“Then who have you gone away with?” I pause at her words and I do not know how to answer her question. My mom was not the most supportive when Adrian left and I fear what her reaction might be.
“I was meaning to tell you that I am back with Adrian.” The phone is silent and I await her response.
“I see, and when did this happen?”
“A few days ago, but mom I have never been happier and I hope that you can be supportive of us?” I glance to Adrian as I say those words and he quickly smiles at me. I focus again on the phone and I listen to my mom’s words.
“I don’t like what he did, but I know how you feel about him, therefore I will be supportive of you.”
“Thanks mom, it means a lot to me that you understand.”
“Yes well, please be careful and remember to put on sunscreen I hear that Miami is having a heat wave.”
“Oh I can’t wait its freezing in New York right now.” I end the call and I place my phone into my lap. Adrian quickly rises up from the seat and he walks over to the sofa. He gently pats the cushion and I take that as signal that he wants me to come over. I slowly get up and walk over to him. He smiles at me and I sit next to him. He stretches out onto the sofa and he huddles me into his chest. He places one arm around me and he rests the other under his head. I hear him breathe deeply and I wonder if there is something bothering him. I do not want to spoil the moment so I resist the urge to ask him.
“Alanna, what was your mother saying about me?” He asks gently. I turn my head to the green eyes that are staring at me.
“My mom doesn’t like the fact that you left me while I was in the hospital. But she knows how I feel about you and don’t worry she is fine with everything.” I try to reassure him but something in his eyes is informing me that he is not reassured. He gently strokes my hair as he thinks.
“Can I meet your family?”
“Yes, I would love for you to meet them. Just say when and I will make it happen.” I gush. Adrian leans downs and kisses me on my forehead.
“When we return to New York, is that okay?” He asks and I am flattered that he wants to meet my family.
“Yes that’s fine.” I answer. Adrian slides himself up onto the sofa and I adjust to his new position.
“Have you thought anymore about Emma?” I bravely ask. He pushes back his hair and he turns to face me.
“Yes I have, I will meet her when we return to New York. Do you still want to come with me?” Adrian asks and his voice sounds shallow. I gently graze his cheek as I feel that he needs a little comfort right now.
“Absolutely I am there.” I move nervously at my last words as I remember what Dr James told me about Emma. I gaze at Adrian and I feel that now is the right time to let him know about the new information that I have found out about his sister.
“Don’t get mad at me but I have something to tell you about Emma.” He looks at me and says.
“I could never be mad at you, but please tell me what you know.” He says confidently. I break free from his grasp and I sit up straight. I look into his eyes and I melt.
“My doctor at the hospital dated Emma. He told me that he was head-over-heels in love with her but her mom, Maggie, would not let them be together. Emma kept their relationship a secret and she was worried about what her mother would say.” Adrian looks at me and again his eyes are staring blankly at me.
“Why haven’t you told me this?” He asks and I feel that perhaps he is annoyed with me.
“I don’t know, I guess that I was just waiting for the right moment to tell you. I am sorry if you feel that I kept this from you. That was not my intention.” Adrian places his hand on my leg and he gently caresses my dress.
“It’s okay, I know you were just doing what you felt was right. What is this bloke like?”
“He is a nice guy, he really loves Emma but she won’t admit that she feels the same way. I feel sorry for him and I wish that they could sort things out. He would make a wonderful boyfriend and I am guessing that Emma knows that too.” Adrian nods and I can tell that my speech does not impress him. He runs his fingers through his hair and he checks the time on his watch.
“Maybe she just doesn’t love the bloke and he can’t get over it.” His words sting and I almost feel that they are directed at Michael. I pretend that I did not notice his comment and I quickly change the subject.
“I noticed you told Jeff that you would be back soon?” I say intensely. Adrian smirks at me and rolls his fingers along my leg.
“Baby, I have to go back sometime. The company needs me and it’s not fair for me to put everything on Jeff.” I roll my eyes slightly because I know that what he is saying is correct. Adrian has his own company and he cannot rely on other people to run it for him.