Loving Talia Love (GxG)

25.

Danielle

I hugged Dani tightly.

I'd never been away from her for more than two days.

I felt a bunch of small kisses on my cheek. I giggled and gave her kisses back.

I pulled back and she was smiling softly.

"Do you have to go?" She whispered.

I glanced back at Tyler who was standing by the door.

"I do. But I'll be back and me, you, and Mama T can all have one big sleepover." I whispered back.

She smiled and nodded, "Ok."

I stood up and Talia came over to pick Dani up. She immediately hugged Talia so we wouldn't see her cry.

I went to Tyler and she held the door open for me as we left.

We got in the car and Tyler drove this time. I fastened my seatbelt and as she drove we sat in silence.

I noticed her glancing at me many times. We hadn't been in a good space since the other day and she didn't know what to say to me.

I wasn't upset with her, I was just nervous that I'd ruin the trip before it started.

I grabbed her hand and intertwined our fingers. I could see her take a deep breath from my peripheral.

She squeezed my hand three times before continuing the drive.

•••

I woke up to soft shaking. I looked to see a small cabin in a snowy mountain setting.

We put on our jackets and I helped her carry the bags in. It was really cold so we had to be quick.

Once the bags were inside the house she took them upstairs while I started the fireplace.

Nelly taught me how to start a fire when I was younger in case of emergencies.

After about ten minutes I had it started and I went upstairs. Tyler was unpacking in the bedroom.

"This is a nice cabin. How'd you find it." I stated.

She did a soft nod, "Just um...through a friend."

Silence filled the room. She only had one friend.

"This is one of Abby's properties-" I began to say.

She cut me off, "Danielle I really, really am begging you not to make this trip about her."

I slowly went up to her and she grabbed my hands.

"It's not hers. It used to be her Great uncle's. She just showed me it as an option. I bought it from someone else. We have four days." She explained.

"Ok..." I dropped her hands and continued, "Well you can read. I'm going to start this fireplace up here-"

"Read what?" She asked, cutting me off.

I glanced at her, "You brought ten books with you right?"

She folded her arms and glanced down, "I brought two..."

My eyes widened and she said, "But those are so I'm not bored when you're showering."

I was genuinely shocked.

"But Tyler..." I said softly.

"This trip is for us Danielle. I told you...I'm serious about us." She stated.

She knew what I was thinking so she wrapped her arms around me and pulled me into a kiss.

I kissed her for a few seconds before pulling back.

"Tyler your lips are so cold. Please let me start the fire before you get sick." I begged.

She chuckled and let me go. I went to the fireplace in the bedroom and she continued to unpack while I lit it.

After it was lit I stood up. Arms quickly wrapped around me.

I did a short sigh, "Tyler...I'm too old to be having sex all day."

She hmm'd and whispered, "Okay. But tonight you won't have an excuse."

She placed a kiss on my neck before moving.

I quickly turned and she was still standing there with a smug look.

"Let me freshen up first." I said as I made my way to the bathroom.

•••

I woke up and I saw Tyler sitting up next to me. She was reading.

She noticed I was awake and closed her book.

"You didn't sleep long, only an hour this time." She stated.

I tried to sit up and she helped me sit up. I felt at least three things crack.

"I wish I felt the way I looked sometimes." I murmured.

"Danielle were both getting old. Our kids are grown. We can't stay young forever." She explained.

I was quiet. She put her glasses on her forehead and opened her arms to me.

I scooted over and laid on her. She stroked my hair and we were quiet.

"We don't talk...I've come to realize." She started.

"When did this happen to us Danielle?" I looked up at her.

Our eyes met and she knew my answer.

"Why do you blame her for everything?" She asked softly.

"She's destroying our marriage from the inside out Tyler." I said while sitting up.

"I'm scared that one argument will send you straight into her arms Tyler."

Her eyes widened, "Danielle I am your wife-"

"Then tell me what happened!" I yelled.

She jumped. I'd never yelled at her before.

I just looked at my lap and I heard, "If I tell you about that night, you have to promise me. All of this stops."

I sniffled, "All I want is the truth Tyler. That is all I want."

And she told me exactly that.

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