8

The police were finally done questioning me about the attack. They wanted to know everything that I could remember. I think we all knew that they knew we had money and my brother flaunting it wasn't good timing.

But it wasn't his fault, I guess I had it coming.

Leon walking them out as I sat down with Jayson. He laid his head on my chest and slowly was welcoming sleep with his light snores.

The sound of the door closing and the steps of Leon getting louder made me look up.

"I'll fix you the guest room," he said before disappearing again. All I could hear was the sound of him banging cupboards and walking around upstairs.

I slowly made my way upstairs, taking Jayson to his room. His room which hasn't changed a bit ever since I left. The only thing that was different was the different pictures of me on Jayson's bedside table.

I noticed that there was a new one, a picture I had taken with Jayson and posted online, I think it was one of my favourites.

Jayson opened his eyes when I placed him on the chair. "time to get ready for bed little guy" Leon said walking into the room with a change of clothes for Jayson.

"go shower, I'll do it," Leon said not even looking at me. Jayson could only smile up at his dad, so I knew I didn't have to worry.

My brother had dropped off a change of clothes and some random stuff that I would need. I was impressed that he remembered to bring all my skincare stuff. I just knew that it would all burn when touching my cuts.

I walked into the shower room with my change of clothes. When the hot water hit my body, I instantly flinched as it washed over my bruises and cuts I has to turn it down.

I still had shampoo in here that I could use, I'm surprised he kept it. In terms of body wash however all there was left was lynx body shower that he would always use.

I didn't mind using it. As soon as the manly aroma hit my nose I was hit with memories of Leon. The smell of Leon after he would shower with his hair still wet and his dark hair still wet from the shower.

He was always the most handsome when he just finished the shower.

The smell of him as he walked past me in the school hallway after showering before his next class.

Even the smell of Leon as he embraced my body lovingly. His soft hands running all over my body.

This is wrong. He cheated on me, he ruined our family and yet here I am thinking of him as I stand naked in his shower using his stuff.

I moved my fingers over the slight bruising on my neck and chest. How am I supposed to breastfeed with ugly scars all over me?

I realised that I was spending way too much time in here, so I quickly finished up and got dressed.

I put on the cropped jumper and shorts that my brother so kindly gave me and walked out. I was too busy towel drying my hair I bumped straight into Leon's back.

Well done Liz.

"Sorry," I said quietly before walking around him and going over to Jayson. He looked so peaceful laying down in bed, with his comfy pyjamas.

I walked out of the room and headed downstairs. Not much has changed since I was here.

I made myself busy downstairs when Leon went in for his shower. He didn't try to push me to talk which was something I really appreciated right now.

I walked around the house, everything seemed to have stayed the same. As I walked further into the lounge I smiled when I saw his blazer and work shoes. Often, I would have to go around cleaning after Leon as he would leave things everywhere.

I picked up his blazer and brought it close to my chest, the strong scent came through and it was like smelling him. I quickly put it down when I realised that I probably looked crazy. Bat shit crazy.

I walked around the kitchen before finally getting tired. Leon hadn't come down yet, so I decided to just head to the guest room and sleep.

The guest room was somewhere that we set up when we had guests over. I went over to the cupboard and grabbed the pillowcases and started making the bed.

It would be so easy to just sleep in our old room, but I couldn't, my heart is too weak for that.

I sat in bed with my phone trying to welcome sleep, but I wasn't even surprised when I just couldn't close my eyes.

I ended up turning my phone after telling mom I would go see her tomorrow. No doubt my brother filled her in on everything.

I laid on the bed just staring up at the ceiling. That was until I heard a loud bang.

I shot up from my bed and walked out in the hall, firstly I checked Jayson and luckily, he was still sleeping silently. Next, I peeked inside Leon's room.

I found Leon leant over his vanity, everything had been swiped off the table and all grouped up on the floor.

"Leon," I said coming up behind him and putting my hand on his back.

He flinched at my touch. "what kind of man am I, Liz. If I hadn't fucked up, I could've protected you" I sighed, I knew this would happen.

I bent down and started to pick up the frames that had fallen on the ground. "it's not your fault Leon, they were going to hurt Jayson it wouldn't have changed even if you were there" I said to him. It was true.

From the look in his eyes, I could tell he wanted to ask a lot more questions and I wished I could find the courage to talk but right now it didn't seem that way.

"I'm here, Jayson's still here there's nothing to worry about any more," I told him. Leon looked at me like I was crazy.

Before I could move, he pulled at my arm bringing me close. "nothing to worry about" hew wrapped his arms around my waist. "I could have lost you, both of you" he whispers." Don't say I already have I don't need this bullshit I just need to know you're okay" he said glancing down at me.

My heart was beating hard against my chest.

"Tell me you're okay so I don't have the urge to kill someone tonight" he whispers brushing his finger against my lips.

"I'm okay" I finally said. He breathes deeply before finally releasing me. I stepped back slowly before disappearing out and back int the guest room. My heart racing and my breaths heavy.

I heard another bang before I closed my eyes tightly and wished for sleep.

I always wondered how girls got back with their husbands but now I'm starting to realise that when you love someone that much its easy to forgive.

I couldn't wait to get there, I had imagined it for so many weeks and finally, today was the day that I would get to see Leon. 6 months ago, Leon had me crying when he told me his parents were moving and that he would be going with them.

We were both finishing college and trying to have a long distant relationship, it was challenging but we loved each other.

Leon has no idea that I'm coming today, and I plan to give him one hell of a surprise.

I arrived at the usual hangout space that him and his friends would stay. Kaleb, who was Leon's best friend and captain of the ice hockey team planned everything.

I walked inside the diner and searched for him. Kaleb saw me first and winked over at me. I looked and recognised the dark hair and normal baseball cap of Leon. He even wore glasses which was a change, but he looked even better.

"Hey, boys," I said walking up to the group. Kaleb nudged Leon. He took one look at me and smiled but instead of being excited he just turned away.

Uh what.

"Hello gorgeous, Leon's taken but I'll gladly have you" one of the other guys reached for my hand pulling me to him.

What was going on? Didn't any of them recognise me.

I just stared at Leon. He must have felt my eyes on him because he stared back. Kaleb was sat next to him practically banging his head on the table with annoyance. I must admit I did go on facetime with him this morning. I did change my hair a bit, instead of my hair dyed blonde I changed back to my naturally dark brown hair.

I also wore glasses.

"Look you're cute, but I do have a girlfriend," Leon said lifting his eyes from his phone. Good that you know that.

At least he is loyal Liz, cut him some slack.

I pulled away from the others walking close enough to stand between his parted thighs.

He leaned back giving me a view of his fit body. He was actually here, after 6 months I could actually touch him. And boy is that what I did.

I brought my hand up to grab the back of his head moving down to grip his neck. Finally, I got him where I wanted. His eyes took in my face, moving from my eyes and moving down.

"surprise baby," I said as I felt his hands finally move to my waist.

His eyes widened before he gripped my hips and pulled me straight onto his lap.

"Lizzy, you're actually fucking here shit," he said pulling me tightly to his chest. My dark curls were gripped by his strong hands and he quickly claimed my lips in abandon as his friends hollered.

"You fucking sly shit" he punched Kaleb on the shoulder.

Leon kissed me hard and frantic. "fuck I've missed you," he said wrapping me in a tight hug that made me smile wildly. God, do I fucking love this man.

I woke up to the sound of crying, realising that I was dreaming of a past memory I quickly woke the fuck up and realised that I wasn't some girl in high school, I was a mother and my baby needed me.

I through the blanket off my legs and rushed into the room. I found Jayson quietly crying as he was being lifted into Leon's arms. His chest was bare, with a pair of shorts hanging low on his hips.

"I've got you jay, daddy's here," he said as lightly rubbed our sons back.

Why couldn't we just be happy.