Begin Again

CHAPTER 34

                                                                   

After a very long and tiring trip I am finally on the train to Plymouth. I slept almost the entire trip which is fine because I want to spend the rest of the day with Joe. I really missed him and everything we used to do.

Walking out of the train when it stops, I can see him standing on the platform waiting for me. When he lays his eyes on me, suddenly a smile fills his face. He goes in-between people trying to reach me and I stay there waiting for him.

-I missed you so much!

He says and hugs me tight and I do the same as I lay my head on his shoulder. I feel so complete in his arms.

-I missed you too. More that you can imagine.

I say after we pull away and then he leans in for a kiss. A kiss full of love, desperation and need, but also a kiss full of guilt and fear. I feel guilty and I am afraid but kissing him makes me see that the kiss with Alex meant nothing, because kissing him means everything.

-Let's get going because it's about to rain.

He says and I get distracted from looking at him and I take his hand on mine while we walk towards the house.

-I did what I told you I was going to do.

He says making me confused.

-What are you talking about?

-I told my family about you. About us.

He says taking me by surprise.

-Oh...I thought we agreed to talk about that before you do it.

-I know but I couldn't wait. It went better than I thought.

-Really? How did Charlotte react?

-As you can imagine. She didn't like it. But my mum... she wants to meet you.

-What?

I say and stop walking.

-Yeah. She wants you to come for breakfast next Sunday.

-I don't think so.

-Why?

-Because I know she doesn't like me. You told me that. And basically, everyone is afraid of her and I am afraid of her.

-Anne come on! She really reacted fine. I am surprised as well but I am really happy she wants to meet you.

He says and I know that I am going to have to say yes eventually. He needs this and I know that.

-Alright. I'll come.

-Thank you! You won't regret it.

I hope so, I think to myself.

We arrive at the house after a long walk and we get in. The living room is still decorated for Christmas but I don't mind at all. I love how beautiful it is.

-I'll get your suitcase upstairs and see you later at dinner?

-Why don't you stay?

I ask hoping for a positive response. I really missed him.

-I want to but I have someone on the house fixing the radiator. But you can come over tonight.

-Okay. But I won't stay long. I am pretty tired.

-Maybe you can stay over.

He says taking me by surprise. I can see him trying to maintain his cheeky smile.