Life After the Storm

As I approached his door I go to knock. I became nervous. I was never nervous before. It's different now. I'm not afraid of Landon, it's just I'm hesitant because of what he has done to me. I should have stopped him, but I allowed it. I'm not sure if I am going to be able to just forget about it. I want to pretend that it never happened. 

As the door opens I see that it is Jayden, His eyes go bright once he realizes it's me. I will say I like the excitement that I see in him When I approach him. To see how my appearance just gives him such joy.

"Lilly, you're here I've been waiting for you all day it seemed like forever I was starting to worry that you might not come."

"Yes, it is really me it did seem like forever I missed you so much. I would never not show up for you."

As I scrunched down to his height I open my arms for a much-needed hug as he runs into my chest and my arms wrapped around him and I squeeze all I feel is comfort. Once our bodies connect, I feel more relaxed than I have in days. I have missed him so much, I'm grateful to finally see him.

I go to stand, and he grabs a hold of my hand, his little hand holds on to mine so tight like he is not allowing me to run away from him. Knowing I never would when I'm with him, it's also like I'm complete. As we run into the kitchen, I see Landon.

"Daddy she's here she finally got here."

"I see that buddy I told you that she would be here that you had nothing to worry about."

I try to stay calm, but his presence is making me feel uneasy. I'm not afraid of him, I think I'm more hurt. "So what are we having?" 

Trying so hard to be pleasant, not wanting to spoil this time I have to spend with Jayden. Worried that if I angered him that he might not allow me to spend time with Jayden again.

Jayden looks at me with a big smile on his face "it's only going to be you and me Lilly daddy's actually going to serve us."

"What are we having?"

daddy knows

lets out a laugh and I smile well. "It's a

is my favorite

looks over to Jayden "Hey buddy why don't you take these plates into the dining room and go set the table

him but Landon grabs my hand "Lily could

something to say, and I want to hear it. As angry as I am at

everything out on you, I was jealous of the relationship that you and Jaden had built. In just these couple months and finding out things about Jayden, I blamed you.

just not so sure if it’s too soon, I don't want him to think that he is allowed to take advantage of me. "Landon, you hurt me. I want to forgive you, but please just

time as you need Lilly , you better get in,

away from him hoping that I can get over what has happened. When I see Jayden waiting patiently I'm surprised

rushes over to me, I see him grab the chair, and he pulls it out for me to

"well

"Your welcome Lilly."

spaghetti all over his face. I wonder what Landon is doing, even though I shouldn't care. I feel bad that he is eating alone when there is plenty of room for him to eat with us.

because of Jayden's mouth being so full of spaghetti. I don't think that he has ever been this quiet, I giggled. As I hear a sound, I look back into the kitchen, I see Landon eating.

taste him. I can feel the room become

my name "Lilly Lilly Lilly

over Jayden oh I'm sorry

ok, how is