EL L E
My whole world came crashing down right in front of me, and I could do nothing to stop it.
'I want a divorce.' The word kept ringing in my ear.
No!
This can't be happening to me.
How did I go from being overjoyed about the news of my pregnancy, to being served with divorce?
All because I trusted someone who didn't have a single trace of a heart in her body.
I moved closer to Sebastian, my hand shaking as I tried to hold his. "Seb, please, let's talk this out. Whatever is going on, we can solve this together. Just the two of us." I pleaded with him. He was being deceived by the woman I called my best friend, the woman I confided in, and I wasn't going to back down without a fight.
I wasn't going to let my marriage go down the drain, because of Emory's jealousy and evil.
"No! Don't touch me! I've already wasted enough time with you. I'm done." He said, pushing me away from him. He looked at me like I disgusted him and that thought alone made my heart clench.
Why did all this have to happen now!? Why now that our life is finally falling into place? Why now that we are starting our own family? Was this Emory's plan all along?
She had never shown signs of being in love with my husband, but her insisting on me divorcing Sebastian because he was 'impotent' and unable to bear a child was quite suspicious.
How could I have been so dumb not to notice all of this in the past? She was never a good friend, and I didn't realize that until it was too late.
After realizing that trying to make me leave my husband for her wasn't working, she decided to do this? It was all making sense now.
She was evil and desperate.
"You're making a mistake, Sebastian. Don't let this woman ruin two years of what we've built with each other. You're letting another woman ruin our marriage. Please, you're not like this. You know me. You know the truth. You've seen me through the good times and bad. You've shared every part of yourself with me, don't let this woman ruin everything we've worked so hard for. Please, believe me." I begged, holding his hands in mine, but he ripped them out of my grasp.
"You think begging is going to get you anywhere? Well, guess what, it won't. The sooner you accept the fact that you've lost, the better for both of us. And you've lost." He stated.
"But Sebastian, the baby–"
"Get rid of it. That child isn't mine. It belongs to the other men you've been fucking behind my back. Do whatever you want with it."
"You don't mean that. I know you're only saying this because you're angry. But you'll change your mind. You will, Sebastian."
"You can't force me to take a child I have no connection to. It's not mine and will never be."
"I won't have an abortion. The baby is yours. You are the only man I've been with. You and I both know that. I don't know what's gotten into you, but–"
"You're a lying whore, who was sleeping with several other men while being married to me." He accused, his voice hard and filled with anger.
"How could you possibly believe that? I'm the woman you love. The woman you married. Why can't you just see the truth, Seb? Emory is trying to come between us, can't you see that? I don't know what she has against me, but–"
"She has nothing against you, Elle. But, you expect her to stand with you while you cheat on me? That's a good friend right there," he said foolishly. "She did what every good person would do. She warned me and told me the truth about you. That's the difference between her and you." He spat and Emory had a proud smile on her face.
"You think this is funny, Emory?" I snapped. "Do you think ruining people's lives is fun? What the fuck is wrong with you?"
"Oh, Elle, you think I did this because of my own free will? I had to do what needed to be done. If letting him know the truth will ruin our so-called 'friendship', then so be it. I told you how wrong this is, but you said Sebastian was too dumb to find out and was weak in bed. I did what was needed to be done." Emory said, dramatically.
How were these lies flowing so effortlessly out of her mouth?
"You did this to hurt me." I concluded. "You never liked me and maneuvered yourself into my life under the guise of being my friend when you were never one.
"No. I did it to protect the man I love. You are a liar and a cheat and you deserve what's coming to you."
"Protecting the man you love? Sebastian doesn't belong to you! He's my husband and he will always be. I don't care how many lies you feed him, he'll never leave me for you. You're nothing but a pathetic little whore!"
Sebastian laughed at the last word. "Oh, please, Elle. Can't you see that she has moved past that stage? You're the only woman who's pathetic enough to stay married to a man who can't even give you the pleasure you crave. I've never satisfied you and I can't understand why you stayed."
"Sebastian, you have to believe me. I never said any of that. They're all false. Emory is the one who's telling you lies. Can't you see her motive, Sebastian?"
"Her motive is to protect me from you. Now, can you just leave before things get uglier than this?"
"Are you kicking me out of my own home?" I asked, shocked.
"The house is in my name. You have no right to live here anymore. Get out. Don't make me call security." He threatened and I shook my head, not believing my ears.
"This is not you, Seb. What happened to the man who told me he would always protect me? Who vowed that he would love me forever? Where is that man, Seb? What did she do to him?"
"Stop living in your own fantasy. We're over. Finished. Done." He stated, his voice devoid of any emotion.
He held my wrist in a tight grip, and dragged me down the stairs.
"If I were you, I'd start looking for a new place. You're no longer welcome here. Get. Out." He growled, pushing me out of the house.
"Goodbye, Elle." He said, and shut the door right in my face.
EL L EI was standing in front of Sebastian's parent's house. The familiar mansion I'd been to a couple of times, suddenly feeling cold and unwelcoming.There was no way I was giving up on Sebastian and our marriage. I love him so much, and I wish he would just see through Emory's lies. He was being deceived by her, and painting me out to be the bad guy. She was vile and evil and had all this perfectly planned out all this time. She knew what she was doing, and now, she had won.No.I can't give up that easily.Not without a fight.Emory was going to pay for what she did, but first, I had to get Sebastian back."Elle! What are you doing here?" His mother, Mary asked, opening the door for me.I hugged her, the tears already starting to well up in my eyes. "Oh, no. Come on in, dear." She said, wrapping her arm around me as we walked inside.I sat down, wiping my face, and trying not to show my weakness."What happened, Elle? Did you and Sebastian have a fight?" She asked."He asked for
EL L EI could hear a loud beeping sound, and people whispering.My head was throbbing, and my whole body ached.What the hell happened?Slowly, I opened my eyes, wincing as the bright light attacked me.Where am I?I blinked repeatedly, trying to get accustomed to the light. I looked around to see I was in a hospital, then it all came crashing down on me. I had an accident. One I thought I wouldn't survive. I had seen my life flash through my eyes, yet I survived it. I saw a doctor and nurse, standing next to my bed, a smile on their faces. But, other than them, I saw no other familiar faces.Was I stupid for thinking they would care about me even after an accident?"Doc–" My voice was hoarse, and the words were stuck in my throat.The nurse poured water in a glass, and placed it on my lips. "Thank you." I whispered."It's so good to see you awake, Ms. Elle. You've made us worried." The doctor said, coming to stand beside me."How are you feeling?""A bit sore.""You were brought i
E L L EI stared at the luxurious oakwood door I had always detested as a child.The cab sped off as soon as I paid the, and I wished I could call him back because I was already regretting coming back to this place that haunted my childhood.I was empty handed, coming back the same way I had left. I felt a wave of embarrassment, realizing that my parents were right after all. They saw what I couldn't see about Sebastian and now, I was back at their place, proving that they were in fact, correct.I continued staring at the door, remembering the times when I cried to be outside, to have friends but was never give the chance to. It all changed the moment I met Sebastian at the very first event I was allowed to go to. I was only twenty then, and I felt awkward amongst hundred of people, but Sebastian made me feel safe.I fell in love with him and rebelled against my parents, just so I could be with him. I snuck out, stole money, and did a lot just so I could have a little piece of happin
E L L E"Congratulations, Mrs. Black, you're two months pregnant!" Dr. Richard announced and I felt my heart explode."A-are you sure, doctor?" I asked, tears rapidly blurring my vision. I couldn't believe it. Me? Pregnant? I didn't think this day was ever going to come.I was finally carrying a child inside me after two years of thinking I couldn't bear a child. Two years of feeling like a disappointment to my husband. But now… now I felt like I was flying."Quite positive, Mrs. Black. You and your baby are both perfectly healthy. Would you like to see and confirm for yourself?" Dr. Richard said and I nodded eagerly, wiping the tears from my eyes.He smiled and moved the transducer over my stomach.And then there it was. That small but steady beat.My child's heartbeat.The most beautiful sound I'd ever heard.I felt my lips pull into a smile and I felt more tears, these of joy, run down my face. "That's your baby's heartbeat," Dr. Richard told me, but it wasn't like I hadn't already