Captured hearts

dessert

Lena's: POV
Dinner at Sharon's this afternoon was bitter sweet. in the beginning I felt a little nervous, she asked me tons of questions about myself. Like what kind of work l did, luckily the kids were upstairs in the den watching a movie. She sat a piece of apple pie
in front of me, along with a cup of tea
While Stef sat there nursing her hot coffee. I wasn't much of a coffee drinker as Stef, Stef rubbed her hand up my thigh to ease my nerves, I tried to keep my composure. But I wouldn't lie and say it didn't feel good and did
Sharon told me that she knew my mother. And she was best friends with her, l never this about the woman who gave me life. It seems like l'm finding something new about my parents each day. Sharon seems like a kind and genuine person, l tried to hold back the tears that stung in the back in my eyes. Hearing stories about mom, Stef saw the painful look on my face. She whispered to me and ask if I was alright, l gave her a reassuring nod to let her know I was okay. But deep down inside my heart was breaking in half, l never fully grieved my parents death. I guess l suppressed it, over the years
I excuse myself from the table to go out side to get some air so I could catch my breath. I sat down on the swing and the tears begin to fall from my eyes, l tried to hold in it as long as I could. But the pain was unbearable

Stef's: POV
I was sitting at the table talking to mom. Stefanie Lena's a beautiful woman, mother you never told me that you knew Lena's mom
Stef says. Oh honey I have known
Dana Adams for years, we meet at seminar retreat fifteen years ago. And we became instant friends and we kept in touch. With letters back and forth to each other, l Visited her down in jacksonville florida a few times
That's when I met Lena she was three at the time. Then a year later your father and I had you, Stef tense at the mention at her dad's name. Mom
Did you hear that noise, Stef asks sharon. It's coming from outside
Sharon says, maybe she should go check on Lena, sharon tells her daughter. Stef grabs a bottle water from the refrigerator, and goes outside. She sees Lena with her head in her hands, Stef sits beside Lena on the swing. Stef rubs Lena's back in circular motions, Lena holds her head up. Her eyes are red from crying
And Lena's face is pale, Lena tries to pull herself together. Love what's wrong, Stef said to Lena. Lena goes to speak but nothing comes out. Lena feels embarrassed to be crying in front of Stef, this wasn't to happen today. But grief sneaks up on you
When you less expected, Lena cries in Stef's arms. Stef does the only thing she knows how, she comforts Lena in her arms. There's no way Stef's going to let Lena drive home in this condition, baby l'm gonna take you and the girls home. You've have been strong for so long, and probably haven't let allowed anybody in to take care of you. The way you deserved
Stef doesn't see sharon peeking through the blinds, staring at Stef and her new girlfriend Lena cozy up together. Lena presses her lips up against Stef's , Stef doesn't want to take advantage of Lena in her valuable State. Stef pulls back from the kiss, Stef uses her thumb to wipe
Lena's tears. Stef can you please take me home and stay the night with me
Lena is feeling emotional and doesn't want to be by herself tonight. Are you sure that's what you want, l would have to stop by my place and pack Frankie and I an over night bag.
Stef replies, both women go inside the house. Lena heads upstairs to wash her face, Stephanie is Lena alright
The older woman is concerned about her daughter's lady friend. Stef didn't feel right discussing Lena's business
Without her been present, mom she's going through a lot. Stef replied
It dawn's on sharon that the young woman is still grieving the loss of her parents, she nods her head at Stef telling her she understands. Everybody comes downstairs,
Frankie has her overnight bag over her shoulder. Lena goes and grabs her bag from the couch, thanks for having us over sharon. Lena says, no problem honey, l hope to see more of you and your beautiful daughters
Sharon walks over and gives Lena a hug. Something she thinks Lena needs right now, Lena cries on sharon's shoulder. Lena hugs sharon tight
The girls tries to figure out what happened, while they were upstairs
Watching a movie. Stef gets a few tissues for Lena, she hands them to her mother. Channing and Amar'e look at Stef to see if she knows what's wrong with their mommy. Stef do you know why my mommy is crying
Amar'e' asks, your mother has had a long day, Stef hopes that answers the young girls questions. Lena puts back
From sharon's embrace, they all head out the door. Lena gives Stef her car keys, Stef unlocks the doors. Channing and Amar'e climbs in the back seat
Frankie gets behind them. And buckles her seatbelt up, Sharon stands in the doorway. to make sure they get in the vehicle safety, Stef pulls out of the drive way and beeps the horn
Sharon waves as they drive off
Sharon closes her doors and locks up her house. Sharon goes and cleans up her kitchen, and puts the food away in the storage containers.