Future

Chapter 13

Callie's POV: I have to admit. A rush of excitement passed through me when I saw Arizona's name popped up on my screen. As soon as I read her message, I grabbed my purse and phone and threw my jacket on. I rushed out of the guest bedroom at Mer's house and half ran half skipped down the stairs. Meredith was in the kitchen with the kids making breakfast. I probably should say something before I leave. I walked in the kitchen and was greeted with a big smile from Ellis, Zola, and Bailey.

"Morning Auntie Callie!!!" Ellis yelled. I walked over to the counter to get myself a travel mug and poured some coffee in it.

"Morning kids. Morning Mer." I said, trying to not look so eager to leave.

"Morning." Meredith said and continued to eat her eggs.

"I uh I have to run to work quick. I forgot some paperwork." I lied.

"Ok. I'll see you later then. We might go to the park. Not sure yet but if we do I'll text you." Meredith said and stood up and walked over by me. "Have you talked to Mia?" She whispered to me.

"She uh called a couple times last night and this morning but I don't want to talk." I say and look at the ground.

"Well you should think about having a conversation with her."

"I will. Thanks for letting me stay here. It means a lot." I said and give her a hug. "Ok I gotta go. I'll see you later." I say and rush out to my car. When I get in there, I sit in the driveway for a little bit. What am I doing? I ask myself. Sneaking around with my ex wife while my current wife cheats on me for three months. God. I sound like a loser. I say and start the car and head over to Arizona's. As I pull in the driveway, I flip my hood up, not really sure why but it makes me feel reassured that if anyone saw me, they wouldn't know that it's me. I walk up to the front door and the door opens right as I am about to knock. Arizona stands there in a robe and slippers. I take in her beauty for a bit. She doesn't have makeup on and her hair is tied up in a bun but damn, she is so beautiful.

"Hi." I breathe out.

"Hi." She says back. "Come in." She stands back from the door and walk in a set my purse on the bench by the wall.

"You know," I start to say," this house is actua-" I get cut off my her lips on mine. I smile and giggle and kiss her back. I pull her waist against mine and run my hands up and down her back. She starts to kiss my neck and I moan a little. She makes her way back to my mouth and starts to kiss me.

"We.... Should......head.......to.......the.......bedroom......" I say in between kisses.

"We should " she says and I pick her up and carry her to the bedroom, never breaking our kiss. I throw her on the bed and climb on top of her. This feels so right, so familiar, like we were never apart. We are so in rhythm and for an hour or two, I forget we are divorced. I forget she cheated on me. I forget she went to Africa. I forget I left her in that therapist room. I forget about Mark and Penny and Heather and Mia and Carly. I forget every mistake we have ever made. We lay in bed, wearing nothing but a sheet. I stare into her beautiful blue eyes and she runs her fingers over my skin. This. This is what I want.

"I love you." I say and she looks up at me.

"I know." She says and lays her head on my chest.

"What are we going to do?" I say and rest my chin on the top her blonde hair.

"Well we are going to lay her until my phone chimes, and then we are going to get up, get dressed and tell Carly." She says.

"Today?!?" I ask. I'm not sure about that.

"Yea. I can't stand keeping our love a secret anymore. I can't. I'm gonna have bag packed and we are gonna get a hotel room and sleep and eat and sit I the hot tub and just be together." She says and I can hear the smile in her voice.

"That sounds lovely, Arizona." I say and we lay there. I can feel my eyes getting heavy and Arizona's breathing starts to slow down. I fall asleep with the love of my life. We sleep peacefully until Arizona's phone chimes and we both sit up. She rolls over and grabs her phone.

"They are on their way." She says and looks at me.

"It's ok. We can do this." I say and lean in to give her a kiss. I get up and put my clothes back on and so does Arizona. She goes and grabs her suitcase and packs as much clothes as she could fit inside and zips it up. We walk out of the bedroom as Carly and the kids pull into the driveway. We stand in the kitchen.

"We can do this." I say and squeeze Arizona's hand. She looks at me and then nods. I go over and sit at the table and Arizona stays where she is. The front door opens and we can hear Carly in the entry.

"ARIZONA?!? Where are you?" She yells.

"I'm in the kitchen." She says. I can see how nervous she is. Carly walks into the kitchen and stops dead in her tracks when she sees me sitting at her table.

"What are you doing here?" She asks me.

"Where are the kids?" Arizona asks.

"They wanted to sleep over at my sisters. What is she doing in our kitchen?" Carly asks again.

"Carly, sit down. I have to talk to you. We have to talk to you."