Lexi knocked on Alannah’s door, adjusting the jeans that she had just put on.
“ Alannah”, Lexi said as she opened the door, “Wash up…dinner is almost ready.”
“Ok” Alannah replied as she inserted a bookmark in her book.
The setting was warm and the glow from the Christmas tree stood out as Lexi moved through the living room to finish dinner. Placing their drinks and silver wear on the table, she made note of Alannah running through the house.
“Hey slow down…we got plenty of time crazy girl.”
Not hearing an answer, she shook her head and proceeded to serve up the enchiladas. Disregarding using a pot holder Lexi reached in with a spatula and dished out a couple for her daughter and was reaching back for hers when Alannah called her.
“Mom…MOM!”
“Yes Babygirl, sit down and I will bring you your plate.”
It was then she smelled his cologne…warm and bold, and before she could turn he spoke;
“That sure smells good, can I have some too?”
Her hand slipped and she burned her thumb on the side of the pan. Shrinking back, she dropped the spatula.
“Dammit…G— dammit”
The curse under her breath wasn’t missed by Michael as he stood at the entrance to the kitchen holding Alannah by the hand.
“Go sit, let me help your Mom.”
Michael moved to the kitchen sink where Lexi had begun to rinse her hand under the water.
“Let me see Lex.”
“Don’t, I’m fine.”
“Alexis, let me see your hand.”
Finally relinquishing her hand to him he took it in his and inspected it for a blister. Refusing to look at him she focused on the faucet, willing her eyes to stay dry but losing the battle.
His voice was quiet and soft as he held her fingers up to his lips,
“I’m sorry…really, Lex I’m so so sorry, I know how much I hurt you.”
Watching as a tear rolled down her cheek he pulled her close.
“Please forgive me…please forgive me so I can forgive myself.”
Lexi stood stiff, willing her body to not give in. Trying to fight the urge to take him in her arms and tell him how happy she was to see him again.
“Alannah needs to eat her dinner, have a seat. I made your favorite tonight.”
Stepping back Michael resigned himself to the possibility that he might not get her back. But seeing her back in their house, looking so beautiful he knew he had to keep trying. He loved her, and he really wanted to get her back.
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Sorry for the short chapter but I hope you like. Longer chapters coming soon. Also some heated action coming up.
