I'm back with Chapter two. I really wanna thank Sherrick for being patient with me. I had to really think about this story but you and Gregory stood by me, no matter what. So, I'm dedicating this story to you both. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer!

Enjoy and happy reading!

Author's note: The truth will be out in this chapter. Brace yourselves!

July 7, 2000

"Where have you been? I've been waiting for you. We were supposed to go to the movies, remember?" Amy said when Matt walked in their hotel room.

"I went to the bar and I had a few drinks with Shannon and Jeff. I do have a life, you know," he snapped.

"I know. I just…missed you, that's all."

He took her in his arms and rocked her gently. "I know, baby, I know. I love you, girl. We'll get through this, like we always do."

She laid her head against his shoulder and smiled, not noticing the secret anguish look on his face. He couldn't hide the secret he's been keep from her any longer. He pulled back and looked into her brown eyes, so filled with love and devotion. He hated himself for hurting her like this but she has to know.

"Baby, I have something important to tell you," Matt while he led her over to the bed and made her sit down on it.

"What's wrong, honey? You know you can tell me anything," she said while she watched him sit down at the edge of the bed and sigh deeply.

"Well, you know I love you, right?"

She nodded her head.

"And, you know that I would never do anything to hurt you. But, I've been keeping something from you and I'm not proud of it. Baby, the truth is..."

The phone rang out of the blue. Matt groaned with impatience. This was not a good time, especially when he was about to finally let down his guard and tell Amy the truth.

"You want me to get it?" Amy asked.

"No, no. Let me get the phone. It could be Shannon or Jeff," he replied before he got up from the bed, grabbed the phone and went into the bathroom, locking the door behind him so she won't barge in and wanting to know what the hell he's been doing.

"Hello?" he answered.

"It's me. Are you okay?" Stephanie asked.

"I'm fine. I was about to tell Ames the truth about us," he admitted.

"What?" she shrieked.

"I'm serious, Steph. I can't do this to her anymore. She needs to know about us."

"You can't tell her. Like you said before, it'll kill her, not to mention you'll end up six feet under when Hunter gets done with you. We have to keep this under wraps. I love you but you can't tell her," Stephanie said, almost pleading with him.

"Steph, I love you, too, but I can't keep doing this to her. I'm so ashamed of myself for what we did. I have to tell her, baby. Once I do, we can finally be together. I have to let her down easy. I don't want her to do something she's gonna regret but I have to tell her," he explained.

"Matt, you can't tell Ames because…"

"Because, what? Stephanie, just tell me."

"…because, I'm pregnant."

He damned near dropped the phone. Pregnant? His wife was pregnant at a time like this? Now things have gotten more complicated.

"Matt? Matt? Talk to me!" she ranted on the phone.

"I'm here," he said softly after a few moments.

"Matt, I'm pregnant with your child. You can't tell Ames, just like I can't tell Hunter about this."

"You're gonna have to leave the house soon. You're gonna start showing and I don't want Hunter to get the impression that he's the father," Matt demanded.

"I know that but I just can't leave him. Besides, I still have to deal with him at work. We're married on screen, remember?" she reminded him.

"Just like I still have to deal with Amy," he said.

"You see what we have to go through, baby? We can't tell them and I'm not gonna put my baby at risk. We need to keep this quiet, at least till our baby's born."

"I understand, Steph. I won't say anything for now. I'll see you soon."

"I love you, Matt."

"I love you, too, baby. I'll see you soon," he said before he hung up the phone. He then sat down on the toilet and covered his face in his hands. This was ridiculous. More drama being added to his already tortured life. He hated lying and sneaking around Amy's back but he loved Stephanie so much, he didn't know what to think.

Sighing deeply, he got up and headed for the door, not thinking about the conversation he just had. Once he opened the door, however, he was greeted with a huge slap to his face. When he looked up, he saw Amy was crying.

He knew the jig was up.

X

"WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS, STEPHANIE? HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN KEEPING THIS FROM ME, HUH?" Hunter yelled in her face.

Tears fell from her eyes. This was not happening. She didn't think he would find out about her and Matt so soon. She looked up at her 'husband'. She had never seen him this mad before.

"I don't know what you're talking about," she cried softly.

"BULLSHIT!" he boomed. Then, to her shock, he actually slapped her across her face.

"Ouch!" she screamed.

"Did it hurt, princess? Aw, poor baby," he mocked.

"Why did you hit me?" she sobbed. She began to cry.

"You lied to me, Stephanie Marie! I thought you loved me! I loved you! We're supposed to start a family together. But, no, you go and pull this shit? You wanna embarrass and humiliate me in front of my friends? Oh, and wouldn't daddy be so happy to hear his little girl being married to some young punk, who already has a girlfriend! Really, baby, you did an awesome job of hurting me and our family!"

He picked up a vase and threw it across the room, smashing it against the wall and breaking into little pieces. Stephanie shrieked, realizing she really pissed him off.

"You hurt me, baby! And, on top of that, you're carrying his baby! The baby who should've been MINE! How could you do this to me? Did I do something so bad that caused you to go and be with him?" he ranted.

She didn't say anything.

He expected her not to say a word. He went upstairs for a moment while she slowly began to get up from the floor. A few minutes later, he came back down with her bags of clothes, jewelry, shoes and other things. He didn't even bother looking at her.

"What are you doing with my stuff?" Stephanie asked as she watched him open the door.

"Oh, this? It's just trash, just like you! So, I'm putting them where they belong: outside!" he screamed before he threw her things out the door.

"Hunter, please…"

"Get out, Stephanie! Get out and stay out! Go be with your husband! I hope you two are very happy together!" Hunter snarled.

"But, what about our angle together? You still have to deal with me," she said.

"Oh, don't worry about that. Once I tell your father what you did to me, believe me, baby, I won't be a bother to you anymore. Now, get the fuck out!" he yelled again.

With fresh tears falling from her brown eyes, she left without saying another word.

X

"I can't believe you! I thought you loved me!" Amy cried.

"I'm sorry, baby. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I wanted to tell you. I really did," Matt said while he tried to pull her in his arms.

"Don't touch me! You lost all right to touch me!" she screamed while she pulled away from him.

Thanks a whole bunch, God. Another man broke my heart. I'm getting tired of this shit, she thought while she got up from the bed and began stuffing his clothes in some bags.

"Ames, can we talk about this?" Matt asked softly.

She glared at him. "We have NOTHING to talk about! You made it very clear when you told her you love her. I wanted to be your wife. I wanted to have your children. And then, I get this? You're married to Stephanie and she's carrying your child? That's just great!"

"Baby, I didn't plan on this. Stephanie didn't plan on this. I just fell in love with her. I didn't wanna leave you right away because I knew you were gonna back down that dark path. I had to bide my time. Now, with Stephanie being pregnant, we were gonna wait until after the baby was born to tell you and Hunter the truth," he explained.

Amy laughed at that one. She couldn't believe she ever trusted him. She gave him her heart, her soul, her body and her mind and he crushed her in the worst way possible.

"Just leave, Matt. Go and be with your pregnant wife. You made it clear that you're not in love with me. So, go and be happy with her," she demanded.

Before he walked out, however, she said, "by the way, I just wanted you to know that you broke my heart for the last time. Don't bother coming back to me. I'll be just fine without your ass!"

He walked out of the room without a word.

Sobbing hysterically, she picked the phone and dialed the one number she never thought she had to dial. After only two rings, someone picked up.

"Hello?" he answered.

"It's Amy. Listen, I know we hate each other but I need someone to talk to. Can I come and see you?" she asked.

"All right. I'll see you in a few," he said before he hung up the phone.

She placed the phone down and sighed deeply. She just hoped things will change after tonight.

And that's chapter two in the books. Review and let me know how you feel. And, btw, just for the record, because I don't do no crack, cocaine or any other illegal drugs of any kind, I'm not gonna have the damsel in distress do those kinds of drugs. She's gonna develop an addiction to prescription drugs. You're gonna have to wait a few more chapters for her to start hurting herself!

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