Sophia Hampton - Withdrawal (Satan's Cubs Motorcycle Club Book 2) by Unknown Read Free Book Online Page B

truth she was even if she was also a little jealous. Irene was finally getting serious with someone. It was amazing, and there was no way Melanie was going to ruin it. They wave goodbye to each other, and Caleb headed to the kitchen to whip up some dinner. The great thing about staying with Caleb is never wanting for great food.
     
    But as she sat there alone, she thought about what Irene said about being in love with Andy. She found herself thinking that she really hoped that wasn’t the case because she didn’t think she could survive losing him to addiction if she really was in love with him. And if she was in love with him, was he in love with her? Now, she would never know.
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    Melanie felt like a hurricane ripping through the apartment that she and Andy had shared for such a short time. She found herself second guessing her knowledge on when his run was as she ran through the house throwing things in duffel bags and backpacks that Irene and Caleb had helped her scrounge up from all three of their places. It would be enough to hold all of her clothes, her food, and anything small she had brought with her. The chair and the dining room set she had brought would have to stay, along with the toaster oven.
     
    She found herself picturing what would happen if Andy came home while she was there packing everything up. The obvious scenario was a huge blowout fight. They’d break up hating each other, and that was something she couldn’t handle. Anger didn’t have to lead to hate.
     
    Of course, it was also a possibility she’d be embarrassed as he came in high again with some of his gang members. She’d look like a coward for not being able to face the situation.
     
    But what really disturbed her is the thought -- the hope -- that he might barge in there with another bouquet of fresh flowers, totally sober. He would apologize and beg for her back, making promises that he may not be able to keep. He would express feelings of love for her, offer to drop the whole motorcycle gang for her. She would fall to her knees with him, getting lost in all his pretty words and ignore everything he had put her through. Even if that made her happy for a moment, it would end in tragedy when she figured out he didn’t mean it or when he got hurt trying to get out of it.
     
    She sighed and looked around the apartment for a moment, feeling his absence, letting it run through her. It was a feeling she would have to get used to while she played what she hoped was a waiting game for him to return to the Andy she’d met at AA those many months ago.
     
    As she emptied the drawers of the dresser they had shared for a long time, she could feel the sadness envelope her. How was she ever going to walk out the front door knowing she’d never be back?
     
    Melanie had to hurry and get out of there or she was going to lose it. She piled the rest of her clothes into the bag and set it by the door where Caleb was coming up to carry them out to the car. She could hear Irene in the bathroom, finishing up packing up her towels, shampoo, and makeup. So, she moved onto the kitchen throwing everything into a duffel bag haphazardly, probably grabbing more than her fair share of the contents. It was a small thing, but it might actually help her feel better for the moment, a sort of revenge.
     
    “Is that everything, Mel?” Irene popped out of the bathroom carrying a backpack full of toiletries and feminine products.
     
    “Yeah, I think so. Let’s get out of here.” Melanie followed Irene out the door, not bothering to take a last look. She’d already gotten it. They dragged everything out to her car and managed to somehow stuff it all in her trunk and backseat. She had been so sure that she would have to put some in one of their cars to get it home. It was sad the small amount her presence in Andy’s life came down to. “I’ll take it from here guys, thanks!”
     
    “Are you sure?” Caleb asked, clearly concerned. She nodded and climbed in