Chemical Love (Craig Mabbitt Fanfic)

Chapter 17

*Anastasia’s POV*

HE DID WHAT? How could he do this to me? I tried to hide the pain and sorrow that dwelled within my soul. I don’t know how well it worked but Craig looked scared.

‘You. Did. What?’ I asked slowly and calmly.

‘L-let me explain,’ he stuttered. I rolled my eyes.

‘I just asked you to asshole. What did you do? What EXACTLY happened?’ my voice was rising a bit, but I couldn’t help it.

‘Uhm…Leila why don’t you, Caige and I go play in my room for a while?’ Kevin took the kids to his room. Good, I need to swear.

‘Look, Gaby didn’t exactly get the memo…’ he trailed off, ‘she refused to let me break up with her. When I picked them up from the airport she hugged me tight and kissed my cheek. I brought them back here and she kissed me. I tried to get her off me but she just kissed me harder. When I finally got her off me, she saw your clothes and started shouting. I never got the chance to say anything. I eventually just made her leave before I did something stupid. Tay, I’m sorry. Please believe me that I’m really sorry,’ I didn’t know what to believe.

I looked in his eyes and all I saw was guilt. Yes, he was sorry but I still had to blink away tears.

‘Is that all that happened?’ I was still suspicious.

‘Yes, I promise,’ I sighed. I looked at everyone else in the room. I could tell this was very awkward for them. I didn’t know why they were here. I signalled for them to let me and Craig talk alone.

‘Why didn’t you talk to her? Why didn’t you tell her that we’re together instead of sending her out?’ my voice was quiet now.

‘Because I was afraid that I would get too frustrated and do something that I would regret. I didn’t want to cuss her out in front of my kids,’ I nodded and sat on the bed in silence, looking at my feet. I didn’t know what to say anymore. I wasn’t mad anymore. I was just disappointed that he didn’t explain anything.

The bed dipped beside me and looked up to meet Craig’s brown eyes. They were full of regret, guilt and love.

‘I’m sorry Tay. I really am,’ he said quietly.

‘I know,’ I said barely above a whisper, nodding. He hesitantly wrapped his arms around me, pulling me into an embrace. I pulled him closer and rested my chin on his shoulder.

‘I’m going to go get Leila and Caige back,’ he said while pulling away. I nodded, got under the covers and closed my eyes, not bothering to change. I was tired and just wanted to sleep.

*TJ’s POV*

OK. Wow. I never really liked Gaby but for her to do this, it’s not fair on Craig. Craig blamed himself for this but it wasn’t really his fault. OK, maybe he should’ve actually talked to her but still. We were all in Kevin and Robert’s room with Craig’s kids.

‘Why was Anastasia so mad at dad?’ Leila piped up. We all shared glances not knowing what to say.

‘Uhhh…maybe that’s a question for your dad sweetie,’ Emily said. We let the kids play a little more before Craig came in and took them back.

‘Why was Anastasia so mad at you dad?’ Leila repeated her question as soon as Craig opened the door.

‘Uhhh…’ yep he didn’t know what to say either, ‘because daddy made a mistake and she wasn’t very happy with it. But it’s OK now, I think…’ Leila nodded and stood up, following Craig and Caige out the door.

Emily and I said goodnight before going to our own room. We decided to order pizza since none of us had eaten yet. We watched World War Z while we ate. Emily fell asleep during the movie so I picked her up and placed her on the bed, trying not to disturb her sleep.

I climbed in under the covers next to her and wrapped my arm around her, pulling her back to my chest. It didn’t take long before sleep took over.

~OK so this chapter is dedicated to escape1my1fate2. She made the new cover, thank you once again. Also, check out her stories. They are amazing and have been a great inspiration to me :) Anyways, I don't know if this was resolved too quickly or not but Anastasia is based off me, and that's how I would react (Instead of refusing to believe anything and crying about it). So vote, comment etc. thanks~