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My knees are so weak that I can't lift them. They can't even bear me up for long, so I drag them toward the couch. The silence in the room is driving me insane, and replaying Tristano's words in my head. I lie down on the couch and adjust the pillow beneath my head.
Both my hands are covering my ears because I don't want to hear his voice in my head. It's hurting me more and making my heart ache. Without hesitating, I pull out my phone from my pocket and put a call through to Casey. Tears roll out of my eyes as I bring the phone to my ear.
"Hey girl, haven't heard from you in a while." Casey speaks cheerfully.
I sniff. "I've been away. Stuck somewhere."
"Have you been crying?"
"I can't help it, Casey." I break into fresh tears.
"Stop crying. Where are you?" Casey sounded agitated on the phone. I want to tell her my destination but I'm afraid of getting her into the mess Jeff got me into.
At the same time, I need someone to pour out my heart to right now. Otherwise, I might die of depression.
"Speak to me, Aurora. Your silence is driving me crazy."
While lying on the couch, I fold my legs in, sniffing. "I'm at my place."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
When I hang up the call, I adjust the pillow behind me and straighten my legs on the couch. The gray walls, TV screen, small dining and the floor of my house make me sick. Everything about my life does. Jeff got me into this mess, yes. But he's not responsible for my current situation.
Maybe I'm worse than him when it comes to decision-making. My mind wanders to the amazing sex we've had and how he treated me like a queen. Who wouldn't fall in love with a man like that? I'm just like any woman out there who wishes to be treated with respect by her man.
So maybe it's not my fault after all. Tristano is the son of bitch who abandons me because of money. What was I even thinking? Tears rolled out of my eyes, and I dabbed them with the heel of my palm. How would he ignore money and love me when he couldn't ignore his friend's debt?
Not just that, he could take down anyone who stood in his way as long as business was concerned. Though I don't want to blame myself, now I can't help but feel stupid.
I saw these traits in him but didn't think they were enough to cut all ties with him. The good sex and special treatment overrode my sense of thinking. "Shame on you, Aurora."
A knock sounds on the door and I stand up to get it. When I swing the door open, Casey's face softens. "Oh my God, Aurora. What happened? Your eyes are so puffy."
She shuts the door, raising more questions behind me. My mind is so messed up that I can't even think of a proper response to any of her questions. "I'm fucking screwed, Casey."
Her eyes widen as she sits next to me. "How? What do you mean by that?"
I lean my head on the headrest, biting my lower lip. "You remember Tristano, my father's friend?"
She inclines her head. "Yes, the one that pisses you off."
A frustrated chuckle escapes my mouth when she reminds me of my hatred for him. Why did I stop hating him? Maybe if I had continued to despise him, I might not have fallen into this mess. Now I'm not just in a mess. I'm deep into it.
"Spit it out girl. Isn't it why call me here? And I’m damn curious about what's going on."
"I'm carrying his child."
A gasp jumps out of her mouth. "How's that possible? Oh no! That bastard. Did he rape you?"
I can't look into Casey's eyes because she won't believe what I'm about to say. "No. He didn't rape me. We dated. Everything was fine with us until this night."
I stare at her, and she gives me a wide-mouthed stare. "You and Tristano? But you didn't like him?"
"Look, I know it's hard to believe but this past few weeks, he's been the nicest person in my life aside you. I was kidnapped by the loan sharks my father borrowed money from. It was Tristano who rescued me, and we were stuck together because of that. Even now, my life is not safe. Only that I can't go back to him."
"Okay, I get the story now. I just didn't think Tristano could be nice to anyone."
"He was."
