Her Trial's (Running Horses Book 2)

Chapter 7

I'm currently pacing the halls to calm my nerves. I haven't seen him in five years. I take a deep breath as I walk into his room. What I see is so heartbreaking, he looks so fragile and sick. "Hey Cammie." He gives me a faint smile as he looks at me. "Hey Superman." I whisper as I take his hand in mine. He chuckles as he watches me. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't forget the nick name. "I am so sorry Sage. I know you can't forgive me, I just wanted you to know. Where is Aaron?" As I'm about to answer he cuts me off by coughing.

    As I walk into the room I hear him ask mom where I was then he started coughing. I notice Ashley and two other guys in the room. Both younger then me. "Hi daddy." Everyone looks at me. He smiles and holds his arms out for me. I couldn't help but hug him. One thing I missed was his hugs. "I love you so much baby girl." "I love you to Daddy." I hold mom's hand and squeeze. I meant it,  as much as I hate him I love him. "Is that?" He looks at my hand and see the ring. He then looks at mom. They both are crying now. She looks at him then me smiling. "You gave her the ring? You're engaged?" We all smile, I take his hand and put it on my belly. He looks at me in shock, "You're pregnant?" I smile and nod. "Ya, daddy. Would you like to meet my fiance?" He looks at me with tears in his eyes still holding my stomach. "I would love to Baby." I see Ashley smiling and crying as I walk to the door. When I step out I hear dad, "How does Ethan and you like him?" "Ethan and I both love him. He is perfect for her Christ. I couldn't be more proud of the woman she has become or the man she chose." I smile as I walk to Ryan in the waiting room.

     "Hey Babe, he would like to meet you." He jumps up from his seat, "Are you sure?" I just nod and hold my hand out for him to take it. He follows me to the room. "Dad this is Ryan, my fiance and father of the baby." They shake hands, I notice dad dad trying to squeeze it. I catch Ryan faking a flinch to humor him. Even on his death bed, I hide a giggle as Ryan winks at me. "It's nice to meet you Mr. Davis. You have an amazing daughter." "Thank you Ryan. I know she is. Please take care of my little girl." "I always will. I promise sir, you have nothing to worry about."

    I wipe my eyes as Ryan holds me. I take dad's hands again. He then introduce us to the two guys in the room. The oldest is Ashley's son Andrew. We all laugh as mom explains about Drew. The younger one is Shawn, my half brother. He looks alot like dad. We exchange numbers to keep in touch as we walk to the cafeteria for coffee, I got mom and I a tea. After awhile of visiting I promised to come back after class tomorrow. I'm exhausted and my feet are killing me. I don't even make it home before I pass out.

      "Sage." He stops and takes a deap breath, he looks at Ashley.  "Ash can you give us a minute please?" She looks between Christian and I, I notice she hesitates. I know she is jealous of me. I guess Christ loves her but never truly loved her. "Sure, boys come on." She said leaning down kissing Christian. I give them a smile as they walk out. I look down as Christian takes my hand. "Baby girl, I am so sorry. I know they are just words I've said countless times. But....... I don't know, I don't know how to tell you how sorry I am. Baby I love you. I have always loved you. I have never stopped loving you. Can you please somehow forgive me?" I'm takin back by what he said. Truth be told I have forgave him along time ago. Not fully, but for the most part. I still hate him, but I have moved on in my life. "I forgive you Christian. Apart of me will always love you. You were the first I fell in love with. You were my first everything, because of that a small part of me will always love you."

       "Are you happy with him?" I smile as he kiss my hand. "I am so happy. He takes such good care of me and the kids." He smiles, I could see a flash of regrett in his eyes. "How many kids do have now? Last time we actually talked you were pregnant." I look back at the memeory, I was pregant with Avery. He called from prison to talk to Aaron and ask for forgiveness. "I have three. Aaron, Andrew, and Avery.  We tried to get pregnant again, but my endometriosis caused me to have a hysterectomy." He nods "I remeber how bad it was for you. How old is Andrew and Avery now." I smile and chuckle. "Andrew is sixteen pushing thirty. That boy takes on way to much. He is currently juggling school, the ranch, and fixing vehicles." "He sounds like a good you man." He chuckles, I laugh. "He is, and definitely a momma boy." We both laugh. "Avery is twelve pushing sixteen. God she is just like Aaron. An angel with an attitude." We Both are just laughing at suspence of my wonderful kids. "What is Avery's middle name?" "Harper." He looks at me, "Beautiful name. I am happy for you baby. I wish I could take everything back. God Babe, I can't tell you how much I regrett-" I notice he started crying. "Christ, I forgive you. I forgave you along time ago."
 
      We sit and talk for awhile. Ashley and the boys came back awhile ago. Knocking on the door stopped our conversation. "Hey Momma." I smile as Andrew walk in with Avery, "What are you doing here? You should be in bed it's late." Avery came and climb in my lap. "Drew where is your dad?" "Amanda is having a break down. She is missing Steven, so dad asked me to come and pick you up, I had to bring her as I was watching her." I nod, "Drew, this is Christian, Shawn, and then Andrew. Everyone this is my son Andrew and my daughter Avery." Drew shakes their hands. I notice he stands behind me protectivly.

      Drew picks up a sleeping Avery as we exchange good byes and walk out. "You ok mom?" I smile and grab his arm and lean against him. "I'm good." I look at him as buckles Avery. He stands up and goes to walk to the driver side, but I stop him. "I am so proud of the man you have become. I love you Andrew." He wraps me in a hug, "I love you to mom. Come on lets get home. I'm tired and I got to be up early." I cup his face looking at him. He looks exhausted as he looks down at me. "You want me to drive?" He smiles, "No momma you've had a long day, you look like your about to past out." I chuckle as he opens the door. Helps me in, "Thank you son." I giggle at him. We did good raising him. "Your welcome."

       Alot of sorrys, tears, and peace was shared today. I'm mentally and physically exhausted but feel better like a weight was lifted. Shawn is alot like his dad was at his age, he is currently a sophmore. Andrew is in the police academy. I have a feeling that Ashley and I will get along.