Melissa's pov.
I gasped escaping the clutches of death as I woke up, searching for Brent.
The hand on top of mine was my boss's Eric Hendrick.
I pulled away not wanting to seek comfort in another man when I have my own.
"Miss Florida? Call the doctor! She's awake!"
Screamed my boss as a smile of relief tugged his lips.
His eyes were blood shot and he looked sleep deprived.
A gorgeous doctor walked in smiling radiantly as she approached me.
She place her palm on my head and nodded to her self.
She helped me sit up and I couldn't help noticed that,
She was a spitting image of my boss Eric.
" Erica, is she going to be alright?"
Eric Hendrick asked worried and didn't hide the panic in his voice.
It was like something made sense to her as she looked from him to me.
"Wait a damn second? This is the women you were telling me about?
Speaking in riddles-"
She said but stopped eruptedly when Eric looked at her promising danger.
"Is that a way to look at your twin sister?
What's with that mean look out of nowhere?"
She looked smug at the new information she had just collected,
Judging from her brother's reaction.
"Okay chill, my word... she is completely fine.
She just needed stitches on her head and I'll prescribe her medication that will have her back on her feet in no time."
Said Erica rolling her eyes at her brothers behavior.
She smiled at me sincerely before writing prescriptions on a doctor's note.
"Here, she needs a week to recover.
I know it's none of my business but she should file a restraining order for the guy that did this to her."
She spoke prying into my affairs rudely.
"Absolutely not! Brent it going through something.
Besides I'm sure he already feels terrible about ruining our anniversary."
I said and Erica's face twisted in pure rage and her body language,
Told me she's about to give me an ear full.
"Erica don't, Melissa I'm glad you are fine,I'll drive you home.
You are right.
He probably was too embarrassed to check on you for the past 3 days."
Said Eric replying to me but he looked at his sister Knowingly.
"H-he n-never visited not even....once?"
I asked as dread washed over me.
Maybe he was caught up on his duties as a Mafia Heir.
And he just couldn't risk his safety coming here but I wish he did.
Is it selfish to wish that I woke up to him instead of my boss?
I was finally discharged and my boss drove me home.
He surprised me with how caring he was of me,
Everyone including me believe his has no soul and was just mean.
I'm still progressing that the arrogant perfectionist boss,
Was sacrificing his time for me like this.
I got butterflies thinking of this because I have a small crush on him.
But I tried my best to be indifferent because I'm in a serious relationship.
We parked and Eric walked me to my door step.
There were boxes and bags in front of the house and a letter attached on the door.
I didn't bother reading the letter, thinking it's an eviction note or something.
Moving was not a problem, home is where ever Brent is.
The locked door caught me by surprised and I immediately called Brent.
(Phone call between Brent and Melissa)
Brent: WHAT?!!!!
(He answered not hiding his irritation in his voice like she was wasting his precious time)
Melissa: B-babe?
(Melissa said fragilly in hopes that he would explain things.)
Brent: Melissa? So it's you.Did you read the letter? Why are you calling me?
(Brent asked indifferently like he was talking to a stranger and not his girlfriend of two years).
Brent: Look Melissa I don't have time to babysit you,
I don't want you anymore! Take your shit and leave my house!
(Brent spoke loudly that even Eric heard what he said)
Melissa: what? Babey don't do this okay? Please don't push me away like this.
I love you Brent, p-please just don't-
(Brent hung up)
Melissa hands shook as she looked at her phone in shock.
Her eyes glowed pink and it took everything in her to not shape-shift,
Infront of her boss.
She took the note on the door reading it out loud,
To make sure her mind wasn't playing tricks on her.
And maybe Eric would tell her what she read.
(Letter)
I can't believe you fucked up my house with stupid decorations.
Anniversaries are for married people.
And I would never propose to an idiot like you.
I've been patient with you ...but the drama you caused in my work place!
Arriving unannounced like that is unforgivable!
None of your gifts make sense and it about time I shake dead weight off.
It's over, act your age and move on.
-Brent
(End of letter)
Silence graced the chilly night as goosebumps crept on my skin.
This can not be happening to me.
Tears made their way to my eyes as I tried calling Brent again.
What was even my worth without the love of my life?
It went to voice mail and I screamed crying.
"Maybe the girl you caught him with wrote that letter."
Said Eric in denial and I smiled through the tears,
Finally realizing what the girls at his office had warned me about.
I thought they were speaking from a place of Jelousy,
When they kept warning me about Brent being a user.
I remember telling them that they were pathetic and needed a life.
Oh how the tables have turned.
I was the pathetic one who needed Brent to love me.
Eric hugged me and i greedily accepted the much needed back hug.
I screamed in pain and dispear as Brent poured gasoline on my heart.
His words were an inferno burning my heart turning it to ashe.
"I gave him everything! I gave him my entire life!
I lost family and friends because they didn't like him!
I fought for us till the very end and would of done everything to make it work!
And He throw me away so easily like rotten meat?
Why? Why? I-I don't understand."
I screamed into the night sky looking up at God.
This must be my punishment for cutting off my parents to be with Brent.
I burned those bridges believing I already had everything in Brent.
And he praised me for it and said he will always be with me.
"He said he love me! He said he always will!
I have no one else apart from him now his gone,
Looks like I should hire a car and book a hotel.
I didn't think in my wildest dreams that I would get dumped like this?"
I said laughing like a maniac. I needed to face the music for my foolishness.
After ignoring all the billion red flags and warning signs that pointed to something like this happening.
"You can come live with me and Erica. There is plenty of room.
You can stay as long as you need to."
Said Eric Hendrick stunning me to silence.
It was like I was seeing him for the first time.
The mean bastard of a boss had an angelic side.
He unwrapped his hands from my waist and loaded everything in his car.
"Thank you Sir, you have no idea how much I-"
I sobbed appreciating kindness and hugged him.
He hugged me back before pulling away.
We drove in silence and the love for Brent was evaporate with each thought of his betrayal.
Everything thing he did was to hurt and humiliate me.
I've reach my limit of understanding and I'm starting to understand that this relationship,
Was Just physical for him.
I'm going to accept reality for what is really is and not what I hope it to be.
Brent left me.....
What ever happens I'm not going back to him.
I don't even hate him, I allowed this to happen to me.
I was disappointed at the low standards I set for myself in the name of love.
Love is demonic and rotten. It guides you to the edge of the cliff with your consent.
You jump down with a smile on your face and misplaced trust.
I know my parents won't forgive me for everything I said and did.
They probably disowned me but I'll go over and apologize tomorrow.
I don't expect forgiveness or pity, I know how bitchy I acted.
I'm so ashamed for my past behavior and I should apologize to my friends and everyone i offended as well.
We got to a very beautiful house that looked like an air port.
It was off ramp and massive and well built.
I was too depressed to voice my admiration so I settled with a small smile.
Erica looked great out of her white coat. She had silk pajamas on, a silk robe and fluffy slippers.
Sleeping blind fold was on her head along with a bonnet.
We must of woke her up judging by the tired look on her face.
She looked surprised to see me but smiled with pity, before hugging me.