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sharp like the edge of a knife blade. Any pleasantries she wished to offer are shredded, as his words cut into her.
     “I have a right as your ex-fiancé. I was a part of this family, once.”
    I bite my tongue, holding back my words of contempt for her. Theron pulls me into him, eliminating any space between us. I lay my hand on his chest, softly tracing the design in his tie. He glances down at me, giving me a soft smile. As his gaze moves back towards Bridgette, all the light in his eyes fades. His stare is cold, angry, and murderous. Theron opens his mouth to speak, but I beat him to it.
    “That’s it though, isn’t it? You used to be a part of his family, but you no longer hold any position even closely related to be an acquaintance with Theron now. So, why are you here, Bridgette?”
     Her eyes narrow, as she sneers at me. “Why are you speaking to me? I’m not here for you.”
     I can feel Theron’s heart pounding in his chest. He doesn’t want her. It’s obvious, so why won’t she go? Theron moves his hand to my back, pulling me against his body, shielding me from her. I use this second to revel in his touch, knowing she’s not going to get what she wants.
    “Bridgette, you need to leave. You are not wanted or needed here. In fact, you were never wanted or needed. I have despised you since the first lie fell from your lips. Don’t try to better yourself in my eyes by showing up with some lame excuse of sympathy. Please, see yourself out before I have you escorted out.” Theron’s voice is flat and full of disdain. Her gaping mouth opens and closes like a fish. We turn away from her, leaving her floundering in waves of our disgust. Theron looks down at me. I return his gaze, with a corner of my mouth sneaking into a spiteful smile. He shakes his head at me as we walk away. “No, Eve.”
     “No?” Looking up at him with confusion, I stop walking.
     “No, Eve. I know that felt good. I know you feel like you’ve won against her. That feeling is addicting. You are sweet and pure. I don’t want you tainted by her. Don’t darken your soul because you are reveling in her demise.” Theron gently lifts my chin with his fingers. Beautifully colored eyes look back at me. I hate that they are dull with only a few specks of light left. I don’t want to be the reason they go out.
     “I’m sorry. I was just so angry. I don’t want her anywhere near you. She’s vile. I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s plotting against us as we speak.”
     “She probably is. It’s what she does best, but I can’t handle losing you. I wouldn’t make it through the pain this time.” Theron’s eyes darken as he looks at me.
     “Hey. Stop. I’ve already told you. I’m not going anywhere.”
     “You say that, but I’m afraid it won’t be under your control.”
     “Baby, just stop. Okay?”
     An older couple approaches us. Knowing they want to give their regards to Theron, I step away. I’m sitting outside on the bench getting some fresh air, when Kayla sits beside me. She lays her head on my shoulder. I know this move. She is going to turn into my mom.
     “Hey.”
     “Hey, yourself.”
     “So, how are you handling all of this? I swear your life has gone from ordinary to crazy over the last couple of months.”
     “I’m okay. I’m not worried about me.” 
     “When’s the last time you ate anything?”
     “I had a banana this morning. Oh, I had coffee and a muffin in the lounge.”
     Kayla sighs, rolling her eyes. It might not be the response she wanted, but it’s the one she got. “You need to take care of yourself first, or you won’t be able to take care of him.”
     “I know.” I stand to make my way inside when I notice another note on my car. “You’ve got to be fucking kidding me. Seriously?”
     “What?” Kayla follows me over to my car. I snatch the pink note from underneath the wiper blade. I cannot believe she had the balls to leave another note on my car at a