Courageous

Chapter 13

Casey's P. O. V.

"Casey, are you okay? I'm so sorry we got separated! I should've looked out for you. "

I smile as Scott pulls me into a hug. I pull away and cup his face in my hands, "It's okay, Scott! Yes, I'm fine. How are you?"

He sighs, "We lost Chris"

I frown and nod, dropping my hands, "I know. I'm so sorry"

Scott shakes his head, "I don't want to think about it anymore. So is Justin really mad at me?"

I shake my head, "No, not at all. He's just thankful that I'm okay. And that our baby is hopefully okay"

Scott immediately nods, looking at my stomach, "That's so true! Do you think the baby is okay?"

I shrug, "I really have no idea. But I sure hope so"

Scott sighs, "I've really missed you, Casey"

I smile, "I've missed you too"

"We were inseparable in the service. Then you decided to work for the CIA. "

I laugh, "And you started working for the ambassador. "

Scott bites his lip, "It was weird you know. You leaving. "

I run my hand through my hair, "Yeah, it was. It took awhile to get used to it. "

Scott pulls at his hair, "No, you know what I mean. "

I clench my jaw, "Scott-"

"You and I were in love. We were the best couple. And you left."

I run my hand down my face, "Scott, I felt so guilty! Steven was at home waiting for me. And I was in Afghanistan with you. "

Scott furrows his brows, "So I'm not worth ending things with Steven. But Justin is. "

I shake my head, "Stop it, Scott. I was in a different place back then. I thought I needed Steven. I finally realized that I never really loved him at all."

Scott grabs my hand, "No, you didn't. Because you loved me."

I groan, "Scott, I'm engaged"

He nods, "I know you are. I'm just telling you to take things slow. Maybe wait awhile to get married. You thought you wanted Steven and you realized you didn't. What if you don't truly want Justin, and you rush into marriage?"

I shrug, "Scott, Justin and I are having a baby together. So even if we don't end up together, he'll always be in my life. "

Scott blows air out through his nose, "I'm just trying to tell you to think things through. Remember how we were together. Remember all the times I kissed your body and made you tingle. Remember all the times you screamed my name. Think about what you'll be missing out on if you end up with Justin"

And with that, Scott gets up and leaves. I sit there in silence for a few minutes before Justin walks in.

He sits down next to me, "Hey baby. How are you feeling?"

I grab his face and press my lips against his, tangling my fingers in his hair. Justin pulls away, "Woah, what's that for?"

I furrow my brows, "I can't just want to be intimate with my fiancé?"

Justin sighs, "You're right. I'm sorry. "

I stand up, "Never mind. I'm feeling very anxious. I'm going to go outside for some fresh air"

Justin stands up and grabs my waist, "Is it because of what happened last night? Are you worrying about the baby?"

I shrug, "I guess so," I peck his lips, "I'll see you later, love"

***

"What's wrong?"

I glance over to see Ryan sitting down next to me. I sigh and lay my head on his shoulder, "I was in a relationship with Scott back when we were in Afghanistan. So he's upset that I ended things with Steven to be with Justin, and not him. Then he said all these things to make me scared of marriage"

Ryan sighs and rubs my back, "I don't know what Scott said to you. But I do know one thing. Justin is madly in love with you. You will never be treated better than when you're with him. He will take great care of you and will love you until he dies. You know that. Don't let Scott get in your head"

I smile at Ryan, "You're right. Thanks, Ryan. "