All Alone

Aliyah’s POV

It was so hard… so hard to realize I was all by myself now. There was no one to stand by me or fight for me.

“You should spend the night over. I miss you. I miss your presence.” He whined. Deep within me, I scoffed. Missed me indeed. I faked a smile.

“I do too but.. I am married to your brother and your mother… she would be very upset with me if I do not tend to him. Please, try to understand.” I pleaded once again. He stared at me for a couple of seconds, his hands on the arm of the chair.

“Alright then. Should I drop you off?” He questioned and I shook my head.

“I do not want to breed suspicions. I have to leave now.” I responded and headed out immediately before he could object. Although he tried to accompany me to get a cab, I walked briskly. I didn’t want to see his face at that moment else I could break down in tears and that would be very horrible.

Throughout the ride, I was down. I was heartbroken. It was still so hard to come to terms that I was all alone as