Kitten

Chapter 12: It's over

Lily's POV:

"Dad, are you sure about this?".

I stood by the gold plaque with his name on it and shuddered. I hadn't seen Matthew since he called me a whore. He was lucky I didn't tell my dad otherwise he would well and truly be dead.

"Yes Angel. This is the best way as he will know how you truly feel. See it as your time for closure. Do not let him sway you or try to get into your head. Remember you may currently hold his name, but you are a Richardson and you are strong. Show him who's boss".

I lent into my dad's side and smiled. He was right. Matthew could never hurt me again. I am no longer afraid of him.

"You're right. Let's get this over and done with" I said swallowing down my nerves. As long as I had my dad with me, nothing could go wrong.

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"Hello, how can I help y"-

My face turned red with anger as I realised who was sitting before me typing away at her computer.

I thought I was ready, but seeing the woman I caught Matthew sleeping with, my confidence was swaying. Her eyes flew between me and my father and then narrowed back on me as it soon dawned on her who it was she was talking to.

"I'm here to see Matthew" I seethed out through clenched teeth. Anger was bubbling up inside me seeing her top few buttons undone and slightly messy hair. She looked like the girl who had to look perfect, so messy hair could only explain one thing. It was definitely more than a one time thing with Matthew.

"I'm sorry, but he's busy".

"Of course he is" dad scoffed quietly behind me.

"But um if I could take a name, I'll tell him you called and he'll get back to you".

"Bitch you know my name" I shouted but stopped as I felt a small tug on the back of my sleeve.

My hands clenched tightly together as her eyes lingered over to my dad and let her eyes roam over his features.

I felt my body quiver with anger as she subtly licked her lips in my father's direction. I prayed to Jesus to give me strength not to knock this bitch out.

"Screw you, I don't need permission".

Rushing past her, I grasped the door handles and slammed the door open causing Matthew to scream slightly at the outburst of my entrance.

Matthew instantly straightened himself out and cleared his throat.

"Lily" he sighed sadly before taking a few steps towards me. It was only at that moment that I realised one of his legs was in a cast and had a bandage around his head. He had old bruises on him and subtle scratches on his face. He limped on a crutch and reached out to me but stopped and looked behind him. His face was an unsightly pale colour as if he had a bad encounter with someone before my appointment with him.

"I-I'm sorry you had to see her, I've cut things off with her since you caught us".

"Cut the shit Matthew. I couldn't care less if you're still screwing that slut. She can have your pathetic ass".

Matthew hobbled over to the desk wincing in pain before sitting down. I kept silent as I took a seat in front of him knowing full well my father did this to Matthew.

"Lily, you have every right to be angry and I know I'm not deserving of your forgiveness. But I'm so sorry from the bottom of my heart. I screwed up so badly and I resent myself for it. I hate the man I have become. I love you more than anyone and cannot live my life without you. Just give me a chance to prove myself. Let me show you how much I love you".