Fall

Drama

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Driving up to the gate I entered the code to our estate. My time away in Palm Springs really made me clear my head. I know that these next few days were going to be a struggle for me, Justin, our relationship, and our jobs. I felt ready for whatever was going to come our way. "Are you sure you were ready to come back?" Ming looks at me cautiously. "Yeah, I am more than sure," I give her a reassuring smile.

Ming and I unload the twins out of the car and we made our way into the house. Jay stood in the kitchen along with Stella. I knew she was going to chew me out about leaving without telling anyone, but it was something I needed to do.

Jay comes over to take Ella's car seat from my hands. "I was worried sick about you," Stella looks at me. I sigh before sitting down in front of her. "I had to do what was best for me," I look her in her eyes. "I am so sorry I put you in this," she says. "Put me in what?" I ask her. "This unhealthy environment. Ever since Justin came into your life there has been nothing but chaos behind closed doors. I can't help but feel responsible for that. I should've protected you," she said on the verge of tears. In all of the years I've known Stella she has only cried twice in front of me. She must really feel bad.

I take her hand and wipe a stray tear from her eye. "None of this is your fault, Stella. You did what you thought would help my career. You weren't banking on me actually falling for Justin. What he did had nothing to do with you, and it's for sure not your fault," I tell her. She laughs a little. "Look at you giving me a talk," she smiles. I smile back at her. "I am so proud of the woman you are becoming," she kisses my forehead.

"Thanks, Stells it means a lot," I hug her. "Okay well of course Scooter wants to have a meeting tomorrow but I've decided to take matters into my own hand and get more in control of things. I moved the meeting to next week. I know you need more time to get yourself together and figure things out. It also allows me more time to figure out healthy damage control," she smiles.

"I appreciate everything you are doing," I tell her. "I am going to head home out. If you need me, and I mean for anything just call me okay," she says sincerely. I walk her to the door and wave goodbye as she gets into her Range Rover. "You okay?" Jay asks coming up to me embarrassing me in a hug. "Yes, I am in a good headspace," I pull away from him.

"Bitch I could kill you for having everybody so worked up," he hit my arm. "Ouch," I rub it. "But I am glad you are okay," he smiles. I hug him tighter and we sit there for about a minute. "What would I do without you guys?" I said referring to him and Ming.

"Mommy!" I hear Elisa come running from the garage. I pick her up and kiss her all over her face. "I got you something after you left," I reach in my purse and pull out a huge bow with unicorns on them. Her face lit up as she clipped the bow in her hair. She gives me another hug and holds me tight. Sometimes I feel like she knows when I really need comfort. "I love you so much," I whisper in her ear. "I love you," she whispers back.

I open my eyes and they were met by my favorite light brown eyes. He stood there not knowing what to do or say. He probably didn't know if I was mad at him or not. I put Elisa down and Ming and James took them outside with the dog and bunny. I slowly walk over to him, our eyes never leaving each other. "Hi," I say softly standing in front of him. He didn't speak, he just kept staring at me. I look down at my arm and rub it, finally breaking the eye contact. "I was worried sick," his voice was horsed. I look back up at him and I could tell he wasn't getting a lot of sleep.

I didn't know how to reply to him. "I saw the way you looked at her," I said. "What do you mean?" he asks. His voice very calm but was laced with hurt. His words were barely audible from being horsed. "I was in here cleaning up and the tv was playing and I saw the pictures and the way you looked at her. I remember you saying you couldn't let her go. I saw how much love you had or have for her. It made me physically feel sick. So I drove as far as possible to get away from everyone. I couldn't face you after seeing those pictures," I tell him.