Tears streaming down her face, whispers I can't believe he did this to me...
Mandice
are you ok?
sniffles I'm fine, just shocked by what I've discovered.
Mandice
how did you find out?
sniffles I saw him with them. They were outside his office, laughing and taking pictures together. It was like they were a little family, and he was just an outsider.
Mandice
that doesn't make any sense
voice quivering I know, Mandice. It doesn't make any sense. But the way they looked at each other... it was like they were all connected, and he was just an afterthought.
Mandice
who is this woman
takes a deep breath, gathers herself I don't know who she is, but she's definitely someone significant to him.
Mandice
well if he has an heir he can't have children right now
narrows eyes, determination in her voice You're right, Mandice. If he has an heir, then there's no way he can bring another woman into our lives.
Mandice
so what are you going to do
wipes away tears, takes a deep breath I need to confront him. He needs to understand the consequences of his actions.
Mandice
ok well I'll be here if you need me
takes out her phone and dials a number I need to talk to his lawyer.
Mandice
why his lawyer
Because his lawyer can help me understand my options.
Mandice
call us both and we will get this figured out fast
quickly dials another number I also need to talk to his business partner. They need to be on board with whatever we decide.
Mandice
we will get through this one step at a time
paces back and forth, muttering to herself I can't believe he would do this to me... to us. But I won't let him ruin everything we've worked for.
Mandice
don't worry about him, focus on yourself and your future
stops pacing, takes a deep breath You're right, Mandice. I need to focus on myself and my future.
Mandice
that's right
grabs her purse and heads towards the door I'm going to meet with his lawyer and business partner.
Mandice
I'm coming with you
grabs Mandice's arm, determined No, Mandice. This is something I need to handle on my own. You deserve better than to get caught up in this mess. Stay here and take care of yourself. I'll call you later and fill you in on everything.
Mandice
ok
opens the car door and steps inside, starts the engine I need to show him that I'm not going down without a fight.