Her Second Chance

Chapter 19

03 October (Saturday)

Luke's Pov

I hope Alex likes the surprise I have for her. As much as I'm nervous about it, I'm also very optimistic. I believe this is going to help us move forward, and the best person to help convince me that the decision I'm making is the right one, is in front of me.

"Do you think she's going to like it Jen?"

"Are you kidding? She's going to love it, not to mention surprised."

"Yea I can imagine Jen, but this is right. It has to be done. This week has been to chaotic for words Fuck! I keep messing up everything."

"I agree with that Luke. The way you handled the situation was beyond stupid. What were you thinking? I mean you could have explained, but instead you go complicate things with Susannah, and then you go create a scene." She shakes her head

" I never meant to create a scene Jen, but I was desperate. I had to explain."

" Yes I'm sure, but you're not a kid Luke. You could have handled it maturely."

"Yea I'm aware of that, but that's over now. "

"You better hope so Luke. You're lucky Alex even allowed you to stay, and I'll be very surprised if she even turns up here today."

"I hope she does Jen." I say more for myself than her

"Did she really slap you Luke?" Jen grins

"Yea she did. And I know I fucking deserve it. She's a fire cracker Jen, and I love her with everything I have."

Jen looks at me, and that stern face she had a while ago has disappeared. Smiling she walks toward me, and grabs me in a hug. Pulling back. She says

"I believe you Luke. Just don't mess this up, because as much as you confess love for her. You have to show it. And believe me when I say. I'm gonna kill you if you hurt her again. You didn't see her when she first moved here Luke. It might seem as if she's moved on, and sometimes I believe her, but behind those eyes there is still pain. So don't you dare hurt her. Now go get changed. I'll keep an eye out for Alex." She smiles. Shoving me upstairs

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After a shower, I change up, and take a few minutes to myself, thinking back to Monday. I know I was wrong, and I never meant to get all cave man, but I was so desperate. I had to explain to Alex. I needed her to understand, but I was never prepared for the sight that awaited me when I walked through that door. Alex on the floor, Josh clinging her. I wanted to die. I don't think I've ever wanted anything more in my life than to keep Alex and Josh safe. From what I gather, and what Alex has told me, that little guy has been through a lot, and Alex, she's so strong, and I guess her strength comes from being hurt so badly. Fuck! I don't want to cause her pain anymore. All I want to do is love her, and try to make all her dreams come. Today is a new beginning. It's the beginning of a beautiful chapter, and no one is going to mess it up. I really am a very lucky guy. A few months ago I thought I'd be single forever, and now I have so much hope. My mum is super excited because she thought I'd be a bachelor forever. But I guess that's all changed now. Thanks to a very special lady.

Its almost 7 now, and I guess I should head down. Making sure I have the box in my pocket, I make my way down the hall. My insides are a mess. Fuck! I feel like a kid, but I guess I should be. I reach the stairs, and stop, because of the sight before me. Susannah! Fucking hell! What is she doing here? I run down taking 2 steps at a time.

"What are you doing here Susannah?" I growl

" Sarah invited me Luke. By the way happy birthday baby" she smiles, moving in to kiss me.