The Comeback

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Breaking news, exclusive interview with Elizabeth Johnson, the ex-wife of previous premier footballer, Roman Robinson. In heart-wrenching tell-all interview about her life with the famous footballer and their downfall which led to their divorce. The details are so shocking you definitely don't want to miss out!

Interviewer: Thank you for meeting with me today Miss Johnson. 

Elizabeth Johnson: The pleasure is all mine. But please call me Liza. 

Liza was dressed in a simple sun-dress. Her blonde hair twisted into a bun on her head. She had such a delicate soft smile that it instantly warmed the room up. Her calm demeanor also added to her elegance as she took her seat in the small office that we were meeting in. 

Interviewer: So, are you happy for me to jump into questioning?  

Liza Johnson: Of course. That's what I am here for today. I want people to know the truth and stop judging me for something that was out of my control. It's important for me because when my children are older I want them to be able to access this interview and know the truth behind me and their father. Not just some one-sided story that their father is giving them. 

Liza smiles sadly, her eyes shift to the floor, looking at her slender fingers that she nervously twiddled with.

Interviewer: So, why now? It's been many years since your divorce with Roman? 

Liza Johnson: Well, my spilt with Roman wasn't very amicable. He was determined to drag me through the mud. I can't blame him really. I hurt him. I hurt my family. He had every right to be angry with me. 

Liza sighed heavily. Her eyes welled with tears, you could see the pain, regret and guilt mixed in her face.

Interviewer: What do you mean by that? 

Liza Johnson: Well I have to admit my sins which is that I cheated on him, it is something that I will always regret. Being in the media and the limelight there were always rumours about him being spotted with new girls. He was away from our home a lot and I felt lonely. I found companionship in a friend who had been by side for years. I had no idea he had feelings for me. Roman had always been suspicious of our friendship and one day when he came home from training, he saw this friend kiss me. 

Liza sniffled through her confession. Her tears fell like small crystals as they dropped down her face. I couldn't help but feel shocked at her admission of guilt as I passed her a tissue to wipe her eyes. Liza graciously took it with a sad smile. 

Interviewer: Well I wasn't expecting that. How long did your relationship with this friend last and how long were you having an affair from?

She broke down in hysterical sobs that I couldn't help but feel ashamed of how I questioned the woman in front of me. 

Liza Johnson: It... It... It wasn't an affair. It was one kiss, but I considered it cheating. Roman had always warned me about him but I didn't listen to him when I should have. I cheated my family and my husband and lost them all at once. 

I couldn't help but feel confused at what she had as she choked on her sobs. 

Interviewer: So it was only a kiss you shared?

Liza Johnson: Yes! It was only ever a kiss. One single kiss that my husband had caught. However because we spent a lot of time together, Roman had thought there was more going on. He was so angry that he didn't give me a chance to defend myself. I knew then and there that the trust between us was gone. Back then, even though it was the start of our downfall, I knew he wouldn't forgive or believe me.