Attention What If

Chapter 5

Skylar POV

Talking to Darleen finally gave me the courage to do what needed to be done. I have to put my big girl panties on,  just rip it off like a band-aid. Jade needs to know. She deserves that much.

First I had to talk to Vida and make sure she is ready for the fallout and the raging storm that is sure to be called Jade Tate heading her way. So when I got off work I went to her house.

"You promised you'd call me when you went on break," she pouts when I walk into her apartment using the spare key.

"Sorry, I ran into an old friend and got to talking. I think I needed it. I've decided I'm going to tell Jade."

"Now?" she stood up from the couch.

I nod.

"Like right now, right now?"

"Yes. I can't put it off anymore. She needs to know."

"Uh, okay. Well, where does that leave us?"

"She'll hate you for sure, as for us... I don't know."

"Do you... do you want to be in a relationship with me?"

"I think so."

"You think?"

"I just, I don't know okay. Jade and I have been together for so long. I might need some time to fully heal. Is that okay?"

She smiles and nods.

"Also I might have to crash here for a while, she'll for sure kick me out. She does pay the bills after all."

"Well, you are always welcome here." She assures me.

"Thanks," I smile.

"Just be strong, be brave, and get straight to the point." She grabs my hands in hers and interlocks our fingers.

"Okay," I take a shaky breath.

"You can do this. If you need me, you call me."

"I will."

"Good. Look at me."

I meet her eyes.

"No matter what she says, don't let her run all over you. You always do that, you always let her bulldoze over you. Your feelings are just as valid as hers. Okay?"

"Okay."

"You ready for this?"

"No."

"Do you want me to come with you?"

"No. I have to do this alone."

"Okay, let me know how it goes." With that, she pecks me on the lips.

"I will. Be prepared. Jade will come after you."

"I'm not scared of her."

"I just don't want you to get hurt."

"I can take care of myself, but thanks for caring." She pressed her forehead against mine.

"Okay, I can do this."

"I believe in you."

I nod.

"Go."

I take a deep breath and kiss Vida one last time before leaving to do what must be done. When I get home Jade's car is in the driveway. My heart starts racing and I feel sick to my stomach. I walk in and there is Jade sitting on the couch cuddling with the countess and cloud as she watches a movie.