Together

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26.

'Robbie? What are you doing here?' Lizzie looked from Robbie to Chris. This was the most awkward situation ever. 'Looking for you. Your mother told me you were home for a few days.' Robbie said. 'Oh.' Lizzie didn't know what to say. Why was her mother in contact with Robbie? So stupid!

'I'll go again. Looks like you already have company.' Robbie turned and walked away. "Robbie, wait." Lizzie stood up and ran after him. She grabbed Robbie's arm. Angrily, Robbie turned around and punched her in the face. "Ouch." Lizzie ran her hand over her cheek.

Chris jumped up and ran towards Robbie. He gave Robbie a hard push and Robbie responded again. 'Stop!' Lizzie jumped between the two men. "Why are you hitting her?" Chris was furious. He had no idea who that guy was but he knew he had to protect Lizzie.

'She's a traitor. I hate you Lizzie. Just cheating while we are in a relationship. You're ignoring my messages, my calls. I hate you!' Robbie was furious. Lizzie had broken his heart. He had sympathized with her, he had comforted her when she was feeling down and he got this in return. He never wanted to see her again.

'Guard. You're in a relationship with him?' Chris stood still and looked at Lizzie. 'Had! It is over.' Robbie replied. He looked angrily at Lizzie. "You were in a relationship with him all this time and you didn't tell me anything?" Chris didn't understand it. Lizzie suddenly felt very small. She had screwed up with both men. "I'm so sorry." She stammered. 'Fuck off.' Angrily, Robbie walked away. Lizzie looked at Chris but he shook his head.

"Chris, I can explain." Lizzie felt powerless. 'Spare me your words. I don't need to hear it.' Chris walked away and Lizzie was left alone in the park. There was nothing left of her ice cream. It had fallen to the ground when she jumped between Robbie and Chris.

Lizzie started to cry. Tears streamed down her cheeks. She had been so stupid. All this time she should have told Chris and Robbie but she didn't dare. She didn't want to hurt either of them and protect herself. Now she had hurt both men.

The sun was slowly setting but Lizzie didn't have the courage to get off the bench. She had ruined everything. How was she ever going to face Chris again? He was the father of her children. What should happen next with Maeve and Jane. She missed her children very much.

"Lizzie, why are you still here?" Lizzie was shocked. Chris stood in front of her. She didn't answer. Her eyes were red from crying and she knew if she said anything now she would burst into tears again. "Lizzie, come home. It's very dangerous to sit here alone in the dark.'

He grabbed Lizzie's hand and pulled her off the bench. 'Why are you doing this?' Lizzie asked softly. "Because I care about you and I don't want some creep to hurt you." Chris said. 'I'm sorry Chris. I should have told you about Robbie.'

"Not now Liz. I'm only here because I want you to be safe. When I rang the doorbell at your apartment and you didn't answer the door, I started to worry. Why didn't you answer your phone?' Chris asked. You could tell he was very emotional.

'Sorry. My phone is dead.' Lizzie replied. "Then why did you stay here?" Chris asked. 'Because you hate me. Everyone hates me. I did everything wrong.' Lizzie shouted. She fell to her knees and started to cry.

"Hey, that's not true." Chris crouched down next to her. "Lizzie, you can't say that. You made a mistake but it's not the end of the world. You have kids who love you, Dodger and me." Chris said. 'You? I lied to you.' Lizzie looked at him with tearful eyes. 'But that doesn't mean I don't love you anymore. I just don't know why you didn't tell me right away.'

'I was scared. I was so happy that our family was together again. I didn't want to lose you guys again." Famous Lizzie. 'So you just kept quiet about the fact that you were in a relationship with another man? I feel so bad.' Chris sighed. 'Otherwise I do. I'm sorry Chris. I hope you can forgive me.'

Lizzie didn't dare look at him. "Hey, of course I can forgive you. I've taken some time for myself and thought about it but I really love you Lizzie. All I need to know is if you love me back." Chris said. Lizzie looked at him. 'I love you very much. I have always loved you.' She confessed. "What about that other guy?"

'Robbie? He is a very nice man but I have no feelings for him. I'll send him a message and explain everything to him.' Lizzie said. "I don't think he needs any explanation." Chris replied. A small smile appeared on Lizzie's face.

"I love you Chris." She threw her arms around him and immediately she got that nice, warm, safe feeling again. Chris wrapped his arms around Lizzie and ran his hand through Lizzie's hair. 'I love you too.'