My life is falling apart no matter how hard I am trying to hold it nothing is working anymore. And Claire is getting divorced .

Although it feels like I knew this would happen but on the other hand it feels so surreal .Claire has always protected her marriage no matter what. Even when, people tried to tell her otherwise. I thought I would feel relieved that finally she is seeing the truth but after what happened today has left me think otherwise.

I was taping my fingers on the table while calling Claire's number. The photo of lavender and me stare back at me. She is never late and had a perfect record. I know it's silly to be worried but she always gives a heads up if she has to be on leave .

when I couldn't get to even after trying three times I decided to call George.

"Hello George, it's me Evan can you please tell where Claire is?

"I don't know and I don't care where she is or where she went, to the hell her".

Anger rush through my veins I slam my hand on the table, " How dare you talk about her like, where is she answer me!".

" To the hell with you and that so called sister of yours ".George hangs up the phone. I was feeling very scared for her or where she would be".

I try calling some of our mutual friends but none knew where she is. Did she go to her parents. Uh the sides of my head hurts. I took my coat and went out of my office. I bumped into Ryder. " Oh easy where are heading to "." I Ryder uh "."What happened, is Lavender OK"?
" Yeah, she is but it's Claire I can't reach her ". Ryder took one look at me and said " I am coming with you ".I told him everything on our way out.

We checked on all her favourite places but couldn't find her. Ryder and I went to check on separate places. When I was checking a bookstore she really liked I got a call from Ryder as soon as I picked up the call Ryder said " I found her mate ".Yes she is, we are coming to you, where are you Evan? ". I breath a sigh of relief " Other lives bookstore".

I waited about fifteen minutes before I saw Ryder's car. Relief filled me when I saw their car drove towards me. Ryder and Claire came out. Claire looked so pale, sleepless, dark circles under the eyes. The perfect Claire I know looked totally different. I went and hugged her, I felt her sobs when she put her chin on my shoulder.

Claire broke the hug. " I was so scared for you ". " What happened, tell me did he do something to you?". Claire sigh and look so weak. " I should leave now" Ryder said. I nodded. When Ryder was about to leave " Where did you find her?" I asked. " He smiled we will talk tomorrow" and leave .

Claire and I sat in the car. She spoke first " I am divorcing George ". I became speechless, for a second I thought I heard wrong, I had to take a minute to process it. " I told him this morning, at first he tried convincing me then he put the blame on me, and then when it didn't work he.."

" He?".

" He confessed cheating and blame me for it " Claire said.

All my irritation turned into anger, " That's Crap, he is crazy how dare he! "
" Don't tell me, you believe him Claire".

Claire looked at me with teary eyes " I know he said it to hurt me I was strong in front of me but he did hurt me ". Then she started Crying. I hold her hand.

" Where are the boys?". " With their mum ".Claire said sniffing .

" Let's go home, wash up and sleep, it will clear your mind ".

" No take me to Andrea's ". At such times girls would like to go to their mothers,sisters, best friends and here Claire wants see her soon to be ex husband's ex wife. I would never understand women.

After dropping Claire off at Andrea's it was dark when I went home .

As soon as I entered the house everywhere I saw was disaster, the whole house was dark tea table clutter, broken glass everywhere. The window was open and the curtains were flying because of the wind. Chill rush down my spine. My throat felt dry my house looked a horror movie set .Lavender! I called her name but my question was met with silence. Fear filled me thousands questions rising in my mind I ran to our room . My hand was shaking and my breath was heavy as I opened the door . I sigh when I see lavender sitting one one bed . I ran to her hugged her, I was so relieved to know she was fine. I looked at and asked her " What happened?" . Her eyes were filled with anger. " You cheated on me".

" What! " I gasped. Before i can say anything more she took our photo from the nightstand and smashed it on the floor. She started throwing more things at me . Yelling asking why I cheated on her. I walked closer to her and hold her hands . " What are saying, what happened ? " . She was yelling constantly before I yelled " Stop it ". Her breathing became heavy. I was so scared . " I called your office because I couldn't reach you, then they told me you weren't there, I called your parents they didn't know either " . " So you thought.." I sigh. I explained what happened with Claire. She started cracking, apologising . I calmed her down gave her medicines and put her to sleep.

After cleaning the house. My head ached as I remember everything, I gave Claire a massage. She replied and saying she was Okey. As the night deepen and the silence of my office consume me and I remember what happened to Lavender her cries, her red eyes , her fear that I would leave her or wronged her was . All the things replayed in my mind before I realised tears were falling from my eyes as I felt my ache.

As sleep was taking over me my phone rang, through sleepy eyes I checked the phone it was Amy I saw the time it was 11:30, I panicked what can happen? I quickly answer the call before I could bring words out she squild with excitement " I am having a baby shower next week ". Relieved washed over me hearing her. "You are due in 3 weeks, why now" . " Uh you are so boring, I thought you would be excitement ". " Yeah? sorry I can't you are carrying my future niece or nephew ". " Uh what about me you only care about them and not me I am jealous ". I lough. I love my sister. " Oh just wait till they came then you will see". " No they are mine have yours" I laughed. " I will massage you the details goodnight ". Goodnight, Squirrel". Amy frowned and cut the call . I thanked God making her call me . My sweet little sister is becoming a mother.

Part 23
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