughter.
Roselyn
GIRL, WHAT IF HE DIES? TAKE HIM TO THE HOSPITAL!"
My eyes widen with realization.
Dessa robbinson
Right, I can't go to jail because of this bastard.
I kick Luke's leg lightly.
Dessa robbinson
Okay girl, hanging up
Dessa robbinson
He’s still handsome,though
I mumble, then slap him lightly and shout
His eyes flutter open, looking confused.
He mumbles, glancing at me and then at Alex.
I grab a cup of water and splash it on his face. He jerks up, spluttering.
Luke Lewis
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK?
Dessa robbinson
You're not dreaming
he stands, rubbing his forehead.
Luke Lewis
Wtf are you doing here?"
Dessa robbinson
Babysitting my nephew, of course
He groans in pain, touching his forehead, and heads to the bathroom.
Luke Lewis
DESSABETH ROBBINSON, YOU’RE DEAD MEAT TODAY!
I mumble, holding Alex tighter.
Luke storms back into the kitchen
Luke Lewis
Get out. I can babysit my nephew.
Dessa robbinson
You don't own this house
Luke Lewis
It's my brother's house
Dessa robbinson
This is my sister's house too
Luke Lewis
He’s my brother's son
Luke says, trying to snatch Alex from me.
Dessa robbinson
He’s my cousin sister's son
I say, holding Alex protectively.
Luke Lewis
I can take care of him. He’s my nephew
He says, trying to snatch Alex from my arms again
Dessa robbinson
He’s my nephew too, and I can take better care of him than you
Luke Lewis
Kids don’t like harsh people like you
Dessa robbinson
Babies shouldn’t stay with lazy and careless people like you
Luke Lewis
Can’t you see how hard you hit me? Do you even have common sense? What if you hurt my only nephew? Give him back to me
He demands, trying to take Alex again.
Dessa robbinson
Shut the fuck up, you asshole
Say, covering Alex’s ears
Dessa robbinson
Common sense? hit you hard? Bro, weren’t you at your parents' house? I was alone with Alex, and for my safety, of course, I had to
Luke Lewis
I don’t care. This is my brother’s house. I can come back anytime I want. Give him back to me
I move backward, holding Alex tightly.
Dessa robbinson
His parents trusted me. There’s no way I’m leaving him with you
Suddenly my phone rings. It was Teresa. I pick up the call and put it on speaker.
Dessa robbinson
Teresa, why the fuck is Luke--
Teresa
I’m sorry, let me explain
Teresa
We didn’t know Luke would come back so soon. Can you pass the phone to Luke?
I hand the phone to Luke.
Louis
Don’t mess with Dessa or annoy her. She’s here to take care of our son. Also, go back home tonight
Luke Lewis
I can’t. I fought with them
Looks like Luke is still struggling with his parents. A moment of concern washes over me for him.
Louis
Get a hotel then. We all know how things are between you and Dessa. Please let us have a proper vacation
Louis
Louis continues, but Teresa takes over.
Teresa
Y’all, I don’t give a fuck. Don’t call if it’s not about Alex. Got it? You both are adults, don’t drag us into this shit. You guys can’t always avoid each other. After all, we are a family now.
I snatch my phone back from Luke’s hand.
Dessa robbinson
She’s right, not gonna lie.
Dessa robbinson
So, when are you leaving?
Luke Lewis
Leaving? Leaving where? I'm gonna stay at my own house.
I say, exasperated.
He tries to take Alex again. I hold onto Alex tightly. We both struggle.
Dessa robbinson
Stop being immature, Luke
Luke Lewis
Stop being stubborn, Des
Des? He still calls me Des? For a moment, I’m distracted, and he takes Alex from me.
I glare at him, but then Alex starts crying.
Alex Lewis
*Cries* Waaaee waaaeee
Dessa robbinson
See, you made him cry
Luke Lewis
It's you who made him cry. You're scary.
Luke heads upstairs with Alex, who is still crying loudly. I follow, but Luke closes his bedroom door.
I hear Alex crying more intensely. Panicked, I burst into the room and pick him up from the bed.
Dessa robbinson
Stop being immature, will you?
I scold Luke, but he takes Alex from me again.
Luke Lewis
I raised him too. He’s more comfortable with me
Luke Lewis
Just because he’s crying doesn’t mea—
Alex pukes on Luke. Then Luke looks at me with a horrifying look
Dessa robbinson
What, raise? LMAO
Dessa robbinson
I take Alex back.
Dessa robbinson
you are more comfortable with your aunt right baby?
I say while looking at Alex
I head back to my room, noticing a painting on Luke’s desk—a gift from me. He still has it.
Luke Lewis
Fuck did she noticed the painting?
LUKE'S POV
I rush towards my desk and put the painting under my bed
Ep.3 Fight
After cleaning up Alex, I head downstairs with him in my arms. Glancing at the clock, I see it's already 1 PM—lunchtime.
Just as I'm about to enter the kitchen, I see Luke emerging from the bathroom, semi-naked with only a towel around his waist.
Ignoring him, I push past and go into the kitchen. Balancing Alex on one arm, I start pulling out ingredients from the fridge.
Suddenly, Luke appears and grabs Alex from me, saying
Luke Lewis
Don't be careless. He might fall and get hurt.
Alex immediately starts crying in Luke’s arms.
Dessa robbinson
Luke, stop it, will you? You already annoyed him so much
I snap, taking Alex back and placing him in his crib. Determined to get lunch started, I head back to the kitchen.
Luke, now dressed, hovers in the doorway, I decide to ignore him and focus on cooking.
Luke Lewis
Don't cook for me
He calls from the living room
Dessa robbinson
No one's cooking for you
Luke storms into the kitchen, starts yanking ingredients out of the fridge, and makes a mess. He chops veggies into uneven pieces and dumps way too much butter into a pan. I grit my teeth and decide to ignore him, even though I want to beat the shit out of him.
While Luke makes a mess, I calmly cut apples, mash them, and add honey and milk to make something for Alex.
I finish my red sauce pasta and serve myself while Luke struggles
with his concoction of butter-drenched veggies and toast.
As I feed Alex and eat my pasta, scrolling through my phone, Luke forces himself to eat his awful sandwich. Eventually, he runs to the bathroom to puke.
Dessa robbinson
*Chuckles*
I chuckle to myself but say nothing as I put the leftover pasta in a container and into the fridge.
Luke returns from the bathroom, looking miserable.
Dessa robbinson
You better clean up all the mess you made in the kitchen, or else I will kick you out of the house
Luke Lewis
Kick me? Out of my own house?
Dessa robbinson
It's not your house, Luke
I say, picking up Alex from the crib.
Luke rushes toward me and snatches Alex from my arms.
Dessa robbinson
What are you doing, Luke?
Dessa robbinson
He needs to sleep now; it's his nap time.
Luke Lewis
He will sleep with his uncle
Dessa robbinson
No, he will sleep with his me
I argue. We both tug on Alex, and he starts crying again.
Dessa robbinson
Stop, will you? Look at him. He's irritated. If you really want to take care of him, let's take turns. Why are you dragging a baby into our fight? Grow up, will you?
Luke Lewis
Take turns with you? Work with you? With your stubbornness, we can never agree on anything
Dessa robbinson
Fine, let's see if you can handle alex
I say, heading upstairs and leaving the room.
At I call Rosalyn to rant.
Dessa robbinson
Like, what does he think of himself? 📞
Roselyn
I think he's doing all this intentionally to piss you off
Dessa robbinson
I literally can't stand him. He won't leave for the next two weeks, and I have to stay with him
Roselyn
Why don't you talk to Teresa about it?
Dessa robbinson
No, I don't want to bother them
After the call, I decide to take a long nap. But a few hours later, I'm awakened by Alex’s loud crying. I rush downstairs in my shorts and tank top, phone in hand.
Luke is trying his best to calm Alex, but he can't.
Dessa robbinson
What did you do to him?
I demand, taking Alex in my arms and patting his back gently.
Dessa robbinson
Then why is he crying so much?
Luke Lewis
How would I know?
Dessa robbinson
Did he sleep?
Luke Lewis
No, I watched TV with him
Dessa robbinson
Don't you fucking know it was his nap time? He's crying because he's overtired. You're so annoying, Luke. Just give up if you can't take care of him
Luke Lewis
You don't get to lecture me, Dessa. I've been with him more than you have. I know what's best for him. Maybe he's just hungry.
Frustrated, I take Alex upstairs, put him on the bed with a pacifier, and pack a bag and get ready
I head downstairs, unlock the front door, and walk out with Alex.
Luke Lewis
Where are tf you going?
Luke asks, confused.
I say nothing.
Luke Lewis
Stop being stubborn, will you?
He yells, chasing after me.
I keep walking and get into a taxi, ignoring Luke's shouts of
Luke Lewis
STOP! I'M SORRY
I don't look back as the taxi pulls away, Alex in my arms
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