Laura's POV
I pull up to the mine and Ross's house. I quickly get in the house and go upstairs to our bedroom. I go in the closet and get my suitcases, I start packing my clothes quickly. Once I was done, I bring them downstairs and put them in my car. I drive to Andre's house.
I pull up to Andre's house and I knock on the door. He opens it and I get in. I've been crying the whole time while I was packing, driving here, and now. Andre let's me in and we sit down on the couch with Jacob, his boyfriend.
Andre: what happened?
I tell them about me seeing Ross cheat on me.
Andre: Laur (he hugs me)
Jacob: Laura, I'm sorry (he hugs me as well)
Laura: that's not the only thing.
Jacob: what's the other thing.
Laura: I'm also pregnant. (Jacob smiles and hugs me)
Andre: what?! (I nod)
Laura: I found out yesterday and I was going to tell Ross today, but I didn't because of the cheating thing and now, I'm here.
Jacob: Laura, I'm so sorry this happened to you. Do you need anything? You can stay here.
Laura: thank you, but I don't want to stay in LA anymore. Too much has happened here. I want to start fresh.
Jacob: what do you need? We'll help you. (I give him a warm smile)
Andre: I already found her a penthouse in New York. It's really big and you can raise your baby there.
Laura: thank you. Can you guys do me a few favors?
Andre: anything.
Laura: one, I need you guys to drive me to airport and I need you guys to give the Lynch's something. Also, do you guys have a pen and some paper? (They nod and give me paper and a pen)
I write a letter to all the Lynch's, Vanessa, and Ellington. Telling that I'm going to be fine and I'll take care of the baby. After, I finish the letters, I put them in an envelope. I wrote three letters. One for Ross, for Vanessa, and one for the rest. In Ross's envelope, I had put the wedding ring and the engagement ring. I love Ross, and I hate to do this, but I'm going to file for a divorce.
Laura: last favor. My lawyer will be here in a few weeks with divorce papers and I want you to give it to Ross.
Andre: are you sure?
Laura: please (they nod)
Laura: can you guys drive me to the airport? And then, you can give the letters to them afterwards. (They nod. I put my jacket on and leave the house. I get in the back of the car and they drive off)
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On the car ride to the airport, I got missed calls and texts from everyone.
Rydel~ 23 missed calls/30 texts
Riker~ 27 missed calls/15 texts
Vanessa~ 36 missed calls/41 texts
Rocky and Ryland~ 15 missed calls/12 texts
Ellington~ 20 missed calls/29 texts
Ross~ 123 missed calls/103 texts
I turn my phone off and my location because I don't want them to track me. I wipe the tears that fall. We arrive at the airport and I get out of the car. Jacob and Andre get out also to get my bags.
Laura: I'm going to miss you guys. (I hug both of them)
Andre and Jacob: we're going to miss you to Laurie. (We pull away)
Laura: you guys can always visit. You know where I'm staying anyway.
Jacob: you know we'll visit you and the baby. Call us when you find out the gender of the baby.
Andre: also, if you need anything, don't hesitate to call us. No matter what time it is. (I smile and hug them one more time. I pull away)
Laura: please, please, please, promise me that you won't tell anyone that I'm in New York. Not even my sister. (I plea)
Andre and Jacob: we promise
Laura: don't tell them that I was at your guys' house. Tell them I stopped by to give you the letters (they nod)
Andre: what about Daphne?
Laura: I'll talk to her don't worry. I'm going to get a new number so don't be surprised if you get a call from a number you don't recognize. (They nod)
Laura: bye guys thanks so much for everything
Andre and Jacob: you're welcome. (We hug one more time and I get on the plane.)
Ross's POV
After my siblings, Vanessa, and Ratliff yell at me, I try to find Laura. Rydel and Vanessa said that she was going back to the house. I drove as fast as I could to the house, not caring if I get pulled over. Once I pull up to the house, I immediately get out of the car and run upstairs. The door was wide open. I went inside and Laura's closet was open, I walked in and saw most of her clothes were gone. I try calling her, but she doesn't answer.
I get back in my car and drive back to Vanessa's. I get there and they all glare at me.
Rydel: what? To scared to talk to Laura?
Ross: no, I don't know where she is. Most of her things are gone.
Vanessa: what?! (She asks shocked)
Ross: I don't know where she is. I tried calling her, she won't answer
Ryland: I doubt she wants to talk to you after what you did to her
Ross: whatever. Can you please help me?
We've all been trying to contact Laura for the past hour. We don't get any answers from her. We tried looking for her and tracking her phone, but we don't get a thing. There was a knock on the door and Vanessa answers it right away. It was Andre and Jacob, Laura's assistant and his boyfriend.
Vanessa: do you guys know where Laura is?
Andre: no, but she stopped by earlier and told us to give you this. (He hands Vanessa three envelopes and they leave.)
Vanessa hands me one that had my name on it and she goes to the rest with the other envelope. She keeps one which I'm guessing is for her. We all open the letters. I open the letter from Laura and read it.
Dear Ross,
I thought we'd be together forever and have a family. But I was wrong. I can't believe you'd do that to me, I thought you loved me. If you didn't know already, I'm pregnant. I was planning on telling you when you went to Vanessa's, but all of this happened. Jacob and Andre will be back in a few weeks to give you the divorce papers. This hurts me more than you think. I always loved you. There's something else for you in the envelope.
Love,
Laura
Divorce? I was in shock. She wants to get a divorce. What have I done? I'm so stupid, I'm never going to see her or the baby. Why'd I cheat on her? I look in the envelope and see the wedding and engagement ring I gave her. Why am I so stupid?
Vanessa's POV
We all got letters from Laura, that Jacob and Andre dropped off. I gave the Lynch's and Ross their letter and I opened mine.
Dear Vanessa,
I'm sorry to leave like this Vanessa. I'll miss you and remember I love you. Please understand that this is the best I can do for me and the baby. After what Ross did, I don't think I can see him. Thanks for being an amazing sister to me. I love you. I'll miss you, Ryan, and Riley.
Love,
Laura
After reading the letter, I cried. My pregnant sister, my only sister, had left to god knows where. I can't handle this. I broke down. Riker came to me and comforted me. I gave Riker the letter so he could read it. After he read it, he hugged me tighter and I cried in his chest.
Rydel's POV
Jacob and Andre came and gave us letters that were from Laura. Vanessa gave one to Ross, one to us, and she had one for herself. We open the letter that Laura gave us.
Dear Rydel, Riker, Ellington, Ryland, and Rocky,
Thank you for being there for me when I needed you guys, you guys are the best family I could ever ask for. Guys, please look after Rydel, Roxy, Ryan, Riley, and Vanessa. Also yourselves. I'll take care of myself and the baby. I hate to leave, but I can't stand it anymore. I'll miss you guys so much. I love you guys.
Rydel, thanks for being an amazing best friend I could ever ask for. You were more of a sister to me than, a best friend. I'll miss you.
Rocky, Riker, Ryland, and Ellington, thanks for being the best brother in-laws. I thought of all of you guys as my real brothers. Thanks for sticking up for me and making me feel better when I needed it.
Love,
Laura
After reading that, I started crying, Ellington came to me and gave me a hug. My best friend all because of my stupid brother! She's pregnant and she left us for dumb mistake that my brother keeps making! It's all his fault!
Rydel: This all your fault Ross! Because of you, she left!
Ross: I didn't mean for this to happen!
Vanessa: sure you didn't (she says sarcastically)
Rydel: why do you always drag us into your problems?! And in return, we loose someone who means a lot to us!
After we all yell at Ross, he goes back home. I don't care if I hurt his feelings, he has to learn that he can't go around screwing other girls while he's married! He's not the sweet loving Ross that I once knew.
Ross's POV
I get back home and go straight to the bedroom. I lay down on the bed and I cry. I know guys aren't suppose to cry, but after everything, I don't care at this point. Laura left, she's pregnant, and I don't know where she is. The bed is empty without her. Her sweet vanilla scent fills my nose as I turn and face her side of the bed. I didn't get much sleep because I was crying.
Laura's POV
Well, I just arrived at my new place in New York. It's a big penthouse and has a great view of the city. It's still a bit empty. There was a bed upstairs. This penthouse has two floors and a lot of rooms.
It's big enough for me and to raise my little baby. I stand in front of the huge window and look out to the city. I rub my stomach.
Laura: it's just us now, I'll take care of you and love you forever. (I say looking down at my stomach while rubbing it)
I honestly didn't want to leave LA, but all of the drama and if I would've stayed, everything would've been messed up. I would still have to see Ross, if I had stayed, since Vanessa and Riker are married. This was the best choice I could think of. I don't have to see Ross and I can't get a new start. Of course I still love Ross, I'll always love him.