Tagline: Sometimes even true love doesn’t last forever. If I can’t have her, no one can

Our story begins at some point following Megan’s birthday party where mom and my stepfather were outraged by the mess caused by the zoo that was hired at their house. After much consideration, they begin to doubt if Megan and I dating is such a good idea citing a recent negative behavior change that previously didn’t exist. They come to the conclusion that I never used to condone violence or harm people despite their belief that my frame of mind it out of sorts sometimes and that I’m annoying.

“Sorry but we don’t think you should see her anymore.” said mom

“Why not? I thought you liked her. I thought she was the perfect fit for me. You said yourself that she takes care of me and does all these great things for me. You even said at one point that you wouldn’t trade her in for the world. So we had a little party and made a little mess. It’s nothing that we can’t clean up. I mean it’s her birthday and she’s been through a lot. Can’t you put your true feelings aside especially if we promise not to get in trouble again?” I reply.

“It’s not just about the mess. For goodness sakes you have crashed parties involving younger people than you. You don’t do anything to correct her bad behaviour and let’s not forget the biggest problem of all. She has landed you in jail. Actually that’s the worst thing she’s done to you. When you thought I was deceased, she turned you against your own brother who let’s be honest is the only real family you would be able to look up to when I’m really not here. Even worse is the fact that she slept with him while you were in the god damn house.” said mom

“Ok but that wasn’t entirely Megan’s fault mom. Sure Megan slept with him but he could have said no to it. If he really cared about me, he would have but I have forgiven him for that and we have come to an agreement that I would only talk to him once you’re no longer here.” I reply

“It doesn’t change the fact that it happened. I mean, how can you possibly condone your girlfriend who you have been so damn good to over the years sleeping with your brother and turning him against you? We are family and family doesn’t do that to each other. Do I need to remind you that you’re the reason she survived initially being homeless? You’re also the reason why she was able to land that job at the hospital and rekindle her relationship with you in the first place. Face it. You gave her a second chance at life and most people in her situation don’t get that and this is how she repays you? By turning you against your own flesh and blood and creating chaos bad enough to land you in prison? I’m sorry but no son of mine is going to be treated like that. It is over. You are breaking up with her. Do I make myself clear?” mom said

“Ok well can I wait about a week to tell her mom? This is going to break her heart.” I said

“No you do it the next time you talk to her. If she gives you a hard time, I’ll talk to her but she will not like what I have to say.” mom warned.

With no other option, I agree to end the relationship with Megan despite feeling guilty and worrying how she will take the news. I ended up seeing her the next day where I broke the news to her.

“WHAT?” Megan screamed

“Listen I don’t have a choice. Mom said I have to break up with you and that’s final. I can’t say I blame her though especially given what you’ve done to the relationship between my brother and I. Now I have to go. You can come by the house later and collect your stuff.” I said

“You can’t do this to me. I won’t allow it. You know why I did what I did with your brother. I wanted him to help me show you how good you have it by rubbing our supposed relationship in your face but you are smart enough to know that I would never hurt you.” Megan said. Now stop this stupid game you’re playing and apologize for trying to break up with me.” she said.

“It’s not a game. I’m not trying to break up with you. I am breaking up with you. There’s no more us. There’s me and there’s you. We’re two different people now. We had a good run buy all good things must come to an end.” I said

“This won’t. Either this lasts forever or I will make your life hell. I promise you that.” Megan threatened.

“I wish I could help you but I can’t. Now I will see you later unless you want me to throw out your stuff. If it’s easier on you, I can bring it over. I’m sure mom is the last person you want to see given the fact that she is making us go through with this. I know you don’t believe me but I don’t want this either. I still love you and it makes it even harder to break up with you if you pressure me into staying with you when you know I can’t.” I explained.

“But you can. You’re in charge of your life now. Why don’t you just tell your mom to leave you alone and let you make your own decisions?” Megan said

“You know why I can’t do that. Mom is my number one person in my life and if I continued to see you against her wishes, she would disown me.” I said

“And that would be such a bad thing?” Megan asked in shock.

“Well yes. She’s my mother.” I replied

“Ok enough of this crap. You can have me forever or your mom forever. You can no longer have both of us but I would like to remind you of who your mom personally recommended to watch over you after she is gone. If you don’t choose me, you can forget about that part of the offer. I’m not going to be anything less than the love of your life. I’m not some woman off the street that you or your mom have asked a favour of in taking care of you. I’m your girlfriend first and any other title is a bonus. If I’m not your girlfriend, I’m nothing else to you.” Megan warned

Despite agreeing with what Megan said, I had to respect mom’s wishes. “She only recommended you before you started chaos that will lead to our breakup. I’m sure she no longer feels that way otherwise she wouldn’t be forcing us to break up.” I replied

Well what if I called her and begged her to accept me again? I’ll do whatever you want. Please don’t leave me like this.” Megan begged.

“Sorry there’s nothing I can do.” I said.

“You’ll be sorry.” Megan threatened as I left the house.

Once I returned to the house, I told mom I had gone through with breaking up with Megan.

“How did she take it? Did she give you a hard time?” mom asked

“No mom. I mean she was very upset at the idea of losing her one true love but she’ll get over it. Why do you have to treat her this way? It’s obvious she still loves me.” I said.

“If she really loved you, then she never would have done the things she did to you. The last time I checked, you don’t do those things to people you supposedly love and I will not stand for my son being treated that way.” mom said

Meanwhile my brother has assumed a new identity and now goes by the name of Brad. He did this as he could not live with himself following the sexual assault he put Megan through. He has found a remote house where he basically keeps to himself due to being ashamed for his part in the situation. He has admitted to being lucky that he did not serve jail time for what he did. In case you’re wondering, Brad was not even his original name. For this reason, you may question how this new identity came to be.

“I just want to talk.” Megan said to Brad

“Look I’m really depressed over what happened. Just forget about me and move on. Doesn’t Jefferson still love you?” he asked

“Maybe you haven’t heard but he and I broke up because your mom believes I was the cause of many of his problems.” Megan said

“Well then why don’t you move on from this family. If Jefferson is no longer with you, I would hate to hurt him again by rekindling our romance.” Brad said

“You know I did some research and I realize that Brad isn’t even your real name. What is your real name?” Megan asked

“What does it matter anymore? You don’t need to know my name if we’re not dating anymore. Just please leave me alone.” he said

“Think about it. Obviously if your name really isn’t Brad, then Brad is not the name of Jefferson’s brother. Jefferson doesn’t care if I date someone who’s not his brother right? What if you just went by the name of Brad and then Jefferson can’t get upset over me dating you? After all, I have every right to move on if he doesn’t love me anymore right?” Megan suggested.

“Ok but you need to keep this between us. I don’t want to hurt him again and I can never bring you with me if I’m around him. If he sees us together, it will hurt him emotionally again.” Brad said.

“You have my word. We will not leave this house together.” Megan said.

Brad suddenly has a change of heart. “Oh baby I missed you.” he said as they begin getting intimate.

Just then, there’s a knock at the door.

Upon answering the door, Megan realizes it’s mom and I. “What did I tell you? Your brother is once again sleeping with your supposed girlfriend. You know what? I was just going to allow you to see my son again because he misses you so much but now you can go to hell!” mom screamed.

“Mom this isn’t what it looks like.” Brad said

“Go wait in the car. How could you do this to your brother? And you, you little bitch. You’re going to betray the one man who gave you a second chance at life by sleeping with his brother? You should be ashamed of yourself.” mom screamed.

“It’s not your choice anymore. I don’t love your son. What does it matter who I love. Why can’t you just let me be happy?” Megan said as she prepares to fight mom with her hook. As she charges towards her, I intercept and shoot her with a gun.

“I truly do love you…..Megan said as she dies from the gunshot

“I’m really sorry. I don’t know what came over me but let’s never let a woman come between us again. Do you forgive me?” Brad asked

“Yes Brad. I forgive you.”

The three of them share a hug before getting in the car and driving off with Megan’s body left behind.

The End