Sweet Surrender (Book 2)

Break Me

"You want to believe that there's one relationship in life that's beyond betrayal. A relationship that's beyond that kind of hurt. And there isn't". - Caleb Carr

Stacey

"Stace, you can't keep this hurt forever. You have to let Tyler know what happened at the bar." Jasmine says as I call her two weeks after the bar incident. I've been a pain in the ass for Tyler these past few weeks. He can't get a straight answer from me. I keep on brushing him off, giving him reasons.

"I know. But how? The jerk doesn't remember a thing Jaz! I was hoping that he would eventually remember it. But he didn't!" I whisper loudly on my phone as I lean on the sink on this toilet. Tyler is just outside with his friends entertaining the guests for this anniversary party.

" Stace. You know Tyler when he gets drunk." She sighs. I am so pathetic, calling my bestfriend at God knows what time it is in Corona, but I desperately need a friend right now.

"I don't think he forgot everything. I think he can remember bits of what happened but maybe he was just dismissing it from his head." I angrily press an invincible wrinkle from my skirt. I look at myself in the mirror. I look good. I can definitely pull off this black dress I picked for tonight's event. I didn't put too much make-up. I want to keep it simple tonight.

"Well, there's only one way to find out. Go talk to him. Tell him what you know."

"Yeah. You're right. I'm done with this. I'm not getting anywhere with worrying! I'll call you later Jaz. Thanks for listening."

"Anytime Stace. Keep in touch." I end the call first and tuck my phone to my purse,

I walk out of the ladies room and look for Tyler. I know I've been away for too long, but I'm ready. I have to face reality. I move around the room to look for Tyler but I don't see him anywhere.

"Looking for Tyler?" Samantha, one of his staff who hates me. I move along not wanting to talk to her.

"Excuse me." I move away but she grabs my arm.

"I think I saw him with Vann go to the back room not too long ago." She smirks at me. I can see the humour in her eyes.

"Whatever." I grab my arm away from her and continue my search. I let my eyes sweep the entire hall but I don't see him.

Out of curiosity, I look around not wanting anyone to see me snooping around. Who knows, there might be other people on the backroom. I can hear voices from the room. I move the curtain slowly so I can enter the room quietly.

"Why should I believe you huh?" I hear Tyler's voice. Samantha was right. He's here.

"Why should I lie to you huh? You know how strong my loyalty is to you. You know that. You know you can trust me Tyler. And I know you cant resist me either." The hairs at my back stands. He's here and he's not alone. I can see his back from the dimly-lighted room. But I know who the woman's voice belong to.

Vanessa. I don't need to know what's happening. I can hear the noisy kisses she's giving him. And he's not doing anything to stop her. Should I be surprised? My feisty self transformed to a turtle again. I slowly move back moving away from this. I have to run away from this nightmare. I shake my head violently, holding back the tears.

Why? Why is he doing this? I thought it was just a mistake when I caught him at the bar with this b*tch. But now? When he's sober?

I turn to walk away from the room when I stumbled across a big box which sent me crashing to the floor with a loud thump. I wipe the tears from my face and push myself to my feet. I feel my knees wobble, I feel week not only with my knees, but my heart is week. I'm broken. He has broken me again.