Chapter 6. Not Over Yet
I lived a quiet life here. Being away from Matt and Hannah meant I stayed out of trouble.
My life had been much more enjoyable since I started focusing on myself. I had forgotten all about Matt, about where 1 came from- as if I were a new person in this country.
The pain was still there, of course. I didn’t want to cover it up because when night fell, Matt’s face kept haunting me.
The shadows of the love he had given me all this time, followed by his cunning tactics, gnawed at my heart
And then there was Hannah–her attitude and words from that time still haunted me. They had really hit me hard.
However, I had to control it all. There was no point in crying over Matt and my tragic story. I took everything as a lesson.
Because the most important thing was that I was safe. I could also learn from yesterday’s miscarriage–at least the baby hadn’t been bor and forced to grow up alongside Matt, who would have been a terrible father.
I sat alone on the balcony, daydreaming. My hand rubbed my empty stomach. It felt so hollow. Losing the most anticipated figure after all the effort that had drained me completely tore my heart apart.
In the middle of my reverie, the doorbell rang.
Nicholas. The man grinned as I opened the door.
“Hi, Kate. I hope you’re not crying anymore,” Nick said, barging in without my permission.
The little dog he was carrying barked as he set it down. Nick sat on the long sofa, patting the space beside him, inviting me to join.
“Is everything okay?” he asked.]
I nodded. I hadn’t smiled since I opened the door. Nick always seemed to bring rainbows and a cool breeze whenever I saw him.
“I brought you this. He’ll make a good friend.” Nick lifted a small brown dog, cute and adorable.
I immediately took the dog into my arms, picking him up and hugging him like a baby.
“What should I call him?” I asked.
“Whatever you like.”
“I’ll call him ‘Nick‘ from now on,” I joked. I laughed–really laughed. It felt strange because it had been a while since I had laughed this freely.
“Then you should call me ‘sweetheart,” Nick teased.”
I fell silent. Yes, I had known Nick for three weeks, and in that time, he had made his interest in me very clear.”
We had met when I was crying at the bus stop–alone and cold, still drowning in heartbreak. Nick had approached me and offered me a ride home.
Since then, we had grown closer. Nick often checked in on me, offering help. He took me out, helping me escape my fatigue.
Even so, I still had my limits. I didn’t dare open my heart again. So I just smiled at Nick’s teasing.
We talked for a while, including about Nick’s invitation to a concert next Sunday. Now, he was standing in front of my door, saying goodbye.
“Thank you, Nick. He’s really cute.” I lifted the little dog, who had somehow already become attached to me.
“I hope he helps you feel a little better. Kate, you deserve to be happy and be with someone who truly loves you.”
Then, suddenly, Nick kissed me.S
I didn’t even have time to react. His movements were so quick. His lips–warm.{
But before I could even process the moment, Nick was shoved aside.
He almost fell, but his body caught against the wall.
“Matt!” I shouted in shock. I stepped forward, blocking his path.
I didn’t know where the hell he had come from, but his eyes burned with fury.
Matt ignored me. He pushed past me and punched Nick hard.
I screamed, rushing to protect Nick. His cheek was red, his lip bleeding.
“Are you crazy?!” My voice trembled as I slapped Matt across the face. Tears stung my eyes as I took in the sight of him standing there.
How did he even find me?!
“You don’t deserve to kiss another man while I’m still your husband, Kate!” Matt’s voice was low but firm, his whole body shaking with emotion.
“We’re divorced. Go be with Hannah. Aren’t you two officially married now? Take care of her and your baby so you don’t lose another child!” I snapped.
It was the first time I had ever dared to speak to Matt like this.]
Nick stepped forward, holding my hand from behind. “Kate, I can take you away if you’re uncomfortable.” His concern was clear, but I shook my head.
“I can handle him. You should go,” I told Nick, not wanting him to get caught up in Matt’s violence.
“I didn’t marry Hannah,” Matt said suddenly. His voice was raw. “I left the ceremony. Because I finally realized–I love you, Kate.”
His words made me freeze
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“And I never signed the divorce papers. I threw them away. I didn’t want to lose you.“>>
I smiled bitterly. It was so ironic.
When Matt had abandoned me, I had cried for him. And now that I had finally moved on, he wanted me back.
“It doesn’t matter,” I said, my voice firm. “It won’t change my decision. We’re over. Now, leave.“}]
Matt stared at me, his face pale with disbelief.
“Kate-”
“I’ll call security if you don’t leave.“}]
“I’m not going anywhere until you forgive me.“>
Matt was as stubborn as ever.
Tired of arguing, I finally called security.
As the guards took him away, Matt yelled, “Let me see my wife! Don’t you know who I am? I can sue you if you dare–“>
I slammed the door shut.
Muffling my rage.
Just when I was finally starting to heal… why did Matt have to come back and tear my heart apart again?”
(To be continued)
- Over Yet
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