Who Could Not Win the Mistress?

Waste

I was feeling lots of love that night. When I slept by Jack's side in the morning, it seemed so peaceful. I was feeling nothing but hope and love and that Jack was here for me. Jack was very comfortable underneath the sheets and I just had my arms around him. My eyes shut with the faded eyeshadow on my eyes. The cold air hitting my back. I was at peace.

I was lying on my stomach almost passed out to be honest. I woke up almost giggling to myself until I saw the door open. I pulled the comforter over my chest and put a hand over my head. I patted Jack's shoulder and he grunted.

"Morning, Emma." He says in his gravelly morning voice. He hummed happily and said, "how's my cutie?"

I pointed at the door and hid myself underneath the blanket. I heard him get off the bed and I peeked to watch him put on his sleep pants and shirt. He sounded a little off to me.

"You don't think?" I asked and he left the room. I got up and put on my red nightshirt and long gray pants. I kinda followed him as he knocked lightly on a door. No answer.

He sighed so sad and he put his head on the door. I patted his back and kissed his cheek. There were times that Jack was very sensitive and he wanted the best for his kids. I had concern in me and I tried to calm him.

I decided to wait outside Scarlett's room as he entered. I was hearing some soft talks and I had an overwhelming feeling in me.

"Scarlett, are you okay?" Jack asked. I know fourteen year olds can be precocious. I was like that at that time. "Sweetie."

"I saw her, you guys were asleep." I heard an almost shaky tone in her voice. I almost had a feeling to cry now. "I didn't want to wake you or her up."

"Scarlett," he grew a little upset. "It's not right to invade anyone's privacy." He sighed. "But I feel so guilty."

"You should." She said almost mad. I put my hands on my face as tears fell.

"Aw, Emma." He came to me and held me up. He wiped my tears and held me close. "Let's tell her the truth."

"Okay." I almost cracked up in more tears. "I hope she doesn't hate me. She really seemed to like me."

"No, Scarlett likes you." He patted my back more. We entered Scarlett's room and I saw her in a mix of disappointment and frustration. "Baby, Emma and I." He sighed now. "Have been together for a little while."

"Well." She looked up and rubbed her eye. "Will you tell Henry?"

"Yes, baby." He solemnly nodded. "Can Emma grab a seat?"

"Sure." She shrugged and he pulled out her desk chair for me to sit on. "How long have you been together?"

"Three months." He sighed. "I gotta make sure you don't freak out about this. You know what, let me go get Henry."

Jack got up and brought his son from his room a little while later. I just sat there in silence. The fact that I was naked over the sheets in bed with Jack made me have a feeling of guilt and embarrassment at the same time. I wanted to cry.

"Henry, Scarlett." Jack said in almost a depressed tone. "I wanted to share something I kept for a while. Emma is my girlfriend."

I just saw Henry silently nod and Scarlett rubbing her temples.

"Scarlett caught us in bed last night, to our oblivion." Jack said. "I love you both from the bottom of my heart."

"Did you see anything bad, Scarlett?" Henry asked.

"Son, it's better if you didn't ask. I want you guys to have the best things life can give you." Jack smiled. "Meeting Emma was kinda tragic. When I said that she lost her house, I lied."

I wanted to cry even more. I didn't want to lean on Jack or else I would make it worse.

"Emma was someone I met when I was on one of my business trips, she was someone who wanted money. We were in England but she had a boyfriend who was a total jerk to her." He shared. "I felt bad for Emma, to make up for it, I took her to Nashville and I wanted to support her."

"So Emma was," Henry asked, all worried.

"Yes bud, she was an escort." He held my hand and squeezed it. "I didn't want mean people to use her so I thought she needed some light at the end of the tunnel. Told her to pack her things and come with me."

Scarlett began to shed a tear. Jack hugged her and kissed her head.

"It's okay, Scarlett." Jack says. "You know I'm always here. Henry, you should be careful with her. Emma is a sensitive girl."

"I trust you, Dad." He nods.

"I wanted to have fun, but saw sympathy in her." He said and looked at me. "A poor excuse of an occupation. Women should have stable jobs with stable relationships."

I smiled and covered my mouth.

"I fell in love with her." He almost choked. "I know it's wrong, my birthday coming up. She's almost twenty."

I saw little reaction from the kids and I just didn't know what to do anymore.

"But Emma has been such a loving young lady and I couldn't help but be there for her all the time." He smiled bravely and held my hand. "She's matured so much since meeting me."

Scarlett was overwhelmed by us. Jack came to hug his kids again and kissed Henry's head.

"Emma is not a bad person. I seriously apologize for what you saw Scarlett. You mustn't tell anyone. Both of you." He ordered them. "We both love you. She's grown to appreciate you a lot."

"I like Emma a lot, Dad." She smiled wiping a tear. "I won't get by your door again."

"Okay, darling. You know I love you." He says. "I love Emma too."

I grew almost happy and he kissed my cheek.

"Okay, I'll go make you breakfast. Do you guys feel better?"

"Yeah." Henry said and so did Scarlett. I still had the embarrassment of her seeing me after what me and Jack did last night.

"I love you both. I wouldn't let anything get in your way." I smiled and went to hug Scarlett. "I'm sorry for what you saw."

She nodded and I let go. I saw the kids head downstairs and I put my head on Jack's shoulder.

"I messed up, did I?" I asked.

"No babygirl." He kissed my head. "I messed up."

"Jack." I said all worried. "No, don't blame it on yourself. You saved my life."

He smiled and gave me a serene kiss. At least we came out and said it. I was glad that I had a supportive man to be with who was also a great dad with trustworthy kids. It made me safer that I had Jack with me.