Splintered Heart

Chapter 12.

Everett and Debbie are talking, and I notice Debbie rubbing his arm.

She's just a sweet old woman Isabelle stop getting jealous so easily.

I find a maroon colored short skirt, not too short though.

I pair it with a black long sleeve shirt that is hanging up nearby on a rack.

I try it on, loving the way it fits, and think it's perfect for meeting Everett's mom.

I keep the outfit on while I look around for shoes to pair it with.

I'm still wearing my slippers from the hotel.

They're fancy though, so it could be worse.

I find black velvety knee high boots, and find my size deciding these are the ones.

Everett notices that i've finished up, and Debbie comes walking over to me.

"Did you find everything okay sweetheart?"

Debbie looks at my choices, waving me over to the check out area.

She tells me to keep the clothes on and that Everett already paid ahead of time.

He's so sweet.

Debbie looks at me and begins to speak while taking the tags off of my new clothes.

"Look, i've known Lisa and Everett for over a decade, and I can just tell Everett is too damn good for someone like you." Debbie lashes out, quiet enough to where Everett can't hear.

What the fuck?

"Excuse me?" I ask, flabbergasted at the way this woman is suddenly talking to me.

"You heard me, Everett deserves better, someone successful like him." She snorts, throwing my pajamas I changed out of onto the floor.

Everett quickly notices and makes his way over to us quickly.

"You think you're the first girl he's brought here little girl? You're not special and even Lisa knows it." Debbie spits out.

"Hey Ev! I was just checking out the beautiful outfit Isabelle chose! Her pajamas just slid right off the counter."

Debbie picks up my clothes and puts them on the counter, acting like nothing happened.

Does she really think Everett didn't hear any of the vile shit she just said to me?

Fucking crazy old lady.

"Who do you think you are talking to Isabelle like that?" Everett leans over the counter, staring into Debbie's eyes.

"I don't know what you're talking about young man, I would never do anything to upset you." Debbie lies, putting on that same damn smile that I fell for earlier.

What a manipulative bitch.

"Here's what's going to happen, you're going to apologize right this second, and then you're going to shut down this botique" Everett demands.

"You're not serious are you Everett? Over one of your monthly quests? How would your mom feel about this? She's my most loyal customer, you know that." Debbie reasons with a shaky voice.

"Not only will she understand, but she'll be completely disgusted with you and never talk to
you again. I'll make sure of it."

"Let's go angel." Everett grabs my clothes off the counter, and grabs my hand as we walk towards the exit.

"You're nothing to him you whore! Holly was perfect for him." Debbie yells out.

It feels like i've been punched in the stomach.