Mavery

Thirty-two

I empty mindedly left the coffee shop not wanting to hear another word from Gal-my ex boyfriend. I can still feel my phone vibrating on my hand as i walk down the busy street.

Bumping on random people hearing nothing but the whole story Gal told me. Those words that's been on repeat in my head for almost thirty minutes now.  I finally found a bench to sit on.

I put my purse down beside me and covered my face with my hands. Without any hesitation, my tears began to stream. My emotions were fighting inside my head and mostly in my heart.

I sobbed for God knows how long. Feeling completely cold, i stood up and decided to head somewhere else to stay.

I can't be home.

I don't wanna be home.

I took my phone and started dialing.

"Kyle?"

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"I am so sorry this place is too small for y-" i cut his stupid point. "No Kyle, your house is big and as beautiful as Austin's. Nothing to worry about." I said as i sigh.

"So, that's what really happened?" He asked as he sit next to me.

The tears started to fall for like a hundred-and-one time now. It hurts. It hurts so so much.

"You need to rest Mavs. Just call me i'm hands on with my newborn so, i'll probably stay up all night." He said tapping my shoulder. I smiled as i wipe my tears.

The moment Kyle left the room, my phone vibrated, it's Adah. She's probably worried.

"Hey! Where are you?! What happened!? If there's something Austin need to know, i am telling you that i haven't call him yet! And if you-" i cut her off.

"I'm okay. I'm staying at Kyle's for tonight. I-uhh visited his wife and i had uhh, i catched cold on the way so," i closed my eyes praying that she'd believe me.

It worked.

"Okay, oh my gosh i was so worried! Don't do this next time! What time do you want me to pick you?" She asked and i cleared my throat.

"N-no no! I'll get home by myself. You have nothing to worry about me. I can handle myself. Thank you Adah and i am sorry for not answering your calls." I didn't wait for her response and cut the line immediately.

I can't let her make me say what really happened tonight in details. And i wish i didn't let myself know everything. I slid my hands to my bump.

"Mommy's gonna be fine. I promise. As long as i have you, there's something to hold on to. I don't think i could face your Dad if you're not here, if we don't have you. I think i'll never forgive him if we don't have you." I said as i sob.

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I didn't sleep, i just can't. When i felt like going home, i talked to Kyle and his wife as i adored their little angel. I braced myself, mentally physically and emotionally. Though i know that i'll fail the moment i see Austin's face.

The very moment i reached the front door of Austin's house, my heart started to shatter. I gripped the knob but still unable to open it. I did my best to fight my tears back. I slid open the door wishing that he's not yet home.

He isn't.

I sighed as i slowly made my way to our room. I took a quick and warm shower to relax at least. Maybe Adah's not home? How is that possible?

Suddenly, i started hearing murmurs to shoutings. I was worried about her and went downstairs immediately. I was wrong, she's home.

"Adah?" I mouthed as i rub my belly.

"M-Mavery..." She stuttered as she unbelievably started to pull the girl's arm.

"Wait so it's you! It's really you. And oh, pregnant. Cool." The girl said. I put my phone down on the countertop as i slowly walk towards them.

"And it's you filth." I spat. Adah made a very surprised look. I rolled my eyes at her and sighed.

"Impressive i thought you wouldn't recognize me. I was surprised, Post said that it's impossible for you to remember me but i guess he's wrong." She said as she flipped her hair.

I closed my eyes, fighting my urge to crash her face on the floor.

"I'm sorry he did this to you. I hope you change your mind and get rid of him in your life. You can't forget everything that we did. You can-" she was stopped by the door opening.

It's him. It's Austin.

He was happily holding a Moulin Rouge in his hand. My final flower surprise...

He was beyond startled as he look at me. Then to this asshole in front of me.

"What do you think you're doing here!?" He said as he uncarefully pulled the bitch's nasty arm to get out of his house.

Adah ran to me and held my shoulders.

"Mavs..." She whispered.

Dre took care of the witch while Austin didn't even take a foot outside. He immediately faced me. And the moment i saw his face, his watery eyes, i almost collapsed on the floor. Thankfully there's Adah who catched me.

"Mavery!" They both shouted.

I was frozen. Not even wanting to say a word. My tears started to fall and the next thing i know is Austin caressing my face, crying. I immediately pushed him away from me. Away from us. I took a step back.

"N-no no babe, please listen to me..." He whispered as he tries to get near me. Adah let go of my arms as i look at her.

"Mavery, look, please... You need to listen to me!" Austin shouted as he still try to get near me. I took another step back-just looking at him blankly with my tears kept from falling.

"H-how c-could you..." I managed to say before i unimaginably sprinted to our room. I heard Austin's heavy steps before locking it.

I looked around the room.

Our bed...
Our pictures on the wall and on the bedside...
Our wedding gowns and suits...

I looked at the mirror and slid my hand on my belly.

And our baby...

This is all a lie...