kitchen. Pulling leftovers out for dinner, I took my aspirin.
Jackson stepped into the kitchen, teasing, "I'm starting to see what you meant by hormonal issues," with a laugh.
Stopping in the middle of heating up our chicken and dumplings, I covered my face with my hands and started to cry.
Jackson instantly wrapped his arms around me, apologizing, "Baby, I was kidding. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry."
Turning into his chest, I admitted, "I know."
Kissing the side of my head, he asked, "Ren, what is going on with you?"
Sliding my arms around his waist, I held on tight, saying, "Nothing."
I could feel Jackson sigh before he took my face in his hands and asked, "How are we supposed to work through things if you don't tell me what's wrong?"
Looking up at him, I said, "I'm allowed to have a bad day."
Nodding, Jacks replied, "You are, but I feel like there's more to it."
"Why does everybody think I need to talk about things?" I griped before saying, "Amila, you, now even..."
I stopped , realizing I almost said Henley before changing direction.
Pulling away from him, I shared, "I have been dealing with everything my life is made up of for a long time now. I know what's happened to me and that's enough. I don't have to share every detail with y'all to be alright."
Nodding with a half-hearted smile, Jackson dropped the subject.
~
Ready for bed, I pulled the sheets back before Jackson flopped down in front of me and pulled me onto the bed with him.
"I thought of something for us to talk about," he shared with a smile.
Having no idea our quiet evening was a result of him trying to think of things to talk to me about that wouldn't upset me, I scooted away from him.
Pulling me against him, Jackson said, "Okay now, I want you to keep an open mind."
Wondering what the heck it could be, I replied, "Just say what you have to say."
Appearing excited, he shared, "Before, when I mentioned us moving into our own home, you didn't seem to like the idea, and I know you're hesitant but I want it to be a gift and a surprise for you. I found a builder today and it won't be like shopping around for houses. It will be our very own home. Built the way we want just for us."
Unable to process what he was saying, I asked, "You're serious?"
Nodding as his smile widened, Jacks explained, "It takes a while to have a house built so you have time to warm up to the idea of moving. Also, I'll just keep the lease on my apartment going as storage for my stuff since I guess there isn't room for it here and then we don't have to move it twice."
"We're moving?" was all I could say, wondering how he could make this kind of decision without me.
Placing a light kiss against my lips , he nodded, sliding his hand around my hip.
My focus changed as I informed, "I started."
Kissing down my neck, Jacks asked, "Started what?"
Moving my head to block him from advancing, I replied, "Sex is off the table for the rest of the week."
Appearing happier about it than he should, Jacks blurted, "Oh, okay."
Making a face, I said, "You're happy I'm on my period?"
"Hell no, it sucks but now I know why you were so upset today," he answered.
"What?"
Giving me a compassionate smile, he assured, "It's okay, you don't have to be upset. We can start over as soon as you're done."
"What?"
With a slight laugh, Jacks said, "Come here." After rolling us over and pulling me against his chest, he shared, "I didn't expect you to get pregnant that quick and besides, in case you hadn't noticed, I really like trying."
Amazed at his logic, I knew if I was a normal person, Jackson would be right and this moment would have solved everything. Teary eyed, I leaned up and kissed him goodnight.
16
In an Instant
Feeling a sense of calm after my call to Ignacio last week, there was no contact from Henley on my end and no information on his. Deciding he gave up and left town, I was excited Sophia and Ailin were finally returning today. Initially relieved, when they
Jackson stepped into the kitchen, teasing, "I'm starting to see what you meant by hormonal issues," with a laugh.
Stopping in the middle of heating up our chicken and dumplings, I covered my face with my hands and started to cry.
Jackson instantly wrapped his arms around me, apologizing, "Baby, I was kidding. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry."
Turning into his chest, I admitted, "I know."
Kissing the side of my head, he asked, "Ren, what is going on with you?"
Sliding my arms around his waist, I held on tight, saying, "Nothing."
I could feel Jackson sigh before he took my face in his hands and asked, "How are we supposed to work through things if you don't tell me what's wrong?"
Looking up at him, I said, "I'm allowed to have a bad day."
Nodding, Jacks replied, "You are, but I feel like there's more to it."
"Why does everybody think I need to talk about things?" I griped before saying, "Amila, you, now even..."
I stopped , realizing I almost said Henley before changing direction.
Pulling away from him, I shared, "I have been dealing with everything my life is made up of for a long time now. I know what's happened to me and that's enough. I don't have to share every detail with y'all to be alright."
Nodding with a half-hearted smile, Jackson dropped the subject.
~
Ready for bed, I pulled the sheets back before Jackson flopped down in front of me and pulled me onto the bed with him.
"I thought of something for us to talk about," he shared with a smile.
Having no idea our quiet evening was a result of him trying to think of things to talk to me about that wouldn't upset me, I scooted away from him.
Pulling me against him, Jackson said, "Okay now, I want you to keep an open mind."
Wondering what the heck it could be, I replied, "Just say what you have to say."
Appearing excited, he shared, "Before, when I mentioned us moving into our own home, you didn't seem to like the idea, and I know you're hesitant but I want it to be a gift and a surprise for you. I found a builder today and it won't be like shopping around for houses. It will be our very own home. Built the way we want just for us."
Unable to process what he was saying, I asked, "You're serious?"
Nodding as his smile widened, Jacks explained, "It takes a while to have a house built so you have time to warm up to the idea of moving. Also, I'll just keep the lease on my apartment going as storage for my stuff since I guess there isn't room for it here and then we don't have to move it twice."
"We're moving?" was all I could say, wondering how he could make this kind of decision without me.
Placing a light kiss against my lips , he nodded, sliding his hand around my hip.
My focus changed as I informed, "I started."
Kissing down my neck, Jacks asked, "Started what?"
Moving my head to block him from advancing, I replied, "Sex is off the table for the rest of the week."
Appearing happier about it than he should, Jacks blurted, "Oh, okay."
Making a face, I said, "You're happy I'm on my period?"
"Hell no, it sucks but now I know why you were so upset today," he answered.
"What?"
Giving me a compassionate smile, he assured, "It's okay, you don't have to be upset. We can start over as soon as you're done."
"What?"
With a slight laugh, Jacks said, "Come here." After rolling us over and pulling me against his chest, he shared, "I didn't expect you to get pregnant that quick and besides, in case you hadn't noticed, I really like trying."
Amazed at his logic, I knew if I was a normal person, Jackson would be right and this moment would have solved everything. Teary eyed, I leaned up and kissed him goodnight.
16
In an Instant
Feeling a sense of calm after my call to Ignacio last week, there was no contact from Henley on my end and no information on his. Deciding he gave up and left town, I was excited Sophia and Ailin were finally returning today. Initially relieved, when they
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