Veronica's POV
I get dressed and I retrieve my rings from the couch and I put them back on. I feel disgusting. I was playing it cool for Archie because I don't want him to feel guilty but I feel terrible for cheating on Reggie. I loved him once, I kind of wish I still did.
"Babe, you home?" I hear Reggie yell from the living room. I walk out of the kitchen and he smiles at me. "Hey baby" he says walking up to me. "Hey you" I say smiling back. He envelopes me in his arms and picks me up and spins me around. I gasp at his suddenness "what's going on" I ask with an awkward laugh. "I've missed you" he says tucking hair behind my ear. "A lot" he whispers before leaning down to kiss my neck. "Actually there's something I have to tell you" I say, trying not to admit that being intimate with my husband again feels good. "What is it" he asks pulling away, leaving me somewhat disappointed. I sigh and look in his eyes and ask "can we sit?"
"What is it babe? You look upset" he asks sincerely. I shake my head "you and I. We haven't been happy in a while, at least not like before" I say, tears filling my eyes. "Baby what-" he starts. "You don't love me, Reg. You never really did" I say while letting the tears fall. "I love you, so much" he says cupping my face. "But you're not in love with me" I say crying more. "What difference does that make Veronica?" he asks, sounding angry. "All of the difference in the world" I whisper. He shakes his head "we can go to therapy or we can just-" he starts but I interject "I cheated on you, last night." His face goes blank and he sighs. "With Andrews?" He asks, avoiding my gaze. "Yes" I whisper. "And he's in love with me and I'm in love with him. The way it's always been" I say looking at my hands in my lap. I pull my rings off and take his hand and put them in his palm "we should get a divorce" I whisper. "And I'm so so sorry" I finish with a light sob. "I love you" he says looking at the rings in his hand. "I know. And I hope that you can find someone who loves you the way you love me, more even, because it's what you deserve" I say. He stands up, "I'll have Andre collect my things. I'm going to New York. We can figure the rest out in the divorce" he says walking to the door. "Reggie wait" I say standing and walking to him. "You were a wonderful husband. And I'm so sorry I did this to you. I love you" I say, letting more tears fall. "Just not enough" he murmurs. He pulls me into the hug and I hug him back tightly, probably for the last time. "Goodbye Veronica. I hope you're happy with him" he says opening the door. "Thank you Reggie. Goodbye" I say as he leaves, closing the door behind him.
I lie on my bed staring at the ceiling, trying to avoid calling Archie. I just left my husband for him, I need to process. I hear my phone ring and I pick it up and I see Archie's name pop up. I groan and lie my head back.
Ring
Ring
Ring
At the last second I pick up the phone and press answer:
V: hello
A: Hey. How did it go?
V: Went fine. Heartbreaking and soul crushing but fine.
A: God I'm sorry ronnie
V: Promise me something?
A: Anything for you
V: Breaking his heart was worth it. You and I are gonna be together, get married, have babies, and be happy. Like we wanted back in high school.
A: *short pause* I promise
V: you paused?
A: I got distracted by our adorable babies.
V: I'll see you tomorrow
A: Love you
V: Love you too
I smile at my phone and I set it back down on my night stand and drift off into sleep.
I wake to knocking at my front door and I look at my clock. 3:29. "What the hell" I groan as I stand up. I pull my robe on and tie it around my waist and I go to the front door. I pull the door open and a sweaty Archie stands there with a mischievous grin. "Are you insane? It's 3:30 in the morning" I ask with a small laugh. "I needed to see you" he says looking me up and down. He walks up to me and lightly touches my face, "and to touch you" he whispers. "It's been a long 6 years apart, I couldn't wait any longer" he continues before lightly kissing my lips. Despite my best efforts I kiss back roughly. I pull away and pull him inside and shut the door. "You're sweaty. I think you should shower" I say smirking. "You might need some help" I continue as I grab his hand pull him through my living room, to my room and into my bathroom. I turn on the water and I turn around and Archie is already kissing me. I kiss back and reach down to untie my robe and let it drop to the floor. I'm wearing a silk black night gown that only goes to my upper thigh, "please tell me you always sleep like this" he says while pulling on the fabric. "Either this or naked" I say quietly. He leans his head back and groans "Thank god". I laugh and pull him back down to kiss me and he removes his pants and underwear. He reaches to the straps of my nightgown and slides them off my shoulders, letting the material of the gown bundle together at my feet. We step into the shower and continue kissing and exploring each other, making up for all of our lost time. "Ronnie" he says out of the blue. "Yeah" I ask breathlessly. "The second you're no longer married, you're marrying me" he says smiling at me. I smile back at him and whisper in his ear, "Yes, Mr. Andrews."
The 4th and final part of "This is wrong... Right?" I hope you guys like it! Remember there will be no update tomorrow because of Christmas but I'll be starting something new Tuesday. Have a Merry Christmas tomorrow!! 🎄
