Damaged Hearts

35-Boyfriend?

Olivia

I sit there on Alex's bed trying to process what the fuck just happened. 

My mom called to tell me she was sober. 

That wasn't the most shocking thing. 

She has a boyfriend?

Nope she definitely said that. 

She has a boyfriend, Bear....?

Yep she said his name is Bear Princeton. 

Alex asked me if she was sure he wasn't a porn star or something. 

The fact that it could be a possibility scares me. 

Did I mention she wants me to come to dinner tomorrow tonight?

Oh and with Alex. 

Life really decided to test me today. I mean how long has she been sober? It's been just over a month since she relapsed so it cant be that long. 

Also when did she get this guy? Where did she meet him?

I make a mental note to ask all these questions tomorrow when I see her and Bear. 

Who names their kid Bear?

Probably a Kardashian.

Or Alex is right and he is a porn star. 

Oh god. 

"Liv?" Alex asks from beside me. 

I continue to stare at my hands. 

"Liv?"

I shake my head not being able to get any words out. 

Is this shock? I think I'm in shock. 

He grabs my hands with his own, I snap my gaze up to meet his. 

His eyes soften, "Are you ok?"

"I-I think so."

"We don't have to go tomorrow if you don't want." He offers.

"No I have to go." I say and he nods. 

*****

The next day I get dressed to head to my moms for dinner. 

I wear a black long sleeve shirt and high waisted jeans with my chucks. 

Alex waits for me down stairs. He's in a white shirt and jeans. 

"Ready?" He asks and I nod. 

The drive over is silent. I think Alex knows I need to mentally prepare before I see her again. 

It's one of the reasons I love him, he understands me better than anyone. 

That thought doesn't scare me as much as it probably should. 

When he parks the car he turns to look at me. 

"I'll be there with you the whole time, remember that." He says before giving me a peck on the cheek.

Hand in hand we walk up to the front door. 

My free hand comes up to knock on the door. 

A few moments later the door opens revealing my mom. 

She smiles, "Hi sweetie." Her eyes snap to the amazing man beside me, "Alex?"

He extends his free hand, "Fiona." He says and I can tell he's holding back from ripping her a new one.