Because I Knew You

Let love help us heal

(Next morning)

Idina's heart was beating heavy in her chest when she entered her apartment. The moment had come.

Minutes from now she'd be Kristin's and Kristin would be hers. She could finally be with the one she loved.

Idina was so nervous that she could vomit. She opened the door with her keys and as soon as she went over her doorstep, Aaron came running to her with a worried expression on his face.
"Idina what happened? Is everything okay?" Idina couldn't bring herself to look into his eyes.

"We need to talk Aaron."
"Um, okay, well, then let's sit down, shall we?," he stuttered.

For a split second Idina thought that she couldn't do it. That she couldn't break up with him, but she reminded herself of the beautiful woman who was waiting for her.
The one who made her feel more loved than anyone else. The one who was waiting for her to come home and say, "I'm yours."

She had to do it for Kristin, but most of all, she had to do it for herself.

Idina had thought about what she wanted to say before she came here.
"So...um...I wanted to talk to you about us... I don't think we're working out."

There was an uncomfortable silence in the room.
After some hurtful seconds which felt like hours, Aaron asked: "And what does that mean? We can go to couple's therapy if you want."
He sounded desperate. It broke Idina's heart.

"Aaron, I wanna be honest with you because you're a good man and I love you. I really do but I'm not happy anymore. I can't do this anymore. And you don't deserve this."

Tears were flooding her eyes and she had to take a moment to gather herself and continue speaking.
"I'm so sorry! I really am!"

Even Aaron had to wipe away some tears now. He couldn't believe that he was about to lose his love. "But why? Did I do something wrong."
Idina's eyes widened. "No, you did absolutely nothing wrong. You were wonderful, even when I acted like a bitch. I just think it's better for me to leave."

"Idina, I want to ask you something but you have to promise me to be completely honest. You owe this to me."

Idina nodded, "Whatever you want to know, I'll be honest with you."
"Is there someone else? Were you actually seeing another man when you told me you were with Kristin?"
Idina expected a question like this one and decided to tell him the truth.

"There is no other man. But...I'm in love with Kristin. I fell in love with her when we were in Wicked together and I never stopped loving her."

Aaron stared at Idina. "I...I didn't know you were into women."
Idina smiled weakly.
"I'm sorry."
She quickly changed the subject. "We need to talk about the apartment and our account."

"So it's really over?" Barely even whispering, Idina answered, "Yes."

Aaron exhaled loudly. "Can we talk about the apartment and finances another time please. I have to process everything first."
He buried his face in his hands.
Idina got up and touched his shoulder. Aaron flinched. The expression on his face was hurtful.
"Idina I want you to know that I really loved you. I even thought about proposing to you but... can you please go now? I need to be alone for a while."
"Of course. I'll call you."
Idina took her bag and her jacket and slowly walked through the door and down the stairs.

Once she had reached her car she broke down. Loud sobs escaped Idina's mouth.

After 20 minutes of crying her heart out, she was able to start the engine.

At the same time Kristin was impatiently running through her living room.
Even though Idina had assured her that she was the only person she wanted to spend her life with, Kristin was scared.

When she heard the door bell ring, she jumped and almost tripped on the way to welcome Idina back.

Kristin's heart fell when she saw Idina's face. It was mascara smeared. But Idina smiled, she said: "I'm home."

Kristin's emotions felt like they were on a roller coaster, she couldn't contain her happiness and jumped into Idina's arms.

"I love you so incredibly much. You have no idea."
Idina slightly chuckled: "I love you so much more baby."

Kristin dragged her to the couch where they huddled together and just enjoyed being in each other's presence.

"So we are officially a thing now and I can hold your hand in public and kiss you whenever I want and wherever I want?"

Idina held her even closer, "We should probably tell our parents first. But I guess, after we get that done and over with, you can do whatever you want."
Kristin cheekily grinned, "Well, that sounds like a promise."

"I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you Kristi Dawn."

As a response Kristin crashed her lips on Idina's.