Finding Our Way Back (Sequel)

Pressure Part 2

"Yeah I told her I needed proof of the pregnancy."

"Pause. You needed proof? How long have you known about this?"

"Two weeks."

"Two-" I punched his shoulder. "Two weeks and then she came to show you the results in California and you didn't think to mention that to me any time we were on the phone?"

"Why would I tell you something like that on the phone? And keep your hands to yourself."

"You are in no position to tell me what to do and why wouldn't you tell me?"

"Look how you're acting."

"Well excuse me, how should I be acting? Should I be calm like the same night you told me that you cheated on me? Is that how I should be acting? You want to find me in another bathtub, should I be that calm?"

"That's not fair and you know it."

"What is fair anymore? You knew about a possible pregnancy for two weeks and said nothing, when you got confirmation you still said nothing. And aside from the fact you slipping into anyone raw these days I'm really don't know what to expect from you."

"I always wrapped it up every time with her but in your mind condoms don't break."

"You're missing the point. I'm not mad that she's pregnant, I'm mad that you kept it from me. How much longer Odell?"

"How much longer what?"

"We have to go through shit. All that mess with Tyson was hell enough and when I did certain things you called me stupid for it but at least I let you know what was going on. You don't tell me anything and that's just irresponsible, you could've sent me a text message saying we need to talk so I could've braced myself for something. You so inconsiderate and I hate that, maybe I am overreacting but I'm hurt and I can't deal with this right now."

By then I was in tears.

"I didn't want to hurt you." He held onto me and I felt my shoulder get wet.

"But you did, we could've talked about this but you don't think! Let me go."

"Don't leave me."

"Let me go Odell."

"Tell me what I need to do to fix this. I meant what I said I'm never letting you go again."

"You also said you would never hurt me again."

"Rae please." He looked at me with red eyes.

"I can't."

Feeling defeated, he reluctantly let me go and took a step back. I gathered my stuff and began walking towards the door with him following behind me.

"When will I see you again?"

"I don't know, I just need some time to myself."  I turned around to face him and kiss his cheek but he turned his head and I kissed his lips instead.

"I love you Rae."

"I love you too."

Then I left.