"No fucking way. You've gotta be joking!" Tiffany yelled and I sighed.
"Tell us this is a prank. Please tell me it's a prank." Paige pleaded and I shook my head.
"It's the truth. He's cheating on me and the bitch literally met me." I frowned.
"That's insane. I'm going to beat his fucking ass so badly." Tiffany yelled in frustration.
"Is that why you dyed your hair blonde? To try and keep him?" Paige asked.
"Maybe, I felt like switching it up a bit. He was so happy that I dyed my hair blonde. Let's be honest though, you can't keep a man that doesn't want to be kept and no amount of hair dye can fix that."
"That's facts girl. I just can't believe the fucker did that to you." Tiffany sighed.
"Are you going to confront him?" She asked.
"Not yet."
"Girl you have to." Paige added and I nodded.
"I know and I will. Just not yet, I'm not quite ready for that."
"Take your time but don't let him use you. You deserve better." Paige placed her hand on my shoulder.
"I know. We've been together for so long. It's all so new to me seeing Nathan like this." I sighed.
"I know, it's going to be tough but it's going to be okay. We're here for you and always will be." Paige hugged me.
"I still think we're too calm about this. Let's beat his fucking ass." Tiffany said and we laughed.
"Girl you have no idea."
~After talking to my friends I packed my suitcase and left it under the bed in the guest room.I stared at myself in the mirror. I was changing. I couldn't believe that I was actually going through with this.
I wanted Nathan to pay big time for what he did to me. I wanted him to feel hurt. I wanted him to suffer.
After so many years of marriage, he's blatantly cheating on me. This is the lowest of lows.
My phone rang and I saw it was Nathan's mom.
"Hey Candace."
"Hi sweetheart, how are you?"
"I'm good, what about you?"
"I'm alright dear. I need your help. We want to colour scheme a room for our niece. Can you pop over and help?"
"I'm still taking classes. I'm probably not that good." I laughed.
"Well think if this as your first practical experience dear. Besides, Leylah loves you, she wouldn't want anyone else to colour scheme and design her room."
"Alright, I'll do it. Do you want me to come over now?"
"Sure dear! See you in a bit."
I arrived at the house and was greeted by Candace.
"Hi darling, so great to see you. Your hair looks amazing. Wow, that color suits you so well!" She smiled.
"It's always a pleasure and thank you!" I hugged her.
"Annie!" Leylah yelled and jumped into my arms.
"Leylah!" I giggled and spun her around.
"I'm so happy you came." She laughed.
Candace led us to the room upstairs and opened the door.
"Here it is." She said.
I opened my folder and began surveying the room. I could definitely work with this.
I remember coming over at this house on evenings to visit Nathan when I came from school.
We would have so much fun together and now those memories made me sad. It's not the same as it was and that's the part that hurts the most.
It was borderline painful.
"Why don't you go downstairs and ask uncle to give you the fruits to bring for Annie?" Candace asked Leylah and she nodded. She ran out of the room yelling her uncle's name.
A chuckle slipped past my lips as I watched her leave.
"Annie, there is something bothering you, correct?"
She asked and I hesitated before I spoke.
"Yes there is."
"Oh darling, what's wrong?"
I didn't want to tell her Nathan was cheating just yet.
"You know we've been trying for a child. It's just been hard."
"I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know it's difficult but Nathan will be there for you and you both will get through this. It's gonna be okay." She said as she hugged me tightly.
"Thank you."I whispered. Honestly, I wish I could believe those words but it's not true even in my wildest dreams.
Candace prepared some food for us and we laughed about some memories of Nathan and I when we were younger.
Surprisingly, I didn't feel horrible about remembering those things. It was nostalgic, almost satisfying. Those memories will always be cradled in my heart and nothing could change that.
When I was done helping Candace, I went back home and to my surprise Nathan was there.
"Hey baby, where have you been?"
"I visited your mom today. She wanted some help with interior designing. You're home early." I stated.
"Yeah, I wanted to spend some quality time with my wife."He kissed my lips.
"That's sweet." I smiled.
"Nathan, can you hug me?" As crazy as it sounds, I knew this is going to be the last time. Our last time.
"Ofcourse." He hugged him tightly.
"And can you give me a kiss?"
Nathan held my face and kissed me deeply, not once letting go as he snaked his hands around my waist.
"What's wrong?" He asked.
"It's nothing. I just love you that's all."
"I love you too Annette."
He scooped me into his arms and carried me upstairs. He placed me on the bed and kissed my forehead, then my cheeks, then lips.
"Annette, I love you."
"I love you too Nathan." And yes I did love him. Infact I still do. I love him so much. Yes he cheated on me but I still love him. I think I always will. And no that's not dumb or stupid. When you built something with someone for so long it's hard to just lose all your feelings for them. I really do love Nathan. But that doesn't mean I'm going to let him keep cheating on me. I deserve better than that.
Nathan removed my clothing slowly and kissed every inch of my body. He was gentle and delicate, just like it was our first time.
I let my mind wander free for this moment. I allowed myself to give in to him.
And I could safely say, this was the best I've ever had. It was great.
When we were done Nathan laid next to me and we cuddled. Tears dropped from my eyes as I was wrapped in his arms.
"Nathan?" I called and he hummed in response.
"I'll never stop loving you okay?"
"I know baby. And I love you too. I'll never ever stop."
"That's great." I smiled as more tears fell.
"Baby, are you crying? What's wrong?" He asked as he pulled me closer to him.
"I'll just miss you that's all."
"Aw baby, I'm not going away forever. I'll be gone for a short while. I'll miss you too." He kissed my forehead.
Don't you know we're never going to see each other again.
"I promise I'll call everyday."He said and I nodded.
I'm going to cut all contact with you.
"You're so cute Annie. I didn't think you'd miss me that much." He chuckled.
Oh but I will miss you to the point it hurts.
"I'll feel so lonely when you're gone." I frowned and so did he.
I'll miss your presence and I'd cry at the thought of you.
"It's just one week baby. I wish I didn't have to go. Maybe I should cancel." He said and my eyes widened.
It's not one week. It's more than that.
"No but that's too short notice to cancel." He added and I sighed.
"Go, enjoy your trip. Don't worry about me." I smiled.
You won't
have to worry about me anymore. This is the lasttime.Today is the day I leave for Paris!Nathan Taylor, who would've thought you'd be lying to me and deceiving me like this. Unbelievable.Nathan already left one day ago. And today is my flight!Since he left yesterday morning, my friends and I spent the entire day packing up my stuff. I was gonna move to New York. It would be a fresh start for me."We've handled everything. We'll make sure your stuff arrives safely in New York and we'll get the apartment in order for you." Paige said and I nodded."Thank you guys so much." I hugged them."We're gonna miss you Annie." Tiffany frowned."I'm gonna miss you guys too. I promise I'll visit once I'm settled." I said and they hugged me again."Do you think youre doing the right thing by leaving? I mean, maybe you guys can work this out." Paige sighed."No, we can't. He knows what he's doing and he chooses to lay up with that woman every night then come home to me. I'm leaving him for good as harsh as that sounds.""You're right. You don't dese
I entered the building and people turned around to look at me.I could feel the strong gaze of them as I walked inside."Your invitation Madame?" The man asked at the door."My husband has it, he's already inside. His name is Nathan Taylor." I said and the man nodded as he let me in."Well aren't you looking beautiful tonight. Care for a dance?" A young man asked me. He looked no older than 25."No thank you." I politely declined.I saw Michael's wife, Celia, chatting with some of the guests in the corner of the room.I walked over and greeted her."Hi Celia, how are you doing?""Hello, do I know you?" She asked."It's me, Annette." I said and she hugged me tightly."Oh my gosh, you look gorgeous. I didn't even recognize you with the blonde hair.""Thank you. You look beautiful." I said and she smiled."Nathan told me that you were really sick and couldn't make it. I'm glad you're feeling better now.""Oh, well that's not true. I was never sick." She looked confused at my words."Look
I trudged into the apartment. The flight was very long and had many stops on the way. I had so many missed calls from Nathan but I blocked and deleted his number. I wanted nothing to do with him.I placed my suitcase down and walked over to the bed and collapsed on it. I was so tired. I was still wearing my dress.I removed my makeup and took off my dress. Then I went and showered. The landlord was surprised that I arrived at this hour of the night. It was almost midnight.I showered and texted my friends, telling them that I arrived safely.My other things would arrive within the next few days.I took my blanket and sheet out of my suitcase and made the bed.Soon enough I was fast asleep.The buzzing of my phone brought me out of my sleep. Morning always comes by so quickly when you're tired.I groggily answered the phone."Good morning Annette. This is Evie. I just wanted to say that I don't think Nathan is doing okay. I haven't seen him all night.""Girl, bye." I hung up the phone,
Nathan's POVI stared at the divorce papers infront of me. I hadn't signed them yet. Annette's lawyer contacted me but I didn't make any effort to reply. How could I?The night of the party when Annette confronted me, I knew that I fucked up really bad.I realized that she knew what I was doing all along.I met Evie around 6 months ago and kind of hit it off. She was beautiful, intelligent, bold, sweet and different. She made my life exciting. The way she dressed and the way she talked. She had me mesmerized.I spent the nights with her and sometimes I didn't even go to work because we slept in late.But in the back of my mind there was always Annette. She was my first real love. She was the first girl I truly cared about and nothing could change that.I felt so guilty about cheating on her and I wish I could go back in time and change things. I don't know why I did it.Evie made me feel something new and exciting but with Annette there was this comfort and coziness. Annette was my ho
Annette's POVI flushed the toilet for the umpteenth time. I kept throwing up.I sat on the bathroom floor as I threw up again. What a horrible way to start the day!When I felt slightly better I showered and got dressed. As I ate breakfast my phone rang. I rushed to bedroom and answered the call."Good morning Miss Parker. I am pleased to inform you that you got the job. Would it be possible for you to start tomorrow?" Mr. Hinds asked and I refrained from screaming. Oh my gosh! I was so excited."Good morning sir. Thank you so much and yes I would be able to start tomorrow.""Great! See you there Miss Parker. Enjoy your day.""You too." I hung up the phone and did a little happy dance.I got the job!My phone rang again. It was Alex video calling me."Hey Alex.""Hey Annie. Just wanted to check in on how you're doing. Are you okay?"Alex and I talked almost every day. He was really funny and sweet."Yeah I'm great Alex. How are you?""I'm good. I miss you. A tiny bit though." He teas
Today was my first day of work and I woke up early just for the sole purpose of vomiting. Yup, lucky me!As I sat in the bathroom, it suddenly hit me. I could be fucking pregnant. Why didn't I realise sooner?Oh my gosh!I suddenly threw up again and I felt myself start to panic. This can't be happening. Don't get me wrong, I would absolutely love this child but the issue is Nathan.I don't even know if I'm pregnant yet. Ugh!I showered and got ready for the day.I had milk and cereal for breakfast and then I left for work. Before I arrived I bought a pregnancy test. Actually two for good measure."Good morning Miss Parker. Almost didn't notice you because of the hair." Mr. Hinds said."Good morning Mr. Hinds.""Please call me Derek." He said and I nodded."You can call me Annette.""Great! You'll be working with our head doctor. Follow me."We went down the hall and into a room."This is Damien Sylvester he's the head doctor at our hospital. Damien, this is Annette Parker, she's the
I still couldn't believe that happened. Evie was pregnant. We're pregnant at the same time. Unbelievable!Nathan is a fucking roach! How could he do this? But then again nothing surprises me anymore.I told Paige to shut up and not tell anyone and I mean not a single soul. She said that her lips were sealed.I don't know when I will be telling Nathan about this baby. Quite frankly, I don't want him to be part of this baby's life. He could fuck off.But that wouldn't be right.Ughhh why did this asshole have to cheat?I'd worry about the Nathan issue some other time.I got ready and went to work. There I met Damien talking to another female doctor. She leaned in and kissed his cheek. Ofcourse that made me feel a certain type of way but he wasn't mine and I wasn't his.I went to my desk and took a deep breath. I would be okay.The day passed by in a blur and before I knew it I was sitting at home on the balcony staring at the city.Never in a million years I would imagine that I would b
The aroma of food awoke me from my sleep. Something smelled really good!My eyes fluttered open and I got out of bed.Walking into the kitchen, I met Alex making breakfast."Good morning Annie." He smiled."Good morning. I would have made breakfast for us." I said and he shook his head."It's time you try my culinary skills. I'm the best chef in the world." He winked and I playfully rolled my eyes."We'll see about that."He placed a tray infront of me and my mouth immediately watered. There was a ham sandwich and damn it looked so good. There was also a fruit bowl and a glass of grapefruit juice.I dug into the meal and I wasn't disappointed. It was absolutely delicious."This is so good Alex. You're my new personal chef." I said and he chuckled."I'm glad you like it. Told you I was the best.""Oh, don't flatter yourself.""Did you finish the fruit bowl?" He asked and I shook my head."I don't like bananas.""The baby needs nutrients from what you consume. So would you please eat th