She Got A Better Man

Chapter

3

Elvira woke up in the middle of the night, unable to fall back asleep, so she decided to explore her new home.

It was a spacious three-bedroom apartment with a practical layout, including two sunlit bedrooms and a smaller one. The place, however, felt barely lived in, with just a few pieces of basic furniture and no curtains to speak of After a walk around, she realized she didn't have Zach's number. The irony that they, supposed to be the world's closest people, didn't even have cach other's mumbers didn't escape her.

Sounds like a joke, doesn't it? He'll be back, though. I'll snag his number then: She mused with a resigned chuckle.

Her phone, littered with missed calls from family and friends, remained unanswered. Her social media was ablaze with congratulations supposed marriage to Calvin, with no one suspecting she'd married someone che,

000

her

To set the record straight, she posted. [FYL My husband is Zach, not Calvin. Appreciate the love, though.)

Switching off her phone in annoyance, Elvira barely got a moment's peace before Calvin's call came through. He dived straight into a rant about her alleged lies and disappointment

"Really, Calvin You think I'm nothing without you?" Elvira countered, his silence confirming his ego. With finality, she stated, "Well, tough luck. I'm married now. And it sure as hell isn't to you. We're finished. She then cut the call. Meanwhile, Judy was trying to pacify a visibly upset Calvin. "Could you check on Elvira, please! Don't let me be the reason she's upset," she urged. "No need. She is just being a brat," Calvin coldly responded, pocketing his phone. Judy, I know you love your sister, but you're too selfless. You're always there for her, and she just takes advantage, Amber said, her worry evident. "Mom, stop. She is my sister. I'll always have her back, Judy countered, clearly not agreeing. it you," Amber started, only to be cut off by judy.

"Mom, just drop it! This is my mess, not Elvira's. I can't mess up her

her life with Calvin, I will hate myself"

is insane! Calvin has to know," Amber argued, her

if you tell, you'll break Elvira's heart. Then you're no mother of mine

unwavering

on?" Calvin

me, I still have to say it Judy is pregnant

Judy rushed to deny it.

protect Elvira, but how will you handle this? You're a r public

said, her eyes tear-stained.

nobody's business, Judy said, her eyes red

you fucking kidding me! I'll make things right with Elvira. I love you. I can't lie to myself anymore, I have to own up to my feelings. Calvin declared, deeply moved, and

as their plan seemed to work, Judy, crying into Calvin's chest, murmured, "Calvin, I never meant to fall for you. I thought about ending the pregnancy to not come between you

the bullshit! We're getting engaged. You're not

Calvin wanted to do right by Elvira, but Judy's apparent fragility and the thought of their child

mind

all this time with Elvira, I'm exhausted. I refuse

Judy and Amber locked eyes, sharing a silent,

When Z

carrying a thermos of hangover soup, a thoughtful