It's been some time since Emma got divorced. She lives with her best friend, Vince, in NYC. Emma goes through a series of events that she will remember forever.
3 years ago, Emma was madly in love with Phoebe. They met at a concert when they were 18. They got married when they were 20. But soon Emma found that behind her back, Phoebe was sneaking out in the middle of the night to 2 other women. Emma confronted her immediately and the two divorced, never speaking again. She was heartbroken. She thought surely the two were meant to be. Never in a million years did she expect the love of her life to cheat on her. Her world shattered and she refused to date anyone for 3 years.
This gave Emma trust issues. She still wasn't sure if she wanted to date someone yet. It still felt too soon. She tossed and turned at night, wondering if she was too harsh on Barry. It's not like he knew what she went through. It wasn't until around 4 in the morning when Emma fell asleep. She awoke to an empty house at 1pm. Vince had left for work and left some breakfast in the microwave.
Emma scrolled her phone as she ate her food, there was a message from Barry.
"Hey Emma. Im so sorry about last night... I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable or upset. I don't know what happened before we met but I promise I will treat you the best in any way I can."
Emma smiled and blushed. Maybe she could trust him. Maybe they could... be something. She replied with a heartfelt message.
"Thank you Barry. I'm also sorry about yesterday. I just wasn't sure. But after reading this I feel like we could be something. I really like you Barry."
She turned off her phone and got ready for the day ahead of her. She had work at 5pm.
When work rolled around she walked down street to the abortion clinic and clocked in. She took calls, checked people in to their appointments, and did some paperwork. She liked her job! It was simple and she was payed well.
A man approached the counter.
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"Hey my boyfriend needs a uh... Abortion."
"Pardon me?" Emma asked
"What you've never heard of a pregnant guy?"
"Oh! My apologies! It's more common than you think haha... Just wasn't sure if you were messing with me."
Emma set the client up with an appointment and helped him with any questions he had.
Work continued until 10pm. It was a short shift but she was so ready to go home. She put her purse and coat on and headed outside. As she opened the door, a familiar face appeared.
. . . . . . . . .
It was her.
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"Hey Emma..." She quietly said. She tried to walk closer but Emma instinctively backed away.
"Emma- Im-" She continued
"Don't." Emma responded.
Emma felt the tears welt up and her voice was shakey. Why was she getting emotional? It's been 3 years. She should be completely over this by now.
"Emma, please." Phoebe pleaded.
Emma shook her head and sprinted away home.
Her ex wife stood there defeated.
When Emma arrived back home her head was spinning. How did she know she works there now? Did she follow her home? Why is she trying to talk to me again? There was so many questions and no answers. She felt sick to her stomach and sat down on the couch next to Vince.
"What's up?" Vince sensed something was wrong and was quick to try to help Emma.
Emma explained what had happened and the room fell silent.
"Im so sorry, Emma." Vince quietly stated
Emma shook her head. She just couldn't understand what was going on.... She took a melatonin and decided to hit the hay.
Emma got a notification from her phone, from Barry.
"Im so glad to hear that Emma. How about tomorrow night we go out? Just you and me! <3"
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He sent a selfie and then turned his phone off and drifted to sleep.
