One Love

Chapter Three

Courtney walked into the quiet apartment and immediately took off her black heels.

Her feet ached and she had the worst headache.

She hung her purse by the door and took her brown hair out of the bun she had put it in for work.

As she walked to the bedroom, she began to unbutton her white blouse.

Duncan wouldn't be home for at least another hour, so she decided now would be a nice time to have some time for herself.

For days now it was like she had non stop cramps, her whole body ached.

As she turned on the bathtub, Bandit joined her in the bathroom and sat and watched as she got undressed.

She turned on soft music as she got into the tub.

She took deep breaths as the hot water hit her skin. She blamed her period for the pain, even though she wasn't on it.

Should be here anytime now.

She thought.

She closed her eyes and tried to ignore the pain that shot throughout her body.

Her breast had been sore for days now, which was odd because that normally doesn't happen when she's on or close to her period.

But for Bridgette, it was. So she told Courtney not to worry.

Courtney tried to clear her mind of all the negative things she couldn't help but think.

As she closed her eyes and sunk deeper into the tub, she couldn't help herself but think of the wedding again.

Last she heard, Gwen and Trent had broken things off after she caught him sleeping with a fan.

But those were just rumors she heard from Bridgette.

Right?

She felt her throat tighten whenever she thought about seeing Gwen again, what if she had changed?

What if she gotten more beautiful?

What if Duncan realized how much he missed her once he saw her?

Courtney took a deep breath and shook off the thoughts.

You're an idiot.

How could you let your guards down so easily?

He's just going to hurt you, it's only a matter of time.

"Shut up!"

Courtney sat up in the tub and tried to catch her breath.

"I'm going crazy."

She quietly said to herself.

She looked around the bathroom and saw a confused Bandit, he was sitting on the ground with his head tilted.

"I'm sorry, mommy's just going through some stuff." She leaned over and began to pet him.

Her hands were shaking and she felt as if she was going to vomit.

When she heard the front door open, she quickly stood up and pulled the drain up out of the tub and got out.

"I got Chinese!"

She grabbed a towel and wrapped it over her tan body and walked out to greet him.

He sat the food down and eyed her, "Did I interrupt you?"

Courtney shook her head and tried to hide her shaky voice.

The apartment was freezing, and Duncan noticed her shaking.

He walked over to her and ignored the excited puppy jumping on him, "What's wrong?"

Courtney forced a smile, "Nothing. Just cold."

Duncan knew something was wrong, but he didn't want to push it.

He wrapped his arm around her and lead her to the bedroom so she could get changed.

"I'll get you some clothes."

Courtney nodded and sat on their bed, she watched him as she got an old t shirt out of the drawer and some underwear.

"I got granny panties since you're about to get your period, don't want you ruining a good pair so."

He placed the clothes next to her and continued to stare at her worriedly.

"Thanks."

"I got Chinese food if you want some, I know it's your favorite."

Courtney shook her head as she pulled the t shirt over her, "I don't really want any right now."

Duncan furrowed his eyebrows, "Since when you turn down Chinese?"

Courtney shrugged and put her underwear on, "Just not hungry I guess."

Duncan shrugged and began to walk out, "Well okay. I'm gonna walk Bandit then i'll just eat by myself I guess."

Courtney gave him a sympathetic look and got up, "I'm sorry babe. I just feel sick and work was pretty stressful today. I think i'm gonna lay down. I'm sorry."

She looked at the ground, and he tilted her chin up, "Don't be, I know how stressed you've been lately and i'm sorry. Get some rest, we both have tomorrow off so you can sleep in at least."

She nodded, "Thank you."

He kissed her forehead, "I love you."

He walked out of the bedroom and whistled for Bandit.

"I love you too." Courtney whispered while remaining in the same spot.

Thought of losing him was eating her alive.

Which, unfortunately, it was all she could think about.

bad chapter this book is going horrible so far i apologize. :/