Will We Last Infinity?

Just Friends:(

Emily's POV

I woke up to a dull pain that still made my back ache. I glanced at the clock and saw that it was only 8:30. Oh, good I still have time before my appointment. I thought it was 11 or  later but turns out my luck was strong and it was still early. I turned over to my left and was frightened. There was a man in my bed who didn't look like Daniel. It soon registered to me that it might be Jack. I sat up and leaned over trying to get a look at his face.

Yup. Just Jack.

I quietly snuck out of bed and pulled my robe on. It was a little chilly this morning. Perfect robe weather. I slowly made my way down the stairs holding onto the rail because of the still-very-sore pain I felt in my back.

Once I got in the kitchen I quietly, and slowly, made tea. Peppermint tea in fact and it was my favorite. I added my sugar and cream and headed out to the porch. Once I stepped out the door I was greeted by a warm breeze and bird songs. These are the days I love. When everything seems to be perfect and life is beautiful. But it was kind of strange. I hadn't felt this way in...well forever. I wondered what was different today then yesterday and the day before. As I continued to think it hit me that Jack stayed over night...for me. To make sure I was ok. To watch over me. I still remember the feel of his hands as he massaged my back. And his soothing words he whispered as I cried about Daniel and the baby. "Shh...its going to be ok. Everything is going to be ok. Just don't worry."

Then it occurred to me; the difference that is. Jack. My childhood best friend. My childhood love, Jack. He was here and I felt...loved. Yes, of course, with Daniel I was loved but lately in the past couple weeks he's been distant and I've just been forgotten. I will love Jack no matter what but with Amanda here. Everything is different. Ever since I told Jack the truth he seems to have more...feelings for me. Obviously he still loves Amanda, especially with a baby coming, but he seems to look at me and I see in his eyes almost a hidden or secret love for me. But I don't know. I could be making up those feelings. Just because I want them it doesn't mean its true.

After 30 or more minutes I hear shuffling feet moving about the house. Not even a sesecond later Jack comes out rubbing his eyes and looking aat me.

"You scared me you know that? I didn't have a clue of where you were." he said putting his hands on his hips.

"Oh I'm sorry." I stood and went to the rail. "I just couldn't resist a beautiful morning like this." he joined me and we both were quiet while we looked out at the oceans.

"Is your back feeling any better?"

"Lots. Thank you. Those massages helped it."

"Well good. That's what I hoped."

"Hmm do you want a cup of coffee or tea?" I said looking him in the eyes. The brown eyes every woman could get lost on. Emily! what are you thinking?! you're married to Daniel! I kicked myself for thinking about us ever being a thing.

He straightened himself. "Oh no thanks. I better get home to Amanda and the bar."

"Well then let me make you a cup to go then." without letting him answer I slip by him and go into the house to fix a cup of coffee.

Once I made it I brought it out to him. "Thank you again...for everything."

"No problem. I'm sorry things between you and Daniel aren't doing so good."

"Ya well, couples all have their days. Don't they?"

"They do but..." he trailed off not wanting to finish. "I just hope that never happens to me and Mandy."

I'm quiet for a second. "Well I better let you go. I'll see you around."

He gets out of his relaxed postition against the rail and walks toward the steps. "Oh ya of course. Well if you ever need anything just...you know. Let me know ok?" I nod and he walks to his car. Before he gets in he turns. "Bye Mandy." he smiles, almost sadly, and gets in. I silently crumble inside when his car starts and he pulls out of the driveway. I don't know what I'm thinking but I feel like we were always meant to be. With that lost thought I go inside and fix myself breakfast then relax until I have to get ready to go.

2:00pm

I pull up into the larking lot and walk into the doctors office. I have no idea what to expect so I keep an open mind as I close the doors behind me. I tell the receptionist my name and what I'm here for. She tells me to take a seat and so I do. I sit and wait.

Not long after I sit a nurse comes and calls me in. "Doctor Trike will see you on his office on the right." she gestures to the right room. I knock and wait.

"Come in."

I open the door slowly. So slowly the well oiled door creaks. He sees me and stands.

"Ah, Mrs. Thorne." I walk over to him and he shakes my hand. "Please take a seat." with that he and I both sit.

"This appointment is really just for you to ask me things, so you ask me any questions you have." he stares at. "Go ahead. Ramble some off at me."

I think for a moment. "What kind of treatments will I be getting?"

"Ah yes the most famous question I answer. Well we'll start you on prednisone, which is a steroid, and a small blood transfusion. Your normal treatment routine will be like this. So you take the prednisone and every week on a Tuesday you will come in for a blood drawing. We do this every week to make sure that your blood is as healthy as it can be. Then determining on your blood results you will get a blood transfusion. It doesn't hurt at all. Trust me. We will be drawing a lot of blood very often so most patients get something called a port. It is basically a tube that runs through your chest and into a ventricle in your heart where we can get blood. Now part of the tube, not much, hangs out so that when we can screw a syringe to it and draw blood. No pain at all. So I would recommmend that to you. And that is sort of it. Anything else?"

"How do I get a port?"

"Well you actually have to have surgery to get it because we have to insert it into your heart so...Ya you will need surgery for that but there are no risks. Its a very commonly done procedure. Would you like to do that?"

"I might possibly...after a few weeks."

"Of course, of course no rush. Anything else?"

"Will it affect my baby?"

"Well...It may or may not. I've already told you this. It depends on the severity and patient. Your baby could come out perfectly fine and normal. So that's all I can tell you. But the sooner you get healthier the better."

"The treatments don't affect my chances of fertility do they?"

"No not at all. But the prednisone, because you are already an adult, can bring menopause quicker. That is the only thing."

"I have only one more question."

"Yes?"

"When do I start?"

"Right away. Come back in 3 days on Tuesday at 3pm and you'll start." he says with a smile. "I'll write your prescription for you and you can pick it up by tomorrow. So the prednisone will be taken orally;  by mouth. 10 milligrams everyday in the morning..." he trailed off as he scribbled down the prescription. He finished and tore the paper off the pad, handing it to me. "Every morning with a meal."

"Thank you." I stand grab the paper and shake his hand then go to walk out.

"Oh wait. Mrs. Thorne did you tell your fiancè?"

I look at him. "He's not here is he? what do you think?"

He looks at me saddened. "I am very sorry he isn't here Emily. I really am." he sits and I walk out the door with a few tears in my eyes. Ya. Well I'm sorry too.