Because of Chivalry

Chapter Thirty Six

Chivalry sat staring, mouth hanging open, at the man in her room. Was she in a coma?

"Daton?"

"You remember me?"

"Yes.....I'm sorry.....Am I in a coma?"

"No."

She looked so confused. He just wanted to wrap her in his arms but was afraid that would scare her. He gave her a weak smile instead. 

"Holland?"

"Who?"

"Holland Kinchen. I married him after I woke up from my coma."

"I know."

"I'm so sorry Daton. I thought you..."

Daton held up his hand. "We can talk about that later. Right now I just want to look at you."

She blushed. "Not much to look at."

"I think you are beautiful."

She smiled and looked down shyly. "Thanks."

There was an awkward silence. Finally Chivalry spoke up. "I'm pregnant."

"Really?"

"Yes. I'm three months along."

"Congratulations."

Chivalry began to cry. "You are really here?"

"Yes?"

"Have you remarried? Do you have any kids?"

"No and no."

Daton pulled a chair up close to her and sat down. He played with his nails for a moment then looked up at her. 

"I never stopped hoping that you would come back to me. I've been so lost without you."

Chivalry gave him a weak smile. 

"Your mother is remarried and they are living with me. He's the doctor who took care of you while you were in a coma."

"Wow! I've missed out on so much."

"We've all missed you very much."

His intense stare was unnerving. Chivalry squeezed his hand. "I've missed everyone too."

"Do you think....that is if you want to....will you come back to America with me? You can see your mother and get some rest."

Chivalry was silent. At one point she would have leaped at the chance to be with Daton. But time had passed and she was still in love with Holland, even if they weren't together any more. 

"Chivalry?"

"My baby is...."

"Welcome into our family with open arms."

"What about Holland?"

Daton sighed. "There is a lot to sort out. Lets get you home and we will work everything out together."

"Okay."

"Okay? You will come home with me?"

"Yes."

Daton jumped up and pulled Chivalry close to his chest. He couldn't help himself. His Chivalry was coming home!