A hearts call

chapter 11

I was on  cloud nine I couldn't wait to tell my friend back home.  Nothing could banish my happiness.  But one thing could,  my family.  How could I tell them. They didn't like Shannon. Or his family for that matter.  It was a bad batch of blood and hate. Long ago when my mother left my father,  I couldn't understand why?  I felt like my world was crashing down.  His could she leaves the man she married so long ago?   As I grew older , I came to realize  why.  He had cheated on her with shannons aunt. Theyhad an on going love affair and no one knew for years what was going on.  My mother would go to work and he would be just peachy on the couch and acted like nothing was wrong.  He lost his job and my mother supported my sister and I for  years.  Long story short,  she never let that grudge go. I hadn't seen my father in years. She forbid me to ever step foot in his home. If I did?  Well I could kiss out relationship goodbye .  She treated me like a child even now. And I hated it. My sister was lucky enough to move away. 

Our families just couldn't see past that day. How could I tell him, that maybe our love story had to be put on hold until I could fix this.  He wouldn't understand. He was about to leave for work and I had nothing else to do so I caught a ride with him.  Me" we need to talk. ".  S" you ok?  Are we ok? ".   Me" um yea ".   S" tell me what's on your mind "  He drove around the corner and grabbed my hand.  Here goes everything.  Me" I'm not sure getting married right now is the best idea ".   He squeezes my hand tight and I knew right them I hit a sore spot. S" why would you say that? ".    Me" our families ".   S" I don't care what our families think,   I care about us and our future. Nothing else ".    Me" that's easy for you to do. I have to face the wrath of my mother when I get home ".   S" your gonna choose her over me aren't you? '.   Me" no. Baby no ".   He pulled into the parking lot and turned off the engine.  S" your an adult now.  We are in love. I finally have you here and now you wanna run back home and just forget me?  When do I matter to you? ".   I leaned over to kiss him and he backed away.  He was upset. Which I would be too.  Me" its just not the right time ". He hit the steering wheel and looked at me.  S" when is the right time Julie?  Hmm? When? I spent every dollar I had on your ring I'm ready to make us a family. I love you and I'd choose you ever anyone any day?  I don't understand why you wouldn't do the same for me? ".    He opened his door and looked at me handing me his car keys.   S" let me know maybe,  I don't wanna keep you from going home ".   And shut the door walking into work.   I knew he was hurt. I had an idea.