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I haven’t heard from Kevin or Lachlan since yesterday. Last night Lachlan gave me the space I asked for. I want him, and he wants me, but this isn’t as simple as we’re making it out to be.
Over the next few days, I focus on fixing up my new place. It’s spacious for an apartment. I ordered the rest of the furniture, picking pieces that would get here this week versus anything backed up due to supply chain issues.
Picking out décor that fits my style was refreshing. I mainly stuck to shades of blues that tied together with my new rug. A rug I wouldn’t have to worry about anyone but me having sex on.
It’s pink and blue with swirls of teal. I love it. It’s the opposite of the old-fashioned style of my house with Kevin.
Lachlan hasn’t reached out to me yet. I want to be happy about that, but I’m not. I miss him deeply. He clearly thinks I need more time, which I do… I think. Yes, I do. A heavy weight is on my shoulders because of the guilt I feel for seducing Lachlan.
I just hope he’s not having second thoughts about me and him. I’m putting myself back together and need to feel better before our relationship goes any further.
Next on my list is figuring out what I want to do with my life. Since I’m no longer a trophy in Kevin’s home, I need to remember who I was to form who I will be. I need something more. I’m going to slowly try and figure that part out.
I make a list of my favorite activities. Before meeting Kevin, I was a manager at a small boutique downtown. It wasn’t much, but it made me happy to help people.
I also love to read. Reading is my favorite pastime. I read my spicy books with no shame.
Unexpectedly, I loved planning the gala. Not just because of all of the time I spent with Lachlan but I enjoyed the process we went through. Picking out the menu, lighting, invitations—it was a huge undertaking that didn’t feel like one to me. I can’t wait to see it all come to life soon.
By the time Saturday comes around I’m feeling better about my direction.
I can do this. I can stand on my own. I will apply Lachlan’s words of wisdom to my life. Take it one day at a time. If only I could come to terms with that regarding Lachlan.
I decide to spend my Saturday roaming the shops on King Street. It’s filled with designer stores, small boutiques, restaurants, and other goods like any bustling downtown is.
Right as I’m leaving my favorite bookstore, I look up to lock eyes with one person I do not want to see this week, Missy Jenkins. I can’t avoid her. If I turn the other way, she’ll think I’m embarrassed by what happened on Sunday when I am not.
If I hadn’t left Kevin, I’d be eating dinner at her house this evening.
I straighten my shoulders and give her a curt wave as I walk toward her.
“Hi, Missy; how are you doing today?”
“Wonderful. I actually just left a meeting with Father Greg, Frank, and your husband.”
She gives me a sly smile that makes me want to shrivel up.
“Or I guess I should say your soon-to-be ex-husband?”
Missy slowly drags out the last part of her question. She knows I know she heard our spat last Sunday. I hate her games.
“That’s right. It’s unfortunate, but Kevin and I have simply gone our separate ways.”
I’m going to just keep this short and try to get out of here fast. I don’t want to give her any new ammunition to spread.
“Interesting.”
She’s baiting me. I have to take it.
“What’s so interesting about that?”
I cock my hip out, placing my hand on it.
“That’s not what poor Kevin has to say.”
It’s like pulling teeth with her, and she knows I can’t resist this. Not when the gossip is focused on me.
“And what did poor Kevin have to say?”
