There's Always Another Side To An Affair
Angelica Schuyler had never trusted Alexander, not since the winter party where they met. Alexander had taken an interest in Angelica, but Angelica had turned him down. Instead, Alex had opted for another Schuyler sister, Eliza. Angelica was willing to put up with Alexander if it meant that her little sister would be happy. Eliza’s happiness was all that Angelica could hope for, and if Alexander took that from her, there would be an issue with the eldest, and scariest, Schuyler sister.
It was a quiet night in for Angelica, watching movies, updating her Tumblr blog, she was finally taking some time for herself. She was scrolling through her dash on Tumblr, when a particular post caught her eye.
Hatred-for-hamilton
So, word around town has it that our disloyal Alexander Hamilton has been sleeping with another woman? Even better, he’s been paying her husband?! Poor Eliza, so clueless.
Angelica quickly pulled out her phone, angrily calling Alexander. As soon as the line connected, she was already talking.
“Did you cheat on my sister?! The woman who loves you? The woman who carried six children for you? She gave up everything you Alexander! She could have had it all! Married a wealthy husband, continued her dream of being a scientist! She gave that up for you Alex, for you! Everything she did is for you!” Angelica snapped, not pausing to breathe.
“You don't understand...You couldn’t understand.” Alexander replied in a hush tone, making sure Eliza couldn't hear him from the next room.
“Understand what? That you’re a pathetic excuse of a man, husband, and father? She deserves so much better than you!” Angelica responded, extremely angered. “How is she still living under the same roof as you?”
“She doesn't know...not yet, I can't tell her yet.” Alexander said, barely above a whisper.
Angelica’s side of the phone call fell silent. Her sister, Eliza, the kindest, most gentle person she had ever met. This petty excuse of a man had hurt her, and poor Eliza didn't even know yet. Angelica had let him hurt her, she let him go. She let him fall for Eliza, and instead of falling, he was dragging Eliza down with him.
“You have to tell her! If you don't, I will, and I can insure that if she hears it from me, it won’t end well for you.”
Alexander’s mouth went dry. Angelica had always told him if he ever hurt her little sister, he would pay the price. Frankly, Alexander never wanted to see that day. Unfortunately, it would come far too soon.