Chapter 4: The Unthinkable.

Ariana's pov

I was startled out of my thoughts by the creaking sound of the cell door. 

I immediately looked up , hope washing over me and I tried to smile even though my heart had been broken.

My attorney Mr. Carter was waiting for me in the doorway holding a file

I remained motionless. 

I didn't want to meet him, I didn't want to look so small and vulnerable before him, I didn't want him to see that I had been crying and that life had suddenly turned around and become cruel to me.

Because of everything that had happened quickly over the previous hours, my body and mind felt heavy. 

"Aria," he said softly, approaching me slowly, his eyes deep and sad. I was quite sure that he had heard everything that had happened.

"I was able to get your bail. We need to begin getting ready for the hearing but you are free to leave for the time being."

 I remained silent, not bothering to appreciate his effort.

I thought of the life growing inside of me.

Thought of how happy I was suppose to be today that I was pregnant and I wanted to happily tell Liam but his harsh words had thrown me off balance and broke my heart and spirit 

I just sat there and gazed at the cold cell floor.

 "Ariana ."he tires once more this time using a firmer tone. "I know it's difficult but you can't stop right now. Your case needs to be discussed with us."

I sniffed as my hand touched my stomach and I withdrew it immediately .

Nobody has to know that I was pregnant.

I had to keep it from everyone.

This child was my family no.

I slowly raised my head to look into his worried eyes. 

"Is it really that important?"I muttered. "When everything has already been taken away, why fight?"

" Don't say that Ariana ._he said lowering himself to eye level." I know that right now it seems impossible but you are stronger than this. You can rebuild your life after you've done it. Don't let this get to you, please."

It's so easy for him to say, I shook my head then I laughed bitterly. 

"Everything was built by me. I helped Liam, loved him more than anything. I was more than a wife and what did I get in return? Betrayal.Now, He's giving it all to her after I gave him everything."

 Tears filled my eyes and when I spoke again, my voice shook.

Mr Carter got up and held out his hand to me.

" It is not necessary for you to discuss it at this time but you must leave. It won't do any good to stay here. You have a home , Ariana ."

I stared at me for a while before I took his hand reluctantly. It was as if I wasn't living and we left the police station.

I was tired, hungry and I felt the life growing inside of me and wondered how my baby was doing.

I came out into the hot sun and tried to close my eyes because the sun was harsh.

It showed how long I had been crying and my eyes hurt more than ever.

I turned to face Mr. Carter who continued to watch me with the same worried look on his face. 

"Want me to take you home?" he asked.

Home?

I wanted to laugh. The word had lost its meaning. With Liam's betrayal haunting every nook and cranny ,my house no longer felt like home. 

It felt like I was walking back into a cage.

I shook my head.

" No. I'll work it out."

"Aria—*

 I interrupted him by snapping .

"I said I'll figure it out. I appreciate you helping me Mr. Carter. Whenever I need anything I'll give you a call.I can lodge in a hotel. It's better that way."

With my thoughts racing I turned and left without waiting for his answer.

 I couldn't return home like this. However I needed to be somewhere. With my phone in hand I swiftly looked up the address of St. Cathedral of Catherine. 

I became even more determined after seeing Liam and Claire exchange vows on TV.

 I wanted clarification. I had to see it for myself.

Those two had to explain to me.

I flagged down a cab and gave the driver the address .

Every second seemed to drag on as my thoughts raced making the ride seem endless. 

How could Claire or Liam have done this to me? 

The question kept plaguing my mind over and over again.

Didn't they both feel bad about what they were doing? 

It took several blocks before the taxi finally arrived at the cathedral.

 My heart was racing when I gave the driver some cash and got out. 

There was silence on the street but I could make out the cathedrals' spire in the distance. 

As I approached I hastened my pace and began to walk. 

I had stopped crying even though my heart was heavy.

But the heavier, the better. It gave me courage.

But then I noticed them as I rounded a corner. A small group of guests surrounded Liam and Claire as they stood outside the cathedral. 

They appeared so content and carefree. So happy as if they had found themselves on the streets and got married right away.

My vision was blurred by tears and my stomach was tied in knots. 

I wanted to run up to them and demand an explanation as well as to yell. 

But I was unable to move my feet. I just watched the scene play out before me while I stood frozen in place. 

Liam's head suddenly swiveled and our gazes locked. But before he turned back to Claire and pretended not to have noticed me, his smile wavered for a brief moment.

 All it took to get me out of my thoughts was that stupid , sick smile

. As I started to run toward the cathedral my heels clicked against the sidewalk. Even though I had no idea what I would do when I arrived I couldn't just stand there and stare.

 The car speeding down the street escaped my notice because I was too preoccupied with Liam and Claire. 

I hardly had time to turn my head before I was knocked off my feet by the shock of tires screeching.

 My body exploded with pain as I struck the pavement and everything turned black.

 l blinked and tried to force but my eyes were heavy and I could feel my blood pooling around me and I felt myself getting weaker and weaker and I didn't want anything to happen to me because I was scared.

"Call an ambulance."someone! a woman's voice cried. 

"No. . Im doing okay"I muttered as I tried to sit up 

Another voice said sharply .

"You're not fine. You had just been by a car."

 I have to. 

 I tried to stand but I cried out as a sharp pain shot through my leg. 

A man said .

"Stay down ." and gently pushed me back down. "Help is coming soon."

Despite my desire to argue, the pain was too great.

 I closed my eyes allowing the sounds of the people around me to become inaudible. 

Right then Liam was the only thing on my mind. He saw me. He knew what happened 

 But he had not come to see how I was doing. He didn't even give a damn. 

Fresh tears came to my eyes as the realization struck me like a second blow.

 I didn't simply lose my husband. The man I believed loved me and that I knew was gone.

 Even though it hurt, I knew I couldn't allow this to break me. Even though Liam and Claire had taken everything away from me I refused to give up. 

Not now.