When it Happened *(Completed) EDITING

CHAPTER 79

The day flew by super fast, and I've not heard from Joe all day. Nevertheless, having Anthony here this morning, and advising me, that the savior Brian, will be joining me, very closely on the project, had my day pretty much worn out.

I look down at my watch. Thank God, I've caught up, gracefully, time to go, I said as I stood up. I've been in such a mood for my favorite donut and in desperate need for my coffee fix, from Kari's Bagel's down the block. I'll call Joe on the way out.

Thinking back, that's where I made a total fool of myself in front of him. I can still remember that smile he gave me, the moment I turned around.

I had a huge Kegel moment on the spot. Jesus, I don't believe I've never told him that, though. Yes! I think I'll go and get some donuts and pastries and take it to Robert. I know he'll like some. We can have some late tea and chit chat. I'll surprise Joe as well.

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As I walk into Kari's Bagels, the first thing I see is the famous pink-haired young lady behind the counter, who, if it weren't for her goggling eyes staring behind me, I wouldn't have turned around and noticed Joe and the beautiful fucking smile he had. It gets me every time. Surprised management hasn't told her to take those piercing off her face. The poor girl, that must've hurt. I literally shrugged.

I glance down at my phone—still, nothing from Joe. Odd, usually, he's so possessively wondering where I am at all times. The line is moving pretty fast.

I catch myself tapping my thumb on my thigh; I'm frustrated at this point, I'm worried, it's not like him. Maybe I should just text him again. Last time he couldn't find me, he surprised me showed up at my job unannounced.

But before I did, I heard giggling, I furrowed my brows and continued to follow where it came from, of course, love birds standing at the end of the pick-up counter. I finally got to place my order and paid. I walked towards the pick-up counter to line up and passed through and see patrons sitting by the window.

My eyes were stuck on one particular man sitting on a two-seat table. My heart sank, and my eyes instantly widened once I noticed what I saw. I know for a fact, that is Joe, his back facing my direction as my eyes fell on a woman sitting next to him, I couldn't see her face, but I saw her dress, her legs, her glamour, and Blonde.

The realization hit me hard; it's Crystal. My eyes darted straight down to where her hand where, on top of Joe's. Fuck me! I felt a huge lump in my throat tried to move, but my knees buckled under me. I felt as I can't breathe.

I clung onto the strap of my purse like a robot for dear life with one hand and held my stomach with the other, grasping onto my jacket, digging into.

I finally was able to walk out of the line, so I did, but slowly, I felt like I was walking on jelly. My mind couldn't move past the fear, and I didn't understand what I'm looking at.

I'm standing here watching her pass her thumb over his, sensually, as of nothing, the way Joe caresses mine. He's letting her touch him. How could he?

He knows I feel about her touching him, and he's letting her. They don't even notice I'm standing here, watching, staring.

What the fuck is he saying to her? I had to fight back tear; I couldn't cry here, I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction. Come on, Alix, not here, please not here, I'm literally screaming at myself in my head.

But, I'm only human, and why in the midst of what I see right now, I can hear my mother's voice lecturing me about my marriage with Michael.

'Alix, you need to take care of your marriage; it's crumbling right before your eyes.' she gloated.

I literally frowned at the thought. There was no sound, no thoughts in my head, no emotions, only a painful pain in my chest. I gulped-it all makes sense now-he still loves her, and he's telling her. She's having on every word that she looks so fucking pathetic, I feel like I'm going to throw up.

I shook my head in disbelief as I kept my stare and thought, all these months have been fake.

"I knew it," I whispered under my breath. I know Joe and Crystal can't hear m; they are in their own fucking world.

Oh my god, It feels as if the room is closing in on me, it's spinning.

Joe's never stopped loving Crystal. Why did he keep me around playing with my emotions? I've never been in a situation like this before. Michael kept his discretions a secret from me, even though I knew deep down inside what he was doing, I just never caught them in action. I know it doesn't make sense, but this...this...I've never had to witness the one I love with his X-Fiance.

This is something you only read in books, shit like this. But, this right now is real life, and these three months have been a rollercoaster ride. I mean, what the fuck do I do now? I need to get out of here.

I looked around me like a stiff robot; that's how I felt. I started to pray for God's sake. This is the worst nightmare I'm living at the moment, and I can't believe I'm going to say this, but, I can't believe this shit is happening to me again, I whispered.

I felt tears coming down my eyes; I couldn't help it; I couldn't hold them any longer, lord. I broke down; I thought I meant something to Joe. I thought he loved me.

I got the courage and stepped closer. I wanted to say something, I did. At the moment, I felt my blood rushing inside my body.

Is this how it feels when you catch the one you love with the one you had nightmares with and knew all along, they will end up being together. She's his age; she's his X, she's his.

As I tried to turn, I stopped immediately; Joe stood up as Crystal followed. I froze insight.

She leans forward and wraps her arms around his neck and kisses his lips softly, lovingly, as if they have never broken up.

He pulled away and whispered something. WTF! I fisted my fists by my sides.

He grabbed her hand as she stared into his eyes and my guess he whispered her reply-

Great! How.Fucking.Cute. I spit out.

I got the wind knocked out of me. Joe didn't even stop her. He let her...he let her fucking kiss him. I guess my rant came out, not in a whisper, because he turned around in my direction and finally noticed me standing there like a fucking idiot.

The look in his eyes causes me to freeze again and had the audacity to say my name. "Alix,"

I faintly heard it, but I did. I fucking heard him whisper my name in shock. He turns his head back to Crystal as he holds her wrist with one hand closed his eyes and looked down. Is that it, that's all I get.

The blood rushed through my veins, and with all my might, I turned my heels and walked the fuck out. I'm done!

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