Chapter 32: Problems
Avril
I remembered the beautiful day with Eric. I was so glad. He treated me so well, and it all felt magical to me. It has been three days and I don’t seem to get my mind off it.
As I came home right now, I saw paparazzi everywhere. They were asking me what was going on with Kaitlyn and Daniel. Somehow Chris’ name popped up too. Did something happen while I was away?
I got inside my house anyhow and closed the door. It is so difficult to get out of the media’s eyes.
I switched on my television and read the news.
What? Why?
I had no idea about this. Kaitlyn, why would you choose Daniel? Hasn’t Chris been the best brother to you always?
I think I didn’t know everything anyways. I switched off the TV and went to my bedroom. It was mid-day and I was just wondering what was happening.
Well, I shouldn’t think much because she never told me that she hates Chris. It seems that way now. Why did she never tell me? That is a problem. if she is hiding stuff, then fine. I don’t care.
I just turned on the music because all the shouting was still reaching my ears. I needn’t think everything will be fine. And if not, fuck it.
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Kaitlyn
I was sitting on my bed. I had my face in my hands as I was in a deep thought. What was gonna happen now?
Did he see the fight? What did he think of it? What is on his mind now? What is he gonna do now?
My questions didn’t end, but I knew I could not get the answer to them now. I have broken up with Daniel. I have never been with him since the day of our marriage anyway.
But I am still a Sullivan. I reminded myself.
I can never break this bond completely. If I will not be his wife, he can still legally choose to stay with me, lest he harms me. I don’t know how to break all chords with him.
and I am never gonna forgive you for that, Chris.
I sighed and turned on the television. As expected, the news was over all channels. It feels so bad sometimes, to be famous.
It seemed as if everyone was sure that I hate Chris. Some are speculating if Chris did something wrong. If this goes more far, I will have to go public and clear the matters myself.
I wanted to talk to Daniel, but look at me. I am so pathetic. I left him and now I am feeling empty. I can’t hate him. You can’t hate someone you love. But I couldn’t stay too.
I have to hurt him to reform him, and hurting him hurts me… so this all is… insane. I don’t know how long this will have to go on…
My phone rang and I looked at it.
Daniel?
I picked it up instantly, but made sure to act like I don’t care. I have to act cold to make him believe the lies.
“Hello?” he spoke.
“hey”
I should be cold.
“Kaitlyn?”
“What?” I said.
“I… uh… saw the video… of you and Chris and…”
“And nothing, Daniel. How dare you call me!?”
“i-I know I shouldn’t… and I don’t deserve to talk to you… but please tell me... is it true? What you said?”
It was true Daniel but I won’t and I can’t tell you. Why don’t you understand this simple thing?
“No, of course not!” I acted angry. “That’s even out of the question!”
“Yeah, right. Sorry for disturbing you”
“Yeah--” the call ended and tears escaped my eyes.
I behaved so badly with him! You saw?
I don’t know about me, but he can hate me now.
He must be thinking that I am egoistic now. Damn, I am so stupid. I didn’t have to be so bad. I had to return, but now he would hate me.
I got up and sighed.
The doorbell rang. “Come in,” I said.
A man came inside and asked me if I needed anything.
“No, I don't,” I replied.
“Okay, mam. Do tell me if you need anything”
“Sure”
he went out. Do you think I will ever make it back to Daniel?
Yeah, I moved out of the house but now I have no place to go and no one to hold. I feel so damn lonely and I am the reason for this.
Now this is called true stupidity.
I wanted to know what Daniel was upto, but I had no way. I was starving, so I decided to order something. I ordered the food via phone and waited for it.
After twenty minutes, the doorbell rang.
“Come in”
The door opened and I looked towards the gate. I instantly stood up when I saw the person.
“Daniel!?”