5. Make yourself scarce

KIMBERLY

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Jackson didn’t even let me respond before he left the hospital room, leaving me alone to wonder how the hell he changed overnight. It seemed like he was done with me and I didn’t even do anything wrong!

For the second time that day, I started sobbing uncontrollably. I couldn’t believe what was happening to me. How did I find out I was pregnant right after signing my divorce papers? Was life playing a cruel joke on me?

When the doctor came back in, I was forced to clean my tears.

The doctor looked at me sympathetically but didn’t say anything more about my situation. After letting me know that nothing was wrong with me and that I just needed to rest well, I was discharged a few hours later.

I laughed bitterly. I was getting discharged yet there was no one to carry me home. I wasn’t even sure where home was at that moment.

I knew Jackson said I shouldn’t go back to his place but I couldn’t help myself. I had the papers to prove my pregnancy. Maybe I could get through to him.

With that thought in mind, I took a taxi and went back to the house I’d been living in for the past three years.

I knocked on the gate since it was locked and one of the workers opened it. He winced when he saw me. “I’m sorry, ma, but the boss said you’re not to be allowed in anymore.”

He was about to close the gate when I stuck my hand through. “I just want to pick up something.” I lied, trying not to cry at the humiliation. “I won’t waste much time, I promise.”

“My job would be at stake, ma. I really can’t.”

“Please. I promise I won’t take much time. Please just let me in. Just for a second. I forgot something really important.” I never thought a day would come when I would have to beg the servants of my husband’s house to let me in. It was extremely humiliating and I doubted I’d ever forget this day in my life.

He hesitated for a second and I knew I’d gotten through to him. “Just a second.”

I nodded and he opened the gate wider to let me through. I took a good look at him, memorizing his face because I owed him one. Now I just had to talk to Jackson one-on-one. He would listen to me. He was a good man. That was why despite his annoying mother and sister, I was still able to live a good life with him.

I took a few deep breaths and walked further into the compound. I tried to open the door but it was locked. I wasn’t with any of my belongings since I was carried to the hospital after I fainted, not even my phone so I wasn’t with my key. Even the money I used for transport was given to me by the doctor.

I rang the doorbell once, then twice. Before I could ring it again, the door opened to reveal the woman who thought it was a great idea to come in between a married couple.

Paige looked me up and down, her eyes filled with disdain. “What are you doing here?”

I wanted to ask her the same question, but I was sure her answer would only hurt me further. “Is Jackson around?” I asked instead.

Her eyebrows shot up. “Yes, he is, and no, he doesn’t want to see you, so get out before I call the guards to throw you out.”

My brows furrowed. What have I done to her for her to hate me so much? I’m supposed to be the one who hates her, no? “I just want to speak to Jackson. Tell him I’m here.”

“He knows you're here and he doesn’t want to see you, so leave before I make a scene.”

I shook my head, unable to believe what she was saying. Wanting to see for myself, I tried to walk past her and into the house, but she pulled me back. “My son is sleeping, bitch. I do not want anything to disturb him, especially not you, so before I lose my temper, make yourself scarce.”

“This is my husband’s house!” I argued!

“Not anymore, he’s not. Right now, you look desperate as fuck. You’re obviously not good enough for him which is why he dumped your sorry ass. You’re so useless you couldn’t even do the one thing women are wired to do.” She spat out hatefully, looking at my stomach.

“I am pregnant. I’m not lying. Please let me just talk to Jackson. Just one minute.” I had to resort to begging because it seemed like she had no intention of letting me in. It hadn’t even been up to twenty-four hours since I signed those papers yet another woman had taken over the house.

How did my life turn upside down so suddenly?

“Listen here, bitch.” Her hold on my arm tightened, her nails digging into my skin. “Jackson is not your husband anymore. He’s the father of my child and I will not tolerate you trying to create a mess in our household, so fuck off before I decide to get rid of you completely.”

“My phone and wallet are still inside. Can I at least go inside to get them?” I was grasping at straws. I just wanted to go inside and see Jackson. I felt like fighting her but I was pregnant. I couldn’t harm my child like that.

However, she had no qualms about harming my child. She pushed me harshly, humming in satisfaction when I fell on my ass on the concrete ground. Before I could scramble to get up, she closed the door on me and locked it.

I pounded on the door several times and when it was finally opened, my phone and wallet were thrown in my face. I winced, rubbing the spot where it hit, certain it would form a bruise.

“Don’t ever show your face here again or you’ll regret it.” Paige’s warning was very clear. “Guards!”