The Tommos (3)

The Dilemma

Louis’ P.O.V

She had her note pad in her handbag like she always had back in Doncaster. She would write down what she wanted to say instead of actually saying it. I had always just thought that was the way she was I never asked her why she never spoke, and she never offered an explanation. It was just a silent agreement that it was the way she was. I hadn’t really told Jay about Marie, never thought I would have to, she was a friend from the past and a friend only so what was the big deal anyway?

She gave me the biggest smile I’d seen in a long time when I told her about the babies, she seemed curious about everything that had to do with my life. It was great seeing her after so long. Hard to believe that I had almost forgotten about her with my new busy life and all, I felt ashamed to say that I’d never thought about being in touch with her until now. I silently wondered whether my mum had heard from her before she’d made contact with me. I should ask her one day soon.

I was interrupted by her hand rested upon my shoulder, so I turned to face her. She scribbled something onto her pad and eagerly handed it over the table for me to read.

It said: I miss you so much.

I sighed, did she think this was more than what it was? I sure hope not. I hated that this wasn’t school anymore and I couldn’t just pass her a note back I had to verbally respond to this note.

“Missed you too Marie.” I told her. She leaned over towards me and pecked me on the lips. I had no idea whether it was just a friendly thing or whether she wanted more from me. I was scared at the thought of finding out.

Luckily for me my phone started ringing before I had a chance to react to the kiss.

“Hello?” I answered as quickly as I could.

“Hey baby.” Jay answered me back.

“Hey you, how’s my boys?” I asked. She laughed before responding.

“They are good, but hey I think Connor is almost saying Mummy.” She giggled again.

“No way, there is no way that our sons are going to say Mummy before they say daddy.” I exclaimed in a mocking tone of disbelief. I looked over to Marie for a second to see what she was doing. She looked a bit upset, which hurt me a bit but what could I do? I was married after all.

“So when will you be back?” she asked me.

“I’ll be back as soon as I can.”

“Okay bye love you.”

“I love you too.” I ended the call and turned back to Marie.

“Sorry can’t stay much longer, my wife needs some help with the boys.” I lied, but I guess she did need my help, she needed me to teach then daddy instead of mummy!