Poor Me

Chapter 6

Mica

I'm watching Harry Potter when I hear a nock on my door. Normally I ignore it because my friends know that they have to warn me if they are coming over so I can prepare. But for some reason I get up to open the door nocking my popcorn over in the process. I wipe my hands on my hoodie before I unlock the door.

That's when I see my friend trying to act strong but one look at her brown beautiful eyes and I know something's wrong. I don't ask questions I just hug her as tight as I possibly can.

She sobs.

"It's okay Babu, it's okay"

"I... I.. need.." she hiccups before she can get any word out.

"Shhhh, it's okay. You don't have to say anything, get in I'll bring the suitcase". She walks in and I realize her feet are bare. What the f**k happened. She has been doing so well what went wrong. I should call Tate and find out but first let me get her in order.

"I'll get you some water to drink and you can try to calm down"

I go to my little kitchen grabbing a bottle of water the rushing back to Dylan, giving it to her. She drinks, her hands shaking.

What the hell.

She sighs rubbing her hands together. I take one hand to mine stroking it. "Tate cheated on me" She tells me and my hands freeze mid stroke.

She lets her eyes meet mine

"With Cruse. I found them f*****g in our bed when I came back from work" she spits the word f*****g like it's poison. I feel bile rising in my throat.

"I'm gonna kill them, what the f**k is wrong with those assholes."

"No it's fine I don't want drama. I just have to cancel everything we planned for the wedding." she wipes her tears with her free hand.

"I'll punch her boobs until they bust. Why would she do this after all you've been through"

"She wanted a way out and is a coward so she didn't tell me she doesn't love me anymore"

"And Cruse. That asshole"

Fresh tears run down her red cheeks"He said it's because I killed mom"

"That's bullshit. Your mother killed herself not you" I feel like kicking his balls "That ungrateful little brat. After all you've sacrificed for him"

"I'm tired, I have to sleep I have work tomorrow" she says in a tired little voice.

"f**k that, I'm calling whoever is in charge and telling them you're sick. There's no way you're going to work tomorrow morning"

"Mica I just got my job back I can't just call in sick."

"Well I'm not letting you leave this place until I say I don't care what you think"

"Bossy" she teases but I can see a smile tugging at her lips.

"I'm just lookin out for my friend whether she wants me to or not"

"Well in that case you should know that I'm hungry"

"On it. What do you feel like eating"

"What are you offering, what are my options"

"Well there's nothing here but I can order anything you want"

"in that case I want ribs"

"Cool. I'll order them then put your suitcase in my room" I stand up trying to remember where I last saw my phone.

"I can sleep on the couch, it's fine"

"Don't be stupid. We'll both sleep on the bed like we always do"

"I just don't want to invade your space that's all."

"like I said don't be stupid"

We eat the rips on the couch Dylan still wearing the strapped white shirt and teal suit pants, still barefoot.

"I'm gonna die alone aren't I" she huffs

"I'm offended." I poke her bare shoulder "You're not gonna die alone but you just broke up with your fiancee, I think you should...I don't know, take time to yourself"

"Well it's not like I have woman lining up to date me" she says dryly.

"Probably because you were about to get married"

"On a serious note, the only person who seems interested in me is that Mr Saunders"

"Oh please. First of all he's a man, you don't do men. Secondly his name is d**k, he has a man bun and uses the word 'moist' in almost everything he says" I shake my head "And lets not forget that he's a d**k"

She busts out laughing and I can't help but smile, I'm glad I can make her forget her problems for a little bit.

"You make good valid points young lady but I was just curious why people wouldn't hit on me"

"Like I said before, you were going to get married but that never stopped anyone so I think it might be that you come across as intimidating to some people"

"Me?! no fucken way. That's bullshit and you know it"

"It's true, you're beautiful, you have your life together"

She snorts "Have my life together? What is together in my life"

"Well atleast you did have good things going for you and people are intimidated by strong beautiful woman" I reason with her.

"Well if I'm strong and beautiful why did Tate leave me."

"Because she is also intimidated by the way you pull yourself up even when the world brings you down. You got up stronger after you lost your mother and your kids in less than a month"

"Aren't you made of sugar" she smiles but it doesn't reach her eyes.

"I'm not being sweet I'm being serious. Tate is an asshole, I never liked her anyway" she laughs and whole heartendly "Let's watch Harry Potter"

"Which one is it" she asks

"Just watch" I lie back bringing her down with me so she's half on top of me.

"I'm pretty sure you're watched these movies a hundred times"

"I've read the books more times than that"

"Nerd"

"Hater" we both laugh.

"Thank you for everything Mica I promise I'll get out of your hair as soon as I can"

"Stay as long as you want. f**k, stay here forever I don't care. As long as you need me I'm here"

"You're a good friend Mica" she says, her head on my chest.

"Lucky you" I tease.

"Yeah, lucky me"