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Kendra and I watch a movie while she plays in my hair. As she braids my hair, she says, “He is such an asshole.”“His ex really did a number on him. If you talk with his friends, Max was never a jerk until the breakup,” I explained.“It doesn’t give him a right to talk to you like that. This isn’t fair to you,” Kendra states.I nod, “You’re right. What option do I have? Even if I go to Thomas, tell him of Max’s affairs, and he lets me divorce, what do I do with my dad? What do I do about a job? Thomas will only pay for my dad’s care until the end of the contract if it is breached on Max’s end. I can’t afford that care facility even with an accounting job.”Kendra thinks for a moment, “What if you sleep with Thomas?”“Why don’t you sleep with Thomas? Then you can become my mother-in-law and you can ground Max for me?” I tease.Kendra rolls her eyes, “Don’t sass me or I will ground you too.” We laugh.After a bit of silence, I tell her. “He wants to do a birthday party for me.”“That’s n

I’m up early this morning getting everything prepared for the party. I have a soup, meatballs, different mini-quiches, and cucumber sandwiches. There are also fruits and vegetables. I even managed to pull off a two-tiered cake. The icing isn’t great, but I think it looks good for a first attempt. Paul and Kendra help load everything into the cars. Max is still asleep, and I want to be there to set up before he has the chance to ruin what I have.Kendra stopped by my dad’s house for the decorations already. We head straight to Thomas’s house. Once there, it is easy to set everything up for the party. Paul hangs the banner. Kendra and I put decorations on the tables, and we set out the food. Putting an arm around me, Kendra says, “For not planning a party before, I think you did a great job.”“Me too,” I say, smiling.Kendra checks the time, “You should get ready. Guests will arrive soon.”I quickly change into a maxi dress, and Kendra does my hair. I put on light makeup and walked out t

A month after my birthday is Max’s. Tom insists on having a family dinner and nothing else. It was just Tom and his parents at our apartment. I made dinner and got a cake from a local bakery. One night, Max went out with his friends, and he made sure to explain that I wasn’t invited, which I didn’t protest. I wouldn’t want to be around his friends again, especially Jessica. That slime ball of a human and Max ruined my birthday on purpose trying to break me. Jokes on them, I'm already broken. Since my birthday two months ago, Max’s friends Taylor and Chad have been nice to me. It is surprising because they are Max’s best friends. Taylor makes it a point to compliment me in some way and even apologized for my birthday. He even asked if I would make a special birthday cake just for him, but it didn’t need to be as big. I agreed.Today is a rare day for me. I’m taking my licensing exam tomorrow, and I’m finished with finals. I decided to spend the day at home to study and relax. Kendra b

MaxwellWe arrive at the large cabin late Friday. As we are unloading things Jessica and Torren sit on the porch. Jessica calls out while I am grabbing her bags, “You know, we could’ve brought a tent for Elliecat and had her sleep outside. Then we would have someone to unpack for us.”Taylor is quick to interject, “He needs a break from her, Jess. Don’t bring her up again.”After everything is out of the car and in the designated space, I text Ellie letting her know we made it. We reheat some of the food Ellie made. As we eat, I check my phone for a response, but there is nothing. It shows the message was received, but Ellie didn’t reply. I text her again letting her know the reheating instructions could’ve been clearer, but again she doesn’t reply.Chad and I sit at the table playing cards while everyone else decides to go for a swim in the heated pool. Chad notices me continually checking my phone, “Is she ignoring you?”I glance up at him, “No everything is fine.”“Yeah, I look at

We arrive at my brother's house late in the evening. James is outside waiting for us. “Do you know what time it is El? It’s past their bedtime.”“You’re right, I’m sorry. I lost track of time,” I tell my brother.“You’re twenty-five Elanor! You need to grow up and start being more responsible.” James tells the girls to get ready for bed. Giving me one last angry look, James says in a sarcastic tone, “Thanks for making sure I get no time with my kids this weekend. I’ll see you tomorrow.”I nod, “See you tomorrow.”James shuts the door and I let out a deep sigh. Turning around I walk towards Max as he stands on the curb. I’m about to ask if he ordered the taxi when Max asks, “Does your brother always speak to you like that?” I shrug, then ask, “Would you like me to call a taxi Maxwell?”“I already did,” Maxwell replies in a soft tone.I nod in response.Maxwell is silent for a moment, then asks, “What is tomorrow?"“It’s family day,” I reply.“Gwen didn’t have it on my calendar,” he sa