{DARKER}**Sequel

Cristina; Pt20

Seattle:
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We returned to Seattle. Our little vacation was fun but they needed Jack in the office for something and it would be pointless if I stayed by myself at the suit.

"Yeah, I'll be right there" Jack smiled at me and hung up the phone.

"I'm sorry I ruined our vacation with work, I'll make it up to you I promise" he winked.

I gave him a quick kiss before he left and I waved goodbye to him from the elevator.

I miss always having Jack around. I needed something to keep myself busy. Maybe going out with friends? I haven't seen them in a while. And after all I needed this.

I went up to our room and searched for my phone. I found it on the bed underneath the covers. I dialed Nicoles number and waited for her to pick up. It rung about 2 times before she actually answered.

"Hello?" She asked kind of questionable.

"Nicole!" I cheered. I don't think she has my number saved. Ouch.

"I'm sorry I bought a new phone and lost all of my contacts but is this Cristina?" She giggled.

"Who else would it be calling you at 10 am asking if you could possibly go get coffee with me because I have nothing better to do?" I begged. I heard her laugh and sigh.

"I have the kids but maybe we can go to the park afterwards?" She asked.

"Sounds like a plan. I'm definitely okay with that. I miss those brats." I mumbled.

We exchanged goodbyes and I decided to get dressed. I hadn't really gone out in months so I don't really know what to wear. Plus we're going for coffee and to the park with kids, it kind of makes me think about having kids. I mean I'm only 23 I still have my whole life ahead of me but it seems like most of the people I work with have kids and are married.

Nicole isn't married of course but she has 3 kids and a boyfriend. Well last time I checked she did. I giggled to myself and searched my closet for something for something casual.

I grabbed a pair of dark blue skinny jeans and a black loose shirt with a small pocket up on the right side corner. I crouched down and slid on a pair of black flats over my ankle cut socks.

I brushed my hair and straightened my bangs quickly before applying some mascara and chapstick. I ran my fingers through my hair and grabbed a jacket.

I headed downstairs and grabbed my keys and wallet. I stopped and looked at myself in Th e mirror. I looked so flushed and drained.

I wonder if she'll notice.
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"So how are they?" I asked sitting on the park bench. I watched as the three kids played on the playground. "Well Mitchie isn't doing so good in school. She got suspended a few days ago for fighting" she rolled her eyes. Mitchie I believe is the oldest, 10. Then there's Ruben, he's about 5 and Jupiter is 4.

"What the hell happened?" I turned to face her.

"She said some girl was all up in her face and was teasing her about something but she won't tell me what" she said aggravated.

"Maybe she thinks you'll be mad if she tells you. Or you'll think it's stupid. Kids her age get really sensitive, especially when they've been abused" I said honestly. "I know, I just wish she'd trust me. I can't believe I let her asshole of a father back in her life" she rolled her eyes.