Southern Hospitality

Chapter 29

I told her everything Savannah had explained and she was extremely shocked. We both sat on the phone venting the situation. It was now the weekend and I was extremely sick to my stomach 

Nia had told me last night that I've been enabling this behavior by standing back, I saw her point and was even more embarrassed in myself. How could I let this happen? 

For months I have been paitent and forgiving to Luke and though I do not regret anything this has crossed the line. I feel like an idiot for not questioning anything and sitting back like a duck. That was not how I was raised and I couldn't allow Luke to keep this up

Packing my bags, I put the reminder of clothes away. Luke had been blowing up my phone all morning begging me to come over since Landon was with his mother but I didn't want to see him. He had been lying to me for two weeks about cheating with his ex! 

"Evie" my nana called my name as she stood by the door 

I turned and gave her a soft smile, "hey nana"

"Luke is downstairs child. He looks stressed... what is going on with y'all this time" she asked looking worried 

I looked at her surprised and ran downstairs. How dare he show up here. I was not in the mood to deal with Luke right now and didn't feel comfortable with him just showing up. When I reached the living room he jumped from the couch when he saw me

That stupid smile was plastered on his face as he walked towards me with pink tulips, looking at them reminded me of the night he picked me up. I bet they were making out while I sat in the car like some mistress 

"Follow me outside"I grumbled low so nana wouldn't hear 

Luke followed behind as we walked to his car. I was extremely anger right now and him being here wasn't helping

"Darlin, are you okay?" he asked stepping forward but I moved back

"How long were you going to keep this lie going?"  I quickly asked looking at him 

He stared at me quietly trying to think of something to say. I rolled my eyes at him as he was trying to act like he had no idea what I was talking about 

"Eve, I don't think I understand" he began to laugh 

"Why did you lie to me about you and Savannah!" I began to yell getting irritated 

I was so tired of the lies and lack of communication from him. He treats me like a girlfriend then says were just friends now he hooks up with his ex to come home and fuck me like nothing happened! I was literally loosing my mind over this because there was no way he could be this cruel

"Has Savannah said something to you?" he asked stepping forward 

I couldn't believe him the first thing he as to say is that? 

"Savannah did what you were too much of a pussy to do!" I screamed grabbing the flowers and hitting him with them

He began to whine and back up as I let the anger out, I was tired of being played around. I deserved so much more

"Darlin, that hurts" he cried as I didn't care 

"Did you sleep with you?" I straight up asked praying it was a lie 

Luke's entire body went stiff as he looked at me. I could see the guilt and fear spread across his eyes. Looking at him my heart officially sank as he wasn't trying to explain or validate me

"Eve-" he began

"Do you take me as a joke? Am I just gullible to you?" I cut him

"Eve, I'm sorry... I wanted to tell you but-"

I let out a loud sigh as his excuses were becoming outdated, "but nothing Luke! You played and used me!" I whispered now fully crying 

I was exhausted from this fake relationship. We weren't even dating and I was crying over him like we've been together for years. Since being in Tennessee Luke has brought the best side out of me... I've forgiven him and spent so much time trying to understand his life. Even when everyone around talked down about him I still stayed 

"I've done so much for you! From Savannah harsh comments to the town gossiping about us behind my back! I practically take care of Landon 24/7 and have not once judged you and this is how you treat me" I broke down 

"Eve, do not act like during any of this I forced you to take all of that on! Darlin you knew what you were walking into with me" he barked 

Is he actually getting mad at me? This asshole literally lied to my face and had secret make out sessions with his ex who he told me was in his past! 

"So you sleeping with Savannah was something I had to bargain with?"

"No... Eve thats not what I meant" he said trying rubbing his hair

"I would fly to the moon for you Luke but i'm starting to think you wouldn't do the same for me" I said throwing the flowers to the ground 

"Evelyn this is exactly why I didn't want to tell you! It meant nothing to me and I regret it everyday darlin. Savannah and I have talked and I told her I was serious about you" he tried to plead but it was too late for an explanation 

"I just don't understand why you couldn't tell me yourself! Hearing it from her hurt me Luke! I feel so stupid because this whole time I assumed you actually cared about me" I said wiping the tears away from my face

"Darlin, I care so much about you! I swear I was going to tell you I just didn't want to loose you in the end" he begged stepping closer and grabbing my hands 

"If you actually cared you wouldn't treat me like a mistress! Not once have you asked me to be your girlfriend!" I bit back 

Luke was quiet as he had nothing to say. I was a crying mess as I wanted to believe his sweet words but knew it wouldn't change anything. I was tired of being put last... I was tired of being played and treated like this 

"Luke... I can't do this anymore" I whispered 

His eyes widened as he lifted my chin and stared into my watery eyes, "Eve don't say that, we can fix this. Look I'm so sorry and you're right, I haven't treated you right" 

I thought hearing him say those words would fix everything but it pushed the wound further in my heart. Why did it have to take me crying my feelings out for him to realize how much his actions have hurt me

"I don't want to fix whatever this is Luke! You're a mess and... and I can't live like this" I breathed surprised by my own words 

Luke hands fell out of mine as he stepped back taking in my words. The old me would have agreed to be with him and fix this but... I don't think I can handle that anymore. Luke has really hurt me this time

"Evelyn... don't walk away from us" he begged 

I had already made up my mind, I couldn't be around him or Savannah or this town any longer. I don't think I can take any more of this

"Luke, I don't want to but you've put me in this position" I cried 

"Darlin, I'm fighting for us right now! You're the selfish one wanting to throw everything away" he barked at me getting anger 

"I'm not throwing it away! I'm putting myself first and not allowing you to bullshit any longer!" I screamed back

"If you want to run away back to your rich life then go ahead and do that! I'm sorry my life is too much of a mess for you" he continued to say 

I was fuming now as I couldn't believe him, he literally lied to me and wants to act like a victim. I wasn't going to let him make me feel bad for being hurt... he crossed a line I don't think we can go back to 

"Fuck you Luke!" I screamed picking up the flowers and throwing them at his stupid face 

He was extremely anger now and ignored me walking to his car, "whatever Evelyn... " he shouted  slamming the door and driving away