“ Get out of my life “

Chapter Five —“ Get out of my life " 

The twins sat quietly in the back seat as I drove out of my parents’ compound.

I wiped my tears with the back of my hand, blinking hard so the road wouldn’t blur. My chest felt tight, like someone had wrapped a rope around it and kept pulling.

I was scared even though I took the brave step to tell my mother that I was ready for what was next but a part of me still wanted things to work with Drew 

Drew was the only man I had ever loved since the one-night mistake that changed my life forever. After that night at eighteen, after the man who got me pregnant disappeared like I never existed, I had sworn I would never love again.

And yet… I loved Drew.

Even when he made it hard.

Even when he didn’t love me back.

 I had endured so much because I believed patience could fix anything,because I had fallen in love with this man after my life had been shattered years ago and I vowed to never love any man But now his past lover had resurfaced and I knew nothing would ever be the same again.

Still, I lied to myself that i was read for whatever was coming.

“Mom?”

Liam’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts.

I glanced at him through the rearview mirror. His eyes were fixed on me, too observant for a child his age.

“You’re crying,” he said softly.

I forced a smile. “I’m okay, baby.”

He shook his head. “You don’t have to worry about us.”

My hands tightened around the steering wheel.

“I heard Grandma,” he continued. “She said you have to go see our stepdad. And if he doesn’t want you to spend time with us… we’ll be fine.”

My heart broke.

Before I could respond, Luna leaned forward between the seats, her eyes shiny with unshed tears.

“No,” she said firmly. “We won’t be fine.”

I swallowed, I wasn’t ready for this conversation. .

“Since Mom got married to him, she doesn’t see us much,” Luna continued, her small voice trembling. “We only see her on TV with him. She only comes once a week.”

Her lip quivered. “I miss the way we used to be.”

“ Don’t be selfish, Mom did all of this for us “ 

I took a deep breath and slowed down, pulling over for a moment. I turned around to face them.

“Do you want to see where Mom lives?” I asked gently.

Luna nodded immediately.

Liam didn’t say anything, but his eyes lit up just a little. I knew that look. He wanted to see too.

I started the car again and turned the wheel.

If Drew was going to spend the weekend with his lover, then I would spend it with my children.

The twins were silent when we arrived in front of the house.

They stared up at the massive building, their mouths slightly open.

“This is where you live?” Luna whispered.

I smiled weakly. “Yes. Wait till you see inside. And my room too.”

“ It’s so big …” Liam added . 

“ I wonder why we can’t stay here with you “ Luna sighed and I smiled at her . 

“ You guys can spend the weekend here with me …Just three of us “ 

For the first time that day, excitement slipped into my voice.

I stepped out, took their hands, and walked to the door.

The moment I opened it,My breath caught in my throat.

On the couch.

My couch.

Our couch 

Drew had his hands tangled in another woman’s hair, his mouth pressed against hers, she was moaning to his touch .

For a split second, time froze.

Then instinct kicked in.

I covered Liam and Luna’s eyes with my palms immediately.

“Close your eyes,” I whispered urgently. “Don’t look.”

My heart pounded so hard it hurt, I staggered but maintained my balance . 

Drew pulled away when he noticed me. His face drained of color, he was as shocked to me but he didn’t look like he regretted what he was doing. 

I guided the twins back outside without a word, my hands shaking as I opened the car.

“Stay here,” I told them, trying to keep my voice steady. “I’ll be back.”

Luna grabbed my wrist. “Mom…” 

“I’ll be right back,” I repeated, I caught a glimpse of Liam, his fist was clenched that moment , I knew even him wanted to protect me . 

I closed the door gently and walked back inside.

Drew was buttoning his shirt when I returned. The woman beside him crossed her arms, looking me up and down slowly.

“So,” she said with a smirk, “I finally meet who he settled for in person. You’re even worse than I imagined.”

I didn’t look at her.

My eyes were locked on Drew.

“I thought you were at your parents’ house,” he said, as if this was some small misunderstanding.

Something snapped inside me.

“Aren’t you supposed to be out of the country?” I screamed. “But you’re here? cheating on me in our house! With her!”

“Lower your voice,” he said calmly.. “You’re overreacting.”

Overreacting?

I laughed hysterically, then cried at the same time. My fists hit his shoulder again and again as everything I had buried exploded.

“I endured you!” I screamed. “For two years! I tolerated everything!”

I hit him again.

“You stopped touching me! You stopped looking at me! And still, I never looked at another man!”

Tears streamed down my face.

“I was loyal to you!” I cried. “You promised to love me! To protect me after our vows ! But you mistreated me. You broke me every day!”

The woman scoffed. “He never loved you. It was me. It’s always been me.”

I turned to Drew, I was shaking to the point my legs were beginning to fail me .

“Then why didn’t you marry her?” I yelled. “Why marry me and torment me?”

He suddenly grabbed my wrist, stopping my hand mid-air.

“How about you?” he shouted. “When were you going to tell me you had kids?”

My heart skipped.

“You and your family lied to me,” he continued angrily. “Those twins are not foster children! They’re yours!”

I stopped struggling to let go of his rip grip. .

“Yes,” I said firmly. “They’re mine.” I was done trying to hide the only source of my joy . 

“ Yes ! Liam and Luna are my children! Yes !” 

Kirah scoffed . “ How pathetic!” 

I placed my hand on my stomach.

“I carried them for nine months. I struggled all my life with them. We have been through hell together.”

My voice shook, but I didn’t stop.

“I am tired of hiding them. Yes! they are my children.”

He shoved me back onto the couch.

I gasped as my back hit the cushion.

Drew walked to the drawer, pulled out an envelope, and tossed it at me.

It landed on my lap.

“Those are divorce papers,” he said coldly. “Sign them. I lost every feeling I thought I had for you the day I found out you lied to me.”

His eyes were empty.

“Sign it,” he repeated. “And get out of my life.”