Ex-Ray — Cheryl Robinson

When Ray left Sarita for another woman in 1988, it was on their one-year wedding anniversary -- not that he even noticed the significance of the date. He left, without a word, without an explanation. While Sarita frantically searched the city, fearing the worst, Ray was heading to a new life.

Many days he wishes he would have made a different decision, and often wonders how Sarita's life is. Does she ever think about me? Us? Is she happy? Married with children?

Decades later, Ray returns to Detroit to search for his first true love. It's a chance for him to start anew -- and tackle the personal demons he's never faced. However, his attempts to find Sarita and rekindle their romance aren't what he expects. Ray discovers a brand-new Sarita, a woman forced to move on after being abandoned by the love of her life.

Alternating between Sarita and Ray's perspectives, Ex-Ray examines the bond of first love as well as healing after betrayal. Where does forgiveness come in, and where should karma take over?