We Were Happy {Sweeran short story} (completed)

ch.10

Ch.10

I got up out of bed and walked over to the window. I looked out and saw the light dusting of snow covering the ground. My eyes moved over to the tree and I saw him sitting there, just like he has been every morning for the past 6 months. I sighed and felt hot tears run down the side of my cheek. We've been so distant. We hardly ever talk, it seems as if the only time we talk is around Lily. I haven't felt the warmth of his lips on mine for 6 months. There would be small ones here and there on the cheek, but none compare to what we had. We were happy, but that all changed after we lost the baby.

I walked to the bathroom and sat on the floor against the wall. I opened the small drawer that never gets used and pulled out the small blade from my razor. I pulled my sleeve up and my eyes met the cuts just healing from last time. I ran the blade across my wrist and watched as the skin was pulled apart. This has been a re-occurring event. I did this once a week every morning. I never used to but I started 2 months ago. I couldn't bear the pain, and with Ed not there to comfort me I was alone. just like I have been. I stood up from my position and walked to the front door, passing by Lily's room on my way. She was asleep, in dream land, with nothing to worry about. My heart broke everyday when she would hop down the stairs and into Ed's arms. She didn't see what was happening to us. How could she? She was only 5. I continued walking until I reached the tree.

"The Grammys are tonite? Are you going with me or not?" I asked to the figure sitting on branch facing away from me.

"Whatever." He said jumping off and walking back into the house. I grabbed onto the tree and climbed up. I sat on the first branch I found sturdy and looked out into the distance. I watched as the birds flew around and the animals played in the small amount of snow we had. I sat there for the longest time just thinking. What was going to happen next? Did Ed not love me anymore, did he not love Lily anymore? I thought and thought and thought until there was nothing left of me. I turned on the branch tears blurring my vision. I felt my foot slip beneath me and the branch crack. I fell as gravity pulled me to the ground along with the branch. I slammed into the hard soil as a scream escaped my lips. MY back ached from the sudden fall and I groaned.

"Mommy!" I heard Lily yell from the distance. I turned my head to see my baby running towards me. She caught up and sat in front of my head laying it in her lap. She pushed the hair out of my eyes like I did hers when she got hurt.

"It's okay mommy daddy's coming." She said turning her head and looking behind. I saw his ginger head running over to us. He bent down onto his knees and put his arms under my back and knees. With such care he lifted me up and winced from his touch. He carried me to the house, Lily on our trail. He sat me down on the couch asking if I was okay. I replied with a simple yes and he walked out. I laid there for a few minutes staring at the ceiling. I looked at the clock on the wall and noticed it was time for me to start getting ready.

I got up and made my way to the bathroom. I heard talking downstairs and the door shut. I looked out the window to see that my mom had came to get Lily and was leaving with her. I smiled at the sight and resumed to my make-up. I applied everything and ran to my wardrobe to find something to wear. I found a floor length silver dress and threw it on. I grabbed my stuff and ran down the stairs to see Ed standing by the door ready. He nodded at me and we walked to the car. The ride there was agonizing and awkward. Finally we arrived and got out of the car. Ed grabbed my hand and we made our way to the red carpet. Some reporters called out to Ed and he walked over to answer their questions.

Ed's POV.

"Ed is it true that you and Taylor recently lost a baby?"

"Are you and Taylor calling it quits?"

Those were just some of the many questions fired my way. I opened my mouth getting ready to answer their questions when they all went quiet. I realized it was not only the reporters that got quiet but everyone their, I turned my head towards their gaze and looked just in time to watch Taylor's body crumble to the floor.