My Brother's Keeper

Chapter 33: Separation

"I just need some advice mommy, I just don't know what to do. Don't get me wrong I love Aiden, with everything in my heart and soul I love him."

"Well if you love him, then what's the problem?" Valerie asked as Lilly's instantly frowned

"He lied to me, he betrayed my trust. He used what I was wanting the most and used it against me, how can he do that to me? Why would he do that to me? I thought he loved me?"

"I can't explain why Aiden did what he did and I'm sure he definitely regrets it. He made a dumb mistake and knowing you he's paying for it."

Valerie said as tears escaped Lilly's eyes, "What should I do?"

"Well honey that's not up to me to decide. This is your life and relationship, I can only give you advice on my experience but I cannot and will not tell you what to do."

"Can you tell me how you would go about this if you were me?"

"When Ryan and I started dating things were great, we were inseparable and we were so in love with each other. Next thing you know things got messy and we broke up. We weren't together for some time and we both moved on until I eventually went back to him after my situation with me being assaulted and pregnant and since then we've been together.
Perhaps a break from each other might be a good thing, the both of you could have time to yourselves to find out who you truly are, or date around if you'd like and then once you both are ready to face each other you can be open and honest about everything, share your experiences, thoughts and feelings and go from there."

"I don't want to lose him. Even though I'm so angry with him, I can't help but love him. But I do think taking a break from each other will be good for us. I'll admit I'm very volatile right now and who knows when I'll just snap and ruin my relationship for good."

"You never want to get to that point, no matter who it is. Never let anyone get you to a point where you can't control your emotions, you're no longer in control of you, they're in control.
It's okay to be hurt, let it out but in a healthy way. Always put yourself first." Valerie said as Lilly gave her a hug

"Thank you mommy, I really do love you dearly for everything you do for me."

"Oh you're welcome sweetie, anytime. That's what I'm here for."

"I wish I didn't have to be in this predicament to begin with."

"I know, but in the end you'll figure out what you want to do. In the meantime, can I ask a favor from you?"

"Sure mom anything."

"Ryan and I want Isaiah's girlfriend Raven to take a DNA test and she said she would but we wouldn't dare trust anything she would bring us. There's no telling about these crazy people these days creating false tests, so would you be willing to oversee the test to make sure it's real."

"Of course and I'm with you one hundred percent. Don't worry I'll make sure that everything is done right."

"Aiden, we need to talk." Lilly said as she got back home and put her purse down on the counter as he was cooking her favorite, spaghetti

"Ok, what's up?"

"I think it would be best if we took a break." She said as he put the spoon down

"Wait no honey, I don't want to break up with you."

"I'm not talking about breaking up, I'm talking about taking a break from each other. I think this would do use both some good. Obviously I'm still angry with you and it's not fair to you that if one day I decide to claw your eyes out because I just can't stand the sight of you. So to avoid all of that, I think we should separate for now. We should explore, and heal, then afterwards we come back and see if this is something we should really keep because I don't want to come home everyday mad and upset."