Falling From It Again

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CAI's POINT OF VIEW

At rehearsals, I saw Darleen staring at me almost the entire time.

I couldn't move an inch without her watching my every move. Even though it's odd as hell, I tried my best to act as if I didn't notice it.

She wanted my lead part so badly that she tried her best to make everyday a living hell for me.

After we finished the first act, I sat down in the house for a moment and pulled my phone out. The lights were dimmed and I was close to falling asleep. It was around 7 p.m and I was tired, honestly. However, we needed this show to be the best show that this school has ever put on.

In the corner of my eye, I saw Darleen and her friends walk down the same row where I was sitting. They then sat down 4 seats away from me.

I looked over at them, shook my head and looked back at my phone. I wasn't gonna pay them any attention.

"So girls, what do you think? The show would be better with me as the lead, huh?" I heard Darleen ask them all.

I sighed to myself as I continued to scroll through my phone.

She's Pathetic.

"Way better. That Cai girl sucks ass. I'm surprised that they haven't kicked her out yet." One of her friends said.

"Hmm, I thought the same thing. But, I guess some whores just get their way all the time." Darleen said as she looked over at me.

I stood up and walked away.

I was done with her and I wasn't gonna give her what she wanted; attention.

I took a deep breath and held my head up. I went back to doing what I've actually came to love; theatre and art. I wasn't gonna let a jealous girl get in the way of it either.

I got back on stage and we started the second act. I was ready to come and do what I loved. She can continue to be upset all she wants but this....is my part and I deserve it.

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CHERYL's POINT OF VIEW

After my shower, I got dressed and was getting ready to call it a night.

Before I were to get into bed, I wanted to brush my teeth. I picked up my toothbrush, turned on the water, wet it and then put some toothpaste on it.

I then looked up at myself in the mirror and looked down at my stomach. I replayed the lie that I told to Shemar in my head over and over. It's easy to lie to my husband but Shemar? It was hard. Very hard but also easy at the same time because it was something that I had to do to protect his feelings for right now.

I placed my hand over my stomach and then closed my eyes.

In the beginning, I didn't even want a child at all. I told Tony no and then once I found out or thought that I was pregnant with Shemar's child, I actually grew towards wanting a baby- with really not having a choice but to. A baby by Shemar....not Tony.

However, Tony has gotten what he wanted. This is his child.

Inaya told me to leave Shemar alone but I can't; I love him more than anything. I'll never love Tony how I did in the past ever again. It's just not possible....or is it?