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Chapter 29 - Air.

I'll let you know when to play the song above if you're interested.

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Grayson didn't come home last night and he ignored all my calls, eventually he sent them all to voicemail.

I feel like shit and I feel so lonely. I'm so worried about him. I don't know where he spent the night.

"Mommy I'm ready!" Liam said excitedly.
"Alright bug, lets go." I said as I grabbed my keys and my phone.

"Where's daddy?" Liam asked as I locked the door.
"Maybe he slept at uncle Ethan's place." I said, hoping that's true. He didn't say anything.

"Let's go baby." I said as we walked out of the building hand in hand.

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Once I dropped off Liam at school, I decided to go on a short walk around the neighborhood. It really helped me ease my mind a little.

Grayson where are you?
I asked myself as I played with my ring. This morning I found it and decided to put it back on.

I started walking back to the apartment.

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Once I unlocked the door I was surprised with Grayson sitting on the couch with his head in his hands. Once I closed the door, he looked up.

He looks like shit.

The bags underneath his eyes were darker than usual. His hair is a complete mess. He looks like he was crying.

"Ashley." His voice was raspy, weak.
"Gray." I said softly as I swallowed the lump in my throat.

I place my key and phone and walk over to him. I kept my distance though. I sat across from him. His body was tired, he's tired. He reeked of alcohol. His body is shaking slightly.

"Grayson, are you okay?" I asked worriedly. He shook his head and his eyes met mine.

"Ashley, I love you." He said weakly.
"I love you too Grayson." I said with a slight smile.

Play the song above now.

Highly recommend.

"Ashley, I." He paused, he hesitated.

"Ashley, I cheated on you." He said.

My heart sank.
My breath stopped.
I froze.

This can't be true.

"I'm sorry Ashley." Grayson said as he cried. I didn't say anything.

The door suddenly opened.

"Tell her with who Grayson." Ethan said as his voice was weak too.

My eyes went back on Grayson. He looked down at his feet in defeat.

"Who Grayson?" I asked as I felt a rush of anger take over my body. He didn't say anything.
"With who Grayson." I raised my voice as the anger filled my mind.

"Taylor." He said in almost a whisper.

My heart sank even more. My head shot towards Ethan's direction and his jaw clenched. He looked like shit too.

"Guys, I'm sorry." Grayson begged as he got up and walked towards me. My body immediately backed away from him.
"Don't touch me." I said and I bumped into Ethan.

"Ashley please, I'm sorry." He cried even more. His hand latched onto my arms but Ethan quickly took them off.
"Don't touch her." Anger filled his voice.

"Fuck you Grayson." I yelled and pushed him.
"Ashley." Ethan said as he began pulling me away from Grayson but I kept hitting Grayson's chest.

"I fucking hate you! Don't you dare come near me ever again!" I yelled and cried.

"Ashley please, lets fix this." He begged weakly.
"No, you don't get to decided that! You cheated on me! You cheated on me with your brothers girlfriend!" I yelled as the words sank down even more as I said them out loud.

"Ashley stop." Ethan said as he pulled me away completely. He held me away from Grayson. I felt the anger just spilling out of me.

I hate him.

"Get out of here Grayson! I don't want to see you ever again! I don't want you around me or Liam ever again!" I yelled and cried.
"Ashley please, no." He cried and walked towards me.

"Grayson stop! Leave her alone!" Ethan yelled as he struggled because I'm trying to get out of his grip.

Grayson didn't listen. I got out of his grip and pushed him away.
"I fucking hate you!" I yelled even louder and I cried even more as I couldn't believe him. My breathing started to become uneasy.

"Ashley relax." Ethan said as he held my waist. Grayson's jaw clenched as he watched Ethan grab me.

I scramble around to take off the engagement ring and I throw it at Grayson.
"I'm done, we're done!" I yelled.

"No wait Ashley, please." Grayson said in a panic as he shook his head and cried. He picked up the ring immediately picked up the ring and tried giving it back to me but I threw it at him again.

"Grayson leave! I need you to get out of her face now!" Ethan demanded as he pushed him away.
"No Ethan! I have to talk to her!" Grayson yelled.
"It's not the time!" Ethan yelled back at him.

I felt myself hyperventilating and I begin to panic as I can't control my breathing. Please no. Not this.

"Babe." Grayson ran towards me and held me. I couldn't talk, I couldn't breathe, I couldn't move. My body was in full panic mode now. I need air.

"Ethan get her inhaler now! It's in the room!" Grayson yelled and I try to push him away. Ethan ran towards our room and started looking.

I felt a tightness in my chest and I couldn't stop gasping for air. Grayson immediately sat me down and Ethan came back with my inhaler and I started to take a puff of my inhaler every 30 seconds. I felt myself relax and essentially catch my breath.

Grayson and Ethan just stared at me. I'm okay now but I still couldn't talk. I just need a few minutes. Grayson held me close and I didn't fight it. I need to calm down.

Once I gathered myself I decided to push Grayson away softly.

"Gray please leave." I said weakly.

He took a deep breath and got up.

I hear the door open and then shut.

Grayson cheated on me. He cheated on me with his brothers girlfriend. He left me to go cheat on me with his brothers girlfriend.

I cried.

Grayson.