MARRY ME NOW

“What?” I asked Jake because of the look he gave me. “What makes you think so?” He asked, clearly disappointed.

“I-i just know and Yvonne told me about Cris.”

He looked at me curiously. You’re such an idiot! You’re defending an almost rapist here! My subconsciousness screamed at me. He didn’t do anything and Yvonne knows him. I know Yvonne, she’s a kind soul. If he was a rapist or something, she wouldn’t have pleaded that much for him.

“She’s being arrested.” He suddenly said.

“Who?” I asked curiously.

“Yvonne.” He spat. I looked at him confusedly for a moment before realizing what he’d just said. My eyes widened a bit.

“W-what do you mean, why?” I asked and he scoffed out a laugh. Why was he like this? He was never like this and then all of a sudden… “Tessa,” he said when he noticed my expression. “What did she tell you?”

“Tell me you’re lying,” I said and he raised an eyebrow.

“Lying about what?” He asked. Was he being serious? “About Yvonne.”

“No,” He answered. “I answered your question, now you’ll answer mine. What did she tell you?” He asked. I wanted to know why she was being arrested. Tears were threatening to pour out my eyes. Poor Yvonne.

Maybe if I answered him, he would tell me everything? No! I had to call her. Digging inside my bag, I brought out my phone.

“What are you doing?” He asked curiously. “Calling Yvonne.”

“You can’t.” He said. “What did she do?” I asked. I waited for what seemed like forever but he didn’t reply to me. “Fine!” I snapped before telling him everything Yvonne said.

“You know, I’ve always thought you were smarter than this,” He said disappointed. “Here.” He gave me his phone. Looking at it curiously, a video played.

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I sitting on a couch in my living room, it was dark. My eyes were set out the window.

It has all been her.

I couldn’t believe this. I’ve always thought we were friends. We’d always be there for each other, I loved her as a sister.

Bringing my legs to my shoulders, I whimpered.

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Flashback

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“I didn’t do anything, Tessa, you have to believe me, this is all a misunderstanding,” Yvonne cried. She was behind the bars crying.

I didn’t know what to believe. After watching that video of Cris admitting she was the one behind this, my mind went blank. “I..” I tried to say something but couldn’t get any out of my mouth.

“Please, tell them this is all a misunderstanding.” She pleaded.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

“Is it?” It left my mouth before I could stop it. And she nodded her head rapidly.

“Please get me out of here.” She cried.

“I can’t.”

“Why can’t you, I’m here all because of you! I wish I never met you, I wish you never exist!” She snapped, suddenly.

My lips pressed into a thin line. It was all an act. She never cared for me or our friendship.

“I-i’m sorry, Tessa, I di-” I cut her off.

“It was all an act, wasn’t it? Why did you even pretend to be my friend when you weren’t?! I too wish you never exist.” I said. I never thought I would ever say that to a person, but I just couldn’t take what she was saying.

She smirked.

“Too bad huh?” She said.

It’s disturbing how one moment she’s pleading like an innocent soul and another moment, she’s like this.

“You don’t even feel remorseful and I was worried about you. You know what? I hope you enjoy the time you’d spend here.” I said whipping around to go. I felt suffocated just being around her.

“Bitch!” She spat. “This isn’t over! You’d pay for all you’ve done, you slut!” I heard her call.

I got outside the station and got to Jake’s car. He was already in it. Getting in, I used my hand to wipe off the tear that slipped out of my eye.

“Tessa-”

“Can you take me home? I think I’m sick.” I said. He sighed before starting the engine. We drove for what seemed like hours before I got home. “Thanks for the ride.”

“Are you going to cry for someone like her? Tessa..”

“I’m not crying for her.”

“Then?”

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End of flashback

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“Mommy?” I heard Anne’s voice. Cleaning the tears that were strained on my cheeks.

“Yes, baby?” I replied.

I looked at her. She was in her pyjamas, her teddy bear in her right hand. She came closer and climbed the couch before sitting next to me. “Why are you crying?” She asked.

“What? No, I’m not crying baby, something got into my eyes.” I lied. She nodded her head, her eyes solely on my face. It was probably red and fluffy.

“Come cuddle with mommy?” I asked and she grinned and got closer to me. We stayed like that till we fell asleep.

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“Oh my god. I can’t believe this.” Zara gasped. I just nodded my head and continued what I was doing. I didn’t want to talk about it, but Zara being herself pursued me to talk about it.

“S-she is in prison now, right?” She sighed. “She was a nice-” I cut her off.

“Can we not talk about this?” I asked, slightly annoyed with the topic. I didn’t want to say anything about Yvonne at that moment.

“S-sure. I am sorry.” She stuttered.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to snap like that,” I said. I’ve been snapping at everybody lately. Jeez, you have to stop! My subconsciousness screamed at me.

“It’s okay ma’am.” She replied with a smile and then got back to what she was doing.

I lost my job because of this. My only source of income. I sighed in frustration. I don’t know why she had decided to ruin me. I’ve never done anything to her.

How am I going to get another job? It’s so hard. “Excuse me.” I said going to my room.

I fell on my bed immediately after I got to it. I whimpered. Jake was the one who helped me get this job… Maybe he could help me get another?

Ugh. I’m an ungrateful brat… And careless.

If I had been more careful, all this wouldn’t have been happening, if only…

I curled myself into a ball on the bed, crying my eyes out. I think I was sick. My temperature was high.

My phone suddenly rang, startling me. Taking the call to look at the caller. Jake.

Quickly answering it, I placed it on my ear. “Hey… Jake.” I felt bad for snapping at him earlier. He was trying to help me and I snapped at him.

“Hey. How are you?” He asked. He doesn’t seem mad. That’s a good thing, right? “I’m good I guess, you?”

“Are you? You don’t sound fine.” He said making me break down. “I’m not okay,” I cried.

“I can’t believe I had been stupid to think she cared for me. If I was smart enough… And now, it’s hurting more than it should be. And my job. I lost my job.” I cried.

“Tessa…” I cut him off.

“I’m sorry I snapped at you earlier.”

“It’s okay. I know your struggles right now and I’m sorry, you don’t deserve this. And for the job… You could start work on Monday.” He said. My eyes widened. In both surprise and confusion.

“W-what?”

“You can resume work on Monday.” He said. I breathe in relief and happiness.

“R-really?” I asked.

“Yeah. Hey, I got to go now, I’d call you by evening.”

“Thank you. Thank you. Yeah, sure, talk to you later.” I said hanging up the call. I squealed quietly. I have to tell Zara.

I walked to my door. Why not shock and surprise her with it? My subconsciousness said. Yeah, I should.

I looked down at myself. I should probably have a bath so we could go on a walk. I turned around and walked to the bathroom. I took my bath before coming out.

I wore a lemon green gown with matching shoes. I straightened my hair before walking out slowly.

So Zara won’t know I was coming. I practically tiptoed to the living room. I stopped behind a wall when I heard sniffles and s little gasp.

“She did that?” Anne asked.

“Yes… She isn’t what you think she is, she’s… I don’t even know if she is your real mother… Well, she’s the one who gave birth to you. But, she doesn’t love you… She just.” She whimpered cupping Anne’s face.

What was she talking about? I don’t know if she’s your mother… she was talking about me.

“She took you away from your dad. He is a kind man-”

“What are you talking about?” I snapped walking towards where they were. I looked at her unbelievably. I can’t believe she was saying this.

I snatched Anne away from her. “Who are you?” I asked glaring at her.

“I-i was telling her a story, ma’am. It’s not what it seems.” She stuttered.

Well, it didn’t look like a story. Clenching my jaw, I said. “Leave my house or I’m going to call the cops.” I snapped.

Never trust anybody.

I was a fool. Trusting everyone. I can’t believe this. “Ma’am I-”

“Out!” I hissed. She looked down at Anne… With a sorrowful eye. She wouldn’t fool me. I won’t let her fool me again. She went over to the couch and took her bag before walking out.

She didn’t even try enough to explain herself.

Immediately after she got out, Anne snatched her hand away from mine. I gasped at her sudden move. She looked up at me.

“Why’d she go? It’s no-” I cut her off sternly.

“Anne. She has to go.”

“No! I hate you! She went because of you!” She screamed and turned around going in her room direction.

“Anne!” I called. She didn’t stop for a moment. I blinked away the tears threatening to pour out my eyes.

I broke down without knowing. Why is all this happening to me? Just what have I done? I whimpered. Sitting down on the chair. I cried.

I was such a crybaby.

And all this is all my fault. If I had always spent time with her and never had to bring in a nanny. All these wouldn’t have been happening.

My job was just so tight that I didn’t have time for her. But if I didn’t have a job. We wouldn’t have had anything.

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I got done with dinner and I dished food for Anne. She was up in her room. I had to talk to her. Placing the food on the tray, I went to her room.

She lay on the bed. Tears were on each side of her face. “Baby..” I called going closer to her. I placed the food on the side table next to her bed before sitting on the bed.

She sat up from the bed. “Mommy,” Her small voice cried. “I’m sorry, mommy.” Her voice cracked making me want to cry.

“It’s okay, baby. Mommy loves you, okay?” I asked placing my hand on her cheeks. I flinched at how hot it was. She nodded her head.

“My head hurts.” She whimpered.

“Come.” I took her to the bathroom and gave her a little bath before coming out. I wore her a comfy gown before giving her some painkillers.

“Here. It’s cheese, your favourite.” I said with a huge smile on my face. She said before digging into her food. I watched her eat with a smile. My phone rang. I took it from my pocket before answering it.

“Hey. About the case. We could go to court tomorrow.” He said. I gasped. “So soon?”

“Yeah. So we could get this over with.” He said. “Okay… Thanks, Jake.” I said. Still surprised how he managed to arrange everything for tomorrow.

Sighing, I looked down at Anne. She had her head deep inside the plate. “What are you doing?” I asked with a small laugh.

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