New Beginnings

Chapter 3

One thing you most know about me is that I hated being off schedule, always have, always will. But this has to go in the shitty day hall of fame. First my photoshoot that I had got canceled last minute, leaving me with nothing to do for the day. Then I get a surprise visit from my ex asking to go out to lunch so that we could "talk". I of course told him no but he was never one to take rejection well.

Which leads to my current situation, sitting across from my ex, glaring at him.

"Why do you want to go out to lunch? We're not together any more, usually after a break up exes don't go out with one another." I said looking at pictures on my laptop.

"We never talked about what happened between us and I thought we could at least clear the air before your brothers wedding so that things won't be awkward."

"When I wanted to talk you were busy fucking the hoe at your office Selene. You had your chance and blew it now if you are finished I have work I need to do." He got up to leave but instead closed my laptop so that I had my full attention on him.

"It was my baby to Alana, I was excited about being a father and we lost the baby. I never once blamed you for the miscarriage. You weren't the only one that was hurting, yes I should've come to you but you were so distant and I tried to be there for you but you pushed me away like I wasn't hurting."

I flinched, he just had to go there. Ten months ago I had a miscarriage and like most women that go through something like that I was devastated. I was lost, hurting, and scared. Did Marcus know that, no.

For a month he was by my side making sure I was okay, I was never one that liked feeling vulnerable so I pushed him away. I didn't mean for him to go into someone else's arms, but he did. For the longest time I blamed myself for what happened. They all tell you it's not your fault or maybe it was a sign, but it didn't stop the pain that I felt. I knew he was trying to blame me for why he cheated but I knew that wasn't true.

"Stop, stop blaming everything on me. I tried to talk to you but you left. You're the one that said you needed time to think. If you were unhappy you should've said something but you didn't. You took the easy way out by cheating."

"I wouldn't have had to find someone else if my own girlfriend would've talked to me."

"Fine you wanna talk, then let's talk. Our baby died Marcus, it died. You now what hurt worst than the pain, the fact that he or she didn't even get a chance to see the world. I didn't get to hold him or her and I thought for once just once you'd be the man that I first met but no you were a complete jackass. The same jackass that only cared about himself and his needs. Yes, you were there for me and I appreciate you for that. Yes, I pushed you away but you knew I didn't like feeling vulnerable but you took that as I didn't want you anymore."

"You should've said that, how am I supposed to know this shit. I only did what you wanted me to do."

"I didn't mean for you to go fuck your new coworker!"

"It didn't start out that way but it did and I'm sorry that I didn't break up with you before trying to get with her."

"I don't want your apologies. Are we finished here I need to finish some proofs so that I can make my flight."

"I'm sorry Alana, for everything." Marcus said before leaving. Knowing that I wouldn't be able to finish anything with how pissed off I was I shut down my computer and left for the day. We were all taking the same flight to Vegas and planned to meet at the airport.

After getting my bags checked in and making sure our flight was still on schedule I went to get myself some much needed coffee. While I was getting my coffee I noticed Elijah standing by a wall, talking to a woman. More like listening while he texted on his phone. He noticed me and waved me over. While I was walking over there I noticed he was talking to Leanna's sister, Lauren.
She was a sweet girl but a serious pain in the ass, the last time I saw her was 3 years ago at her graduation party where she flirted with Marcus while I was standing next to him.

"Hey Alana. You okay?" Elijah said a little to excited to see me but still concerned. It made me feel a little better that he noticed my bad mood.

"It's been a long day." He pulled me into an unexpected hug. Before he pulled away he whispered in my ear, to help him.

I laughed knowing that Lauren was probably flirting with him and could not take a hint that he was not interested.

"You guys know each other?" Lauren asked curious

"Yes, he's been friends with my brother for a really long time."

"And we've been dating." Elijah said pulling me close to him and kissing my forehead, hoping she'd take the hint now.

"Oh, you better keep your eye on that one Lana."

"I will." She gave us one last glance before walking away.

"Is she always like that?" Elijah asked cringing when she winked at him.

"Yes, your lucky she didn't do her signature arm touch and fake ass laugh. She's a sweet girl but loves to stake her claim on taken men."

"Who are you guys talking about?" Asked Leanna joining us with my brother right behind her.

"Your sister."

"Yeah, she tried to get with Aiden before we started dating and had a hissy fit when he proposed to me. What did the little thot do or try to do this time?"

"Elijah."

"Haha. Did she give you the arm touch?"

"I think she was getting to that before Alana walked up."

"Guess that explains why you two are so close." Leanna asked with a raised eyebrow looking at Elijah's arm that was still draped across my shoulder.

"You didn't know sis, they're dating." Lauren said walking up next to us

"News to me."

"Me to." My brother said with an amused smirk

"See we aren't late, hey guys." Jade said joining us, Colin walking behind her. Behind them was a pissed off Kim and an overly excited Olivia and Alanzo.

"Kim what's up?"

"Nothing, are y'all good because I'm ready to relax."

"Yeah, Brandon said he'd meet us at the gate. So let's go."

We all had seats next to each other and Elijah switched seats with Kim so that he could sit next to me instead of Lauren. Who was about to have a hissy fit because of it. This was going to be one long weekend.