Until There Was You

Lexi

Chapter 20

*Lexi*

'I am sorry if this is not a good time, I can leave?' Mrs Coltan asks nervously. Wow nervous does not look well on her.

'Liam isn't here, but you can wait....'

'It is you I came to see actually.' She cuts me off.

'Oh...' What do I say to that?

'I want to apologize to you Alexis, the way we....the way I treated you was disgraceful to say the least and most of all undeserved. For that I am truly sorry, I only hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.' Okay I am stunned and speechless. Am I dreaming? Is she for real?

'I wanted what was best for my Son, I wanted to find the perfect and amazing woman to complete him. You may not understand now but trust me you will when you have children of your own....I never trusted that Liam could find that woman himself but he did, he found you.'

We both have tears streaming down our faces, it's unsettling to see this strong, out spoken woman cry.

'I see how much my Son loves you and I also see how much you love him too, all i ask is please don't break his heart. He is hard headed, stubborn, vain and many other things. I would love to say he gets it from his Father but we both know that would be a lie.' We both laugh through our tears. 'Also I would really like it if you and I could start again.....for Liam.' She winks and I laugh.

'I would really like that Mrs Coltan....for Liam.' I say honestly.

'Call me Rose dear.' She chuckles.

We sit an talk for a while then she leaves and it feels really nice to not have her hate me. I wonder if it will last? I am all packed and ready when Liam finally returns with a massive bunch of pink and white roses.

'What have you done?' I ask suspiciously eyeing the beautiful flowers.

'Nothing babe.' He looks puzzled by my question, his face all cute with furrowed eyebrows.

'In my experience men only by flowers when they have done something wrong.' I tell him amused.

'I was under the impression that you had no experience.' He smirks, shit he has me there.

'They are beautiful, thank you.' I say sweetly.

'That's more like it, you are very welcome.' He kisses me deeply.

'So your eager.' He says eyeing my packed bags with amusement. 'Are we just waiting on the doctor?'

'Mmmmhmmm' I mumble smelling my beautiful roses, I have never had flowers before. I never really understood the gesture until now.

'Your Mother came by.' I turn to him and he frowns.

'I swear if she upset you in any.....'

'She apologized, asked to start over, told me to call her Rose.' I bounce on the spot excited for his reaction and yep he is as shocked as me.

'Wait a minute.....Did she actually say the word or just imply it? He asks skeptically.

'She said it.' I gloat.

'Wow' He looks amazed and I am guessing it is as rare as I imagined. 'So she should after the stunt she pulled. What did you say?' He looks so hopeful.

'I told her to shove it.' I joke and his face falls.

'I understand that and I respect you decision.' He mutters disappointed.

'I am kidding you idiot.' I laugh. 'I told her that I would love to start over.'

'That wasn't very funny.' He sulks.

'Niether was telling Nate I thought he was gay!' I reply and he starts laughing at the memory.

'That was bloody brilliant!'

'For you maybe.' I mutter embarrassed again, my cheeks flushed.

'Aww your so cute when you blush.' He wraps his arms around my waist bring me flush against him careful not to hurt my ribs. He brings his lips down to mine in a soft but loving kiss, I wrap my arms around his neck and twist my fingers in his soft hair careful not to knock him out with my casts. Someone clears their throat behind us and we jump apart like naughty teenagers, well I suppose I am.

'Well you look better Miss Cross.' Doctor Drew chuckles and I blush. Damn blush!

'Yes, thank you.' I mumble, embarrassed at being caught.

'Good I am glad....we need to discuss the do's and do not's before I can discharge you.' He states professionally and I just nod.

The doctor talked to us about resting and recovery. How to take my painkillers, When my hip scan is. What are the signs I need to come back, a lot of other things but I can't concentrate. I am caught up in the fact I am actually leaving here and the mix emotions battling inside me.

On one hand I am excited to start my new life with Liam, Mike free and on the other hand i can't help but worry, what if it doesn't work out, What if Mike gets me again? Can I survive any more bad in my life?

'Hey, you were pretty out of it there for a while.' Liam chuckles.

'Sorry.' I smile.

'Are you ready?' He asks excited already stood by the door, my bags in one hand the other extended to me.

'As long as I am with you, I am ready for anything.'