Trapped By A Taurus

Comfort Inn Ending

The stubborn Taurus that i am was conflicted about what i needed to do and what i wanted to do. As much as i tried to fake my happiness it was evident that i was miserable. I began to distance myself from Drique and spend many day at the Boutique. I was tired of feeling miserable so i walked into the court house to gather the paperwork. 

As i walked out of the courthouse i felt a sense of liberation. I was ready to reclaim my worth becuase i have settled for the wrong shit for so long. The evening before i already packed up my clothes and the children's. For months i have planned this carefully and quietly. We have a home in Colorado to call our own. I just needed to let Drique know that we were going. When i got home the uhauls were waiting outside for us.

"Give me a second please you guys can come in in a few."I said to them. The children were in the yard playing and were oblivious to all that was about to take place. When i walked into the house Drique was standing in the foyer with Gregory and his wife Shantel. 

"Whats going on Giselle..you packed your stuff up and the children's stuff."

"We are leaving Drique."

Drique looked at me as if i spit on him. His lowkey arrogance was sure to come out soon.

"Leaving me? why and where are you taking my kids?"

"I haven't been happy for a long time Drique. lets face it...too much damage was done to one another. I am not respecting me or my children by staying in this relationship."

"Drique we gonna head out..call me later fam."Gregory said hugging Drique before him and his wife left.

"I thought we were going to try to work past all that."

"I can't...When we had sex last week i knew that it was the end..I wasn't there anymore like i used to be...It didn't feel the same." I said sitting the paper down on the table beside him. 

"But i love you Giselle."

"If you love me Drique...please let me go..I'm not happy anymore."I said

Drique fought back tears and signed the divorce papers.

"Just let me see my children that's all i ask."

"I would never keep them from you. We can work all that out and everything else in court." I opened the door for the movers to come in and then packed the children into the car. Drique came out and kissed the kids then watched as we drove away in the car. 

"Mommy ...where are we going?"

"To our new house baby."I said

Ahlirah's innocent gaze pierced through me, her eyes wide with curiosity and trust. In that moment, as we journeyed towards our new dwelling, I couldn't bear to shatter her innocence by revealing the weight of my pain. She was still too young, too fragile, to understand the complexities of the world around us. And so, I chose to shield her from the harsh truths that threatened to engulf us.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of purple and orange, night descended upon us like a heavy veil. The journey had been long and arduous, the children weary from the endless miles we had traveled. Yet, despite their exhaustion, their spirits remained resilient, fueled by the promise of a new beginning.

Finally, we reached our new dwelling, a humble cottage nestled amidst towering trees and fragrant wildflowers. The air was cool and crisp, tinged with the scent of pine and earth. Ahlirah and the other children stumbled tiredly through the threshold, their eyes heavy with sleep.

I watched as Ahlirah settled into her makeshift bed, her small form curled up against the softness of the blankets. Her breathing was slow and steady, the innocence of youth evident in the gentle rise and fall of her chest.

As I tucked her in, a surge of protectiveness washed over me. Despite the hardships we had endured, I vowed to shield Ahlirah and the other children from the darkness that lurked beyond our doorstep. They deserved to bask in the warmth of childhood, free from the burdens that weighed heavily upon my shoulders.

With a tender kiss on her forehead, I whispered a silent prayer for their safety and happiness. And as the night wrapped its comforting embrace around us, I knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, I would do everything in my power to ensure that Ahlirah and the others found solace and peace in our new home. The movers carried our stuff as i placed the kids in their room.I looked down at my phone and Drique already sent about 7-10 messages.

I felt hot tears roll down my cheek. He was trying everything in his power to reel me back in and i just knew the love wasn't there anymore. I ordered some pizza for the kids and waited by the door for the delivery guy. 

"Is daddy coming with us soon?"Ahlirah asked.

I turned around and faced he and held her close to me.

"Baby sometimes people grow out of love for one another. Daddy won't be moving with us but you will be seeing daddy still."I said

"Okay mommy."Ahlirah said .

As the sun set on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the small town, I stood on the porch of my cozy home, a sense of contentment washing over me. The events of the past year had been tumultuous, filled with unexpected twists and turns, but through it all, I had emerged stronger and more self-assured.

I wasn't sure what the future would hold for us all, but one thing was certain: I had finally realized my worth and embraced the courage to pursue what truly made me happy. No longer shackled by the expectations of others or the constraints of fear, I had embarked on a journey of self-discovery and fulfillment.