My Parents

 Intrigue cast a shadow over Marta’s life after her parents’ sudden divorce when she was seven. Under the loving care of her grandmother, she crafted a fulfilling life — graduating, finding love with James, and establishing a successful career. But everything changed when a cryptic email from her estranged father upended her calm existence. Dive into her story below. When I was 7 y/o and my parents divorced, my grandmother took me in without hesitation. At 18, I graduated high school. My parents had already faded from my life, their occasional birthday cards and holiday emails stopping altogether. It was just Grandma and me, and that was enough. I got a job at a marketing firm and met James there, a kind graphic designer. Our friendship grew into love, and he proposed last month. Life felt full and complete. A few days ago, an unexpected email from my dad showed up in my inbox. He said he had lost his job and had nowhere to go. He asked if he could stay with me for a while. Reading his words, I felt a mix of emotions – surprise, anger, confusion. How could he ask for my help after abandoning me for so long? I showed the email to James, and he asked if I wanted to meet him. I felt I needed to, but only to tell him he wasn’t welcome. We met at a café. He looked desperate, and I got straight to the point.