I'm pregnant
Pregnant
The word repeated in his head
No
No why?
"Artemis?"
Say it
"I'm very happy for you two"
Butler turned to hold Emilia's hand, their identical golden rings mocking him. The smile they shared crushed his heart.
Don't let it show
"When is the wedding?"
"It's next week actually"
No I need time
"So soon?"
"We didn't want to wait to start our life together"
It felt like someone had shot him in the chest. By some miracle he managed to hold back his tears.
What about our life together?
"Artemis I want you to be my best man"
Why must you torment me this way?
"Of course, I would love to Butler"
Butler grabbed his hand
I love you
"I'm glad you approve of this"
Why can't you see that I love you?
"You deserve to be happy Butler"
Why can't you be happy with me? Why can't I make you happy?
"Thank you"
I can't take this anymore
He pretended to look at his phone.
"I'm sorry but I need to take this"
Later on that night, the party was in full swing, celebrating the happy couple. Butler danced away with his future wife. Artemis however did not join the festivities. He was in his room, crying himself to sleep. One clear thought ran through his head before he fell into a tormented slumber.
Maybe I should kill myself