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“I feel horrible. Do you mind if I stay home? Maybe I can do some work while I sit in bed.”
“Are you going home tomorrow morning?”
“I probably should. I want to get my discussion with Noah over with. I want to know what the fuck was going on in his head when he decided to cheat on me.”
“He was thinking with his dick. It’s not a complicated process.”
“Vivian is beautiful and hot, so I’m sure you’re right.”
He raises his voice slightly. “Why do you discount yourself all the time? You’re beautiful and hot. If you were mine again, I would treat you right.”
“I’m not like her.”
“You don’t need to be. You’re you, and it’s more than appealing.”
He gets up and heads to the door.
“JC, I’m sorry I can’t give you what you want.”
He smiles at me, but I know it must be killing him to send me back to Noah. Nothing is set in stone. It might not work out anyway. Noah better have a convincing story because, at this point, I’m ready to walk.
I pull the covers over me and go back to sleep. During the night, I feel a cool hand on my head. JC has come to check on me and I smile a little. He walks out of the room and closes the door. Why couldn’t he be this sweet when we were together?
The next morning, I wake up and call out to JC. I get no answer, and a glance at the clock tells me that he probably left already. I feel a little better and get up to use the bathroom. A note is taped to the mirror.
Lexi,
You were sleeping so peacefully; I didn’t want to wake you. You’re welcome to stay as long as you like. If you go out just be aware the door closes and locks behind you automatically. I left a key on the counter.
If you speak with Noah, let me know how it turns out. Know that I only want the best for you. As much as I want you, I would never stand in the way of your happiness.
Hugs,
JC
He really is trying to score some points. I’m grateful that he didn’t pressure me to end it with Noah. I want to see what he has to say though I saw it with my own two eyes. What excuse could he have to do what he did? I text Noah because I want him to know I’m willing to talk.
I’m coming home to talk. I should be there soon.
I’m sorry. I fucked up. Where are you?
The last thing I want to tell him is that I stayed at JC’s apartment last night. I can just imagine how that would go over. If he asks me when we meet, I’m going to tell him I stayed with Hunter. He likes him.
It doesn’t matter where I stayed. I’ll be home in a little while.
Ok.
That’s it, ok? I prepare myself to go home. JC neatly laid my clothes on a chair by the bathroom. I change back into them and fold the t-shirt and shorts I slept in, leaving them on the dresser. I start to feel crappy again, and I’m not at all ready to have this conversation.
I walk the few blocks to Noah’s apartment. Funny how I’m not even considering it, my home anymore. I’m not sure I can forgive him for what he did. I hope he has the decency to tell me the truth. I want to know how many times he fucked Vivian and if he even went to Boston this weekend. It’s curious how she just happened to find her way to his apartment. When I get upstairs, I knock on the door and Noah answers.
“You didn’t have to knock. This is your home, too,” he quietly says.
He reaches out to take my briefcase, but I pull it away. I don’t want him helping or touching me.
“Alexa, please. I made a mistake. I don’t want to lose you.”
I wheel around to look him square in the eye.
