My baby's got a suitcase
He's telling me it's too late
But don't nobody, please don't ask me why
'Cause all I did was love him
But I can't stop him from walking
My baby's got a suitcase, please don't ask me why?

Todd has been breaking himself trying to win me back and keep Erika happy still didn't tell him I was pregnant, not sure how long I wanted to keep that from him.

I'm surprised I passed 20 weeks but not showing yet I've always had boobs and I thought they just grew.

Work was a breeze, my mom said home should be the place where you get peace like your own sacred haven when life and work are heavy.

Right now work was my peace, I came here early every day to avoid Todd, sadly I can't keep our child from him for long.

I was in my office searching for baby stuff I know I need to buy when Mandi walked in,

"E"

"Yes Mandi"

"I have 3 clients today can I go home after their appointment? my kids have a concert so I need to get there on time"

"You sure you can do them?"

"Yes they are my regular ones don't want to disappoint them"

"Cool and enjoy yourself take pictures for me"

After she left my heart broke, all I wanted was to have a child for my husband and now the one thing we both wanted is here but we can't be happy.

I was crushed.

Another flower delivery from Todd he's been sending them since I found out about Erika I hate that he thinks this will wipe away everything he did.

Tae walked in and I was surprised she never does this.

She was holding a bag of food and I couldn't wait to eat.

"You are heaven sent "

"You know I got you," she said and I love that because I always can rely on her.

"Thank you sis"

"Always "

I cleared my table and we ate in silence after saying grace of course.

"That was amazing," I said rubbing my small bump.

"It really was, now out with it what did Todd do this time"

"How did you know?"

"I just do"

So I began telling her what happened and she was happy I am pregnant but mad that Erika was too.

"I'm getting sick of Todd"

"I know me too"

"What are you going to do sis," asked this with an eye roll.

"I don't know he still doesn't know I'm pregnant"

"You wake up with him every day he doesn't see your body changes? Mood changes?"

"Yes sis"

After the gossip, she left and I had to go home too so I packed my bag and locked the office and left.

When I got home I saw someone, I thought I was dreaming and I drove closer till I got to my favorite parking space at our house.

His mom was there why?

I got out and as tired as I felt I greeted and hugged her.

"Todd didn't say you were coming"

"He must have forgotten"

"Okay is he home"

"Yes he's upstairs"

I left and went to our room...found him showering I was mad he knows how I feel about his mom.

"Todd"

"Baby wanna join me we can..."

"No, thank you "

"What's wrong now?"

"Your mom is here?"

"Baby I need to tell her about Erika and that we are expecting that's why she's here"

I didn't respond I took off my shoes and wore my slippers I was full and tired and his mom made me feel worse.

She never loved me or accepted me simply because of the baby issue she judged me without knowing what really happened.

At first, I cared and wanted to desperately show her my worth then I stopped because she got worse.

Now she's here and I'm so annoyed because if Todd heard me talking he would know his mom makes me uncomfortable.

I went downstairs and had juice ...

"Now what makes my son call me here you guys having problems?"

Todd walked in and I was relieved I didn't know what to say.

"Yes Todd why did you call your mom tell her"

"Baby calm down"calm down?

"Mrs. Manuela you're here because Todd made another woman pregnant"

"What" she was ready to pass out...

"Yes it was about our kid issue he asked for a threesome I said yes now she's expecting his child"

"What"

"Mom I can explain" after that I walked away or the glass in my hand would have ended up in his head.

After going to our room I packed my bags taking out all my clothes I was tired of this tired of Todd and needed to focus on my unborn baby he/she needed me more.

"What are you doing Ephy?"

"Moving out you make all the decisions it's clear you don't need me"

"Ephy"

"I'm tired Todd I don't  know what it all means but I won't stand for it any longer"

"Ephy please don't do this"

I was done so I took my stuff and went to my car I had no idea where I was going but I was leaving him.

He came after me and even though I saw the way he looked and his tears they were not enough to keep me.

Yes I agreed to the threesome, yes I allowed him to make decisions about our marriage and now I'm done with all of that it changed the moment I fell pregnant.

I was in my car as tears ran down my face I drove and didn't look back I am leaving him and I'm not sure if we will be okay or get back together but for now, I was done.

No more feeling helpless I'm picking myself up and choosing me I've neglected myself long enough.

There was a motel near it wasn't bad not really nice but better than nothing hotels were on the other side of our town and I was too tired to drive there.

So I took the easy one and paid for it taking one light bag and everything I needed to get through the night ill see the rest tomorrow.

Got in my room locked it and changed into my pj's, then I got in bed and slept.

I got up around 5 am and decided to shower and leave something about this motel made my skin crawl at least I could sleep.

I packed my stuff and went to my office.

I started with my files fixing them and trying to figure out if I take leave for a few weeks how will they survive? I've never taken leave and I feel like I need this more than ever.

I did the math and could go for a while I just needed to have one last meeting with them and tell them I won't be around and how to keep my business running.

Oakland here I come!

𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓞𝓷𝓮 𝓝𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝓞𝓷𝓵𝔂!