Taraji, whose marriage of four years ended in divorce, is facing a significant decline in her acting career. As a result, she suffers the loss of her home and seeks refuge by moving in with her best friend, Fantasia.
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As I find myself quietly concealed behind the scenes of the latest movie production I am diligently partaking in, I'm writing a note to the company I work for. I've been putting my life into this acting career and I haven't been getting treated fairly. They cheat me out of my money and they think I'm going to sit here and act as if everything is okay. enough is enough.
"You're on in 10", my manager said. I got up from the table and picked up the paper. I reread everything I wrote down to make sure I put every single word in the correct place. Then I picked up the white envelope and folded the paper to place it inside the envelope. I sealed it with clear tape.
I began walking to the ladies' restroom to get myself together. "Alright girl", I said to myself and took a deep breath.
After finishing my role in the movie, I returned home to my husband later that day. Although we are experiencing difficulties, I am committed to staying by his side and preserving our love.
"Hey, Kelvin", I smiled at him when I walked into the house. He didn't even look up at me.
"Hey", he said with a sigh. I put my purse on the couch and walked near him to kiss his cheek. He gently pushed my shoulder and shook his head.
"How long are you gonna treat me like this?", I asked him. Kelvin held me responsible for the loss of our premature child. I must admit that I take the blame for part of it. One night after receiving inappropriate images of Kelvin in someone else's bed from a follower, I resorted to drinking excessively.
"How long are you gonna entertain these foolish fans?", Kelvin eyed me. I placed my hands on my hips and looked up at him.
"It's been 1 year", I said lowly. He bawled up his face and slammed his hand against the counter which caused me to jump a little.
"You're saying that like it's nothing. I just don't get you Taraji...", he said. For a brief moment, we stared at each other.
"Did you cheat on me while I was pregnant?", I asked him. I've never got closure from him, so today's the day.
Kelvin looked at me and chuckled. "Are you seriously asking me that?", he questioned me.
"Obviously. Answer the question", I said.
"It was photoshopped", Kelvin replied.
I gazed into his eyes to see if I felt as if he was lying, which I did. "Whoever photoshopped the picture did the damn thing because it looked very real to me", I told him.
"Not doing this shit with you right now", Kelvin chuckled before adding, "Honestly, I'm done" he stated and slammed his wedding ring on the kitchen counter.
I looked down at the ring. I felt a wave of sadness rush over my body and my sight began to blur from the tears that started forming in my eyes. "How long have you been wanting to do that?", I asked.
"Since the day you decided to run off and get drunk while pregnant because you doubted my loyalty for you", Kelvin said.
"Put the ring back on", I tried to give the ring back to him. "I just wanted one thing from you, an honest yes or no answer", I said lowly.
"If I say yes, then what?", he asked me.
"I'm gonna find a way to forgive you because I love you", I told him.
"It doesn't even matter, because I will never forgive you for what you did", Kelvin stated. He walked away and then turned back around. "No matter what I did wrong, jeopardizing your own child's life because of your weak emotions is sad", he said.
"Thank you, Kelvin", I took my ring off and sat it beside his.
"For what?", he asked.
"Acknowledging that you committed adultery, I would also like to express my gratitude for making me feel incredibly awful by shifting the blame onto me and diminishing my worth over this. But, I never once entertained the idea of being unfaithful... even though you have done it to me", I said.
Kelvin didn't make it 100% clear to me if he did cheat or not, but by the stuff he's saying and the way he's acting I can tell. I know when he's lying, he questions me and tries to make me feel bad for wondering and wanting the truth.
I put on my jacket and left home, unsure of where to go but needing some alone time. I cried the whole time as I drove. I went to my best friend Fantasia's house, not knowing if she was there or not, but hoping she would answer when I knocked on her door.
"Who is it?", I heard her ask.
"It's me... Taraji", I said. She opened the door and I walked in.
Fantasia smile faded. "What's wrong?", she asked confused. She walked me over to her sitting area and we sat down next to each other.
"Kelvin and I are getting a divorce..", I cried. Fantasia held my hand and brushed her thumb across my fingers.
"Why?", she asked. "If you don't mind me asking.", She added.
I calmly explained every detail to her. Throughout the conversation I constantly cried because Kelvin was the love of my life and I chose him over the world. But tonight he showed me his true colors and it hurts to know that he would even make me feel the way he did.
"I'm gonna go back home and get some rest", I told Fantasia. I got up and walked towards her front door.
"Listen, be safe driving because I can see that you're in pain mentally right now by the way your hands are shaking. Call me as soon as you get home..", she said. She hugged me tightly and told me she loved me before I walked out of the door.
"I love you too and I will", I said.
I drove home and found Kelvin sleeping on the couch. So I walked upstairs into the bedroom , I took a shower and changed into my night wear.
I called Fantasia to let her know I arrived home safely and afterward, I got in the bed and gazed at the empty space on the bed next to me before dozing off.
