What Happens In Vegas

One

A/N//:
Shit's about to go down, babes, hope you're ready!

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EVANGELINE

"CAROLYN?! He's fucking CAROLYN? CHLAMYDIA CAROLYN?!?!" I looked up at my sister from my position on my bed. I'd just moved in and had been screaming into my pillow for the last minute and a half before this particular outburst.

"I'm afraid so," Hazel said, sighing and laying a reassuring hand on my arm. "This wasn't your fault, Eva. He made a terrible decision and he's going to pay for it; his family loves you and they are standing by you, not him or our cousin." I sat up and looked down at Hazel's glittering engagement ring, feeling a tug at my heart. That should be me too, but he ruined it. "Hey," she said, gaining my attention once more. "I hope you'll reconsider coming to my Bachelorette getaway."

"Please refrain from referring to that STD-ridden rat as my cousin," I gagged. "And about the...thing," I sighed, "It's normal to have a party, but a getaway to Vegas? Come on, Haze!"

"It's only for a couple of days! Caleb and the guys are going to New York City, why can't the girls have fun too?! Plus, it might take your mind off of this, even just for a little bit!"

I looked into Haze's baby blue eyes and sighed. "I don't know."

"Pleease, Eva? Don't tell me you don't want to get roaring drunk and forget that scum bag for a little while?"

"I do, but-"

"Evangeline, quit thinking and just do! Ryan just ruined your life, you deserve to take it back and have a little fun!"

I looked away and thought for a few minutes. He had ruined my life. He'd lied, cheated, and deceived me; no wonder I was the only one always talking about the future! With this Vegas getaway at least I can celebrate my sister not being screwed over, AND forget about ME getting screwed over. "Alright, fine, I'll do it."

She squealed and hugged me close, kissing my hair. I relaxed and wrapped my arms around her, glad that she was happy. "Yay, I'm so excited! Pack your bags, big sis, we're going to Vegas next weekend!" She was beaming as she left, looking back at me once more before giving me a thumbs up. I rolled my eyes when she disappeared, and made my way to the on suite bathroom to take a quick shower. The great thing about being a writer is that wherever I go, my work goes with me, so I could work in Vegas, but if Haze caught me she would have a wide-eyed fit about it. I scrubbed my hair and the small thought about Ryan doing the same thing flashed through my mind, but I pushed it away as best as I could. Maybe he's with her because I refused to have sex before marriage. Even though I know that it isn't my fault that he has no integrity, I still felt like I could've done something to make him stay. But after all that's happened, would I even want him to?

I shut off the water and wrapped myself in a lavender purple towel, drying my body before wrapping my hair up. I put on my lotion and dressed myself, pushing back thought after thought of Ryan and I's relationship. There was nothing that could be done now; he made his choice. Just as I had finished dressing, my cell rang and I cringed at the Caller ID, it was Aunt Ruth (Chlamydia's Mom). Despite my better judgement, I answered curtly.

"Darling, I heard what happened and I want you to now that John and I do not support this! I can only imagine how awful you've been feeling!" Aunt Ruth's perkily annoying voice filled my ears in apology.

"I'm as well as I can be right now Aunt Ruth. If this is who Ryan truly is, I want know part of it." Do I really believe that though?

"Good for you, honey! I'm proud of you! She's no longer living with us, and we haven't spoken to her since she told us of the affair."

She's probably living with him. "How long ago was that?"

"About four days ago."

So a week after Ryan..confessed. "Okay."

"I just wanted to see how you were doing and let you know that John and I support you!"

I gave a tight-lipped smile, even though I knew she couldn't see. "I appreciate that."

"You're welcome, dear. I have to go, John's out in the garage and this heat gets to him faster than when he was younger; hang in there, sweet girl!"

"Thanks, Bye." I hung up and sighed, letting out my hair from the damp towel to blow dry it. I really did appreciate Aunt Ruth and Uncle John's support, but I had already had a similar conversation with Ryan's parents that was much more awkward than that one. At least I had their support; in a small way, it lets me know that I wasn't in the wrong no matter how I feel. I brushed through my chestnut hair, and looked at myself. It wasn't because I was conceited, but I just looked different. I looked paler, my eyes void of their light, and my face slightly sunken. What has he done to me?

And that's when I decided that I would not allow him to hurt me as he has been, and I will never be fooled by him or any other man ever again. From now on, my life is about me. No more looking for love, desperate to be whole! I can be whole in myself.
Bitch.

I made my way out of the bedroom for the first time in almost two weeks, and I almost smiled at the shocked look on Hazel's face. "Oh, look at you," she winked. "You look hot!"

"Thanks, boo," I flipped my long hair and sat at the small island. "What're we eating?"

"Spaghetti! Can you fix the noodles for me?"

"Sure."

I was gonna be okay. As long as I didn't see either of their faces again, I wouldn't do anything drastic.

A/N//:
I'm already in love with this book

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