The Accidental Goal

Surprise Encounter

It's been 2 long months since this my life got turned upside down.  I mean it's not like I wasn't used to living alone.  Evan was only home for short periods of time through out the season, but I didn't realize how much I looked forward to him being home when he was.

I ran into Evan's mom about a month ago in the elevator and she convinced me to show her my new place.  I was so hesitant about that as I really didn't want Evan knowing which condo was mine, but she promised not to tell him.

We had a good long talk and she told me that she didn't know how or when, but Evan and I would find our way back to one another.  I knew if that happened it would only be as friends, if that, because I know the man Evan is and he would stay for his child.  I told his mom I was sure Jen would do everything in her power to make sure Evan and I weren't even friends.

She confessed to me that she does not like Jen, but will she is being civil and cordial for the sake of her grandchild.  I smiled and understood the position she was in. 

She told me though I would always be a welcome member of the Donaldson family.  I was the daughter she never had.  I gave her a hug and cried a little more.  When she finally left my emotions were everywhere, so I went to bed and decided to start fresh in the morning.

So here we are present day and it's like any other day that I have been going through these last 2 months.  I head out to go to work and am waiting for the elevator.  It opens up and there is the happy couple.  I look at them and Evan smiles at me and Jen just scowls. 

"I'll grab the next one," I say backing out.

"Hayls, please don't be like that.  We can all be civil for an elevator ride right?" He says looking at Jen.

"I don't have a problem with it Evie," she says linking her arm with his.

I step in and try to stand as far away as possible.  Not saying a word just praying this goes fast.

"How are you doing?" he asks me looking at me.

"Fine," I say smiling a little.

"Well we are off to our doctor's appointment Heather, to get another cute picture of our little peanut," Jen says showing me her bump.

Well that just dashed any of my hope that she was faking this pregnancy.

"It's Hayley, Jen for the last time," Evan says trying not to get upset.

"Like it matters. She should have moved out of the building instead of pathetically sticking around," she says looking at me.

"Well so much for being civil,"  I think to myself.

I just keep quiet, not really in the mood to get into a fight with this twit in the elevator.  I just look at the numbers praying it's over soon because my heart is slowly breaking again.

The bell finally dings and I rush to get out first and head to the lobby doors.  I hear foot steps behind me and someone touches my elbow.

"I am sorry for all that in the elevator.  It's the hormones," he says.

"Sure it's fine," I say just wanting to get away from them.  Turning to head to work.

"Why don't you come by for dinner?" Ev says with a smile and hope that I will say yes.

"No thanks.  I really don't think that is a good idea and I know you don't think it's a good one either, but I appreciate you trying," walking out of the building as fast as my legs will carry me.

I get to the office and walk by Amy into my office and shut the door.  Sitting down in my chair I try so hard to compose myself.  Wanting so badly just to feel normal again and not so sad every time I think of Ev.