Makeup remover wipes S.M.

Chapter 4

I wait only a moment before I leave to take the next step in my life, Andrew wants me to move so I'm closer to the studio, but sometimes it feels like he's doing it so I can't stay with my princess. I have missed every holiday since our wedding day three years ago and this is just such a sudden split it's shocking to everyone. She told Twitter because she was angry and I told Instagram. I have her a sweet message of apology that I hope she'll read some day, but from her I got the stone hard truth. She told the world her thoughts on me and while it's earned her a lot of hate it made her feel a little better which is good I suppose. "Bye Daddy,"

"Goodbye princess," Mercy packed a bag last night she was so ready to come, she thought we were all leaving but her mama told her the truth only a few short minutes ago and she's been pretty upset ever since. "I love you sweet pea, don't give your mama a hard time ok?" She nods hugging me a little tighter.

"Alright Shawn," my dad nods and I sigh.

"One last hug?" I open my arms getting my boys into my embrace, Reese's shaky arms snake around my waist from behind and she gives me a soft hug, her grip is loose and while it's not what I was hoping for it's still a hug, and from the love of my life too.

"One last hug," she whispers in my ear looking at my lips. I do the same with hers, I stare in awe almost, those lips were mine only hours ago, barely hours ago.

"One more kiss?" I plead and she shakes her head looking down. I nod slowly brushing my thumb over her cheek. "I'm sorry I asked." She nods as do I while we slowly part ways, I exit the condo to move into a new one and she stays in our condo assuring our kids don't run away. Aaliyah's gonna stay with her for today and maybe tomorrow just to make sure that she's stable and in a good headspace to care for the children. Child services will be around in about two weeks to check in, only the once because of my leaving and her recent history with drugs they want to make sure our kids are safe.

"Goodbye teddy bear," her soft voice whispers while she watches me off. She stands by the door our kids peeking out as well while I make my way down the hallway and to the elevator where I'll exit and leave them, who knows how long I'll be gone, it was only supposed to be six months but I really don't think I'd be welcomed back into that family.

"Are you ready?" My mom smiles and I nod slowly. "New York," she breaths while we go to the car. I'm really upset about it, New York is beautiful but it's far away. I won't be able to drive over to visit them on their birthdays, and I can't just knock on their door to give them my Christmas presents. If she'll take me back then I wanna be her Christmas present, I wanna be with her again. The divorce was only one short hour ago but it feels like forever.

"I know," I nod putting my bags in the back. I don't think Reese will ever let me back under that roof again, so long as I've left her now I will never be hers, and she will never be mine.

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"Welcome Mendes," Andrew smiles Geoff is gonna be out here with me for a few weeks so Brooke's gonna hang out with Reese as much as she can. My stomach churns at her thought, my poor girl. "There's a bar a couple blocks from here, we'll go out tonight to celebrate," he smiles but Geoff shakes his head, as subtly as possible.

I walk around the cozy condo just like the one we had in Toronto. I check out each room and the kitchen there's enough room for me to bring my family out here sometimes, I just can't think of Reese actually wanting to come. She just wants to be done with me. Our divorce was quick and clean, although her hand shook so much when she grabbed the pen she couldn't write her signature. "Come on he needs it Geoff," I hear them talking while they assume I'm still in one of the rooms.

"He just got divorced, give him some time." He nods a little.

"Well lets just throw him back on the market tonight, he'll have an easier time finding a replacement if girls know he's available." My eyes go wide at the words that've come from his mouth.

"I'm not available," I spit looking down at my hand, I am available, I'm perfectly single but I want to wait, I'm gonna wait until I can go home and I'm gonna go back to my love, my one true love.

"You're divorced." He rolls his eyes and I shake my head.

"She didn't mean it and neither did I." I stare at the finger where her ring used to sit, she has them both. "She did it because of you," I point and he rolls his eyes. "She only did it because you said we should," I look down thinking about it. I love her and she loves me, I know it, even if she is mad as hell.

"You should, now someone else gets a chance and I'm sure she'll move on quickly too." He chuckles but I shake my head. I know her, she won't do anything for a long time she'll wait till I've moved on to make it easier on herself but if I don't then maybe she'll still wait.

"I'm only gonna be out here a few months," I explain checking for groceries in the kitchen. "And then I'm going home." I pull my phone out every time I had to make dinner while I was home I'd call my mom but tonight, I'll call Reese.

"Alright well I'll see you tomorrow, we'll be in the studio all day." He points and I nod rolling my eyes a little waiting for him to leave to click on her contact.

"Hi Shawn," she picks up quickly, she already seems to be making something.

"Hi princess," I smile but she doesn't. "I always face time my mom while I'm cooking but tonight I wanted to call you," I smile. "Oh I miss you so much." The call is ended and I barely got one word out of her. Andrew knew he wasn't supposed to call her and he did it anyways, now she thinks I wasn't gonna tell her.

"I'm sure she misses you too bud," Geoff hits my back and I sigh I roll my eyes a little. She probably doesn't, she's probably mad as fuck but I can't do anything about that.