I left Aaron standing there and ran to greet Matt . He smiled when he saw me but after a quick survey frowned .

" What happen ?"

I wasn't feeling well . My stomach was cramping and I couldn't help but grimace when the pain came .

I have to go to the washroom also .

"Nothing . I am okay . " I lied and gave him a tight smile .

" Matt , dad say we live here ." Jim who was in Matt's strong arms said to gain attention .

Matt looked at him then at me . I shook my head , no , in answer .

I was not going to live here . Aaron was a conceited dog . I didn't know what he was playing at . He was planning something and I didn't like the sound of it.

"You don't look good , Savvy . Are you well ? " he asked again , concern certain in his eyes .

" Um... I ... have stomach pain ." truth visible in my tone . I touched my stomach when another wave of pain shot through me .

Mensuration pain sucks!

Matt coughed and blushed and I realized he had made his conclusion.

oh shit ! Will the whole world come to know about my monthly date this time!

" ibuprofen tablets work , you know?" he said after a lengthy silence .

" um ... yeah . I have to go to get my bag . I will come in five minutes. "

Jim was again trying to gain some attention by telling Matt what he did today . I knew where the washrooms were , two of them were attached to the rooms while other two were for guests. I went to the guest's bathroom after grabbing my bag and did my business.

                     When I came out of the bathroom , I saw Aaron standing looking at the big frame attached to the wall . The frame had a portrait of me sitting in the garden midst the flowers wearing the heavy and beautiful white wedding gown , diamonds adorning my neck and ears , my hair in a fashionable mess and my eyes on him . He was the one who captured the image . I was so happy then , cheerful Savannah . I was living in the seventh heaven , had all my dreams come true . Aaron was my dream and I had him in my pinky finger. He would do anything for me .

Anything....

so what went wrong ?

" I called my lawyer ." Aaron said after a long minute .

I raised my eyebrows . I had signed the papers so what else was left .

" I want to take care of Jimmy from now . You can come live..."

All the breath left my lungs and my face paled .

" You can't do that . " I whispered.

" I am doing that . We haven't divorced , I tore the papers . " One second, I was standing there astounded at the turn of events and next I was pounding on his chest with both my hands . I wanted to hurt him .

Hurt him for hurting me , for the hurt he gave before and for the wound he was giving me for the future . He took both my hands in one of his and stopped me .

" Control your hormones baby. Hear me out . I want you and Jim both. Stay . Live with me and our son here ."

" This is what the fourth time or fifth time ? huh?? " he was frowning .

" Addressing Jim as your 'Son' ." I was speaking slowly so that Matt and Jim couldn't hear us.

" There were reasons . I was..." I interrupted him .

" I want to hear none of it ." I hissed .

" You have gone so cruel Savannah but I know how to soften you up." he said coming closer forgetting my hands .

I got one of my hands free and slapped him across the face, hard . I had a strange feeling that he let me do it . He could have easily suspended my hands again but he didn't do it . He wanted me to slap him . He wanted me guilty .

I glared at him  " Never touch me again ."

He smiled a vague smile " I try to resist a temptation until it becomes irresistible and you were never a temptation I could resist myself from ."

I think I died a little then , his words softly spoken were filled with so much truth that I had difficulty in holding a gasp.

I felt my knees weaken but I kept my words smooth , carefree " Learn to resist me because I am no more yours . As for the divorce , if you can't file it , don't . I will . Jim is mine , just mine . For more than two years I was there with him , just me . "

I turned to go but his words stopped me .

" Savannah , Jim is both mine and yours . Go ask for a divorce , I will never sign the papers . I am content with my wife and my child who will live with me from tomorrow. Get your belongings packed sweetheart, I will come to get you tomorrow in the morning . Your asshat boyfriend can go find someone else. "

I didn't answer him and left him standing again .

          Matt was carrying now a sleepy Jim on his arms , he was looking at the moon through the windows but he turned when he heard the sound of my sandals .

A hand on my wrist made me turn and look into the blue eyes of my husband .

" I am coming tomorrow , be ready ." he said .

I stared at his fingers on my wrist in silent acquisition . His fingers tightened . He knew I wouldn't say or do anything to upset Matt so he was playing the possessive husband .

Well damn him .

" You can come and try . Wasting time is your new occupation. " I murmured .

He didn't answer and keeping his hands on my wrist , made his way towards Matt , who weirdly looked angrier than him .

"My son ." Aaron said leaving my hands to hold Jim in his arms . Matt looked at me and i rolled my eyes nodding  Aaron  kissed Jim on the forehead and murmured something in his ear . Jim was sleepy but he said something which made Aaron smile and kiss him again , this time on the nose .

After another fifteen minutes , I was opening the car door to slip inside . Jim was asleep in the backseat . Matt ignited the engine and put the car into gear . I watched Aaron waving at me from the sidewalk , I could feel him giving one of his sad smiles and for the first time in a lifetime , I felt guilty . Guilty of leaving him behind . Guilty of slapping him .

but it was his fault !

All his fault ..

" You love me . You know you do and I love you more , more every passing second and minute . I solemnly vow to love you every minute , day , week , year and decades , love you till I live , take my last breath and wish for another lifetime with you ."

Words Aaron spoke the day we wed , was he honest ? then why did he desert me? why was he so busy the last two years ? it couldn't be Jim , he was angry when I got pregnant but he didn't leave me then . He did stay at home most of the time . It was after Jim's birth that he started getting busier and busier .

But a small child couldn't be the reason !

so what was?

With that thought in mind I close my eyes and welcome the dark.

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AARON MAKES ME WANT TO HURT HIM AND KISS HIM , ALL AT THE SAME TIME !!

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