Saving Us(47)

I grabbed her phone and looked at the resemblance for myself. It was uncanny. He had his arms wrapped around Heather and was looking into her eyes. “Does he know who you really are? Have you told him why you ended up at his parent’s place?”

She stuck the phone back into her purse. “No. I tried to tell him so many times. He does know that I was running for an abusive ex. I told him everything except who the guy was. You can judge me for that, but I just want to be happy. I left my family and my friends and there he was, protecting me and taking me into his life like I belonged there.”

I reached over and stuck my hand over Conner’s leg. “I know how easy it is to fall in love with someone. My whole life changed the day I met Conner.”

Heather leaned back against the backseat. A smile formed in the corner of her cheek. “How far along are you now?”

“Six and a half months. We are due in May.”

“I used to never want children. For the longest time, I was so in love with Ty that he was all I could think about. I was obsessed with him. I know now how it wasn’t healthy, but at the time, it was all I lived for. I was willing to do anything for him to want me too. I made a lot of mistakes and then that thing with Rick happened. It was like I had to prove that I could have anyone I wanted. Conner is the person who made me wake up and see what I’d become. I really was starting to like him and had even told Rick that I wanted to stop seeing him. I thought that if I had a chance with Conner, it would finally end my addiction to Tyler Mitchell.”

I think Conner shocked both of us when he chimed into the conversation he had been so quiet, just driving and listening. “I ain’t sorry for what I did, either. You deserved exactly what your little ass got.”

I almost felt bad for how rude Conner was being. I understood why, but it was just uncomfortable.

“Maybe we should just get back on task. You obviously found something out. We’ve been driving for a long time, so why don’t you tell us what we came to hear.”

“I found Rick’s second wife. You are not going to believe this unless you see it for yourself.”

Suddenly, I started to realize that whatever Heather found out had to be big. I never would have thought it was possible, but she may have a way for us to not have to hide anymore. “Tell us.”

“I want to tell you everything, but it would be better if I let her explain it. When I told her about what was going on, she insisted that I get you here as soon as possible. I wouldn’t have called you otherwise.” Heather crossed her arms over her chest. She looked so different now. Being on the run had taken a toll on her appearance.

“Where do we need to drive to? I ain’t driving around all damn night. Amy needs to get some sleep.” Conner was so cold when he spoke to Heather.

“There is a hotel a few miles from the woman’s house. Why don’t we get some rooms and rest up for tomorrow, Heather suggested.

‘Sounds like a plan to me,” Conner finally agreed.

We pulled up at the hotel and Conner got out to book our room. Since he didn’t trust her, he thought it would be best to share a room. I don’t think he realized how uncomfortable it was going to be for all of us. As we made our way into the room, we all three looked at each other. “We’re all here to get some sleep. It’s for one damn night. I don’t feel like hearin’ either of you complain. Just get into bed and go to sleep.” Conner kissed me on top of the head and walked back outside. I ran to the door and followed him. “Where are you going?”

“I was goin’ to sleep in my truck.”

“Why? Do you really think it’s best to leave me alone with Heather?” I couldn’t believe what he was saying.

He started laughing. “Calm down, Blaze. I forgot my bag. I was comin’ right back.”

Yeah, I felt like an idiot for thinking he would leave me. “Oh, okay.”

He pointed in the direction of the room. “Get your ass back in that room before you catch a cold. I’ll be right there.”

I walked back to the room and took a deep breath before going in. I didn’t think I was going to be able to sleep, not with Heather being in the room with us, even though I was exhausted.

“Amy, thanks for coming. I know Conner hates my guts. I don’t blame either of you for that. I made my bed. I deserve to have nothing.”

Heather was sitting on the edge of one of the beds. I sat down on the one across from her and looked right at her. “Heather, I can’t speak for Conner or anyone in his family, but I hate that you got dragged into my Hell. That bastard played us both. I can see the fear in your eyes and I recognize it because I live with that same fear every single day.” I grabbed my belly and started to rub it. “I have a real chance at a future with someone who loves me. The Bible says that we should forgive, even the worst of sinners. I forgive you, Heather. I will never forget what you did, but I can try to forgive you.”