Leaving the cave, going into the unknown
Chapter 33
Kate had to tell everything to the police the next day; she retold almost word for word what she said the pervious day. She seemed better today; I think it was because Tom was there. He sat up on the bed beside her and rubbed her back as if to keep her calm and talking.
I called Alan the night before and told him briefly the story and what was going on. At first he was really upset and I could understand why. He was somewhat of a pawn in Kate’s game to hurt me, drunk or not it really upset him. I understood why she did what she did because I’ve known Kate for many years and I get how she thinks, even though Alan knows Kate he doesn’t know her like I do.
“I don’t understand how you can be so ok with what she told you. I don’t care if she was fucked up or if she was upset, I had to shush you to sleep while you cried in my arms. Did you know that night you kept waking up and crying then going back to sleep? I didn’t tell you because I know it would make you upset that you woke me up, but I didn’t care. Now you’re just going to pretend like nothing happened?” He spoke over the phone.
“I’m not going to pretend nothing happened but I get where she was coming from. She thought she was protecting me and by kissing you she was keeping me safe, I understand her decision. I know you don’t and you never will but I know her better then I know myself and she did this for a reason.” I was starting to shout now. I love Alan but Kate has been with me for much longer; you choose your friends over your relationships it’s a pact we made a while ago and I can’t believe I thought Kate went back on that promise.
“I don’t wanna fight about this anymore.” I whispered into the phone after some moments of silence.
“I don’t either, I’m just really worried about you. Every time I wake I rush to check my phone thinking that maybe I missed a call, that something has happened to you or the baby.” He was now whispering too.
“Only 2 more days, then it’ll be you and me.” I said getting the smile back in my voice.
“I’ve rented a cottage up in northern California and I’ve talked to the officers in charge of your case. They have the address, be packed for 5 days by the time I get home because were going to be leaving the day after I get back.” I was excited to get away and just be with him. We could talk more about what we wanted to name our little girl and what we would be like as parents.
“I love you. 2 days is too far away.”
“I love you too, I have to go and do sound check but I’ll call you tomorrow when you get back from the hospital.” He whispered.
“Bye.”
After the cops finished with Kate we sat and watched a movie, I wasn’t sure what it was that was playing but it was somewhat entertaining. Tom went to go and get us some snacks from the cafeteria so we were left alone.
“Alex?” She asked
“What’s up Kate?”
“I wanted to know if you would be my maid of honor at the wedding? I know we’ve been distant but you’re still my best friend and I can’t imagine having anyone else being there for me that day.” I looked at her in shock and then I started to cry. I couldn’t speak I was so shocked so I just nodded my head and hugged her. She was right in saying that we were distant but I knew that after all this craziness was over we would be right on track again to be where we were.
“Do you guys know when you’re going to get married?”
“I’m thinking maybe March or April, I know it’s soon but I can’t wait. And you won’t be pregnant anymore so the baby will get to come too.” I smiled at the thought of my daughter in a little tiny dress that was frilly and me in my dress while we watched Kate come down the aisle.
“Can you even plan a wedding that fast, that’s like 5 or 6 months away. I thought it takes a year to plan a wedding?”
“I know some people that can speed things up a little, I’ve already got it worked out. We’ll just have to wait and get your dress after the baby comes or else it’s going to be far to large the day of.” We started laughing at the thought of what would be an extremely large dress on a not pregnant me. We talked more about what she wanted the wedding to look like and colors before they told us that visiting hours were over, which was fine because I was very tired.
“So I guess I’ll see you in a couple of days.” Kate stated before we left.
“What do you mean? I’ll be here tomorrow.” I didn’t get what she was saying at all, I wanted to be with my friend while she was in here seeing as there was nothing else she could do but wait til she got out.
“Alan’s coming home tomorrow and I want you to spend as much time with him as possible.” I smiled at her; I had forgotten momentarily that tomorrow was the day he would finally be home.
“No I’ll be here tomorrow and I’ll bring him. Were going away the day after tomorrow to get away for a week and I won’t be able to see you for a bit so I want to get as much Kate time in as I can. You can’t get rid of me that easily, I just got you back I’m not ready to let go yet. Besides, my little girl has grown accustomed to her Aunt Kate’s voice, she always kicks when she first hears it.” Kate’s eyes started to water a bit, she loved kids and I knew that mine would be in a group of loving people for the rest of her life. It’s crazy to think that in all this darkness and all this craziness that something beautiful was on its way. I knew that this baby would bring the light back into our lives.
Notes
Hello everyone!!! it's been a while since i've updated, i apologize. I had a 4 day friendship week with some of my best friends who don't live in my city. Some good times were had but at the same time i'm now hungover for the week of craziness. I've also become addicted to Orange is the New Black......
Gonna update tomorrow! Hope you guys are liking where this story is going please let me know what you're thinking!
Have a great long weekend!
@Stacy's Mom
Wow man that's a lot of pressure.......
9/18/15