The edge of glory

Chapter 16

Hey guys I am so so sorry that I didn't update on Wednesday. Wattpad has taken over my life with all the books that I am emotionally attached to. And because I had writers block. Unedited. Enjoy.

Esther's POV

I didn't tell him.

I couldn't tell him for the safety of him and my son.

But he didn't ask me about it either. He just hugged me and took me to the bed to lay down. He didn't ask me what was wrong partly because I couldn't say a single word without bursting into tears but partly because he knew my mother and I had fought.

I was currently sprawled across my bed, eating oreos and drinking sprite when I heard him knock on my door.

"Essie can I come in?" he didn't even wait for me to answer before he barged in.

What a gentleman.

He came holding a tray of soup and a glass of orange juice.

"Hey I brought you food. Like real food not junk food." I managed to give him a small smile before grabbing the tray from his hands and digging in.

Honey boo-boo would be proud.

"I know you might think I'm a dick for doing this but I kinda have to go back to work. You do know today is Wednesday right? "

I had completely forgotten that Leon was working.

" Of course don't worry I can manage on my own."

He gave me a quick peck on the cheek before going out of my room. I hear the front door close and let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.

I hate that I have to lie to him, but it's not like I'm supposed to tell him. We know almost nothing about our personal lives. It's not like I'm obligated to tell him... Right?

Just then I hear a knock on the front door.

I open the door to see Angelo? What is he doing here.

He's wearing a blue Polo shirt and black skinny jeans. His hair was curly and wet since I'm guessing he just showered. It's surprising to see him in casual clothes.

"Hey Terra can I come in?" for a minute I forgot he was talking to me. I was so used to Essie I forgot that was the nickname he gave me when we were little.

"Sure come in" I open the door fully so he can come in.

I was surprised when he enveloped me onto a hug, but I quickly responded by hugging him back.

"Terra please tell me what's going on?You look pale. Are you sick?"

I signed defeatedly. I had to tell him. He was my cousin after all. So I told him everything from my marriage to Joshua and his affair with my mother to Leon and finally my son. By the time I finished I was bawling my eyes out.

"Angie I don't know what to do. I have to go and see my son."

"OK first don't call me Angie. It sounds like a girls name and second I think you should definitely go see your son. It's the best thing you can do and I'm sure he misses you a lot."he said grinning.

He was right I have to go see my son even if I have to drag myself all the way to Canada.