chapter:Two Beginning to the End

“A Mexican stand off “ one of the boys screamed from the hallway;so to speak .they both stood toe to toe .fist clinched, nostrils flaring in rage, and silently Staring each other down. Neither backing down til marisol got between the two men. “Clayton not in front of your guest she will never want to come back here.” She said calmly as she pointed in my direction. “ Oli, don’t scare my baby brother away again he just got back!” She cooed as she tapped his chest affectionately . I looked away at the sweet display of affection .I felt bile rise up within my throat.this is my fault.. my mind screamed..

After the fiasco died down Marisol happily fetched  coffee in the kitchen .when a large hand grabbed my arm pulling me into a nearby empty office. The door lock clicked in place as a the light flickered on . A very pale Oliver stood before me with a solmn look upon his weary face. In the light he seemed to instantly age ten years or so. “ gabby I ... let me explain” his voice wavered nervously. You just got caught you slimeball you deserve to be terrified..cheating bastard  I thought .

“you what Oliver! when were you going to tell me I was your mistress as Clayton called it?”I asked as he started pacing “gabby, you mean a lot to me”oliver said as he stopped at the window staring out onto the moonlite patio. 

“Stop right there Oliver” I snapped spinning around on my heel as I fiddled with the lock ” I never meant anything to you ..were through I never want to see you ever again .  you have a beautiful wife that loves you and kids out there who need you . Stop hurting them and be the man and father they need you to be. Don’t ever contact me ever again I’m not a homewrecker or someone’s mistress.”I spoke as calmly as I could.

”Are you sleeping with that self absorbed jackass Clayton now? He asked. Venom laced every word as I snapped “ frankly, its none of your busniess who I sleep with from now on. We are not together and will never get back together even if you get divorced. Goodbye Oliver !”i steeled my spine as I unhatched the door and walked proudly out. Clayton nodded at me then appologised to marisol and the kids for abruptly leaving . The boys gave both of us hugs and ran in the way of their next big adventure ..,the couch. “ ”you sir ,you can’t stay longer” marisol inquired as we made our way towards the door. 

Tears theatened to spill forth at this moment . How could oliver hurt such a warm caring person I wondered “ ok , it was great to meet you gabby I hope to see you in the future. maybe for some well needed girls time or lunch.” Marisol asked as Oliver finally appearded from the other room. 

“Maybe”I said as Clayton steared me away 

I just nodded if she only knew what and why I was really here she wouldn’t be so nice or hospitable.The door slowly close I could see Oliver ‘s jaw muscle twitch as I touched Clayton’s arm. You have no right to be jealous now I thought . I felt Clayton’s body stiffen under my hold as he glared in the background.   I grabbed Clayton on shaky legs and made my way towards the Audi for the supposibly the last time.”be strong ... Don’t look back he is watching from the window .” Clayton whispered .The cold feel of  Oliver’s stare with every step.” Oh my gosh !“ I freaked out .my lungs burned with every breath. The air couldn’t come fast enough everything blurred . He cupped my face making me state into his deep smoke colored eyes “ listen to the sound of my voice ..deep breaths Ella” I took a few calming breaths “that’s a good girl ,when you calm down .I will slowly walk away.I’m not going to hurt you and I promise I will protect you.. do you trust me . I shook my head he smiled “good job Ella you were having a panick attack are you ok.?” I nodded as his weight of his glare lifted I did the most craziest thing” thank you”I pressed my fore head towards his and sighed.after what felt like hours I finally reigned in my ever chaotic emotions 

I opened the door and sat down gracefully in the front seat. Clayton’s shocked expression spoke volumes. “What are you doing up here ?”

doing whatever I want I snapped Difiantly