The Choice

Chapter 9

I wake up the next morning, and I'm cuddled up next to Ezra. I smile into his chest, and I let out a cough. I'm definitely still sick, but I feel slightly better. 

My cough wakes Ezra, and he stirs beside me. 

"Good morning, beautiful," he smiles, his voice husky.

His morning voice is my favorite. 

"Good morning," I smile.

He kisses my forehead. 

"Feeling any better?" he asks.

"A little. Are you feeling sick yet?" I ask. 

"Not yet, but it will probably come. It was worth it though," he smiles. 

"Well, when it does, you can have some of my medicine," I laugh. 

"Why thank you," he smirks. 

I get up, put on my robe, and I make my way into the kitchen. I take my medicine, and Ezra wraps his arms around me from behind. 

"What would you like for breakfast?" he asks.

"Whatever you're making," I smile, leaning back into his chest.

The doorbell abruptly rings. 

"I wonder who that is," I frown. 

I walk to the door, and I open it. Lucy is standing in front of me, and she doesn't look too happy. 

"Lucy?" I ask. 

"Hey Jo. Is Ezra here?" she asks, her brows furrowed. 

I turn around, and I see that Ezra has hidden. 

"Here? No, he's not," I lie.

Why is Lucy here?

"He said he was checking in on you."

I am so thankful his truck is parked out back. 

"He did last night, but he left shortly after. I think he mentioned something about going to Ricky's or Clay's? I'm sorry, I'm just not sure," I frown. 

"Thanks anyway. By the way, I hope you feel better soon," she says, giving me a small grin.

She turns around to walk away, and I shut the door behind her. 

"You're still with her?" I practically scream once she leaves my driveway.

"I was going to tell her-"

"Oh my God. You didn't though!" I scream. 

"Jo, I'm-"

"I'm a homewrecker! Ezra, what the hell?!"

"Jo, slow down. I'm going to tell her," Ezra says. 

"You know how I felt when Ricky cheated on me! I can't believe this," I shake my head.

Ezra stares at me, not knowing what to say.

"I just assumed you two weren't together anymore. How stupid of me," I say, mainly talking to myself.

"Jo, I'm sorry. Please, let me make this right," Ezra begs.

"Ezra just leave. Last night was a mistake," I say, even though I'm lying. 

I just need a way to get him out as fast as possible. 

"Don't push me away again," Ezra pleads.

"Out," I say, even though my heart says stay. 

"What about that doctor? Aren't you doing the same thing to him?" Ezra scowls. 

I don't say anything, because I don't want him to know that Andy and I were just trying to make Ezra jealous.