I walked into my flat to find Katie sitting on the sofa waiting for me. 'Hey, babe.' She said greeting me. I gave her a shy smile and sat down next to her. I reached my hand out for hers and kissed it.
'Simon, what's going on?' Katie asked after we sat in silence for what seemed like hours.
I couldn't look at her. I was embarrassed and didn't quite know what to say. 'Simon?' She said again. I turned to face her and a lump formed in my throat. She caressed my cheek and then nodded. 'You still love her. I get it. We were each others safety net for awhile and that's okay.' I immediately shook my head and stood up. 'It's not okay, Katie. We were both vulnerable and I took advantage of that. I always knew I would hopefully one day go back to Adele and I just strung you along. And I'm deeply sorry for that, Katie. I never, ever wanted to hurt you in any way.' By now both of us were crying and my heart was beating profusely. I pulled her up and wrapped my arms tightly around her. After a few minutes she pulled away, 'at least we had great sex.' She said to lighten the mood and we both laughed.
After she collected all her things and left, I drove back to Adele's house. 'How was work?' She asked when she saw me walk into the kitchen. I shrugged and grabbed a beer from the fridge. 'I'm just happy to be home with you, my love.' I walked over to where she was by the sink and kissed the side of her head. 'I missed you.' I said as I closed my eyes and inhaled her scent. She turned around and wrapped her arms around my neck. 'I'm never letting you go again. Me and you together, nothing gets better.'
The next couple of months back at home were the best Adele and I have had in our relationship. We were more in love than ever and everyday felt like it was better than the last. And now it was Angelo's first birthday.
The day started out great as we got ready for the party. And then Adele called me into the kitchen. 'Do you know anyone named Katie?' She asked. I froze and didn't know what to say. Do I tell her about the affair or do I just ignore it and pretend like I never knew her? I shook my head and said it might have been about a work project. But when the party was nearly finished, a few hours later, there was a knock on the door. Adele when to go answer it and I followed behind her.
There standing in my doorway was Katie. And she was pregnant. 'Simon.' She said when she saw me standing behind Adele. Adele turned around to look at me and I could feel my face growing more and more red. 'Do you know her?' Adele asked starting to get mad. 'I'm Katie.' Katie said causing Adele to turn around and look at her. 'And how do you know Simon?' She asked. Adele turned around and glanced at me and then back at Katie. 'Simon, you better tell me what the hell is going on.'
Katie and I both stared at each other not knowing what to tell Adele. Finally, Adele spoke. 'Let me guess, while we were separated you slept with her and now her she is pregnant with your baby.' Tears were streaming won her face, 'how could you Simon? How could you do this to me?' Adele yelled running upstairs and slamming the door.
