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The next morning, I didn’t feel like getting out of bed, so I laid there and I tried to sleep, but I could hear Co
“Yes mom, I’m coming and I’m bringing someone with me; she’s very special and I want you to meet her.”
It was then I realized that next week was Thanksgiving. Co
“I’m feeling ok. I heard you on the phone.”
I was talking to my mother. I’m taking you home for Thanksgiving.”
As much as I wanted to meet his family I was a hot mess of a cancer patient and I didn’t know how they would react to that.
“Did you tell your mom about me?”
“Of course I did, and she’s going to love you.”
I licked the bottom of my dry lip, “I mean did you tell her I have cancer?”
He sat there and looked at me and I could see the pain in his eyes which told me he didn’t.
“Why didn’t you tell her Co
His eyes traveled to the window, “I haven’t had the chance and it’s not something I want to do over the phone Elle, I think that needs to be done in person.”
“So, what you’re saying is that you want me to spring it on her on Thanksgiving. Hi Black family, I’m Ellery Lane, your son’s girlfriend who has cancer for the second time in her 24 years of life and is nothing but a walking cancer disaster.”
He got up from the bed. “Wow Elle, you really know how to ruin a moment.”
I felt an argument coming on, but I didn’t care, I was angry at him for not telling his mother.
“I will tell her before Thanksgiving, end of discussion.”
His authoritative tone burned my blood. “No Co
He turned away from the window and looked at me, “Are you looking to start an argument?”
“All you have to do is tell me why you didn’t tell her yet.”
His eyes turned dark as he glared at me. I could see anger in them. “You want to know why? I haven’t been able to do anything because I’m stuck here taking care of you.”
Did I just hear this bastard right? Did he just say he’s STUCK here taking care of me? I felt my blood pressure rise as my heart felt like it had been stabbed with a knife. He realized what he said because he turned towards the window again and ran his hands through his hair.
“Stuck, you’re not stuck here Co
He turned towards me, “Baby I didn’t mean it like that.”
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“Fine, if that’s what you want.”
He turned just like that and walked out as I flinched when I heard the apartment door slam shut. My phone quickly signaled a text message from Mason, “Everything ok? We just saw Co
My fingers typed frantically, “I’m fine; we’ll talk tomorrow.”
I dialed Peyton and let out a sigh of relief when she answered, “Hi Elle.”
I couldn’t even get the words hello out first. “Co
She asked what we argued about and I told her the stuck comment he made. I was appalled how quickly she proceeded to yell at me.
“You know I love you Elle, but I’m telling you this for your own good. You need to get your head out of your ass and start thinking about someone else. I know you’re sick and I’m sorry for that, in fact, I hate that I’m not there with you, but you need to step out of your, oh pity me self, and think about what Co
I couldn’t speak. I was frozen with the reality that Peyton was right.
“Elle, are you still there?”
I sighed, “Yes and thank you, as always you’re right.” I could feel her smile over the phone.
“You’re welcome that’s what best friends are for. Now cut that man some slack and think about his feelings.”
I hung up and climbed out of bed. I walked over to the shattered glass, sat on my knees and started picking up the pieces. How could I not realize Co
“Stop, you’re going to cut yourself,” he whispered.
I took in a deep breath and slowly turned my head so I was looking at him, “I’m sorry, I just…”
He took my face in his hands, “I know baby and its ok.”
“No it’s not Co
“It’s ok, I didn’t mean what I said; it came out wrong.”
I melted into his arms as he wrapped them around me.
“I know you didn’t, I overreacted.” He kissed the top my head. I looked up at him with pleading eyes and a pouty mouth.
“Where did you go?”
He smiled at my lips and lightly nipped them, “I bought you something.”
He stood and helped me up. He walked to the dresser and handed me a brown bag. I smiled excitedly as I opened the bag and peeked inside. I looked up at him and his big smile as he took my hand and led me to the bed. I dumped the brown bag in the middle and stared at the pile of chocolate that looked up at me.
“I figured that would make you feel better,” he said with caution.
“You are amazing and absolutely perfect, I love you,” I said as I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him on top of me. “I know something else that will make me feel better,” I smiled as he hovered over me.
He bit his bottom lip. “Are you sure? Are you up for it?” I lifted my head and kissed him passionately, that was the only sign he needed.
Chapter 37
I got out of bed the next morning and stumbled into the kitchen for some already brewed coffee. Co
“Hey babe, I hope I didn’t wake you?” he said.
“Nope not at all, what are you doing?”
“We need to talk, come sit down.”
My stomach got all panicky, his tone was serious. I sat down next to him and kissed him on his cheek. He smiled and put his phone down on the table.
“I have to go back to New York today for a meeting regarding the sale of a company I’ve been interested in. I want you to come back with me.”
I stared at him and twisted my face, “Can I?”
“Why not, you don’t get your next set of injections till next month. We’ll go back today, stay through Thanksgiving and come back before your next treatment.”
A smile grew across my face, “I’ll get to see Peyton, she’ll be so excited and my apartment.”
Co
I gave him a pouty look, “Do I have to stay in the guest bedroom?”
He laughed as he touched my cheek, “There is no way you are staying in the guest bedroom; I want you in my bed.”
We took his private jet back to New York. I ran to De
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He smiled and twirled me around, “Look at you Elle, you look great.”
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