Right Girl by Lauren Crossley

Author:Lauren Crossley [Crossley, Lauren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lauren Crossley
Published: 2016-03-10T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Zack

“So shall we meet up the same time tomorrow?” Rachel asks, turning in her seat to face me.

I’ve just pulled up outside her mum’s house, dropping her off after spending time with her as well as Amber. I switch off the car’s engine, sighing deeply.

“Rachel, you know how much I’ve loved spending time with Amber these past few weeks. It’s meant the world to me and I’m so grateful you’ve allowed me to be a part of her life.”

There’s a momentary pause before she speaks, curious as to where I’m going with this.

“What is it? I feel like you’re about to tell me something bad.”

“No, it’s nothing bad.” I assure her, smiling weakly. “I just think I need to spend some more time with Sam. She’s been really patient and accepting of the fact that I’ve wanted to get to know Amber, meeting up with you each day so I can do that.”

“So now the novelty has worn off, you want to go back to your little girlfriend?” She snaps, narrowing her eyes at me in contempt.

“Of course not. I want to see as much of Amber as I can but I can’t neglect the woman I’m with. She needs to know that she’s still important to me. She’s the centre of my world and I don’t want her to feel pushed out. I’m going to take some time out and spend the next few days with her. I’ll be in touch soon though, I promise.”

“Fine.” She retorts, folding her arms across her chest.

“Rachel, please don’t be like this. I thought we were getting on well, making things work for Amber’s sake.”

“So did I.” She whispers, frowning bitterly.

I glance back at our sleeping daughter, blissfully unaware of our disagreement.

“Let me help you with the car seat and your bags before I go.”

Opening the car door, I make my way to the back and lift her out. She doesn’t even stir as I carry her indoors, placing the baby’s car seat in the hallway.

“Thanks.” Rachel murmurs, somewhat begrudgingly.

“I’ll be in touch in a few days about Amber.” I inform her, taking one last look at my baby. “But call me if you need anything, ok?”

I’m halfway to my car when she calls me back, taking a few steps towards me.

“It’s never going to be the same between us, is it?” She asks, realising this for the first time. “We’re really over, aren’t we?”

“Yes, we’re over.” I admit, gazing down at her intently.

She turns away from me, discreetly composing herself before she heads back towards the house.

I drive home in silence, refusing to switch on the radio so I can reflect on my thoughts instead. I still can’t believe I’ve come to find myself in this situation, torn between the woman I want to be with and the daughter I don’t want to be without.

I know I’ve been neglectful when it comes to Sam recently but I don’t think she understands how delicate the situation with Rachel has been. I needed to find some sort of balance between keeping her happy and appeasing the mother of my child.

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