Chapter 32: And So It Begins

Author's Note: I am so sorry for not updating in over a month. I had to really concentrate on my school work and then during finals, I got sick. But now I'm all better and school is done! I promise to update a whole lot more now. I hope you don't hate me too much after this chapter.

Preface

There was so much blood and the gunshots still rang in my ears. I ran over to the almost lifeless body in front of me and hovered over it. I began to hysterically cry and I wondered how our lives came to this horrible place.

Haley's POV

It has been two months since Nathan and I sort of separated. We began to see a marriage counselor and so far, all Nathan and I have done is argued.

Our first session with Jane, Nathan and I sat on opposite sides of the couch and could barely look at each other. Also we didn't say a word to each other either.

The second session, we were at each other's throats and practically screamed at the top of our lungs. I really thought Jane would call security on us. After that, we had separate sessions with her.

I did meet the illusive Lucas that I thought Nathan made up. He seemed a little off putting and very snobby. I guess that's what happens when you become a famous basketball player.

Jamie took an instant liking to him and it seemed like Lucas felt the same. He and Jamie hung out as much as they could. Lucas did apologize for not letting Nathan tell me about him, but something about his apology sounded very fake.

Also, one night I overheard a conversation Lucas had on the phone that really shook me to the core.

Lucas: the plan is definitely working, but I feel bad for lying to them. Nathan and Haley are really nice people and so is Jamie. I really like that kid and my stomach is churning with all the lies I am telling. Haley is so upset at Nathan and I am the cause of that. I don't understand why you are making me do this. It is wrong and I'm pretty sure you know that. Alright, fine, calm down. I'll continue doing this only because I can't afford for my skeletons to come out of the closet. However, if they find out what's really going on, you are going down with me. I will talk to you tomorrow, bye.

I was so confused and hurt by what I heard. Obviously, Lucas is involved in some shady shit and he is using Nathan. I tried to explain this to Nathan, but he didn't want to believe me. That's why we began to argue even more. I was so glad not to be living with him anymore because he just aggravated me so much. Also I refused to let Lucas and Jamie hang out because I knew Lucas was only going to hurt him even more. Of course, Jamie was really upset by this and he told me he hated me. Also he told me that he wanted a new mommy that didn't keep his daddy and uncle away.

I was so frustrated and angry at myself and the world. I was just trying to protect Jamie and my heart. Obviously I was failing at both because Jamie hated me and I cried myself to sleep over missing Nathan. I just wanted us to be a family again and to be normal (whatever that meant).

Jane suggested that we try dating other people. This exercise could help to see if we still have true feelings for each other.

The first night of dating other people started out very well, but ended up with us questioning our future even more.