Triangle

Chapted 11

I get to my house, and Louis comes outside to greet me. "Ms.Blake, it is so good to see you again," he says, giving me a hug. I hug him back and he goes to get my bags. "Where is Ms.Marageret?" I ask. "She died a few months ago from cancer," Louis says, opening the door for me. "I didn't know," I say, feeling sorry. "Nobody knew," he says. He sits the bags by the steps and walks to the kitchen. "They were in a relationship," Kelly says. "I almost forgot," I say. "I'll go check on him," Kelly says, and I stop her. "I got it," I say, and walk into the kitchen.

"Louis, i'm sorry," I say. "It's not your fault, but I've prepared a beautiful lunch for you," he says, and shows me a lunch buffet. The buffet has salad, sandwich condiments, baked chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy & macaroni with cheese. I smile and say, "You shouldn't have.". "I wanted to," he says, and Kelly walks in. "I thought we agreed to just something small," she says. "The chef got carried away," Louis says, shrugging his shoulders. "I want to get settled first," I say, and head upstairs.

I walk inside my room, and sit on the bed. Someone knocks on the door, but I don't respond. "One minute," I say, and stand up. I pretend like i'm putting clothes in my draw. "Come in," I say. Tasha opens the door. I look up at her, and she stares at me. "Hey," she says. "Hi," I say. "How are you feeling?" she asks. "Fine I guess," I reply. "Good," she says. "I'm pregnant," she says, and I just stare. "The baby is for Kevin?" I ask, and everything makes sense now. "Yeah," she says. "It was you that he left me for," I say, and she doesn't reply. She stands there and plays with her hair. "ANSWER ME!" I yell, and a tear falls.

"Yeah, but-" she starts. "I don't want to hear any excuses. You always have a fucking excuse. What's your point in coming here ? Why? Did you come to mock me?" I ask, and the tears come out faster. Tasha doesn't look up at me, she just continues to look down. "Look at me!" I yell, and she still doesnt. "LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!" I yell, and she looks up. "Blake, I cant help who I fall in love with, and I am sorry that it happened to be him. I'm having this baby," Tasha says, crying. "Don't feed me that bullshit. You came here to remind me that he loves you and not me. You can have the baby, and you can have him. I don't care," I say, wiping my face. "I want to be your friend," Tasha says. "My friend? I can't even trust you around my husband, but you want to be my friend?" I ask, laughing. "Fine. It was nice knowing you Blake," Tasha says, and leaves. I walk to the bathroom, and walk over to Kevin's side. The room is empty now.

The side table, where he kept his watches, was now empty. All that was left was the dust & the silver lamp. The bed only had a pillow and a white sheet. The drawers were empty, the bathroom , and even the closet. The only thing that was left was our wedding rings, and our marriage photo. "I had a feeling you were gonna be here," Kelly says. "It's gonna be weird," I say, looking at the photo of us. "You look so happy," Kelly says. "I was happy, and he had to go ruin it," I say. "Everything happens for a reason," she says, rubbing my shoulder. "Thank you for being here," I say, and turn around. I hug her tight and she hugs me back. "Always," she says. We let go of each other and head downstairs.

(2 hours later)

"I want to go swimming," Kelly says, taking the last sip from her wine.  "There's a pool in the room behind the stairs," I say. "Really?" Kelly says. I pour another cup of wine, and watch as she goes upstairs. I pick up my phone and text Liam.

(Messages)

me: How is it?

Liam: cold. How are you feeling today?

me: I'm fine. I miss you

Liam: I miss you too. I'll be back Thursday.

me: What time?

Liam: Around 7

me: I won't be home.

Liam: I'll see you Friday then.  Did you think about my offer?

me: Yeah and I think its too soon.

Liam: I can wait

me: I don't want to be in a relationship right now

Liam: I understand. We can be friends with benefits

me: I don't want to do you that

Liam: as long as I have you, thats all that matters.

me: ok ok. I have to go. Call you later.

(Messages end)

I go back upstairs and lay in my bed. I turn on the television and close my eyes. I slowly drift to sleep.

THE NEXT DAY...

I wake up, and notice Kelly laying at the foot of my bed. I try to get out of the bed without waking her, but she sleeps light. "I was trying not to wake you," I say, moving the covers over her. She gives me a groan, and returns to sleep. I go to the bathroom, and turn on the water. I don't look in the mirror, I turn my back from the mirror, because i'm not ready to look at myself yet. I take off my clothing and step into the shower.

The warm water feels good against my icy skin. I wash my hair, and let the soap  fall from my hair to my back. Once I am finished, I step out of the shower. I get a towel for my hair, and the soft silk red robe. I go into my room & head to my closet. Kelly is still sleeping in my bed. I take out some dark blue jeans & a tye dye shirt with my purple flip flops. I hear a baby crying in the room next to me. I walk to the other room, and see Jacob crying in his crib.

"What's wrong Jacob?" I ask, picking him up. He stops crying, and looks me into my eyes. "I'm your auntie Blakey," I say, kissing his forehead. I take him to the changing station, and sit him on it. "I need to clean those tears off your face," I say, and wipe his face with a baby wipe.  He smile and starts laughing. I pick him back up, and  we head downstairs. "Good morning Ms.Blake and Mr.Jacob," Louis says, smiling. "Can you fix us some mashed potatoes?" I ask, and he nods. I go sit on the sofa with Jacob & turn on Sponge bob.

My phone starts ringing. I pick it up, and notice it's Lucas.  I answer.

(Phone call)
Lucas: Hey.
me: Hey.
Lucas: they told me I can make one phone call
me: How is it ?
Lucas: its boring. I need to ask you a huge favor
me: What's up?
Lucas: Can you watch my daughter for me?
me: I don't think so
Lucas: Please! I wouldn't ask if I didn't need it
me: how old is she?
Lucas: 3
me: ok. when?
Lucas: today , in exactly 1 minute.
(Phone call ends)

I hear a knock at the door, and I turn around.