Chapter 4 - Choosing Their Lives; Cheater
Kellan Lutz
Nikki looked at me. "Do you hear my -." Before she could answer, her mother walked in. I grabbed her hand. Her mother stood before us.
"So ...," she sighed. "What are my grandchildren's names?"
"Christopher Daniel and Alyssa Camryn," Nikki replied, quietly.
"Can I hold Alyssa?" she asked. Nikki held out Alyssa, and her mother took her.
"She better not drop her ...," Nikki mumbled in my ear.
"Shh ...," I stroked the palm of her hand. Ashley came over to the other side of Nikki's bed and giggled with her the rest of the night. The next morning were allowed to go home. Well, Nikki and the children. I could go home now, but I didn't want to leave her. The nurse came in around 10:30 p.m. and looked at Ashley and Nikki's mother. "You're past visiting hours and its getting late."
Ashley sighed and handed me Christopher. "Call me tomorrow, Nikki." she said as she walked out of the door. Nikki's mom handed her Alyssa and followed Ashley.
Nikki looked at me. "So are you staying with me tonight? Or going home?"
I smiled. "Whatever you want me to do," I leaned over and kissed her on her forehead.
She sighed. "I want you to stay here, but where would you sleep?"
"I could sleep on the floor," I suggested.
She giggled. "That's definitely not an option!"
"Well, we can figure this out when I get tired," I smiled. She leaned over and kissed me, softly on the lips. I handed her Christopher. Shortly after, both Alyssa and Christopher were asleep in her arms.
Nikki Lutz
It was now ten years after the twins were born. Christopher looked just like his father, with his light blonde hair. At ten years, he was pretty tall. He played basketball, football and lacrosse. On the other hand, Alyssa looked just like me. Long, brown hair. She wasn't as tall but she was getting there. She enjoyed volleyball and dance. The only other thing that had changed was Kellan was staying at work a lot later than normal now. I know I shouldn't suspect anything, so I didn't. Until today. I had just dropped the twins off at basketball and dance practice and I was heading to the grocery store. Ashley had just told me that she was pregnant by her boyfriend. I was kind of noticing that she was getting a little bigger. She was already one and a half months along! So I was going to get some food to make her dinner, I invited her to eat with us. But when I got home, I was in for a big surprise that was totally unexpected.
I opened the front door, not bothering to call Kellan, thinking he was at work. But boy was I wrong. Walking up the steps, I passed the kid's bedrooms and then I heard a faint sound coming from my bedroom. That's weird. I though to myself. I quietly pushed the door open and gasped. MY HUSBAND WAS DOING MY BEST FRIEND! I quickly shut the door and raced downstairs, fighting back tears. I couldn't believe it. I thought we had a good relationship (refering to both Kellan and Ashley). I guess he got bored with me. That's when I decided something huge. I was going to my mom's tonight. I would take the children. I would explain what was happening. I hoped they would understand, that they might not have a married mom and dad anymore if Kellan didn't tell me what the HELL was going on.
Later, when I heard Ashley and Kellan coming down the stairs, I hid in the kitchen. Just as I peered around the corner (bad idea), I saw Kellan kiss her and grab her ass. I growled internally. Then Kellan went back upstairs probably to fix the bed. That's when I slipped out of the house to pick up Alyssa and Chris. When they got in the car they could sense something was wrong. I had a good way of showing when I was mad. Walking into the house, I slammed the door and stomped to the phone. I dialed Ashley's cell number. But I paused. Does this mean that Kellan is the father of Ashley's baby?
"Ashley? I need to cancel dinner," I spoke in a monotone.
"Oh really? Why? I was really looking forward to it!" Of COURSE she was. She would be able to see MY husband.
"Yeah. It's just not going to work," I told her.
"Is something wrong, Nikki?" she asked. Noooo. Of course not. YES THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG! MY HUSBAND IS CHEATING ON ME!
"No. It's just not going to work, good night Ashley," I hung up. Then I felt Kellan's arms around my waist. That traitor. I slipped out of his arms and turned to see his face droop. Don't look so innocent you fucking bastard.
"When's Ashley coming?" he asked.
"She's not. I canceled," I told him.
"Why?"
'Because I wanted to."
"Oh." With that, the conversation ended. Finally it was late night. I had everything planned for my departure of this house. I would leave Kellan and his little mistress. When I knew Kellan was asleep, I went into the twin's rooms.
"Mom?" Alyssa asked, surprised.
"Get dressed, sweetie," I told her.
"Why?" WHY was everyone asking me that today?
"Just because, I'll explain when we get to grandma's house." With that, I woke up Chris and told him the same thing. In 15 minutes, we were ready to leave. Packing into the car we drove to my mom's. Twenty minutes later, we were there. I knocked on the door and the porch light turned on.
My mom gasped. "Nikki?"
I turned around to Chris and Alyssa, who were standing behind me. "Go inside," I whispered to them.
"Nikki," my mom whispered. "What are you doing here?"
I sighed. "Kellan ...," I bit my lip, holding back tears.
"What?" My mom's expression changed. "What happened?"
A single tear rolled down my cheek. My mom pulled me into a hug and whispered to me. "What?" I looked over at Chris and Alyssa who looked perfectly content, sitting on the couch, watching t.v.
"He's cheating on me ...," I whispered, making sure the kids didn't hear. I'd have to tell them in my own time.
My mom looked shocked. "I'm so sorry," she whispered. Mom? Sorry? Didn't expect that.
"Um, can we stay the night? Just so we can work things out?" I asked.
"Of course, I'll set up the guest bedroom for you," she patted me on the arm, and walked up the stairs.
"Mom?" Chris asked. "Why are we here?"
Alyssa looked at Chris. "Why isn't Daddy here with us?"
I bit my lip, and sighed. I took a seat on the couch next to Chris.
He scooted next to me. "What happened?"
"Your father," I didn't want to tell them. It'd break their hearts. "Is ... cheating on me ..."
Alyssa gasped. "With who?!" This part was even harder to say. Ashley was like an older sister to them.
"Ashley."
"What are we gonna do? Where are we gonna live?" Chris panicked.
"Chris, don't freak. It's all going to be fine," I kissed him on the head. "Grandma just made the bed for you, go upstairs, and get some sleep, okay?" They walked, slowly up the stairs. Clearly, they were upset.
My mom walked down. "Sweetie, are you hungry?" she asked, heading into the kitchen.
"No, i'm fine. Thanks." She sighed, and pulled out cereal from the cabinet.
"I'm gonna go to bed, okay?"
"Alright." Before, I was completely up the stairs my mom called my name.
"Nikki?'
I turned around. "Yeah?"
"I'll be at work, when you all wake up. So you'll have the house to yourselves."
"Okay, Mom."
"Oh - and Nikki?"
"Yes?"
"I love you," she smiled.
I smiled back. "Thanks. I love you, too."
The next morning, at about six a.m. my cell phone rang. I threw my hand around the dresser until I felt the phone, when I looked at the screen I threw it across the room. Kellan. Ugh. I was SICK of him. I didn't want to talk right now. I guess the phone fell open when I threw it.
"Nikki? Where the hell are you? Where are the kids? Nikki are you alright? Wherever you are, come home please!" Kellan's frantic voice came across the room to me. I was deciding what to say.
"YOU BASTARD. I'm at my mother's. Lyssa and Chris are here too. No, I am NOT alright. And I am NOT coming home until EVERYTHING is explained to me," I yelled. His small voice came over the receiver.
"Nikki? Why? What's wrong? Ashley is worried," he said.
"Hang up the damn phone Kellan and get your ass over here. We need to talk, and don't bring your mistress," then I slammed the phone shut and broke down in tears. The kids came in and wrapped me in a hug.
"So, is daddy coming over?" Alyssa asked.
"Yeah. He'll be here soon," I whispered. Twenty minutes later, there was a really loud knocking on the door. "Guys. Up in the room. I don't want you to hear this. Close the door, blast music." They nodded and raced into their room. I walked downstairs to the door, where Kellan was now ringing the door nonstop. I threw open the door just to shut it again. He was now yelling. I opened the door again but walked straight to the couch and sat down. Kellan came walking after me, after slamming the door.
"What the fuck Nikki?" he yelled.
"I think YOU should be explaining." I crossed my arms.
"Come on Nikki. Don't do this drama queen thing," his lips tightened.
"I know EVERYTHING Kellan. I just need to hear it from you," I hissed.
"Hear what?"
"How long, why, how could you, everything," I felt the tears coming.
"Oh. That ...," he trailed off.
"YES that. The kids know. They're heartbroken. Ashley was like an older sister, you were the perfect dad ... the perfect husband," now I was crying. Kellan got up and came over to sit next to me, he tried to put his arms around me but I moved farther down the couch.
"I don't know why we are doing this. We just started talking and before we knew it, we were in the bed and it's been like that for three months," he explained.
My mouth dropped open. "THREE MONTHS?" I yelled.
End Chapter.
Author's Note: So. Big twist huh? Haha. Tay thought we needed some drama and I agreed. Was this good or too much? Please review! We gotta know what chur thinking :) Thanks you very much, love Tay&&Miles