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Chapter 6

Janelle

I was hurt. And not only that sick to my stomach. How could he? My husband? My best friend? The father of my child. How could he hurt me the way that he did? I heard him call after me. I continued to walk fast and faster, clenching Italy closer to my chest. I didn't want to here anything he had to say, I didn't want an explanation, I didn't wang anything. I would've never done something so low to him. All my assumptions were right and he lied to me. Him and her. I was completely humiliated by this. Not only was this a hidden secret that I knew nothing about its about to released to everyone. Rage was filled throughout my body as I strapped Italy in her car seat quickly. My tears drenched her blouse as I finished.

I saw him rush out behind me. "Janelle, baby just listen please". He begged as tears poured from his eyes. I couldn't even look at him. "Shut up"! I yelled. It echoed throughout the narrow streets. "Baby listen, Janelle I'm so sorry".

I slapped his face as hard as I possibly could. "You lied to me! And you humiliated me, did you even once think about Italy? Or me"? "I don't ever wanna see you again". I said as I walked away. He grabbed onto my arm and got on both knees. I snatched away and got into my car, speeding off. I could still hear him screaming my name as I drove off.

I drove to my mothers. It was so late at night I was hoping she'd answer the door. I rang the doorbell about seven times until she finally answered. "Janelle? Baby ? What are you doing here it's 3 in the morning". She asked. "Can I stay here for a while"? I questioned.

She widened the door. "Did he hit you"? She asked. I cried. It felt that way. I was so heartbroken. I shook my head 'no' as I stepped in. I sat down at the kitchen table with Italy held tightly in my arms. "What happen baby"? She questioned. "He cheated on me" I announced. My announcement followed a mountain full of tears.

"How could he do this to me"? I asked. Crying my eyes out. My mother stood up and hugged me. I cried on her bare chest as she rocked me back and forth. "Awww baby it's ok" she said soothing my soul. But I knew they were only words and it wasn't going to be ok. I loved that man, and obviously he didn't love me if he cheated.

Rodkevious

Still there on my knees I called out Janelles' name. Hoping she'd turn around but she didn't. I watched her she drove off. I fucked up. I loved Janelle with all my heart man. I picked myself up and looked at all the staring neighbors who we woke up with all the noise and headed inside the house. "What the fuck are y'all looking at man"? I screamed towards them out of anger. I heard a few whispers and just picked up my pride and went inside. I was pissed at myself. Heartbroken and lonely. I just lost the love of my life and will probably never get her back.

I slammed the door behind me. "DAMN"! I yelled punching a whole in the near by wall. I gotta get her back. I love her. That's my wife. The mother of my child. I can't live with out her.

It was a stupid, stupid mistake that I wish I could take back. What was I thinking? Why would I fuck that up? I laid down and eventually cried myself to sleep.

I woke up and my body was sore. I was hoping this was all a bad dream. I called out for Janelle and heard no response. It dawned on me that she really did leave me. I looked over at the clock and noticed it was 7:00am. I grabbed my keys and left. I had to get her back.

I rang Mrs. Smith doorbell repeatedly until she answered. She looked at my with cut eyes. "Rodkevious". She said to me. "Hello Mrs. Smith, is Janelle here"? I questioned. "Believe it or not she isn't and you shouldn't either. What were you thinking"? She asked. "I don't know Mrs. Smith". I began trying to hold back my upcoming tears. She widened the door and told me to come in.

I stepped in the house and sat down on the sofa. Mrs. Smith walked passed me and came back with Italy. She handed her to me. I kissed her cheek and held her tight. I disappointed my daughter. "Now, do you see you've made a big mistake"? Mrs. Smith asked me before walking off.

Danyella

"You can do it, keep it up". I pushed my new client. We were going over some squat sets before I saw Janelle burst in. I watched as she searched around. "Oh hey Janelle, can I help you"? She looked at me coldly. She walked over to me and punched me hard in the nose. I instantly knew it was broken by the mass amount of blood I felt through my fingers. I looked at her with wide eyes. All eyes were on us now. "What the fuck"? I yelled. "You lying bitch. You fucking all your 'clients'"? She screamed. "What are you talking about"? I asked trying to play clueless. "Oh so now you got amnesia? Excuse me sir have y'all had sex because this bitch can't keep her legs closed especially around married men". I was flabbergasted, and not only that but embarrassed. "I should beat the shit out of you, but I have more class". I urged. "Class? Class? Bitch you don't have class. Watch your back bitch cuz it's far from over". She said before walking out.

I wiped my nose with a cloth and tried cleaning myself up. "What the fuck are y'all looking at? Mind your fucking business". I screamed. That bitch got it coming and she can believe that.