Can’t Say It

Chapter 71

Janet

I felt something in my throat and tried to cough, then the tears started rolling. I buried my face in my hands and cried. The tears kept pouring, my mascara streaked, and my nose was running. After crying for a while I pulled myself together.

You are stronger than this. I told myself.

I hurried into my bathroom. Looking in the mirror I could see I was a mess alright. I washed my face, then reapplied my makeup and took deep breaths to calm down.

Why was I even crying? I knew the baby was Kevin’s, that he was a lying jerk and I had broken up with him already. So why did hearing Rita say it upset me so much?

Because you still love him, and deep down you were hoping it was a lie. My inner voice told me.

I bit back the tears starting to form. I didn’t want to have to do my makeup again.

I sighed. The bitch was right. There was no room for me in Kevin’s life anymore. I had to forget him and move on.

Dani knocked on the door.

“Miss. Benson the meeting is