All Grown Up - Washington Series 3 {Completed}

[23] I'm Sorry

[23] I'm Sorry

The audience gasped at Jayda's statement.

Heather was beaming with satisfaction. She had finally gotten Raye back for embarrassing her on national television. She couldn't wait to see the effects of Jayda being on the show. She hoped that it ruined Raye's career and relationship. "Can you clarify for us Jayda?"

Jayda tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I met Corey in high school and we've been having an affair for the past 6 years. He cheated on Raye with me when we teenagers and he continues to cheat on her. He doesn't know how to love another person but himself. He's been with hundreds of women. I feel horrible for his wife."

Heather attempted to hide her smile and appear sincere. "Do you think he cares for his wife?"

"No. The first night we slept together he never mentioned her. In fact she walked in on us together."

The audience gasped again.

"Jayda why are you coming forward and telling the world that you're Corey Gibson's mistress? Doesn't it put you in an uncomfortable situation?"

"I know people may view me as a whore or a slut but I neither one. I was in love with Corey and he and married Raye for fame and celebrity. I think it's my duty as a woman to tell her the truth about him."

Heather focused on the camera and smiled. "I hope Raye is listening to what Jayda has to say. We're going to take a quick break and we'll be right back."

Reagan turned the television off. Everyone was speechless in the room including Autumn.Raye didn't know what to think.

Corey kneeled down in front of her. He grabbed her hand. "It's not true. Don't listen to anything she has to say Raye."

She was listening and heard everything that Jayda had to say.

I met Corey in high school and we've been having an affair for the past 6 years.

He cheated on Raye with me when we teenagers and he continues to cheat on her.

The first night we slept together he never mentioned her. In fact she walked in on us together.

The words kept repeating in her mind over and over again. She didn't realize she was crying until Corey wiped the tears away.

"Raye please. I promise you that she's lying. I never slept with her," he vowed.

She took her eyes away from the television and looked at Corey. "I walked in on you."

"And I've told you over and over that I don't remember that happening."

"Were you drinking that night?"

He hated to admit that it was true. "Yeah."

"It seems like that's something that happens a lot."

Raye snatched her hand away from Corey's and stood. She walked around the apartment in a daze. Corey isn't able to love another person but himself.

Reagan went and stopped her. "Raye. Do you honestly believe what she said?" Reagan didn't believe the slut on the television screen.

"No sé lo que creo," (I don't know what I believe)" she replied in Spanish.

"Raye."

"How can I not believe her!" she shouted. "He doesn't remember because he was drunk. Just like Vegas. I know what I saw."

Corey was tired. No matter what he did or said, he would always be the bad guy. He didn't care that Autumn was going to hear their private conversation. He didn't give two fucks about Jayda or Heather Croswell. He only cared about the woman standing in front of him. He walked towards Raye and wrapped his arms around her to keep her captive.

"I thought we worked this all out. I can't change the past Raye. I would never cheat on you but you have it in your head that I did. If you don't want me to drink then I won't. Whenever a woman comes near me I'll close my fucking eyes. You can check my phone, emails, pop up on me at work....do whatever it takes. I. AM. Not. A. Cheater! I have only loved one person my whole life and it's you. Why would I jeopardize the most important relationship I have!" he shouted.

"But Corey."

"You said you loved me. What type of love do you have for me if you just run away when trouble comes?" he voiced. "I would give you another chance."

That surprised her. "You would?"

"Yes," he replied without hesistating. "That's how much I love you. Now do you love me the same?"

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Raye wanted to be alone so she escaped to the spare bedroom. She didn't even want to see her sister. Corey decided to take the couch for the night and Autumn left the apartment to check into a hotel. She was planning on staying in Orlando for one more day. Corey decided that he didn't want Autumn's help to devise another plan.

By 10pm the only sounds coming from the apartment was the ticking of a clock and Liam and Reagan whispering from their bedroom. No doubt talking about him and Raye. He was done with the media. No matter what they did, scandal was always going to be present in their lives. Jayda liked being a part of any scandal, no matter the outcome. She was attention seeking woman, always has been and always will be.

For the first time in a long time he thought about Jayda Ford. He knew she was going to cause a scene when Autumn told him she was going to be on the show. In high school, waking up to her had been a shock. He knew Jayda because she cheered and danced. She was the "it girl" for most of the guys at school except for him. He already had his "it girl" back in Miami.

Getting drunk at the party was a mistake but he was persuaded by the other players on the team. Last thing he remembered was dancing with Jayda before he woke up the next morning. He didn't remember going back to his dorm with her, having sex or seeing Raye come into the room. It only took one person to see Jayda leaving out of his room to start the rumors.

Throughout the years he would run into Jayda but he never approached her again. She was the type of woman looking for a golden ticket. She wanted her 5 minutes of fame and didn't care that she was hurting Raye....for the second time.

At around 11pm Corey still couldn't drift to sleep. He wondered if Raye was okay so he got off the couch and crept towards the spare bedroom. He put his hand on the door handle and silently thank God when he twisted it and the door opened. Raye was asleep on the bed.

He gently closed the door and got in the bed with her. He pulled Raye into his arms and held her close. He wanted to love her forever but he couldn't force her to love him back.

"Raye I love you so much," he whispered before kissing her forehead.

"I love you too," she replied still asleep.

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The next morning Corey woke up alone. The only thing in bed with him was a note from Raye with two words.

I'm Sorry.