"I live in a dangerous world, and I wanted to keep you out if it. But I'm a selfish prick and I can't just back away a second time."
Everything has finally got back on track with Saint's life and she's moving forward. But now it's t...
Today was the day of the paternity test. I called Damon and asked if he wanted to come with me. I guess that was a stupid question because he didn't even hesitate.
When we arrived at the office I hesitated before going in. Damon turned towards me and grabbed my hand. "If you don't want to do this, you don't have to. I will support your decision either way. I'm not going anywhere." I reached up and hugged him.
"No, I want to get this done. I'm ready to start moving forward and knowing the paternity would help with that." He kissed my forehead, and we went inside. Damon held my hand the entire time. After it was done, we now had nothing to do but wait.
When we arrived back at my house, I was exhausted but Damon said he had something that he wanted to give me. Sort of a late baby shower gift, but not from himself. While he went out to his car, I made myself some decaf coffee. I would never like this stuff, I cannot wait for the good stuff after this baby is born. Damon came into the kitchen holding a small box.
"Now when I got this house for you, I had to go through a bunch of lawyers and everything to make sure I could transfer it to your name without you being there, it was a pain. And I'm sure some of it wasn't so legal but I got it done. Well, one day, not that long ago, a lawyer contacted me, and I was asked to go down there to receive a package that went with the estate. When I went there, I was handed this box and two envelopes. One had your name on it and the other had my name on it. The one with my name had instructions from your mom that I was to give you this box when you were living in her house again and ready to start a family. I don't think she knew that you might sell the house. But luckily everything worked out the way it was supposed to! If you get mad at me for waiting a few weeks until I thought you were ready for it, I understand."
He handed me the box and then the envelope that had my name on it in my mom's writing. He leaned in and kissed my forehead.
"I know I should have given that to you sooner, but I wanted to make sure that you were all settled in. I just received it right before you came back so I didn't keep it from you too long I promise. I love you and will give you some privacy to read and look at this."
After he leaned in for a quick light kiss, he left. I can't believe that my mom left me something. I also can't believe that she left a note for Damon. I felt the tears well up in my eyes when I saw my mom's handwriting. But I pushed them back down and started to open the envelope. These would be the last words I hear from my mom.
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My Dearest Saint,
If you are reading this, then I am so sorry that I have lost my fight and am no longer with you. I have left way earlier than anticipated, otherwise, you would not have received this letter. All my awesome wisdom would come straight from me in person! I am writing you this after coming home from dropping you off at college. My baby girl is in college! I still can't believe it and I am so super proud of you.
