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lucky lady,” I say, smiling.
“Ha-ha! I’m not married, Crystal. I’m very much single,” he boasts, and it throws me for a six. How the hell does a hot looking doctor, who is sweet and smart, stay single? Why have I never asked that question before? I guess I just assumed.
After a long night in the hospital, I’m released with strict instructions to rest and watch more movies.
Hannah, who is my lifeline right now, drives me home. As she opens my door, and to my surprise, my stepmom is sitting on my lounge.
“Crystal! Why didn’t you tell me you were sick?” She rushes towards me and pulls me in for a hug. I have never been close with Audrey, but right here, right now, with all the dramas that have happened, I hug her back lovingly. Sometimes a girl just needs her mom.
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Catching Sterling with his secretary was one of the worst days of my life. It was totally unexpected. I mean, I thought he might have cheated on me in the past, but with his secretary? God! I wonder how long it had been going on. I must be more naïve than I realise.
I spend the next few weeks packing up all his stuff; jewellery, perfume, clothes and furniture that he chose and bought for me. I am getting it out of my home. I want no reminders of him.
I look back now, and there were a lot of late nights at the office, work functions, and private phone calls. I guess I should have seen it coming. We drifted apart years ago. We lost the intimacy. Sex was robotic, and practically non-existent. Shit. Why did I stay so long?
I plan on giving Nancy and Sterling Hunt senior a huge piece of my mind when I am feeling better. How could they make him marry me to make themselves appear better?
Secrets tear people apart eventually, not keep them together. Lies and deceit tear marriages and families apart. They kill your soul, and destroy your belief in what is good in the world.
Sterling has no fucking respect. End it and move on. Don't cheat, lie, and destroy other people in search of your own happiness.
Greedy motherfucker.
I still hold a lot of anger, but most of all, I feel free. I feel weightless, and I feel like Crystal Edgeworth again. For the first time in my life, I don’t have a husband or partner bossing me around.
Mom spends two nights with me, and I’m not sure if Hannah had a good talking to her or what, but she has been amazing. Dad comes to visit the next day, and I am so pleased to have them back in my life.
Texts to Liam are still daily. I’m taking it slow, but I definitely have feelings for him.
Lying in bed that night, there is an incredible thunderstorm. The whole bedroom lights up from the lightning. I welcome the roaring thunder, the sound is so deafening, I feel my bed and floor shake. Another bright flash and strike of the illuminating lightening brightens up the room. I giggle to myself when I think that it may strike Sterling wherever he may be.
A text beeps on my phone.
Liam : Are you awake?
Me: Yes. This storm is awesome.
The rain starts to pour heavily, and the wind howls. Each crack of thunder and flash of lightning invigorate me.
Liam: It’s a cracker. I love lying here, listening to the rain.
Me: Me too. The rain is soothing. Each flash of lighting invigorates me.
Liam: Can I ask you something?
Me: Of course. You can ask me anything.
Liam: I know right now is probably too soon, but would you ever consider going on a date with me when your life settles down?
Me: Wow, what a question.
Liam: I know, and I’m sorry. It’s too soon.
Me: No, it’s fine . Yes, I would love to go on a date with you when my life settles down.
Liam: Really? You aren’t just saying that?
Me: It’s the truth. You make me laugh. You’re so sweet and caring, and honestly, you are kinda
“Ha-ha! I’m not married, Crystal. I’m very much single,” he boasts, and it throws me for a six. How the hell does a hot looking doctor, who is sweet and smart, stay single? Why have I never asked that question before? I guess I just assumed.
After a long night in the hospital, I’m released with strict instructions to rest and watch more movies.
Hannah, who is my lifeline right now, drives me home. As she opens my door, and to my surprise, my stepmom is sitting on my lounge.
“Crystal! Why didn’t you tell me you were sick?” She rushes towards me and pulls me in for a hug. I have never been close with Audrey, but right here, right now, with all the dramas that have happened, I hug her back lovingly. Sometimes a girl just needs her mom.
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Catching Sterling with his secretary was one of the worst days of my life. It was totally unexpected. I mean, I thought he might have cheated on me in the past, but with his secretary? God! I wonder how long it had been going on. I must be more naïve than I realise.
I spend the next few weeks packing up all his stuff; jewellery, perfume, clothes and furniture that he chose and bought for me. I am getting it out of my home. I want no reminders of him.
I look back now, and there were a lot of late nights at the office, work functions, and private phone calls. I guess I should have seen it coming. We drifted apart years ago. We lost the intimacy. Sex was robotic, and practically non-existent. Shit. Why did I stay so long?
I plan on giving Nancy and Sterling Hunt senior a huge piece of my mind when I am feeling better. How could they make him marry me to make themselves appear better?
Secrets tear people apart eventually, not keep them together. Lies and deceit tear marriages and families apart. They kill your soul, and destroy your belief in what is good in the world.
Sterling has no fucking respect. End it and move on. Don't cheat, lie, and destroy other people in search of your own happiness.
Greedy motherfucker.
I still hold a lot of anger, but most of all, I feel free. I feel weightless, and I feel like Crystal Edgeworth again. For the first time in my life, I don’t have a husband or partner bossing me around.
Mom spends two nights with me, and I’m not sure if Hannah had a good talking to her or what, but she has been amazing. Dad comes to visit the next day, and I am so pleased to have them back in my life.
Texts to Liam are still daily. I’m taking it slow, but I definitely have feelings for him.
Lying in bed that night, there is an incredible thunderstorm. The whole bedroom lights up from the lightning. I welcome the roaring thunder, the sound is so deafening, I feel my bed and floor shake. Another bright flash and strike of the illuminating lightening brightens up the room. I giggle to myself when I think that it may strike Sterling wherever he may be.
A text beeps on my phone.
Liam : Are you awake?
Me: Yes. This storm is awesome.
The rain starts to pour heavily, and the wind howls. Each crack of thunder and flash of lightning invigorate me.
Liam: It’s a cracker. I love lying here, listening to the rain.
Me: Me too. The rain is soothing. Each flash of lighting invigorates me.
Liam: Can I ask you something?
Me: Of course. You can ask me anything.
Liam: I know right now is probably too soon, but would you ever consider going on a date with me when your life settles down?
Me: Wow, what a question.
Liam: I know, and I’m sorry. It’s too soon.
Me: No, it’s fine . Yes, I would love to go on a date with you when my life settles down.
Liam: Really? You aren’t just saying that?
Me: It’s the truth. You make me laugh. You’re so sweet and caring, and honestly, you are kinda
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