Unconditional Love: A Mother's Gift

Broken Glass

"Well, congratulations Destiny!" Mick said as he hugged his niece. Once Destiny explained her news to Mick and John, both men stood up to hug her and Stevie. Then asked Stevie how she was doing to which she answered she was doing well now that the morning sickness was now dissipating. They then moved to the living room and talked for a little bit longer.

Robin was falling asleep on Stevie's lap so Stevie carried her upstairs and tucked her in to bed. Stevie smiled down at her little girl then brushed her light brown curls back away from Robin's face and kissed her forehead.

Robin stirred and said as she kept her eyes close. "I love you mommy. Night night."
"I love you too my little love bug." Stevie replied. "Goodnight Robin."

When she returned to the living room, Mick and John said their goodbyes and left.

Aiden said goodnight to his parents and his sister and made his way to his bedroom while Destiny, Stevie and Lindsey stayed in the living room.

Destiny stood up some time and said. "Well, I better be going. I'll see you tomorrow mom. I'll pick you up for our appointment."
Stevie and Lindsey stood up and hugged their daughter then led her out.

Destiny drove to her home to wait for Mathew.
She was angry with him; Madison had answered Mathew's phone to which he quickly took the phone away from her.

"Why did Madison answer your phone Mathew?" Destiny asked.
"I was in the bathroom and left my phone on the table with the guys from work. Madison just happened to be here too." Mathew said.
Destiny took a deep breath. "So, did you forget that we were having dinner at my parents house tonight?"
"Babe I'm sorry. The guys wanted to come and have a few drinks." Mathew said trying to sound normal. "I lost track of time."
"Fine. Stay where you are then. I'll see you when get home." Destiny said as she hung up.

Destiny shook her head as she thought back to her phone call with Mathew. She pulled into her driveway and put her car in park. She was surprised to see Mathew's car next to hers.

Destiny got out of her car and made her way inside her house. When she got inside, she noticed the living room light was on. She walked into the living room and saw Mathew sitting on the couch.

Mathew looked up when he heard foot steps and stood up. "Destiny..." he said. "I need to talk to you. I need to tell you something."
Destiny walked over slowly and sat across from him. Her heart was beating fast; afraid of what Mathew was going to tell her.
Mathew sat on the coffee table in front of her and took her hand in his. "Destiny...I know I haven't been myself lately. You've asked so many times if there was something wrong." He paused then continued. "There has been something going on that has me going out of my mind. Tonight, I was going to get drunk out of my mind so I can forget but...that's how I ended up in the mess I made the first time. So, I decided to come home and wait for you. I need to come clean."

"Mathew...please, just tell me." Destiny said already scared for what was to come.
Mathew kissed her lips then said. "I love you with all my heart. The moment I first saw you I fell madly in love with you and I knew you were the one I was going to spend the rest of my love with." Again he paused and took a deep breath. "The last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt you but...I did hurt you. That night five months ago we fought. I tired getting you out of bed to go eat dinner and well, you know that I left and went to the bar where I got drunk. Baby..." Mathew began to cry. "I'm so sorry...I didn't mean for it to happen. I'm not making excuses, I was drunk. I made a mistake."

Destiny pulled her hands out of Mathew's grip already knowing where this was going; tears formed in her eyes that threatened to fall.
"Just say it Mathew." She whispered.
"I slept with Madison." Mathew sobbed.