A Love Like This

Chapter VII

It was early in the morning when Adrian left my home, although I wouldn't mind that he stayed. While it was my day off, he had to work but we did make plans for tonight. And honestly I was looking forward to it. Adrian was like a breath of fresh air that I never knew I needed. Something totally different from Kaiden. Adrian is attentive, a great listener, has the perfect balance of being humorous and serious. He possess traits that Kaiden lack.

Things between Kaiden and I were never this bad. Our relationship shifted about eight months ago when he became head of his family's business. Don't get me wrong, I was truly ecstatic and proud when I was told the news. I just didn't think he would become so distant from me. At first it was a night or two of staying long hours, soon it changed to everyday.

Deep in my gut I felt that he had some infidelities however I could never prove it. My mother always told me to never ignore that gut feeling. And I haven't. Maybe I was too afraid to find out or perhaps I had high hopes that it was all in my head. But that gut feeling never steered me wrong.

I was curled on the couch texting Adrian when I heard my front door open followed by heavy footsteps. Kaiden. My eyes rolled up as I heard him mumble about the untouched gifts that set in the foyer. The same place he had placed them. The sound of keys being tossed on the mantle in the foyer caused me to lock the screen of my phone and let it rest on my lap.

"You're just going to let those gifts sit there Vixen ?" He questioned, annoyance oozed in his tone

"Yes I am, I'll open them when I feel like it Kaiden" I simply replied

A dry chuckle left his lips as he neared the couch. Looking up at him I studied his face. Kaiden was handsome. Standing at 5'11 his body was toned to perfection. His bronze skin was heavily decorated in tattoos. His slanted brown eyes were one of my favorite things about him along with his infectious smile. Lifting my legs he took a seat beside me, placing my legs over his lap.

"I got it Vix. There's no need to teach me a lesson about forgetting our anniversary. I'm sorry aight ?" He said trailing his fingers along my legs

I watched as his fingers trace along my skin only to disappear underneath the black sheer robe that adorned my naked body. Bringing my eyes from his hands I looked at him, removing his hand that was now resting on my thigh. Granted he is my boyfriend but there was no way I was going to allow us to have sex when just a few hours prior someone else had been inside me.

"No Kai. You're not going to smooth things over with your dick" I said shutting him down instantly

"You're fucking tripping Vix. I brought you gifts, apologized, came the fuck back. What else you expect from me ?" He asked removing my legs from his lap as he stood to his feet.

"Changed behavior. That's what I want from you Kaiden. It's been eight months now and all I've been getting from you is you're busy, you have to cancel this or that with me" I retorted now standing along with him. Poking his chest I continued "I never ask you for anything but to spend time with me, or at least show me that you're thinking about me. I shouldn't have to feel that I need to set up a business meeting to see you"

"Vixen you're blowing things out of proportion. Look I'm going to go lay down" he scoffed walking past me as if nothing I said matter to him.

Unfazed like always Kaiden ventured up the steps to my bedroom room. My body trembled as various emotions began to hit me. Bringing my hand to my forehead I rested it there for a moment as I steadied my breathing. As I was calming down I overhead the sound of something vibrate on the couch. Exhaling sharply I reached to grab my phone but the screen wasn't lit. My eyes went to where Kaiden was sitting and to my surprise it was his phone vibrating.

I never was the type of person who would search through my significant other's phone. But that gut feeling came back and it was stronger than before. Picking up his phone i studied the screen. Three missed calls and five text messages from someone name Anastasia. Tilting my head to the side the name seemed familiar to me. My thoughts were broken away by Kaiden's phone vibrating in my hand. Anastasia. Sliding my finger across the screen to answer the call I placed it to my ear.

"Babe why haven't you been answering the phone. My appointment is in forty minutes you're still taking me ?" Anastasia asked not bothering to see if Kaiden was the one who answered the phone.

Babe ? Appointment ? I began to feel lightheaded as thoughts flooded my mind. The only appointment that came to mind was a pregnancy appointment. Was she pregnant ? How long has this been going on ? I was so lost in thought that I didn't hear Kaiden entering into the room.

"Babe what's going on ? Why aren't you saying anything ?" Anastasia asked her voice raised

"This isn't Kaiden, however this is his girlfriend Vixen" I stated clearing my throat in attempt to swallow the lump that grew in my throat.

Feeling Kaiden's hand touch my shoulder I quickly snatched away from him. Tears invaded my eyes, cascading along my cheeks as I turned around to face him. A look of shock was painted across his face.  As for Anastasia, her end of the phone was silent. She didn't hang up, she just didn't have the words to speak any longer.

"How long ?" I asked her although I was looking at Kaiden "how long have you been fucking him ?!" I yelled into the phone.

"A year" her response was short, hushed

"And you're pregnant with his first child ?" I asked already knowing the answer

"Yes.."

Before Anastasia could utter another word I ended the call. My heart felt like it had stopped. Within a year time he managed to get someone else pregnant. To throw away our relationship. The balls to tell me I was searching for nothing, when in fact I never was searching. I kept telling myself this was something he would never do to me. I was wrong. Boy was I so wrong.

"Vixen. It just happened. I-" Kaiden started

"It just happened and you continued to let it happen for a year Kaiden ! A whole fucking year ?!" I quizzed throwing his phone at him "and then you get her pregnant" My voice cracked.

Kaiden lowered his head momentarily before looking back at me. Running a hand over his face he stepped closer to me but I stepped back.

"It was a mistake Vixen. I love you, I don't love her. Just give me another chance. Let me make this right baby please" Kaiden begged reaching out for me

"A mistake ?! Spilling milk is a mistake. This here, that's not a fucking mistake Kaiden" I spat through gritted teeth. "It's only a mistake because you got caught ! You were never going to man up and tell me were you ?" I questioned allowing myself to break at this point. To allow him to see how bad he hurt me

Kaiden simply lowered his eyes. His silence gave me the answer to my question. Wiping my eyes I began to walk away from him. Kaiden grabbed my wrist to stop me but was met with my hand slapping his face.

"Get the fuck out of my house Kaiden. I don't want to see, speak nor be around you. I'll have someone drop your shit off" I said feeling utterly broken

"I'm really sorry Vixen. I love you" Kaiden said as he stood there dumbfounded

"Obviously you stopped loving me at some point Kaiden. Just leave"

Here I was tearing myself down for having sex with Adrian and Kaiden has been cheating on me for the past twelve months. He literally started a family while he's been depriving me of starting my own with him. That's what hurt the most. Everything I wanted to share with him, he didn't want. But he's willingly giving it to someone else. I was so blinded by trying to see the good in him, having hope that we were just having a rough patch. It never dawned on me that I have been nothing but naive.