"No, it just keeps ringing."
"Olivia, try calling him also."
"Okay."
"Why is Sloan doing this to me?, It's been two weeks now and I haven't been able to reach him."
"Did you text him?"
"Of course. I texted him like a million times, but he never replied any."
"Did you guys fight?"
"No, the last time I saw him was when we went out on our last date when we went to the beach."
"You went to the hospital last time with Naomi right?"
"Yeah."
"Why don't you go again?, At least to find out what's going on."
"Olly's right, come on."
"Already?"
"What, do you wanna wait till tomorrow?"
"No, we can go now."
I tried calling Sloan all the way but he didn't answer. I was very worried, I hope nothing bad had happened to him. I would never forgive myself if he was hurt and I had no idea, I was too busy with myself to check on him and now he was probably hurt.
When we got to the hospital, I ran in like a woman whose child had an accident. I looked left and right looking for sloan until I finally spotted him. I stopped in my track looking petrified, in that moment, my heart was shattered. I felt like I was shot, I felt like crying and killing myself, how could I be so stupid?.
Naomi didn't know why I stopped but after adjusting her gaze to where I was looking, she realized what had happened. She made her way towards Sloan and I followed, but he was too busy exchanging saliva with a slender lady to notice us.
"Sloan." I said, my voice coming out almost like a whisper.
"Hazel, what're you doing here?"
"Is this why you've been avoiding my calls?" My vision was blurred with tears but I told myself I wouldn't cry.
"I didn't want you to find out this way."
"So you've been cheating on me?"
"When we first met, I told you I had a girlfriend but we had a fight. After you and I started dating, she came back and said she was sorry and I couldn't bring myself to ignore her."
"So, what am I supposed to do now?"
"I had the intention of telling you after the trip to your dad's."
"You've been with her since that time?, I'm such an idiot. How could I be so stupid?, You told me that you loved me and I believed you."
"I know, but-"
"Sloan I'm carrying your baby." I couldn't stop the tears that fell from my eyes as I watched Sloan. He pretended like he actually felt sorry for me but I could see right through it.
"I know, I was thinking maybe we could remove it."
"What?"
"If you're thinking about the bills you don't have to, I'll take care of--" before I could stop myself, I had already reacted. Immediately my hand came in contact with his face, he stumbled and almost fell. When he balanced himself, I saw that his lips was bleeding.
"I should get an abortion. You're unbelievable. How can you even say that to me?."
"What am I supposed to do?!, Are you expecting me to marry you?. You should know that it's not possible!."
"Why are you raising your voice at her?, You acted like an asshole and instead of apologizing you're yelling like it's her fault." Naomi stepped forward and put her fist close to his face. "You know its been a while since I beat up a jerk like you."
"Naomi he's not worth it, let's go." I turned to face his girlfriend."I don't blame you, it's not your fault. Some people are just naturally stupid and they find joy in ruining others relationship."
I turned and headed out trying my best not to cry. I decided to walk home in order for me to clear my head. I thought the fresh air would help me but it didn't, I still felt terrible, my heart was hurting so much that I thought I'd just drop dead.
I placed a hand on my stomach. "I'm sorry little one, but it seems like you're going to be born without a father," My heart ache as I talked and my voice was hardly audible. "But don't worry, I'll take care of you. You also have a caring grandpa so it's okay."
I managed to drag my body home to find olly and Naomi waiting outside. "Were you girls waiting for me?"
"Of course we were. We've been worried sick, what took you so long?"
"Thanks, I'm fine." I smiled, or at least tried to because anyone could tell that the expression on my face was way to sad to be called a smile.
"You need a cold shower and a nice bottle of wine. You can drink right?, I mean does being pregnant restrict you from drinking?"
"I don't think so, but she could just have a little amount just to be safe."
"Thanks girls." I went up to my room to be by myself. I sat on the ground after locking my door and held my mom's necklace in my hand. "Um mom, I got hurt today. I got hurt so bad that I feel like I might die. Remember Sloan, the one I introduced you to, he broke my heart.
I thought he was the one, I thought...I thought I finally found the one who would love me like dad loved you, but it turns out that I was wrong. All the while, he was just using me, and now...now he doesn't want me anymore.
What am I gonna do mom?" I held the necklace close to my heart and closed my eyes, wishing she was really here. Wishing I could undo everything I had done with Sloan.
I fell asleep in the ground there though I woke up midnight and couldn't fall asleep till the next morning. I didn't go out of my room that day, and the next because I didn't feel like seeing anyone.
The girls were very understanding and it made me feel better though once in a while, they'd come up and tried to get me to cheer up. They'd force me to eat and bother me a little before leaving me to rest.
I felt sick and weak, all my life I had never been this hurt. Even when my first boyfriend broke up with me it didn't hurt this much, I didn't know what to do. I laid in bed resting my hand on my chest and closed my eyes.
That night, I dreamt about mom, she looked more beautiful than I'd ever seen her in person. Her hair was shiny and she looked really young, she smiled and stretched her arms forward and I ran to hug her.
"My dear child, what's troubling you?"
"Mom, my life's a mess. I don't know what to do, I'm confused."
"I know your feelings are hurt and it looks nothing is going your way, but I want you to know that things are going to change sooner than you expect."
"Why am I so unlucky when it comes to love?"
She wiped my tears and continued." I can't change what has happened and neither can you, you just have to accept that. There is one thing I can promise you, if you're patient, good things will begin to come your way. Just relax and keep living, all what you're going through now will fade away and become your past."
I woke up feeling slightly better than before, I was happy I got to see my mom one more time. I decided to take her advice and keep living, instead of beating myself up for nothing, even though it wasn't going to be easy.I went out and while I was preparing breakfast, Naomi came out and saw me. "You're up early." She said as she sat on a stool in the kitchen. "Good to see that you finally decided to come out of your room.""Yeah. I'm sorry I made you guys worried.""Nah it's cool.""Thanks.""So, what're you doing?""I woke up early and thought I should do something nice for my best friends.""Aww how thoughtful of you.""Is olly still sleeping?""Yeah. She slept pretty late last night.""Okay.""So, what're we having for breakfast?""Pancakes.""Hmm my f
I woke up to missed calls from Sloan. I sat up scratching my head in confusionas to why he called. I picked up my phone, still feeling sleepy and looked at the screen, four missed calls.I tried to decide if I should ignore him or call back when he sent a text message. "Hey babe, can you meet me at the hospital?, I wanna talk to you."I scoffed and dropped the phone back on the bed. "Babe?, How ridiculous, after all you said and did to me, you still have the guts to call me babe." I sat there talking to myself. "What, do you think I'd come running just because you called me babe?, Not possible. I have no feelings left in my heart for you." I tried to convince myself but I knew that deep in my heart, I wasn't over him and it made me furious.I got up and headed for the bathroom when the the phone buzzed again. I decided to check it after I showered, maybe then my mind would be calmed and I'd be able to
I got home to tell Naomi the news and she was surprised when she heard. "What?!, Five hundred thousand?" She exclaimed when I told her."Yes. He seemed pretty desperate.""Of course he was. If he wasn't desperate, would he be willing to share the money equally with you?.""I guess you're right.""Of course I'm right. Call him back and tell him you're going to do it.""No, not today. If I call him now, it would seem like I really want to do it. I'll call him tomorrow morning.""Okay, that's actually pretty smart." She agreed with me."I met someone on my way home." I said, remembering Melanie."Really?, Who?" She seemed interested in finding out who it was."Her name's Melanie. She gave me her card and asked me to call her." I handed it to her and she collected it."Where did you meet her?" She asked
The sound of knocking on the door disrupted my sleep. I opened my eyes but didn't get up, "what?" I lazily asked, yawning like a little girl."Get out, you have a guest.""Guest?, What guest?." I wasn't expecting anyone, heck I didn't even know anyone. I took my phone and checked the time, it was just 08:30 so who could it be.I got up and grabbed my robe. Putting it on, I headed downstairs to find Sloan waiting impatiently for me. I sat on the couch close to his and crossed my leg. "What brings you here so early?""Isn't it obvious?, I'm here to know your decision.""I told you I would call you.""Well I'm here now so you might as well just tell me.""Fine. I thought about it last night and decided that it wouldn't be a terrible thing to do.""So you're interested?""Yes, but you have to treat me with the respect I
The drive to the restaurant was a long one, but the uncomfortable silence we shared made it seem even longer. I wanted to say something to get rid of this deafening silence that consumed the entire car but I was terrible atstarting conversations. Neither of us said a word till we got there and when we walked in, I bumped into someone someone I didn't expect to see."Melanie!" I said in surprise and she smiled and came to hug me."Oh my saviour, it's so good to see you." She moved back but didn't let go of my hand. "Henry, this is hazel. The girl I was telling you about.""Hazel" he said as he looked at me from my head to my toe then up again but his gaze lingered on my body long enough to make me feel slightly uncomfortable. He bent so we were on the same level and asked "You, haven't we met before?""No, I don't think so."I avoided his gaze and focused my attention on a table ahead."You're right. The lady I met was much more ugl
It was a new week, sloan and I were already a fake couple. I told myself that I wouldn't fall for him no matter what and I was doing averagely okay. I adjusted my hair as I waited by the door. This would make it the third time I'd be coming to Melanie's place. She has been trying so hard to be close to me, so much that it's making me quite uncomfortable because I wasn't used to people coming close to me.She smiled brightly as she opened the door and hugged me. "Oh, it's good to see you too." I said as I hugged her back."I'm sorry I kept you waiting for too long, I was just getting dressed." She pulled me by the hand and led me inside. "I need your help." She said as we both sat down."What do you need?""There's this guy I like, but he doesn't like me back." "So what am I supposed to do about that?""I need your help to get his attention.""How on Earth am I supposed to do that?" I laughed but I noticed that she actually looked a little hurt. "Look Melanie, I don't know much about
"Are you really planning on not going?""Of course I am. She just called me and told me to go somewhere and she was really expecting me to go?""Come on dude. She told you she wanted to introduce you to her friends.""I don't remember telling her I was interested in meeting them.""Come on Henry, don't embarrass her.""Why should I care if she's embarrassed or not?, It's not my fault she doesn't know how to plan a proper outing.""Just do it for old times sake. Go, don't be an asshole.""Fuck you Jackson.""Just go, and quit being difficult."Knowing Jackson, he'd never let me hear the end of it if I didn't go so I just decided to. I didn't bother changing my outfit, even though I knew I was under dressed.When I arrived at the restaurant, Melanie noticed me first and she smiled but I noticed her. She looked beautiful, she was beautiful. I took my time strolling casually to the table, even though I was late. "These are the friends you want to introduce me to?, My employee and his rude
HENRY"What're you doing here?" She sat across me and smiled like this was something we did often."Henry, why are you being distant?""What do you mean?, Were we ever close?""We would have gotten married if it wasn't for what happened.""Well we didn't get married, and thank God we didn't cause I don't think I want to be married to you.""Do you have to be so mean all the time?""Mean?, I'm simply being honest.""Anyway, I'd like you to do something for me."I leaned forward in my seat and removed my glasses. "You want me," I put a hand on my chest "to do something for you." I pointed at her and she nodded. "You're funny.""Why?, Hazel asked me to meet her at her boyfriend's pizza place and I don't wanna go alone.""Hazel," that woman, I didn't like hearing her name. Since the last time we met, she's been living in my brain, refusing to go away. I wasn't so sure I wanted to see her again, yet I desperately wanted to. "When?""Thank you." Melanie smiled at me, she must have thought I