Day 1: Lorraine
911 Words
Lorraine,
You are the sun that keeps my day
The moon that makes me sway
How I love to see you smile
And share passionate kiss like fire.
Nothing's gonna keep us apart
You are my princess from the very start
Through thick and thin, will make it through
My baby, my angel, my one and only you.
- Henry, February 14,2005
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I found comfort feeling Vianna's embrace. It is always a joy to talk to my bestfriend and even if I was not always there during her trying times, she still finds time to assure me that I am never alone.
"I'm sorry Vi if you have to see me this way. Never really meant to be like this but I can't help it," I said in between sobs while Vianna cleans up the spilled liquor, bottles, and cigarette butts in my place.
A week has passed since the court has given Henry the full custody of my twins and since that day, I have spent my time drinking and smoking until I could sleep and forget about the pain.
"Lorraine, I'm giving you another week to drink and to get drunk but after this, I want you to stand on your feet and live with us. George won't mind."
" I don't wanna burden you. You should be happy and make the most with George. Don't worry, I'd wake up one day immune of the pain."
"Lorraine, you are never a burden to me."
"Just pray for me Vi. I know How powerful your prayer is."
"Lorraine."
"I'd gonna be okay Vi. Trust me."
"Okay. I'll trust you. Be a good girl alright? Text me if you need me."
"Yep I will. You go and make love with George."
I saw Vianna's cheeks blushed. I am aware that George has tried so hard not to do it but Vianna is bold on spending the night with him. She doesn't care if she'd get the same virus that George has.
"I'm getting there Lorraine. I hope tonight is the night."
"Wait, let me give you my lingerie."
"What?"
"Just kidding. But are you really sure you'd do it?"
"There's no point of not. I've missed George so much and no HIV virus will stop me from expressing my love. Tonight is the night."
We both giggled with how crazy we have become for our husbands. Vianna has been married for 15 years and they've been through ups and downs. Very much the same with my marriage, only, unlike George who has become man enough to fix his marriage with my bestfriend, Henry on the other hand has filed for an annulment and has accused me of being emotionally unstable and not capable of raising my children.
"Vi, please help me pray that Henry will still think that we still have a chance."
I broke down in tears again. I have loved Henry even before he has loved me and even now that he has made my life miserable, I still miss waking up next to him.
I was 17 and he was 27 when we eloped and falsified our wedding documents to make it appear that I was old enough to be a bride. Our love has made us violate the law and now his lawyer has used this to say that our marriage is void.
How could he be so cruel? Why didn't he give me a chance to explain? Why did he not trust me? Why?
"Lorraine, I think it would be best to talk to Henry."
"But he won't let me get near him. He has cut all the lines between us. I miss our kids Vi. I miss Henry."
Vianna took my hands and led me in prayer and that night, before Vianna left, I was able sleep.
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I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. At first I thought Henry accidentally dialed my number and so I didn't answer the call. I wanted to talk to him but I don't know where to start. I was about to close my eyes when Henry called again. This time, I didn't miss it. 'God just help me talk to him.'
"Henry?"
"Where are the kids? Where are you hiding them?"
I was startled with Henry's angry voice.
"W-h-a-t do you m-e-a-n?"
"The kids didn't go home and it is only now that I got back from the hospital and learned about it!"
"Where are my kids?"
"C'mon Lorraine, don't act innocent. I know very well that the kids are with you! Bring them home or else I'd put you into jail!"
I was not able to help myself. Henry has the full custody of my children and I was given a TRO so there's no way out that I'd get near them and now he is telling me that my kids are missing and I kidnapped them?
"Henry, if you'd just let me take care of them, this won't happen! Where are my kids?"
I started crying again and this time I could not handle it anymore. It feels like my heart is about to explode.
"Lorraine what's happening to you?"
"Henry, I.... I can't..."
"Lorraine, answer me. Lorraine!"
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Hello everyone! Here's another heartwarming drama that I hope you guys will enjoy. For those who'd like to know Who Vianna and George are, find time to read Relentless. Thank you.
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