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Chapter 14
Camilla
My clock showed noon, and I had slept over thirteen hours. I immediately sprang out of bed to grab my phone to text Sebastian.
Me: I’m so sorry, had no idea I was going to sleep that much. How ya doing?
While I waited for his response, I jumped in the shower to get ready for the day. The warm water hitting my skin woke me up. My plan was to go visit him in the hospital again. I wrapped a towel around my hair, and made my way to the closet to find something to wear. A pair of skinny jeans, and a black v-neck would be just fine. I grabbed a pair of socks out of my top drawer, slipped them on, and then put on my nikes.
Sebastian: I’m glad you got some sleep. You looked exhausted.
I was. Mentally and physically before I left yesterday. The sleep had done me some good. The not knowing what was going to happen to him before he woke up had me on edge. I was so drained. It made me think of my father, and how I felt losing him all those years ago. Unlike Sebastian, I wasn’t able to say goodbye to my father before it was too late. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The moment our phone rang, my mom answered, and she dropped to the floor in tears, screaming out, “Why would you do this to us?”
As a young adult, I wasn’t prepared for that loss so soon.
Me: I’m on my way up to visit you. Same room?
I walked through the house, gathering up my keys and purse to head out.
Sebastian: No, I’m at home. Just got released a couple of hours ago.
I couldn’t believe he was already at home so soon after the wreck.
Me: Okay, mind if I come over? Need anything?
I waited in front of the door, when the three dots popped up showing me he was typing out a reply. He wasn’t going to say no. If anything, he would welcome the company.
Sebastian: Of course. I’d love to see you. Nope, just you is fine. =)
His smiley face made me think back to the day he rejected sex. I wasn’t planning on sleeping with him today, he’d be sore from the accident, but any other time I wouldn’t object. I wanted to show him how much he meant to me, and the best way I knew how was by making love. As a lawyer, everyone expected me to be great with words and in a legal setting I was, but not with feelings. They're hard to describe adequately with words.
Me: See ya in fifteen.
Tomorrow I’d be going back to work, and had so many things to catch up on, but today was all about spending time with him. The thought of nearly losing him made me want to spend as much time with him as I could.Cherish the things you love.
As the gravel crunched underneath my tires in the driveway, his house was an old style farmhouse with a wrap around porch and a beautiful dark blue door. I came to a stop, grabbing my purse and phone to head inside. I approached his door and knocked. “It’s me.”
“Come on in, door’s unlocked.”
I twisted the doorknob and stepped inside, closing the door behind me. “How’s it feel to be home?”
“Better than stuck in that hospital bed, and freezing cold. Come have a seat.” He patted next to him on the couch. “I promise I won’t bite.”
The smile I’d been holding in came out as I set my purse and keys down on his table, and then sat down next to him. My eyes traveled from his leg, all the way up to his eyes. “I thought I was going to lose you.” The emotion was still hitting me hard from that day, sitting next to his bed, not knowing if he was going to make it.
“I’m not finished here yet. God has listened to my prayers, that’s why you came back into my life. It just took a little time.” He said, taking my hand and then placing a subtle kiss on my lips. Our eyes didn’t falter, but just took in the beauty of the connection we had.
