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“Yes, she is packing. She’s saying she is going to the airport to catch a flight back, so she can be there when he’s brought in.”
“Are you serious?” I shout into the phone. Simon walks into the bathroom with concern marring his face. I am grateful I have him now.
“Yes, and I am going to go with her. She shouldn’t be alone.” Milly sounds defensive, like she is ready for me to argue.
I am happy to disappoint her.
“Of course she shouldn’t be alone, Milly. Let me come down to your room and help you guys get ready.”
I hang up and walk back to the room with Simon hot on my heels. I don’t make him ask me what’s wrong, I start talking to explain.
My heart breaks for my mother. Just as my happily ever after is beginning, her nightmare is starting all over again.
I look at the man who just asked me to share his forever and know this is a challenge I won’t have to face alone.
When I am done with my story, Simon is sitting next to me, holding me. “I’m here, Addie, however you need me. And I’m not going anywhere.”
And those words say everything about him; why I love him and why I know that come what may, as long as Simon draws breath, I’ll never face anything alone again.
“I know, Simon, I know.”
THE END
