Chapter 2
"Hey Kare" I said as I entered the office, trying to sound calm and in control of my emotions.
"Look Karen, I'm really sorry I was so harsh with you earlier, I didn't get much sleep last night and I'm in a crummy mood."
"I understand honey, I just want you to know that if you do decide you want to talk, I promise I'll be 100% supportive. I know I can be cruel sometimes, but it's all in fun. It hurts that you feel you can't come to me with the important things"
Karen looked sincere. I knew she wouldn't do anything to hurt me right now, she doesn't know what's going on, but she knows whatever it is it's pretty bad.
"Karen, could I stay at your place for a few days." I practically whispered.
"Of course you can sweetie, it actually works out great; Stan's out of the country and the stepkiddies are visiting mommy dearest.
"Thanks Kare" I replied. That had gone much smoother than I had anticipated.
"You know what Karen? I'm tired, let's just close up the office for the rest of the day. I'm going to go home and pack and I'll meet you back at your place."
"Well, Grace why don't I go with you to your place, driver can take us and you can take a nap on the way."
"Oh, Karen that's a great idea." I said as I stifled a yawn.
I packed quickly, but efficiently. Karen made sure I had everything I needed. I was too exhausted to think clearly. Once everything was packed up Karen had driver take my bags to the limo.
"Ok, we ready to go?" Karen asked. "Karen, I need to leave Leo a note, and I need you to help me write it." "Grace, I'm not sure how much help I can be when I don't even know what happened." Karen stated with a small smile. "Well, without getting into all the details, we are getting a divorce. He's leaving for Africa in two weeks, so I only have two weeks to get all the paperwork in order. I can't talk to him right now, so I need to leave him a note." "Sweetie, leave him a short simple note telling him you're staying with a friend for a couple nights, and you'll have your lawyer contact him regarding the divorce."
I scribbled a quick note to Leo stating exactly what Karen had told me to say, I picked up a couple pictures off the mantle and we were done.
During the drive to the penthouse I filled Karen in on all the details of what had been going on between Leo and me and I told her about last nights fight. Karen listened quietly and she reassured me that I had in fact made the right decision.
Karen had cook make me a snack when we arrived at the penthouse. It was good to finally have something to eat, and I could tell I was beginning to feel a little better. After dinner Karen and I went up to what was to be my room for the time being. I was craving some "girl talk" and asked Karen if she wanted to hang out for a little while.
"Grace, why haven't you talked to Will about what's going on?" Karen asked while we lay relaxing on my bed.
"Oh, Karen, you know, I can't go running back to Will every time I fail at something. He already thinks I'm a flake because of all my failed relationships, and now a divorce..I just can't face him. He was so mad when I decided not to have a baby with him, and that was the first time I learned what he really thinks of me. I just can't take anymore drama in my life right now."
Karen grabbed my hand in hers and held it firmly. "Grace, Will loves ya with all his heart, he was hurt and he was angry when he said those things, you need to get past that. If he knew you were afraid to come to him with this, it would break his heart. Grace, I'm glad to help you as much as I can, but at some point you're going to have to face this issue you have with Will.
Wow, did I just say all that? Ha Pharmacist said I'd love the new cocktail he mixed up for me!"
"Karen, Will and I aren't nearly as close as we used to be. I don't know if it's because I got married and moved out, or if it's because of the fight, but we just don't connect like we used to."
"Do you think you guys are drifting apart?" Karen asked with a hint of concern in her voice.
"I think we are.as much as I promised myself I would never let it happen, I think our friendship has run its course. You know what Kare, I don't want to talk about Will anymore, let's unpack my stuff."
Karen unpacked my clothes, while I dealt with my toiletries. "Oh honey, what's this?" Karen asked scrunching up her nose and pointing to a white lacy blouse. I'll tell you what honey, why don't we go over to Barney's first thing in the morning..let's say 11:00, and we'll charge you a little happy!"
"Kare, there is nothing I'd rather do than go shopping, but you don't need to "charge me a little happy." I'm glad you're back to insulting my taste in clothing though, I was beginning to miss your insults."
I was right to talk to Karen I thought as I lay in bed. I had no idea she would be so supportive. It's been a long time since I had a female friend to confide in, it's too bad it took me this long to realize Karen could be so, dare I say, kind?? She was right about Will. I need to talk to him, not just about Leo and me, I need to deal with what the fight between Will and I did to our own relationship.
"Hey Kare" I said as I entered the office, trying to sound calm and in control of my emotions.
"Look Karen, I'm really sorry I was so harsh with you earlier, I didn't get much sleep last night and I'm in a crummy mood."
"I understand honey, I just want you to know that if you do decide you want to talk, I promise I'll be 100% supportive. I know I can be cruel sometimes, but it's all in fun. It hurts that you feel you can't come to me with the important things"
Karen looked sincere. I knew she wouldn't do anything to hurt me right now, she doesn't know what's going on, but she knows whatever it is it's pretty bad.
"Karen, could I stay at your place for a few days." I practically whispered.
"Of course you can sweetie, it actually works out great; Stan's out of the country and the stepkiddies are visiting mommy dearest.
"Thanks Kare" I replied. That had gone much smoother than I had anticipated.
"You know what Karen? I'm tired, let's just close up the office for the rest of the day. I'm going to go home and pack and I'll meet you back at your place."
"Well, Grace why don't I go with you to your place, driver can take us and you can take a nap on the way."
"Oh, Karen that's a great idea." I said as I stifled a yawn.
I packed quickly, but efficiently. Karen made sure I had everything I needed. I was too exhausted to think clearly. Once everything was packed up Karen had driver take my bags to the limo.
"Ok, we ready to go?" Karen asked. "Karen, I need to leave Leo a note, and I need you to help me write it." "Grace, I'm not sure how much help I can be when I don't even know what happened." Karen stated with a small smile. "Well, without getting into all the details, we are getting a divorce. He's leaving for Africa in two weeks, so I only have two weeks to get all the paperwork in order. I can't talk to him right now, so I need to leave him a note." "Sweetie, leave him a short simple note telling him you're staying with a friend for a couple nights, and you'll have your lawyer contact him regarding the divorce."
I scribbled a quick note to Leo stating exactly what Karen had told me to say, I picked up a couple pictures off the mantle and we were done.
During the drive to the penthouse I filled Karen in on all the details of what had been going on between Leo and me and I told her about last nights fight. Karen listened quietly and she reassured me that I had in fact made the right decision.
Karen had cook make me a snack when we arrived at the penthouse. It was good to finally have something to eat, and I could tell I was beginning to feel a little better. After dinner Karen and I went up to what was to be my room for the time being. I was craving some "girl talk" and asked Karen if she wanted to hang out for a little while.
"Grace, why haven't you talked to Will about what's going on?" Karen asked while we lay relaxing on my bed.
"Oh, Karen, you know, I can't go running back to Will every time I fail at something. He already thinks I'm a flake because of all my failed relationships, and now a divorce..I just can't face him. He was so mad when I decided not to have a baby with him, and that was the first time I learned what he really thinks of me. I just can't take anymore drama in my life right now."
Karen grabbed my hand in hers and held it firmly. "Grace, Will loves ya with all his heart, he was hurt and he was angry when he said those things, you need to get past that. If he knew you were afraid to come to him with this, it would break his heart. Grace, I'm glad to help you as much as I can, but at some point you're going to have to face this issue you have with Will.
Wow, did I just say all that? Ha Pharmacist said I'd love the new cocktail he mixed up for me!"
"Karen, Will and I aren't nearly as close as we used to be. I don't know if it's because I got married and moved out, or if it's because of the fight, but we just don't connect like we used to."
"Do you think you guys are drifting apart?" Karen asked with a hint of concern in her voice.
"I think we are.as much as I promised myself I would never let it happen, I think our friendship has run its course. You know what Kare, I don't want to talk about Will anymore, let's unpack my stuff."
Karen unpacked my clothes, while I dealt with my toiletries. "Oh honey, what's this?" Karen asked scrunching up her nose and pointing to a white lacy blouse. I'll tell you what honey, why don't we go over to Barney's first thing in the morning..let's say 11:00, and we'll charge you a little happy!"
"Kare, there is nothing I'd rather do than go shopping, but you don't need to "charge me a little happy." I'm glad you're back to insulting my taste in clothing though, I was beginning to miss your insults."
I was right to talk to Karen I thought as I lay in bed. I had no idea she would be so supportive. It's been a long time since I had a female friend to confide in, it's too bad it took me this long to realize Karen could be so, dare I say, kind?? She was right about Will. I need to talk to him, not just about Leo and me, I need to deal with what the fight between Will and I did to our own relationship.