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SANTANA'S POV

I was currently sitting on the stairs watching my son and husband say goodbye. I know that deep down Marcos is sad but he never shows it. When he came back, Noah and he were closer than ever, except when he was little. Marcos as a teenager is much more withdrawn, and to see him with Noah like that made me very happy because unfortunately he is far from being like that with me.

Last night, Puck wanted to have sex with me, I tried to refuse in every way possible but he made me feel bad. So we did it... I thought about Quinn the whole time. After all, he's my husband so it's only fair that we have sex, right?

"I love you." This is the phrase he has been saying to me for sixteen years. Soon seventeen. He kissed me one last time and left the house while my son went back to his room. I don't know how to feel. On the one hand, I'm happy because I can see Quinn again and maybe kiss her... But on the other hand, I'm still attached to my husband. I still love him but I feel very strongly about Quinn.

I decided to go back to my room and go to bed because it was now five in the morning and I was so tired of thinking.

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I was awakened by the ringing of my phone. I don't even look at who it is that I answered.

"Hello Lopez." Shit. That's Rachel, my husband's sister. Why did I answer? That girl is awful. "How are you?" I didn't even have time to get a word in before she continued. "Great. I understand my brother left this morning, right?"

"Yes-" She interrupted me again.

"Cool. We'll come with Jesse tomorrow. I don't know for how long, but we'll come. See you tomorrow Lopez!" And she hung up. Fuck. I'm not going to be able to stand her with her husband being just as selfish as she is.

I looked at the time and saw 12:07. Underneath, I saw the date and read March 15, it's my son's birthday soon. He was born on the 21st, like my mother. Anyway, I got up and went to take a shower. Before I get into the shower, I hesitate to text Quinn. I took my courage in both hands and sent her.

S: Hello Quinn... I hope you are well? I'm really sorry about yesterday. Maybe we can meet soon? Xo.

I really hope that nothing has changed between us and that she doesn't blame me for what happened yesterday. Just thinking about the kiss... My heart is racing. I just want to do it again and again.

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When I got out of the shower, I went downstairs and saw a note on the kitchen counter and recognized my son's handwriting.

hey it's Marcos if you must know
I have a basketball game at 5pm in the high school gym
see ya

My son has asked me to go to his game? I read the note a dozen times to be sure and a huge smile settled on my face. He hasn't offered it to me in at least two years. Each time, I had to check his high school website to find out when he was playing. In my heart, I know that this whole feud will work out. And it's all thanks to Noah.

I received a notification on my phone and saw Quinn's response.

Q: Hello Santana, why should I be mad at you? Everything is fine between us, don't worry. I would also love to see you soon, but I'm not free today, Brittany is taking me to be beautiful today, I wish you could come. How about tomorrow?

S: My sister-in-law just told me that she's coming to visit me for I don't know how long...😪 She's coming tomorrow and I doubt she'll take a hotel because I don't even know if there is one in this city!

Q: Haha! I'll call you tonight then 🥰 If you agree of course?

S: With pleasure, I am looking forward to it 🥰 Have a great day!

Everything is looking up for me. My son invited me to his basketball game and tonight Quinn and I are going to call each other on the phone. Tomorrow Rachel is coming over but hey... she's not going to stop me from spending time with Quinn.
I will not stop this for anything in the world.

I went to put a basketball jersey with my son's name on the back. I used to put it on before to go see him play. I really believe in us and that our mother-son relationship will become as good as ever.