Attention What If

Chapter 50

POV: Skylar

I told Darleen to come up to the room and that I had to tell her something. Aphrodite watches me pace back and forth as she sits silently in the chair in the corner. I have to rip it off like a Band-Aid. Tell her the truth, no matter what. I can do this.

A knock on the room door has me freezing in place. Suddenly I am all too aware of how our room looks. Sheets all over the floor, things knocked over, pillows thrown here and there. It's obvious at first glance what has happened here.

Aphrodite clears her throat just as a second knock comes, unfreezing me. I quickly open the door to a concerned-looking Darleen.

I step aside and let her walk in.

"Okay, what's going on?" Darleen looks at Aphrodite in confusion.

I close the door and turn to her.

Aphrodite looks at me and nods.

"Skylar?" Darleen turns to me.

I feel my eyes water and swallow the lump in my throat before saying.

"I... I cheated on you last night. I... I had sex with Aphrodite. I'm sorry. I understand if you hate me, I'll pack up my shit and leave. I am so sorry. I was drunk but I know that isn't an excuse. I am so sorry Darleen, you deserve so much better. I let Jade get to me, I am such a piece of shit." I break down into sobs.

"What!?" Darleen turns to Aphrodite.

"No! This isn't on her, it's on me." I force her to face me again.

"You did this on purpose!" Darleen pulls away from me and stomps over to Aphrodite.

She doesn't say anything in her defense, she just stares blankly at Darleen.

"You did this to get at me! I know you did!" Darleen accuses her.

Aphrodite was right about Darleen blaming her.

"Darleen," I try to pull her back.

"No don't defend her Skylar! She's a monster!" Darleen shouts.

"You're right, I did do it to hurt you." Aphrodite finally speaks up.

We both turn to her.

"I was drunk and angry, and I saw my chance. I know I fucked up. I know you will probably never want to talk to me again. I understand. I do. I'll go. I'm sorry... I'm sorry things couldn't work out between us." She moves to leave.

"No," I stop her.

"Why would you do this!? I give you a chance to come back into my life again and this is how you repay me!? What the fuck is wrong with you!?" Darleen shouts at her.

"I'm sorry," she runs out of the room, silent tears streaming down her face.

"No! Aphrodite!" I call after her but it's no use.

The door softly closes again.

For a moment we stand in silence.

I sigh and sit on the bed, covering my face. This is a disaster.

"I want..." Darleen starts.

I look up at her with watery eyes.

She clenches her jaw, her eyes water. I know she doesn't want to say what she is about to say. She looks away from me and puts her hands on her hips. I sniffle and wipe my tears, not that it helps.

"I want..." She tries again.

"You don't have to say it. I know... I... fucked it up. I'll be out of the house as soon as possible." I say to her.