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staring and when I looked up I
was faced with Heather. She seemed scared to move I just turned my head toward
the cashier who was now ringing up Heather’s items and as she reached for the
last box on the belt I felt bile rise in my throat causing a burn. It seemed to
jump out in 3D as the cashier scanned the First Response pregnancy test and
then placed it into the bag. I refused to look back at Heather I just stayed
facing the cashier until I saw her give back the changed and say thank you. I
forced my body to keep moving I had to get out of here. I found my way to my
car and loaded everything almost robotic. I knew this was going to be hard.
Heather…pregnant with Tony’s baby was just another step in the wrong direction
for me.
                    I decided to try
and push it the furthest from my mind and relaxed in the tub with a glass of
wine and a good book.

Eight
     
                    I threw myself
into work over the next couple months I took on every possible patient I could.
I volunteered for everything I could, even took on any shift that needed to be
covered due to emergencies or illness by other therapist. I wanted to stay busy
and it was working I was now entering month four without Tony and it felt
easier with each passing day. I managed to avoid both him and Heather. I am
sure it was because I never went anywhere besides work and the gym. I became a
hermit and it seemed to be working.
                    My phone rang
from the next room. I hurried to quickly start the washer before darting off to
the kitchen to grab it before it went to voicemail. “Hello” I sighed without
even paying attention to who it was on caller ID. “Okay Hoochie get your ass in
gear NOW! We are going out…Mitch and I will be there to pick you up in an hour.
Wear something sexy and don’t argue…Bye baby doll!” Allison didn’t give me a
chance to argue. I tried calling her back but of course she would not answer. I
knew she would be super pissed if I refused to go along with her plan to get me
out of the house.
                    To humor my life
long pal I jumped in the shower and quickly washed my hair. How was I supposed
to know what to wear when I had no idea where we were going? I decided to try
to send a quick text hoping for a response once she realized I was no longer
trying to get out of going out.
    Okay Brat … what do I
wear?
    Something Sexy now hurry! Alli
    Wow that helps what are we
doing…Jeans? Skirt? Dress? What…HELP!
    Dancing! No dress preferably
something tight and revealing! Alli
    I had a strong feeling she was
leaving a very important piece out of the puzzle. Dancing would not require me
to look sexy unless she was pushing some guy on me. I may have to hurt my best
friend. I went for Black skinny jeans and a tight red off the shoulder top with
hoop earrings and my hair down. I was just finishing up the final touches on my
makeup when the doorbell rang followed by Allison walking in after using her
key. “You ready hot stuff?” I walked out of the bathroom, “How do I look?” She
turned to face me and a big smile stretch across her face… “Damn Girl…Oh yeah
you look fucking hot!” We both laughed and I followed her out to the car.
Climbing into the backseat I hollered to Mitch, “Okay Mitchell your wife is refusing
to tell me what is truly going on so will you please fill me in on what she is
up to Please!” He backed out of the driveway and after placing the car in drive
stated very seriously, “Listen Sam I luv yah but I don’t cross my wife because
when I do I know there is no way I am getting lucky and tonight I have every
intention of getting me some so you are on your own.” He smiled at Alli and
then stepped on the gas. She turned around and stuck her tongue out at me then
smiled.
                    We pulled up
outside of a club called ‘Rave’ and I could see the excitement in Allison. She
was literally wiggling