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was her only remaining hope of ever being loved unconditionally and now he was gone. Why did this have to happen? This was Dexter’s fault; he caused this by upsetting her. He never wanted the baby in the first place. He will be happy to learn that it’s gone. Carol would see him dead and in hell for this.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Five
    Dexter and Carmen were adjusting well to the idea of becoming parents. Their nervousness had been replaced with anticipation as they readied themselves for the arrival of their new bundle of joy. They had spent countless hours over the last months, shopping for baby furniture and apparel. They wanted everything to be perfect for their son’s birthday.
    In two short weeks Carmen would become Mrs. Dexter Crane. She couldn’t believe it, everything seemed so perfect.  She and Dexter had risen above his infidelity; it was no longer an issue as Carol had vanished. They hadn’t heard from her since they learned they were pregnant.
    The Crane-Haines wedding would be the most beautiful in all the history of Cedartown, Georgia. It would take place at the local Catholic Church, gorgeous breath taking vaulted ceilings, cherry wood pews, and a vintage marble alter lined with red roses and white doves. Wedding bells would hang from the crystal chandeliers, leading Carmen’s way down the aisle to join hands with Dexter; her dream was finally coming true. The last few months had been exceptionally rocky but their love had survived.
    Dexter was relieved that the wedding was just around the corner. He was ready to make Carmen his wife before anything else unplanned could surface causing her to change her mind. Although, they hadn’t heard from Carol in months, Dexter hadn’t let his guard down. He wanted to be prepared if she suddenly showed up with harmful thoughts for Carmen, or himself for that matter.
    “Where are you?” Dexter enquired.
    “I’m here for the alterations to my gown. I’ve gained so much weight with the baby.” Carmen replied.
    “How much longer before you head home?”
    “Not sure, why, is everything okay?”
    “Everything’s fine, I just miss you;
    that’s all. I think I’ll make a fire in the fireplace and maybe even pop some popcorn. We can snuggle up together with a blanket on the floor. We’ve been so caught up in these wedding plans that we haven’t spent quality time together in quite a while.”
    “I know, I’m sorry, I just want everything to be perfect. I love you. I’ll be there as soon as I can. I’ll make it up to you, I promise.”
    As Dexter prepared for a quiet evening alone with Carmen, he was interrupted by a phone call. At first glance, he wasn’t sure if he should answer as it was an unknown caller.
    “It’s me Carol, didn’t expect to hear from me did you?”
    “No, I didn’t, why are you calling?”
    “Things are unsettled between us; you know that, I can’t leave things undone. You must pay a high price for the loss of my child. You took the only one from me who would have loved me unconditionally. I’ve been watching you, I know you and Carmen are expecting a child and I see the excitement you have for him. Why couldn’t you be excited about our child? Why didn’t you love him?”
    “Carol I’m sorry that you lost your baby but it wasn’t my fault. I didn’t do anything to cause it. Why are you blaming me?”
    “Yes you did; you refused to love me, you turned me away. The stress of your rejection towards me, the utter sadness you’ve caused me, it was too much on my body. You refused me happiness and now I’ll take away your happiness. You’ll know what it’s like to want something so bad it hurts and no matter what you do, no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough. You’re just like my father and you must be punished for your evil ways. I’ll make you pay.”
    “I’m warning you Carol, you better stay away from Carmen and me. I don’t want to hurt you but I won’t stand