I just know..!

Chapter 23

I ran upstairs in tears and sat on the edge of the bed breathing heavily. Parker who was playing with his PlayStation ran to me with concern.
"Mom?" He sat on my laps and started wiping away my tears.
"I'll fix it all mommy!" He said hugging me. I hugged him back. I really needed a hug, I realised.

"What happened?" He asked a minute later.
"I'm alright-" while I was trying to convince Parker,Blake's voice cut through the silent room.
"Star! Why did you run up? What's wrong?" He came closer and sat beside me.
"She's is crying!" Parker complained.
"What's wrong star?" He asked again turning my face to his side.
"Nothing!" I looked away.
"Reason star?" He held my hand.

"A perfect family isn't it?
What a sight? Why did I even think you'd wait? You are The Blaze Davis! He didn't fall for you so you tried for me! I was too naive and was smitten by you! I came here hoping that you would be alone waiting for me!  But.. Look at you! Seriously! Such a slut!" Steve yelled standing at the door. He was assuming Parker as my kid with Blake! What the f***? What does he mean by 'I thought you'd wait'? How can he can he call me a slut? How can he think so low of me? I cried squeezing Blake's shirt.
"One more word and I'll pull your throat out!" Blake yelled not leaving my side.
"You are angry for your wifey! I must tell you something Blake! We just shared a fucking amazing moment a minute back! Who knows how many men she had been with! That bitch!" Steve yelled even more. He was drunk like a pig and was shaking with anger.
Why did my life matter to him when he never returned?
Why does he care?

"Leave now Steve!?" Blake blocked me from Steve and held his collar.
"Or else what? You'll punch  me for your slut? Go on!" Steve didn't budge. I cried even more. Past eight years I've been waiting for him to come back and when he finally came, I'm speechless! I've planned what I would say if he suddenly shows up but now it's all gone!
Parker was crying too. He was scared and hid behind me. I had to send Steve out before he talks to Parker.
"Baby!" Probably the girl he was kissing in the balcony called him from behind.
"Not now Lisa! Stay away!" He ordered and she stayed behind him without speaking a word.
"Blake please send him out!" I told Calming down Parker who was sobbing.
"You want to send me out! You fucking bitch! You fucking promised me that you would fucking wait for me!" He yelled at me pointing a finger at my face.
"Please leave! He is scared!" I tried.
All of a sudden, his anger was gone. He looked deep into my eyes as if he was searching for something. He moved out without saying a single word.

"Baby?" Lisa tried to stop him. He paced hurriedly to the stairs without looking back.

"Mommy?" Parker squeezed my hand. That poor thing was so scared. His were all red and tears wouldn't stop.
"It's ok honey! I'm here! It's okay!" I tried.
"Put him to sleep! Actually you need rest too! I'll lock the door from outside." Blake left. I needed some lonely time anyways.
"Be strong Star!" He said before closing the door.
Like everyday,I couldn't sleep..
Who was that woman?
His girlfriend?
But he was angry when she asked if she was his sweetheart?

Come on Blaze! He thinks you are a bitch and you think he has space for you in his heart! No fucking way!

"Mom? Who's that man?" He asked still scared. He hugged me tighter than everyday.
"He's no one! You will not talk to him. Okay?" I said rubbing his back.
"He is a very bad man! He made you cry mommy!"
"I once smiled because of him Parker!" I said unknowingly.
"When?"
"Just go to sleep Parker?" He closed his eyes but opened them immediately to ask "I'll found out the answer for this too!" He smiled and shut his eyes as soon as I widened mine to scold him.

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"Blazey! Are you planning to sleep all day?" Brandon pulled the duvet. I pulled it to cover my face completely and went back to sleep.
"Blazey!!" He tickled me.
"What your problem?" I yelled with a groggy voice. What's wrong with my throat now?
"What's wrong with your voice?" He was concerned.
"I don't know! Sore throat probably!"
"Your eyes look red too!" He investigated.
"Where's Al? Why can't you go and irritate her?"
"She's gone shopping and she asked me to drop you at the store!"
"Really? With this voice?" I smiled. My mouth was dry and I wanted to sleep cozily in my bed.
"We will start at 11 or something!?" I said covering my face again.
"It's three in the afternoon! Will you get up or no!?" He pulled again. After eight years I slept again like I used to! What's this weird connection I have with Steve? Steve.. That reminded me of the names he called me!
And that woman he was kissing. Who was she?
How does he expect me to wait while he is roaming around smooching girls?
I had to know who she was!