Torn by Nelson S

Author:Nelson, S. [Nelson, S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-12-14T08:00:00+00:00

KALISTA

“I’ll be later than I thought.”

“Really?” From the way my mom asked me that, I could tell she was hoping it was a good sign, that Eli and I were becoming closer and would finally work things out between us. But it simply wasn’t the case.

I had no idea who the woman was who showed up, drunk and a little more than pissed off I was in his house. Was she his girlfriend? He was obviously having sex with her, seeing as how she’d confessed as much when she saw me.

The mere image of Eli having sex with another woman was heartbreaking, even though I had no right to him or who he chose to share his bed with. But it didn’t stop my heart from aching or from the unfortunate feelings of jealousy to appear.

“It’s not like that, Mom,” I mumbled.

“Not yet, but it will be. I’ve seen the way he looks at you when you’re not paying attention. He still loves you, honey. Have no doubt about that.”

“What are you talking about?” I asked incredulously. “You’ve only been around us together twice, and one of those times was for no longer than five minutes.” I would be lying if I said her pep talk didn’t make me feel all warm and fuzzy, but I knew she was only saying things she thought I wanted to hear. She could read me like a book and my feelings for Eli were probably written all over my face, although I hoped and prayed he hadn’t taken notice.

“A mother knows.” She chuckled. “And even more so, a woman knows.” I heard the smile in her voice and I had to admit…it was contagious. I was grinning from ear to ear when I heard the gravel of the driveway kick up, signaling Eli had returned.

“Mom, I have to go. He’s back, and we still have a lot of stuff to talk about.” I took a deep breath. “Are you sure you’re okay with canceling your plans tonight to watch Holden?” I knew her grandson was the apple of her eye, but I wanted to be sure I wasn’t inconveniencing her too much. She’d already been so generous letting us take over her house, depriving her of privacy for who knew how much longer.

“Don’t be silly,” she teased. “Oh…and Kalista? Be smart if you have sex. You don’t need another baby right now. Maybe after you’ve worked everything through and are back on your feet,” she babbled.

What the hell?

“Mom!” I exclaimed. Eli had chosen that exact moment to come strolling through the front door. I must have looked like a deer in headlights because he stared at me with concern, a bit of confusion mixed in for good measure.

“Oh, shush. Go and have fun.”

She hung up before I could say anything else.

“Is everything all right?” he inquired, walking toward the edge of the couch. I’d been pacing while I was talking on the phone, my nerves on high alert from my conversation, but focusing back on Eli, a rush of a different kind came over me.

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