I woke up full of anticipation. Today marks Shane and my one-year anniversary. The whole day was already planned out. I was going to go to Beth's this morning to get Kathy off my back. Then I was stopping by the office to give Lorraine the documents and sketches. Last but not least, a wonderful dinner and more.

Shane and I have not spoken all week. He texted me last night while I was sleeping.

Shane- Just wanted to say I miss you. Cannot wait to see you tomorrow.

Driving to Beth's to get the worst part of the day over with. She lives right outside the city in a big house that one of her many sugar daddies bought her.

I pulled into her driveway, but I saw no cars. Not surprising. She has a driver that comes and picks her up when needed.

I lightly knocked on the front door, but no answer. That is weird. I am sure Kathy said today. Digging around, I used the spare key to let myself in. No one was in here. Lights were off, nothing was on.

Just before I went to leave I heard chuckling. Of course, she is probably still in her room. As I started up the stairs I heard soft moans in the air. Not a good time. I wanted to leave but my gut was telling me to keep going.

After my internal battle, I decided with my gut. I continued to walk up the stairs and the moans grew louder. Still wanted to leave but it was like someone else was controlling my body. As I approached her door I could hear breathy moans and groans.

"Yes baby, right there. That's it, baby. Harder baby. Harder. You fuck me so good. She can never give you what I can baby. Fuck me. I love feeling your hard cock inside me."

Like a reflex, I slowly opened her door and my heart dropped to my stomach. I saw my boyfriend naked standing next to the bed, while Beth was bent over it and Shane was drilling her from behind.

A gasp left my lips. That caught both of their attention. Shane practically fell over trying to cover himself. Beth just stayed in the same position smiling at me.

"Raven, Wh-what are you doing here?"

Seriously, he is going to question me. My voice was caught in my throat I just turned and ran out of the house and jumped in my car, storming off. I sped off like a bat out of hell. My phone instantly began ringing back to back. I just turned off the phone.

I drove all the way to work crying. How could he? How could she? How could they do this? How long have they been doing this? I wiped my eyes and grabbed the files to give them to Lorraine so I could let my heart break in peace.

"Everything okay Raven."

"Yes. I will be fine."

I kept my head low and headed straight to the elevator trying to catch the door before it closed. I bumped into someone pushing in.

"Sorry," I muttered not looking up.

"82 right?"

I peeked through my eyelids and it was the same handsome man from last week. I gave him a simple nod and remained quiet.

"If you do not want anyone to ask you a thousand questions you might want to wipe some of your smeared mascara."

Damn, I am an idiot. Now I look like a hot mess at my place of work.

"Thanks."

"Whoever he is. He is not worth your tears." He said exiting the elevator.

Rushing into the bathroom to follow the stranger's advice and making sure my face was decent. I went to Lorraine's office to drop off the file. I handed her the sketch and other documents. She was wearing a pale yellow blouse that was showing a lot of cleavage. She had on a tight mid-thigh black skirt. A lot of makeup and way too much perfume.

"Raven, I need you to come in early tomorrow and set up a presentation I have to give."

I did not have the energy to deal with her. After she took the documents I went straight back to my car.

I just sat there in my car with my mind numb and my heart aching. I realized Shane had a spare key to my apartment and I did not want to risk running into him there. I grabbed my phone and turned it back on.

Thirty missed calls, and over fifty text messages. I ignored them all and called the one person I knew I could count on.

"Raven, Hey girl."

"Cami."

"Raven, are you crying?"

"Cami can I stay the night with you?"

"Yeah, come over. Matt is on second shift so I need company."

After hanging up the phone I drove straight to Cami's house. She was the one person who was like a real family to me. I needed that right now.

"What. Are you fucking kidding me?"

"Why Cami?"

"Raven, I do not know sis. They are whores and they deserve each other. You on the other hand deserve so much more."

"What do I do?"

"You take time for yourself. Ignore him. Cut him out of your life and heal."

"He has a spare key Cami."

"I got you. Email your landlord to explain your situation. Stay here until the locks are replaced. I will go over tomorrow and gather some things for you."

"Thank you, Cami. You are the best."

"I know. Go get some rest Raven you need it."

"Are you sure Matt won't mind?"

"Of course. You are like a baby sister to him. Once he hears about it he may whip his ass."

I walked straight into the guest room and headed for a shower. I figured the hot water would calm me but I was wrong. I curled up in bed in a pair of Cami's pajamas. My heart was hurting and there was nothing I could do to stop it. How could someone who said they loved you more than anything do something like this? So deceitful.

Beth seemed to enjoy it. I knew she hated me and was never a real sister to me but this was low even for her. With the thoughts running through my mind, I spent that night crying myself to sleep.