Jinxx's Point of View I finished chopping the onion and threw it into the saucepan before stirring it. I glanced at the clock and sighed. Ashley was late home again. I twisted my wedding ring around my finger. I knew where he was and I knew what he was doing, or rather who he was doing. I knew he was cheating on me with Andy, but I loved him. I couldn't leave Ashley. I closed my eyes, feeling the tears prick up. I knew he would never love me as much as he loved Andy. I wiped the tears and put my iPod in, flipping through my artist list and settling on Asking Alexandria. I went back to cooking and hummed away. I loved Another Bottle Down. Ben's guitar solo was just amazing. I closed my eyes and head banged slightly.
"Another bottle down."
I started humming away as I poured some pasta into the boiling water in the pot. Arms wrapped around me and I let out a small scream. I always got too carried away in my music. I pulled my earphones out and turned around, smiling at Ashley. He didn't know I knew. I kissed him and could taste the cigarettes on his breath. I swallowed the tears away and leant my head on his chest.
"How are you, my love?"
"I'm fine, Outlaw. Good day?"
He nodded. "Perfect, except for the fact that you weren't there."
I smiled. "Of course."
The egg timer went off and I turned around, scowling. I could see through his lies. I didn't know how much more I could take. There was still a part of me that hoped he would end it with Andy, yet the more desperately I hoped, there was a part of me that knew he wouldn't. I was always going to be the one that got hurt. It killed my on the inside. My heart was black. It didn't beat anymore. Not for Ashley. I dished up then put the plates on the table.
"Ashley, baby, dinner!"
He appeared and sat down opposite me. I swallowed hard. Should I confront him? I don't think I could face up to it. I gulped.
"Jinxx? Baby? What's wrong?"
I looked over at him. "I know where you were, Ashley."
"I was with Andy."
"I know you're cheating on me."
He paled and looked down. "How long have you known?"
"About three months now."
He licked his lips. "Baby."
I stood up. "Don't call me that."
I went upstairs and started packing a suitcase. I should have done this when I first found out. I let the tears fall this time.
"Jinxx. Please. Don't go."
"Ashley, I've had enough. You evidently don't love me like you love Andy."
I pulled my wedding and engagement rings off and put them on the night stand before doing up my suitcase. I picked it up and walked downstairs.
"Jinxx, please."
"SHUT UP!" Didn't he understand this was hard for me. To leave the only man I ever really loved? Ashley had been the first guy that hadn't hurt me. Actually, he had just joined the queue of guys that never really cared.
"Jinxx, I'm sorry, please. I love you."
I slapped him. "Shut up." I grabbed my car keys, iPod and phone and stormed out, slamming the door. I threw my suitcase in my car and just drove. I didn't know where I was going I just wanted away from that house and his lies.