SUFI - 'All of Me' by John Legend

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Jerome's breath was ragged and nervous. He never expected to see them, especially Emily. He looked at her again, her features didn't change, she was still the same brunette, beautiful girl he met long ago. Her gaze as she saw him probably broke her, because she blinked back a tear and looked away.

"E-Emily?" Jerome managed to stutter, sitting on the chair and gripping the phone tightly, speaking into it.

She looked at him again, in a very heartbroken way, "Hello, Jerome."

"Hi Emily.." Jerome said breathlessly.

"Well Jerome, it's nice seeing you again." Preston said, letting out a small smile. Jerome had almost forgotten that Preston was there too. Emily and Preston looked at each other and back at Jerome, as if they had something to say.

"How are you guys? Is everything ok back at home? Is everyone alright?" Jerome asked. Those weren't his only questions, though. He had many more, but he knew he couldn't get all of the answers.

"We're all fine, at least, from what I've heard." Preston answered cooly, his gaze seemed troubled and nervous, which made Jerome both curious and confused.

Jerome sighed, "Everyone is still living in hell, aren't they?"

Emily pursed her lips, "Technically speaking, they are going through difficult moments."

"Oh, well, that's um, good to hear." Jerome said skeptically. It's been five months, but everyone was still living through their own shit. But it didn't surprise him, not at all.

"So. . . Why did you come and visit me? Why is Preston here with you?" Jerome asked, hoping to get an answer.

"Well, I just wanted to tag along, and I was the one who suggested the idea in the first place." Preston explained, but Jerome was still confused. Why would he have to suggest the idea after five months?

"Oh really? Couldn't she have gone alone?" Jerome asked, his tone was now more mocking, hoping to get an answer out of them.

Emily's eyes narrowed slightly, catching Jerome's challenging temper, "Well, I was nervous today, my job has been pushing me a bit harder than it should, so, Preston asked me if I wanted a ride, so I accepted the request."

"Couldn't you have asked for a taxi? Come on, it isn't that hard now is it?" Jerome persisted. He knew it was starting to annoy them, but he hoped that instead of anger, she'd tell him the truth.

Emily bit her lip, but Preston continued explaining for her, "That's what I said, but whatever, right? I mean, she's still here, isn't she?"

"I suppose so," Jerome said softly, looking down at the floor in defeat, but he looked up again, "So, what was your purpose in coming?"

"I just came, Preston suggested it, and I agreed." Emily answered, shrugging.

Jerome's anger grew, that's it? Just because of Preston she came? Did she not care?

"Well then, bye!" Jerome said, letting out a mocking smile and hanging up.

'Wait!' Preston mouthed, but Jerome couldn't obviously hear him. Jerome just shrugged, they had nothing to tell him, so why visit?

Preston pointed at the phone, and urged Jerome to answer. Jerome just rolled his eyes and gave up, he answered the phone.

"Actually Jerome, we do have something to tell you." Preston said, biting his tongue.

"What would that be?" Jerome asked sarcastically.

"Emily. . . She's pregnant." Preston said. Jerome's breathing stopped, at least for a moment his heart skipped a beat. How did he not know this?

"How long. . . " Jerome muttered, his voice quivering.

Emily's lip quivered, "What d-do you mean?"

"For HOW LONG?!" Jerome yelped, getting a few uncertain glances by other visitors.

Preston looked around uncomfortably, "Six months, but that's not it."

"What else have you not told me?" Jerome muttered, his voice cracking. How did he not know that his own girlfriend was pregnant? If she knew, then why did she not come and tell him?

"Jerome, you're not the father," Preston continued, Jerome didn't have to know more, he didn't want to know more, but he learned the following words the harsh way,

"I am."

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-Author's Note-

Don't kill me plz.

❤Much Love!❤