From Loss to Love Chapter 3
SilverAngel45
I woke up the next morning to the smell of Gucci Guilty cologne and warm breath on my neck. I traced my hands across his as a smile crossed my face. I glanced to the clock and saw that it was 7:00am. I'm amazed Kelly let me sleep this long. My mind replayed the previous night as my grin grew wider and I snuggled in closer.
I grabbed my phone to text Sally. 'Everything okay? I didn't see you around or hear you come back last night?' I sent. I put the phone back on the table and sighed. Time to wake up. I walked over to my closet and picked out lavender tulip pleather miniskirt and a matching purple halter top. I crossed the room to my lingerie armoire and picked out a baby pink G-string and the matching strapless bra. I can't wait until I am done with breast feeding. I frowned and pulled out the nursing pads and hid them in the pile of clothes. It's so unattractive, sigh.
I went into the shower and played Roxanne by Arizona Zervas on a low volume. As I washed my hair, I allowed my thoughts to wander to the nursery and how empty Phoebe's side now was. I let out the sobs I held back yesterday and balled up on my shower floor. Eventually my sobs stopped, and I listened to the transitions in the music, as I pulled myself together and continued to clean my body. I smiled as I remember her cute smile and her dark brown hair. Her peals of laughter echoed in my head. I washed the tears off my face.
I walked out of the shower with a towel wrapped around me and a was shocked to see Leo had disappeared. I walked out of my room to the living room. I pleasantly surprised to see Kelly in her baby seat and Leo covered in food. "I hope you don't mind he said. I heard her crying on the monitor and when I picked her up she started touching her mouth. I remembered how you said that meant she was hungry, so I made some baby oatmeal," he smiled sheepily.
I stared at them as Kelly smiled and me and laughed. Splashing the oatmeal over herself and Leo, as he failed miserable at his attempt to dodge. I burst into laughter, doubling over. Tears leaked out of the corners of my eyes as I took in the sight. "How about I grab you a towel and you take a shower. I think I actually might have some clothes that will fit you. My brother left some clothes her for when he stays over, and you guys are about the same size." He smiled at me and took my invitation.
I stared at Kelly and she stared back at me. I raised my eyebrow and I saw the glint in her eyes. 'Kelly was taking advantage,' I shook my head. I put her food in the sink and began to wipe down the floor and her high chair. I handed her, her bottle of milk and proceeded to get up ready for the day. I grabbed Thomas' extra clothes from the spare bedroom and laid them on the bed for Leo, he came out of the shower. He walked over to me and kissed me lightly on the lips and forehead. Before I could lay another kiss on his lips I heard the doorbell ring.
I slipped on my silver sandals that matched my outfit and shook my hair, as I went to answer the door. There stood Thomas. I felt my cheeks flush with anger, as I turned around to storm in the house. "What do you want Thomas?" I fumed. "Now is not really a good time."
Thomas closed the door behind him and walked in slowly, his blue eyes meeting my green ones. I crossed my arms and stared at him, as I sat on the couch. "I just wanted to say I'm sorry Steffy. I thought I was doing what was best for everyone. I didn't want you to lose Phoebe, and I wanted Douglas to have a mother. He doesn't think about Caroline as much when his with Hope. I can see that he's sad, but he's trying to be a strong boy for me and it kills me. Then I know how much you love Phoebe and I saw you trying to make a little family with Liam, when I came over to tell you as soon as you found out. I couldn't bring myself to hurt you…"
"Thomas… I still ended up hurt. You didn't switch the babies, but your keeping it secret.. I don't know I'm so thankful for the extra time I got with Phoebe, but at the same time it hurts more because of how much longer I bonded with her… I thought I would hate you until the end of time, but sitting her looking at you, all I can think is I don't want to lose anyone else that I love or care about. I've lost too much already. I know your heart was in the right place, although your actions were misplaced. I've been there before in the name of love, so who am I to judge you?" I said as I began to cry.
Thomas walked over and enveloped me in a hug as we both cried silently. "I'm thinking you should move in here Thomas. I need help with Kelly and you need help with Douglas. I don't see you staying at Brooke's anymore." Thomas nodded his head looking at his feet. Give me ten minutes and we can go together to get your stuff and get Douglas.
Leo walked into the living room from my bedroom. I felt the heat creep into m cheeks and imagined my crimson cheeks. I quickly wiped the tears from around my eyes. "Leo this is my brother Thomas. Thomas this is Leo." "Yea we've met before," Thomas said as he moved to shake Leo's hand. "La Seta Fashions right?" Thomas asked. "Yes, we met at Steffy's Intimates show," Leo replied.
Leo turned to me and gave me a kiss on the cheek. "I'm gonna head out. Call you later?" I gave my hips a little turn and said let me walk you out. I followed him to the front door. "I had a great time and so did Kelly. Thank you so much!" "The pleasure was all mine," he stated winking at me and kissing me hand slowly. I watched his tight little butt walk down the driveway in Thomas's grey sweatpants, with his clothes tucked under his arm until he hopped in his car and peeled down the drive.
Just then Sally backed in the driveway in her grey Honda Civic honking her horn. "A little help please!" she called waving her arm out the window. I called to Thomas for assistance and I went to help Sally. I quickly grabbed a box as I informed them they were both moving in as Thomas looked at me quizzically. I felt the evil stares beaming into my back as I sauntered in the house.
I placed the box in the guest room that Liam had just moved out of and looked around at his stuff. I went to the garage to get some empty boxes. I texted a courier service to pick them up and deliver them to Brooke's in about an hour. I began to throw his stuff haphazardly in the boxes, tape them shut and write Liam on each in big bold lettering. I asked Thomas to set the boxes marked Liam in the driveway for courier pick up. It was past time for me to move on.
I asked Sally to watch Kelly, as Thomas and I made our way to Brookes. She made a face at me. I made one back at her sighing and looking at Thomas. Thomas coughed and said he would wait in the car. I took Kelly out of her play pen and took her to lay down for her nap in her crib. Sally glowered at me, as I came back in the living room. I pulled me makeup form the desk and began to apply it.
"Well, last night I slept with Wyatt. That's why I didn't come back. We started drinking Bill's scotch, when I started to tell him I was moving out. Then he started whining to me about Flo and how he made a mistake with us. One thing led to another," she trailed as her eyes went wide and she made a face. My eyes widened too as we made eye contact. "I woke up to him calling me Flo, and that's when I packed my shit and left. I mean God, Lord knows I knew Liam was the Waffle King, but Wyatt is becoming the Waffle Prince. How could he after what she did! All I did was love that man, but yes I will watch Kelly. She might be the only Spencer I actually like!" I turned my head and tried to hold in my chuckle.
"Alright Sals. I'm sorry you had to put up with that. On the bright side, Wyatt didn't snatch my roommate." "Oh I'm not done with you yet, PRINCESS FORRESTOR," Sally bellowed. "You invited the first guy in Los Angeles to dump me for another woman to live her with me, without telling me when you invite me. So, I have to be reminded again of how every man I meet dumps me," she whined. "I'm sorry Sally, my brother needed me. Besides maybe, it's a good thing. You guys can get some closure once and for all. After all, its part of the reason you and Wyatt broke up." Sally glared out me. "Well gotta go. Gotta battle with the Logans. Its kind of a Stephanie Forrester thing Sals. Catch ya later. Help yourself to anything in the fridge. Kelly's food is in there labeled. Buh-yee," I called as I walked through the door. I hopped in my car and followed Thomas to Brooke's.
