Chapter 212
Mia
Since I’ve been at the shelter I just felt so out of place and with every passing day I wanted my old life back not the hitting and screaming but the luxuries, my warm soft bed, eating the name brand ice cream I wanted to eat and not what someone brought me and I had no say. I wanted the comfort of my coach and descent food. Everyday I wanted to go back but everyday I talked myself out of going back until today. Today I was down and out, I was so tired because the beds slept like crap, the food was not fresh I was just not in the mood to be here when I could be in a house that is warm and I have everything I need there. Am I a snob? Probable but I want what I want and now I wanted to go back. When we went to the hospital and Kayla was so happy for the ultra sound, I remembered our first ultra sound and how happy Anton was for us and all the plans he made. All I wanted was my husband back the one that would have done anything for me the one I remember and today off all days I couldn’t remember the bad days just the good. I knew Nicol was trying to talk me out of going back to him, but what did she know? That was my thoughts the whole time she spoke to me. I mean she lives in a penthouse somewhere near Central Park, I’m sure of that. I’m also sure she can go and buy anything she want. I don’t even have any money on me I have to look strangers in the eye for everything and today I didn’t like that feeling, I’ll rather take the beating and have a comfortable life.
So, with my mind made up, we went back to the shelter me straight to my room to pack. I walked out when Kayla was the first one to stopped me. “Mia where are you going?” “I’m going home.” She grabbed her chest. “But you can’t he will kill you this time Mia.” “We don’t know that, I just can’t stay here anymore Kayla I want my soft bed and my luxuries, I can’t stay here.” “You think I enjoy staying here?” “You have no other choice.” I told her. “But I do I just don’t take them because my other options come with strings and I’d rather sleep on the floor than go back where people give me ultimatums and expect other things from me.” “Like what?” I asked her very sarcastically. She stepped back and said “You know what Mia it’s your choice just like it’s my choice not to answer your question. We’ll be here when things are going up in flames again.” “Jeez thank for the vote of confidence.” I snapped at her. “It’s okay Mia I won’t take your attitude personally all I say is all of the best and I hope things go better this time.” “Thanks.” I said as I walked past her straight to the front door. I was hoping Carol didn’t see me but it was probable good she did I had to tell her I’m leaving. “Where are you going?” Carol asked as I walked past her office. “I’m going back Carol I can’t live like this anymore.” Carol didn’t try to convince me to stay or gave me a speech that it will happen again, she walked towards me and gave me a hug, my tuff attitude almost fell apart and I almost cried. “Good luck, remember we are always here.” “Thank you, Carol.” “My pleasure.”
“Can I use your phone I was planning on asking Enzo but you caught me.” “Off course you can.” I took the old landline phone and called Anton at work his assistant picked up “VanDyk’s Jewelers how can I help?” “Can I speak to Anton please?” “Yes, off course who can I say is calling?” “His wife.” Not even 10 second later Anton’s deep voice came over the phone “Angel, are you okay?” “Hi Anton yes I am, can you come and get me please?” “You coming home?” He asked so excited I even though I was making the right decision. “I am.” “I’ll be there in 5 minutes; will you wait for me outside?” “Yes, I will.” “I love you, Mia.” “Love you to Anton.” I put the phone down and wiped a tear from my face. Maybe this time it would be different. I told myself as I walked to the front gate. “Hi Mia” Enzo said. “Hi Enzo.” “Where are you going?” He asked when he saw my suitcase. “I’m going home Enzo I don’t belong here.” I could see on his face he wasn’t happy with my statement because in all honesty none of us belong here, we end up here because of our circumstances and nothing else. 5 minutes weren’t even over when I heard Anton stop in front of the shelter. Enzo open the gate for me “Look after yourself Mia.” “Thank you, Enzo I, will.” The look he gave Anton wasn’t good and the fact that Anton saw the look was even worse, I will hear about that sooner or later.
The afternoon with Anton went so well. When I got in the car he told me “I made an appointment for your hair.” “Oh, that’s nice thank you Anton.” “I also made an appointment for your waxing I’m sure you let yourself go in that shelter.” That was a bit ugly but not as bad as it could get. I didn’t take the bait I just said “Thank you I really appreciate it.” Our first stop was at the hair Salon it wasn’t my usual salon but I didn’t care, at least I was going to relax and someone else was going to wash my hair and blow dry it. The hairdresser didn’t speak to me, which was weird but I didn’t read anything into it. He asked me if I wanted my hair cut and I said no, but for some reason he still cut some of it off. Why did he ask me if Anton already gave instructions. Anton was sitting next to me one eye on his phone and one eye on me. Fuck did I make a mistake by coming back?