Always and Forever

Chapter 34

*Ella’s POV*

After almost three weeks of separation, we were together again. We were standing in our favourite place, hugging each other tight. The whole world stopped around us. It was only me and him and him and I. Only two of us in this whole world.

I don’t know how long we’ve been standing like this and it didn’t even matter to me. I came to my senses when Jake pulled away from the hug.

-         Ella, are you okay? Are you hurt?

-         I’m fine. What about you? How’s your wound?

-         As soon as I saw you all of the pain disappeared.

He kissed my forehead, held my hand and led me to the bench. We sat down without looking away from each other. Only now I realized how much I actually missed him. But then I remembered about King.

-         Jake, Nathan-

-         I know Ella. I know.

-         Okay…

-         Tell me where have you been? What happened to you?

I told him my adventure and he carefully listened to every single word I said. When I got to the point when Tyson held my wrist tightly he’s eyes flamed with anger. He took my wrist in his hand and looked at it closely. Somehow it still was red from Tyson’s hold.

-         I’m going to chop his hands off.

-         It’s okay Jake, it doesn’t hurt anymore.

-         But it hurt before. I can't let anyone hurt you.

-         I have you now, that’s all that matters.

He looked down and took a deep breath. Then took my wrist to his lips and kissed it.

-         I’m sorry I wasn’t there to protect you.

-         It wasn’t your fault.

-         But it was my father who did this. You were shot because of me and almost died. I can’t forgive myself for that.

I hugged him tight.

-         I love you bluey and no one can change that. As long as I’m with you I’m ready for everything.

-         I love you too Ella.

He kissed my forehead and smiled. Oh how I missed that smile.

-         Tell me what happened to you, Bluey. What did you do all this time?

He started telling me his story. I froze with shock at first. With every word Jake said tears flowed from my eyes and my heart tore into pieces. But the determination and will in my heart to fight for my family and happiness gave me strength. Every next word Jake told me, made me realize that he actually survived, he fought for me and I was very thankful for that. We’ve been through a lot but now we are together and I had a feeling that whatever was coming for us in future we would handle everything together.

I was so deep in thoughts that I didn’t even realize that Jake finished talking. I came to my senses when I felt Jake’s hand wiping away my tears. I looked him in the eyes.

-         Please don’t cry. I hate seeing your tears.

-         Okay.

His hand didn’t leave my face. Instead his face came closer and closer to me. I didn’t move. I closed my eyes and waited. I could feel his breath on my face when all movements stopped because of Jake’s phone.