Cruelty

Andrea woke up the next day with a heavy heart and swollen eyes. She was sitting on her bed and staring down at the divorce papers in tears as her hand trembled.

She had a pen in her hand and was ready to sign them. With a heavy heart, she signed the papers and cried.

She cried for a while then she started to pack her things. She did for an hour and when she was done, the door to her room burst open and her mother-in-law walked in.

“There she is,” she said with a mocking smile as she walked in elegantly.

Mrs. Blackmore never loved her. She always said it to her face that she wasn't good for her son and having their last name is a shame to her.

She never fails to remind her of how barren she has been these past few years.

“I was expecting to come into an empty room. Is there a reason why you are still here?” she asked and Andrea sniffed and bowed a little.

“I was about to leave, Mrs. Blackmore,” she said with her voice trembling and she rolled her eyes.

There was no point in telling her she was pregnant. She doesn't care about that. They all love Allison now and that is all that matters to them.

“Then get on with it,” she replied harshly and Andrea carried her bags. She was about to walk past Mrs. Blackmore when she suddenly held her hair and pulled her back with it.

“I just recalled. Everything you own was bought with my son’s money including those dresses which means they all belong to my son and since you are divorcing him then you shouldn't leave with anything that belongs to him so drop those bags and get out,” she said harshly and Andrea’s lips parted in shock.

“But ma’am, they are my clothes. I don't think you have the right to... “ Andrea trailed off as Mrs. Blackmore slapped her. She froze for a few seconds in shock as she placed her hand on her cheek.

“Oh, I have waited so long to do this. You are nothing but a failure! You failed my son and you were his biggest mistake. I don't know what my husband sees in you to make you think you are perfect for my son.” she said, raising her voice as she held Andrea’s gaze. Her voice held so much rage as she spoke.

Oh, she hates Andrea so much.

“What did I ever do to you?” Andrea whispered but all Mrs. Blackmore did was glare hard at her.

“Get out of my son’s house!” she yelled at her and pushed her roughly. Andrea managed not to fall and in tears, she walked out of the room with Mrs. Blackmore trailing behind her.

Mrs. Blackmore made sure Andrea walked out of the house with nothing before she left.

Andrea stood in front of the mansion in tears as she wondered what to do. She knows her father would never accept her, he is not her biological father. Her mother listens to whatever he says.

Andrea decided to go plead with Mr. Blackmore maybe he could convince Lewis to take her back. She had no choice.

She is pregnant and scared and she has nothing.

She took a taxi to Mr. Blackmore’s mansion and noticed a party was going on.

She walked into the mansion and she was surprised to see everyone. All of Mr. Blackmore’s family and Allison’s family too. Friends from both families.

There were also a few reporters present.

“Cheers to a successful engagement party.” Allison’s mother announced and they all cheered.

‘They had an engagement party already?’ Andrea thought. They didn't notice her presence until she moved closer to them.

They all stared at her like she was a ghost and Mrs. Blackmore rolled her eyes.

“Mr. Blackmore,” Andrea called as she got closer to him.

“May I talk to you in private, please?” she pleaded and he shook his head.

“A party is going on. Whatever you want to say, say it,” he replied harshly which surprised her. Mr. Blackmore loves her and has always been gentle with her.

Andrea looked around, she couldn't speak in front of everyone.

“If you don't have anything to say then leave. You are ruining a party,” he added and Andrea sniffed as tears welled up in her eyes.

“Lewis and I are having a fight and he wants us to get a divorce so I was wondering if you could help me convince... “

“But Lewis has a wife already.” Mr. Blackmore cut her off and she sniffed.

“I’m pregnant.” she blurted and the room was filled with murmurs and Mr. Blackmore looked surprised.

“I’m… “

“It's not Lewis. Lewis found out she had been sleeping with different men for over a year now and he still loved her despite this. They got a divorce months ago and Lewis moved on with Allison who is now pregnant. I don't understand why she would show up here and try being the victim when she is the evil one.” Mrs. Blackmore cut her off and Andrea stared at her in disbelief.

How can she make that up? Why so much hatred towards her? Andrea was too stunned to speak.

“Isn’t that true, Lewis?” Mrs. Blackmore asked and Andrea looked at Lewis who was holding Allison like his life depended on it.

He held Andrea’s gaze for a few seconds then turned to his father.

“It's true. Mum is right,” he said and Andrea shook her head in tears as murmurs filled the room and everyone cursed at her.

The reporters were streaming live.

“I didn't… I didn't do that,” she said in tears as she looked around. Andrea couldn't bear it anymore, she ran out of the mansion in tears due to shame.

Everyone in the city will watch that video. Things just got worse.

Her hands trembled and she breathed heavily on the streets. She cried her heart out hoping the ground would open up and consume her.

Oh, why isn't life fair to her?