Unbrekable

10.Pleasing The Storm

When I wake up the next morning, my eyes are crusted over from the old tears of last night. I'm still in my clothes from yesterday. I shed them off and run to the bathroom as quickly as I can. I shut the door and take a deep breath. My heart beats out of my chest as I turn on the showerhead.

I'm trying my hardest to avoid Lily. I'm not going to work either. I just can't face them right now. It'll ruin all of us in the end if I'm not in the right headspace. I hear a knock on the door and stop moving. I feel like my heart is going to explode. 

"Hey, I heard the shower turn on. I just wanted to let you know that I'm gonna be heading to work. I don't know if I'm gonna see you there. I'm so so sorry. I love you." Lily says. I walk closer to the door and lean my ear against it. I hear her sigh and walk away.

I release the breath I didn't realize I had been holding. My head hits the door softly and I feel my body sag. I step away from the door and walk back to the shower.

I step back inside and groan in relief. My body releases a good portion of the tension held in my chest. I feel more tears rise in my eyes and I wipe at them. 

I step out of the shower and dry myself off. I pick at my hair and put lotion on my skin. I brush my teeth and walk out of the bathroom. A normal day is all I need.

I walk to my bedroom and pull on some shorts and a tank top. I throw my hair into somewhat of a ponytail and walk to the living room.

Aaron is there when I walk in. I gasp and jump. But I don't say anything to him. I just walk past him. He watches me carefully as I make coffee.

"Do you want any?" I ask. I don't turn to him as the coffee machine pours me liquid joy and courage. 

"No, I already had some on the way over here." He mutters as he stays seated. I pour the coffee into a mug and turn to face him. He's still looking at me as I move to sit on the couch. 

"We need to talk. Please?" He asks as I put my feet on the table. I groan and take a sip of my coffee before looking at him. 

"Why would I want to talk to you. Honestly, Aaron, there's no point. You cheated with practically my 'sister' and you both just expect me to forgive you and realize that you still love me and that I still love you and yadda yadda yadda,"

"I get it, Aaron. I really fucking do. You were desperate, and she was desperate. But don't act like I'm supposed to accept your apology, and to be all buddy-buddy with you two." I say as I scroll through different channels on my television. He sighs and rubs a hand over his face. 

"It was a mistake. You and I both know that. So does Lily. We weren't thinking in that moment. She was stressed and so was I. It just happened. We're both sorry, and we will continue to be for a while. Marcus is too. For not telling you, and for not being honest." He mumbles

"Honestly Aaron? I couldn't care less." I moan out. I stand and stretch. 

"I can get over it and learn to forgive you guys. But until then, shit will be professional and nothing more. I will be at work tomorrow boss. Now if you'll excuse me, I would like some peace and quiet until Lily comes home and grovels some more too. Thank you for stopping by but you've overstayed your welcome." I say as I gesture to the door. 

He stands, and slowly walks to the door. 

"I hope you forgive me. You know how much I love you." He says as he turns the knob. But he doesn't open it until I say something.

"If you loved me, Aaron, you wouldn't have cheated with her. And we wouldn't be in this situation." I say as he walks out. I lock the door and lean against it.

I sigh and walk back over to the couch. I wait for Lily to come home. That's when I get a call. From an unknown number. And my heart pounds.