The Phone Call

Terra's POV:

He doesn't even matter at all, I had my greatest treasures, I was beginning to run my company and though everything has been really tough especially with post-partum, losing weight, feeling insecure about my body and the scars on my stomach. Not being able to get enough sleep makes me so frustrated throughout the day. 

Nevertheless, I was going to get through all of this and be the best in all aspects of my life.

“It's going to be okay” I said to myself in the mirror and poured water on my face repeatedly fighting off the urge to break down crying.

“You're strong and have the most beautiful children, there's nothing you cannot do. You don't need him.” I repeated to myself then walked out of the bathroom after wiping my face with a paper towel.

Time to do better and stop feeling sorry for myself.

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THAT NIGHT:

I spent my day taking care of myself, getting my nails and hair done, tinting a few strands blonde and curling it up. Feeding my kids and playing with them, I found myself recording Eleanour as she giggled as I tickled her while Eric was in a fussy mood. They had finally fallen asleep after I had given them both a bath and fed them adequately. I secretly prayed they wouldn't cry and wake me up tonight.

Right now, I was in the bathtub washing up and listening to soft music. I had so much work to do but I needed a small rest in order to function properly.

About ten minutes later, I was out and I heard a knock coming from my door. I quickly tied a black robe and rushed to the door as the knocks were urgent.

“Good evening ma'am. Sorry to bother you but I think you need to see this.” The maid, Clara, rushed and my mind was filled with worry as I followed behind her and she led me into Evelyn's room.

My heart sank staring at the sight in front of me.

“What…what's going on?” I stammered out and she just continued what she was doing ignoring my presence.

“I will excuse you two.” Clara spoke then exited out of the room. 

“Evelyn, what's going on?” I asked and again she ignored me packing up her things in anger.

“Evelyn!” I yelled walking towards her to stop her but she pushed me backwards.

“What?!” She snapped turning to me and I caught myself not allowing myself to fall due to her impact. 

I had never seen her so upset and angry since we were friends. I was low-key scared at how she looked right now.

“What's going on? Why are you so upset?” I inquired walking up to her but she raised her hand to stop him.

“My father found me a new apartment and I am leaving here, it's another state near relatives and people who actually cared for me.” I knitted my eyebrow at her comment.

“I care for you if that's what you're implying plus this house is too big for just my kids and I. You don't have to go just speak to me if I did something.” She scoffed loudly, stopping in her tracks and staring at me.

“Maybe that's the problem, this house is too big which is why you can't see that I have been going through a break up for the past one week now. And I know you have various obligations but would it have killed you to come for my performance tonight which I told you about and I even sent a text message reminding you. I was so down, I needed some motivation but you weren't there for me just this one time and it hurt me!” She cried out and my heart drew heavy and tears brimmed in my eyes.

I felt so horrible…I didn't even know what to say…I had totally forgotten and between work and kids, I didn't even notice her.

“I'm so sorry for not seeing you and not knowing you were going a lot. I have no justification for why I missed your performance. I'm so so sorry.” I apologized walking towards her then embraced her as she cried.

“I know you're going through a lot…I low-key feel so selfish even being mad at you but ... .I need you.” She cried and I patted her back.

“It's fine, we need each other. You have been there for me and I should be there for you as well. I really am sorry and I want you to know I love you so much and care about you.” We both sniffled and she embraced me back.

“I know and I love you too. My emotions have been everywhere. I can't believe me and my ‘betrothed’ are no longer together.” We shared a weak chuckle at the mention of my nickname for her boyfriend.

“You will get more betrotheds.” I said and she laughed and cried at the same time.

“Let's go take some nasty ice cream that's gluten free and watch movies.” I suggested and she pulled us apart and agreed.

“I will have Clara arrange this, don't ever think of leaving again.” I spoke sternly wiping my tears and she pouted.

“I won't.”

We spent the night licking ice cream and watching rom-com movies in my room until she fell asleep next to me. But I was still awake, I couldn't sleep, I felt so burdened so in the middle of the night, I went and grabbed a bottle of water and went back to my home office/ study.

I scrolled through the documents and scrolled through then all of a sudden my phone started ringing and I scrunched up my face wondering who could be calling around this time of the night. The caller ID wasn't saved as I reluctantly answered. 

“Hello?” I spoke silently waiting for the person on the other line to speak.

“Hellooo?” I sucked my teeth about to hang up as I was hearing the person breathing but no words came through. I feared it might be Ross or someone but I remembered he didn't even care.

“Terra.” My heart sank as I heard the familiar voice.

“Terra, is that you?”