Woman, Woman (Lesbian Story)

Chapter 16

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You cancel on Charlie and head to Matilda’s instead so you can vent.

You’re in her living room, sat on the sofa with Charlotte in your arms, Matilda sprawled on the sofa opposite to yours, legs thrown over Francisca’s lap.

"Ah, so the novelty of being married and living happily ever after is starting to wear off." She says, stupid smirk on her lips.

"I was with Cara for six years before we got married. Do you really think because she’s acting all grumpy I’m going to love her any less than I do when she’s all rainbows and sunshine?"

Charlotte makes this adorable giggly sound, hand touching your cheek affectionately. You kiss it and allow yourself to distract yourself for a moment.

"It goes downhill from here." Matilda dramatically mumbles, eyes closed and ready to doze off any moment now.

Francisca slaps her thigh making her yelp.

"Don’t be mean."

You share weak smiles with her before turning to your best friend and defying her, “Would you like me to prove you wrong?”

"I’ve been married to Charlie for a while now, babe. I know how things work."

"I refuse to believe that." Francisca mumbles, shaking her head, "It’s all a matter of priorities. If you make of someone you love your world, nothing can go wrong."

"Completely agree." You nod, thinking that Cara’s definitely your number one priority, along with your babies.

"That’s fairy tale bullshit."

"To you." You mutter, "Not to me."

Matilda makes a groaning sound, dismissing you with a wave.

"Talk to her." Francisca encourages you, "Sometimes, no matter how right you are, you have to give in and let go of your stubbornness. It’s all about equilibrium.”

You listen to her wise words attentively.

“God, I don’t even want to imagine what you’re going through. She’s already annoying when she’s not pregnant, and now she’s got two babies inside of her.” Matilda grumbles. You clench your jaw, feeling your anger starting to boil. When she adds, “Disgusting.”, you blow up.

You let Charlotte off your lap.

“I don’t know what is going on between you and Charlie, and to be perfectly frank, I don’t even know if I care. Your marriage has been doomed since the beginning. I told you that. And you knew that! You knew he texted other girls whilst he was still with you and you still took him back anyway.”

Your accusations keep flowing out of you and there’s no way you can’t stop them. Matilda’s sat up, staring at you through slightly widened eyes.

“Now, don’t lash out on Cara because your marriage is a complete failure.”

You shut up as soon as you say it. You’re breathing hard and you’re honestly tempted to get the fuck out of there because you’ve possibly just fucked up your greatest friendship.

Matilda’s face contorts in pain, and then she lets out a sob. She hides her face in her hands as she cries and you rush to her. You kneel before her and try hugging her along with Francisca.

She sobs as quietly as she can, but Charlotte notices anyway. She comes closer to her mother, face pained as well, and asks as best as she can why her mummy’s crying and if she’s hurt. Your heart shatters at the sight.