Teacher Crush (Completed)

Chapter 43; Break up, Make Up

The Next Morning

       I woke up between Janet and Triniti and rolled my eyes. I remembered what Latoya told me yesterday and sighed, immediately catching an attitude. I got up out of the bed, careful not to wake them up and grabbed my phone. I put my slippers and robe on and made my way downstairs. I took a seat in the livingroom and unlocked my phone. 5 missed calls from Michael and 3 unread messages.

1:37 "Hey, you never called me. You alright?"

2:41 "I hope you're home safe by now."

8:07 "Couldn't sleep. It's not like you to forget to text me and at least know you're safe."

I rolled my eyes. Why would he care? He's probably laying next to that girl as he is sending these anyway.

10:29 "I'm fine." I replied.

I tossed my phone to the other side of the couch and got up. Just as I stood up, my stomach let out a large growl. As much as I wanted to skip my morning meal, I knew my baby needed to eat and I couldn't starve her, or him. I made my way into the kitchen and took out a large skillet. I put some eggs in a bowl, and grabbed a loaf of bread. I coated 5 slices of bread in the eggs and threw them on the skillet. I was making french toast. I took out the powdered sugar, syrup, and cinnamon and put it on the table. I grabbed myself a plate and stacked all five slices on it then sat at the table to eat.
       Within 10 minutes, all 5 slices were gone and I was full. I put my plate and fork in the sink, washed it off and stuck it in the strainer. I pushed my chair in and went back to the living room to sit on the couch. I turned the tv on and watch this show called "Impractical Jokers". The show was about 4 guys, whom are all best friends that publicly embarrass eachother. They have wins, where they complete the challenge or losses, where they refuse them and whoever gets the most losses of the 3 challenges they do is labeled that nights "Big Loser." From there, they are given a new challenge which is called a punishment that they are not allowed to refuse. It's very comical, and I watch it mostly when I am upset because it takes me away from my problems and gives me a moment not to think about them, and just laugh. In this episode, Joe, one of the 4 guys, is a genie in a play for his punishment. He had to grant a man his 3 wishes, but it wasn't like a regular play with his 3 bestfriends, Sal, Murr, and Q who were controlling the ropes that either raised or lowered and moved Joe across the stage.

I was laughing so hard, and loud that Triniti woke up. She walked slowly down the stairs rubbing her eyes and yawning. "What's going on down here?" She asked. "Impractical Jokers." I said. She didn't need an explanation, she just smiled and joined me on the couch. I sighed and turned the volume down. "What are you doing?" She asked. "Michael is cheating on me." I spat. "What are you talking about?" She asked in confusion. "I was told that Janet knew he was cheating on me and she kept it from me to protect him." I told her. "Who told you this?" She asked. "Not only did she lie about it, but apparently she organized it too." I admitted. "Okay, slow down and explain this to me." She said. "Latoya told me that Janet told her that she sent Michael's ex over there so he could get back with her and then when I told her about the womans voice yesterday, she lied and said it was someone in their family." I said. "Latoya told you? And you believed her?" She asked. "I don't know. But I know what I heard on the phone yesterday." I replied. "Maybe we should keep an eye on them both." Triniti said. "Don't say anything to them okay? Latoya told me not to say anything." I told her. "If it was true, why would she tell you to keep it to yourself?" She asked. "Probably because she doesn't want to deal with the drama. I don't know. But let's just pretend we're okay, like we don't know anything." I said. She took a deep breath, clearly in disagreement but nodded her head, hesitantly. "Thank you." I said.
       I grabbed my phone which was still on the other side of the couch and unlocked it. Michael sent 3 more texts, and called again.

10:35 "Are you okay?"

11:00 "Liv? it's not like you to text back so short, let alone take this long to reply. I'm calling, please answer."

11:15 "I'm starting to get frustrated, what is going on?"

I rolled my eyes and scoffed. How dare he get frustrated with me when he was the one being unfaithful? "I'll be right back, I need to use the bathroom and get something to eat." Triniti said as she got up and walked away. Just as she left the room, I recieved another phone call from Michael. I decided to answer.

"Hello?"

"Is this Olivia?" Said a womans voice on the other line. My heart dropped.

"Who's asking?"  I asked. My heart was racing, I could feel my blood boiling. I was shaking.

"I'm Michael's girlfriend. He asked me to call and cut it off with you. He couldn't bring himself to do it. So, yeah. Uhm, bye." She said, and the line clicked. She hung up before I could even respond. I immediately began bawling my eyes out. I was shaking even more now and my heart felt as though it was going to beat out of my chest. I couldn't breathe correctly, see correctly, think correctly. I didn't know what to do.
       In the midst of my breakdown, I started getting pains in my stomach. I screeched at the sharp cramp that pierced me. "Ow!" I screamed. Janet ran down the stairs and Triniti ran back into the living room. "What's wrong Olivia?" They asked in unison. "I don't know, I need to go to the hospital. I think something's wrong with the baby." I shouted. They helped me get up and immediately got me into the car, speeding me to the hospital. Once we got there, we quickly got put into a room and waited for the doctor. "I'll be back in momentarily." She said as she exited with her phone in her hand. Triniti sat directly beside me, making sure I was staying calm. She asked me what happened and I told her everything.

Janet POV

       I pulled out my phone and dialed Michael's number, then hit call. "Michael? Something's wrong with the baby. We're at the hospital." I said. "What? Oh, no. I'm on my way. Be there as soon as possible." Michael said as he hung the phone up. As I went to slide it back into my pocket, Triniti aggressively approached me. "What's wrong with you?" She asked. "What are you talking about?" I asked. "Why would you send Michael's ex out there to seduce Michael? Did you not think about what that would do to Olivia? Do you even care?" She spat. "Woah, woah! You're mistaking me for Latoya. That was all her plan. Granted, I knew about it since yesterday morning but I didn't have the chance to tell her. I thought that was Michael's place." I admitted. "I knew that bitch was behind this. I'm sorry. We have to convince Olivia about the truth now." She said. We hugged it out and made our way back into the room. I looked over at Triniti. "Maybe we should wait." I whispered as Olivia was fast asleep in front of us. . .