Premeditated Pseudonym

22|Venom

"I'm off to work love!" I heard Ridishi say in the midst of my dreams, he kissed me goodbye. Today was my day off, so I could sleep late, or at least until Josiah woke up. I then heard a message tone, so I opened my sleepy eyes in order to check it. The notification said it's from Facebook, so I opened it.

As I opened the app, it said I had two suggestions from Dylan T and Taylor 2018. There were no profile pictures on any of them but there were pictures of children and a woman in his albums. I accepted them both, just to spy a bit before Josiah got up for tea.

On Taylor 2018's profile were pictures of my ex-husband Taylor and I, on many of our trips around the country. I felt a bit sad as I looked through the pictures, but it wasn't enough to get me too far into my feelings. As I went through Dylan T's profile, there were different pictures but with the same poses by him and his wife.

Upon investigation, I noticed one of his interest were the same as Taylor's. The view of the night lights always used to get Taylor so emotional and nostalgic. The way Dylan takes his pictures of the lights were the same as Taylor. I needed more proof before I go acting up again since I didn't want to lose Rishidi again with my shenanigans.

I decided to call Abby and Sabina on a video call to get their expert advice on the situation. I couldn't do this on my own, since it started eating at me, piece by piece. Sabina and Abby couldn't believe it. Sabina got angry and Abby was shocked at this new development.

"Girl I'd of gone back to Miami and kick his ass for lying," said Sabina

"But how am I to do that if I'm not sure where he's living, plus if have to leave  Ridishi and my kids, probably risk losing them and getting arrested, "I replied.

"Chelz is right, if it were me in that situation, I'd have left it as is. I'm happy where I am and I'm not going to risk losing it over someone who doesn't want me anymore."Said Abby.

Abby's response sounded more logical than Sabina's, but it just keeps eating at me to spoil his good living. I thanked Abby and Sabina for their advice then I hung up. I then started a conversation with Dylan, hoping he'd reply, but I guess he was away from his phone. I then sent him some pictures of us at the beach and at home, sporting big smiles.

I then sent him pics of Taylor's pics of the night lights and compared it to his, with the caption. 'You both take pics the same way, how is that a coincidence?' If Taylor is still in that head of his I would like him to know I'm sorry. I then messaged an apology for hurting him, then I finished by telling him ill always love him no matter what, even if he's changed his name to Dylan.

He didn't read my message, but I hoped that he would when he gets a chance. I guess I'd have to leave it up to the universe to sort itself out. Until then, I'll be living my life with Ridishi and the kids. At least I can rest a bit easier now.

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After Geovani's little twisted session with that underage girl, I heard him say, It was time to move. We immediately packed up our gear and went down to the lobby area to wait for them to leave. As they left in their vehicles, Cindy and I got in ours. We followed them all the way to Burlington, staying as far, not drawing any attention to ourselves as possible.

They parked at a place called China one, in the rear of the building. I parked two buildings after the restaurant while Cindy followed on foot. As I met up with her, I took the lead, cautiously maneuvering the path forward. We came to a room at the end of the corridor that had been locked from the inside. I put my ears to the door but could hear the sound of gears turning. I picked the lock and behind the door was an elevator shaft.