Tommy's Text(Paul)

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I was sitting in Gene's kitchen when my phone began to beep as an incoming message came through.

PAUL, I AM TRULY SORRY ABOUT BEING SUCH A BURDEN TO YOU AND THE BAND. PLEASE DON'T HATE  ME OR HANNAH. I REALIZE HANNAH HAS A DIFFERENT FATHER BUT PLEASE DON'T HATE HER. I DON'T CARE IF YOU HATE ME OR NOT. I NEED TO TELL YOU I PURPOSELY BECAME PREGNANT WITH MADYSON SO YOU WOULD HAVE ANOTHER FULLY BIOLOGICAL DAUGHTER. I AM WILLING TO GO TO THERAPY FOR MY MENTAL ISSUES BUT I NEED TO DO IT ALONE. PAUL, I LOVE YOU BUT I DON'T LOVE MYSELF ENOUGH RIGHT NOW TO COPE. I HAVE GIVEN UP ON MYSELF BUT PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP ON ME. I WANT OUR MARRIAGE TO WORK. 

I LOVE YOU. 

                                                                                                          TOMMY

I handed the phone to Gene after reading the message twice. "Why does Tom think I don't love him?" "I really need to talk to him." I replied. 

I could feel Gene's strong arms around me as I held back tears. I let myself be comforted for awhile until I felt better. Straightening up, I wiped my eyes and told Gene I was going to the hospital to talk to Tommy. 

"Paul, at least let him know first."

I sent a text back saying I had received the message and was coming to see him. I finished it off with an I LOVE YOU too and sent a heart emoji.

Heading out, I drove straight to the hospital to see my husband.

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