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My knee bounced under the table of the restaurant that I suggested that Trinity and I meet at.

Her original idea was to meet at her home but I wasn't too keen about that idea. I wasn't a fool and thought that it would be best for us to meet up in a public area, an area where anyone would see if anything started to look fishy.

I didn't tell Levi where I was going. In fact, he didn't even know that I left this morning. I told Trinity that it'd be best if we met for breakfast instead of lunch. I didn't tell her the reason, but that way, I'd be able to sneak away and leave the house before Levi woke up. Some people would think that I made a stupid choice coming here, especially without telling Levi and by myself, but I don't think it's ridiculous.

I left Levi at home sprawled out on the bed, his mouth opened wide as little snores left him. His mother was also sleeping soundly in her large bedroom.

Those thoughts weren't enough, however, I heard the sound of a bell which caused me to snap out of my slight trance. I turned my head toward the direction of the door to see a lady walking in with soft blonde hair.

Her chocolate coloured irises scanned the diner slowly and I could've sworn that she looked strangely familiar. I would've instantly guessed that the woman was Trinity if my eyes hadn't zoomed in on the large baby bump right below her breast.

However, my eyes widened and my suspicions were confirmed when her eyes landed on mine, causing a small smile to spread over her face when she gazed at me.

She trotted over to me but there was a bit of a waddle in her step since she was pregnant. Her hand was positioned over the large bump as if she was protecting the growing child within her from any outside danger.

Her eyes shined dimly as she slowly pulled out the chair in front of me and slid down in her seat with a deep sigh, making sure to keep her distance from the table when she went down so she wouldn't hurt herself.

My lips were slightly parted as she looked at me. "Hey, Ophelia," She said nervously, running a hand through her hair. I nodded slowly and reluctantly in return to let her know that I acknowledged her.

She looked slightly different from the last time I saw her now that I thought about it. It had appeared as if she had cut her long hair and although pregnant, her body form seemed to have gotten smaller due to the barely visible lining of her bones that seemed to sink through the skin of her arms and neck.

I cleared my throat after I realised I was staring at her too long, "I-I hope you don't mind that I ordered some coffee for us already..." I trailed off and then paused. "I-I didn't know," I stuttered as my eyes averted to her bump before I focused back on her.

A sad smile seemed to appear on her face before she looked down adoringly at her stomach, rubbing it in small circles. "It's okay. I can drink caffeine, just not too much." She reassured me as her eyes looked directly into mine.

I bit my bottom lip nervously and unconsciously stared back into her large eyes for a while until she looked away, her cheeks tinted red probably from the gaze that we held for the short moment. "I'm sure you have a number of questions for me," She stated after she looked back at me, a nervous expression displayed on her facial features.

I let my mind wander for a few. That was where she was wrong. I only had one question, and that was why she wanted to speak to me. I was quite surprised to see that she was pregnant, however, I didn't think it was any of my business.

"Why'd you want to talk to me?" I questioned immediately, letting my thoughts come to the surface. My classes would commence in a couple of hours and I still hadn't gotten a full night's sleep. Right now, I just wanted to go home and cuddle back up in bed with my man.

Trinity's eyes cast down sorrowfully. "Truthfully, I-I just wanted to apologise," She admitted and it made me wide-eyed a bit before my expression went back to a neutral state. "F-For everything." After she said that, I didn't miss the tears that trailed down her cheeks and disappeared into her clothing. Little spots were left behind which was the slight evidence that she was now crying.

I sighed in return, fiddling with the napkin in my hand before speaking up to her. "Trinity, it's—"

She raised her hand in surrender quickly stopping me from continuing my sentence. She then brought her fingers up to her face and began to wipe her eyes, her eyelashes shining a bit from the tears that remained. It was only then I noticed the slight circles beneath her eyes.

"I've been a bitch to you. I've threatened you, burned you, cut you, shouted at you, and for what?" She stopped for a moment and her voice sounded rather choked. "For a man that didn't even want me," She ended off and I pinned my lips together as I listened and waited for her to continue. "I wish I could say that I'm better now, that I've moved on with my life, but- look where I am. I don't have a husband, or a boyfriend a-and a-and," She paused as she took a deep breath and avoided eye contact.

I could tell that she was battling with herself about something like she didn't want to continue with what she was saying. I could then feel a bit of tension on my face as I looked at her in confusion, wondering what could be going through her mind.

"I don't even know who the father of this baby is," She whispered embarrassingly, her eyes meeting mine for a split second before she looked at someone that was passing by.

My eyes widened at her admission. I couldn't imagine what that would feel like. Not knowing who the father of your child was.

I couldn't be quick to judge her though. In fact, I couldn't judge her at all. I didn't know the circumstances in which she found herself pregnant. I didn't know if she was molested or if she found herself foolishly drunk on a night out with her friends.

Whatever it was, it still wasn't my business, yet anyone in my position would find it hard to not feel any sympathy for her situation, regardless of what she did to me.

"Trinity," I sighed as I looked at the woman in front of me, her cheeks glistening a bit in the light from the tears that were once there. I smiled politely to the waiter as he placed down both of our coffees. When she was gone, I turned my attention back to the woman seated in front of me. "I hold absolutely nothing against you. I've forgiven you for everything you did," I started but even though I had forgiven her, I didn't forget and I wouldn't forget. "It's in the past so maybe you should put it behind you." I recommenced and could feel a small smile forming on my features the longer I looked at her.

At my words, she nodded hesitantly, seemingly surprised that I would even think of forgiving her. Speaking up, "I-I was hoping that we could be friends. I betrayed your friendship once already, I just need a second chance," She seemed like she needed reassurance, especially with the way she was looking at me but I had another thought in mind.

My teeth sank into my bottom lip unconsciously and wheels began to turn in my head. My eyes averted from her distressed state before I focused back on her. "I don't think we should be friends," I admitted and then pinned my lips together, waiting for her response.

It was clear that Trinity needed help, yet, I wasn't the person who could give that to her. Some part of me believed that she had actually changed and was truly sorry, but then there was the other part. The part that Levi ingrained into my skull that not everyone was as kind hearted as I made them out to be. At this point, it seemed to be the more rational side at the moment and told me that I didn't need that sort of negative energy in my life.

I grabbed onto her fragile hand causing her to look at me. "I think it's best that this is the last time we see each other. We're both different people with different approaches to life. I'm sorry, Trinity but please understand where I'm coming from." I told her with every ounce of sympathy that I held within me as I held her hand tightly.

Trinity stared at me longer than needed before her eyes focused on our hands that we on each other. She tried to blink away the tears that had brimmed her eyes and I knew that she was battling with herself somewhat, especially with what I had said.

"I-I understand," She sniffled and her lips pinned together before they parted once more so she could speak up. "I guess I knew that that'd be the answer but I just thought that it'd be worth a try." She recommenced as she slowly withdrew her hand from my touch.

I smiled sadly at her before giving a small nod. "I know good things are coming your way, Trinity. Just give it time and maybe you'll see." I told her with closed eyes before I opened them back and nodded my head.

Trinity looked at me, her eyes scanning my features. A smile of her own soon graced her lips as she joined back our hands and gave mine a squeeze.

"I should be going now. I'll see you again, Ophelia Collins." She stood up slowly and gripped the edge of the chair tightly. "Thank you, for everything." She spoke for the last time before sighing.

She gave me one last look, turned around, and I watched as she left the restaurant, the sound from the bell giving a clear indication that she was gone and it would be a coincidence if I ever saw her again.

She was out of my life.

I hadn't realised it, but that was a weight that was sitting on my shoulders for a long time, waiting to be removed by a strong force, a force that I didn't know just happened to be me but at least things seemed to be better now. I just hoped that she could deal with whatever she was dealing with and that everything had changed for the better.

Maybe her misery forevermore could turn into a happily ever after.