The Love That Passed

Jared’s POVThis text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

It was over a week after we found out about Colleen’s real condition. We were in our bedroom, which was only hers before, when I remembered all the mails she emailed and hid on the bedside table’s drawer.

“I am going to throw all of this away.” I told her and she looked at it. “When you were in the hospital, I found all of this and opened it. I noticed that you opened a few and I want to explain that.” I added, and she nodded.

“Stacey and I broke up and nothing was going on between us. The money I sent her was compensation to her so she just ignored what I thought you did to her.” I told her and I saw her forehead creased.

“I didn’t do anything to her.” She said and I smiled, nodding my head.

“I know that now. She said that you had been texting her to stay away from me. I only found out about the lies when you came into my study just recently when I was talking to her over the phone.” I told her and she nodded. “I never cheated on you, I never then and I never will.” I added.

Colleen capped my face and kissed me. “I know that now and you have nothing to worry about. I only believe you and no one else,” She said after.

“I am going to tell Betty to hand over to me everything that was addressed to you and I will be the one who will look at it so you won’t be able to miss it if there was something important.” I informed her.

“Do what you think is best,” She replied. I liked that she was submissive. Now I regret not caring for her before.

“We are fine now, you don’t need to feel sorry anymore.” She said, Am I that transparent that she was able to tell how I feel?

“But you are going to leave me and our baby.” I told her and couldn’t stop my tears from falling once again. She wiped it and said,

“Everything happens for a reason. I was sad that I had to leave after I felt your love and had our baby. But knowing that I am going to die, I still feel lucky because I was able to do what I wanted to do and enjoy the last of my days.” She replied, smiling.

“Don’t say that yet, we’ll find a way to get you better. So you will still see our child growing up,” I told her. I wanted to give her hope, but I knew that I was giving myself more than her.

“That will be better. I will pray that he will give us a chance to be together. With Him, nothing is impossible.” She agreed.

“Before I forgot, Diane will be staying here too. I asked mommy Lucy to stay there as well, but she was hesitant because of her husband’s condition. But I had already told her that it was fine if she would bring everyone here. This is all I can do for you.”

“Thank you so much, but you don’t have to do that if—”

“I wanted it for my wife. I want you to be happy and do not think of anything else that may worry you.” I said, cutting her words off.

“I am overwhelmed. Thank you, hubby.” She replied and I liked it, her calling me hubby, so I kissed her. I made it a short one because of her condition. I don’t care if we can’t be more intimate than this. I love her and that’s all that matters.

Mommy Lucy and her family transferred to our house. I can see how happy Colleen was and now, I feel a little less worried while I was at work because I knew that there was someone who would look after her.

Betty was there and I trusted her with Colleen’s well-being, but I knew that she would be very happy if she had her family by her side.

The company is doing well even though I had not been there while Colleen was in the hospital. Then I realized that I had never brought her there or she had never been there before. I wonder if I should have a chance to introduce her to our employees and business associates.

“Mom,” Colleen said as I opened the door for Mommy Lucy and he saw her.

“I just want to check on you, dear. Are you feeling alright?” She asked.

Colleen smiled and replied casually, “I am really fine. Hubby has been taking care of me. I was getting worried about him because he had not gone to his office for a long time now.” Then she looked at me and so did Mommy Lucy.

She was on our bed so I walked there and sat beside her as mommy Lucy was the intended ottoman that I placed near our bed for me to sit just in case I needed to.

“Everything’s fine there. Every time I was not there in our room, I was in my studies doing my work, so you don’t have to feel sorry. I can multitask. I just didn’t work here because I didn’t want to disturb you during your rest.” I informed her as I took her hand and brought it to my lips.

“I’m glad that you can do that. Just don’t hesitate to tell me if you need to go to your office. I feel much better now, so you don’t have to worry about me either.” She replied and looked at Mommy Lucy.

“Thank you for staying with us. I am happy that I am going to see you from now on.” She said,

“I am happy that we are OK now and that you are giving me a chance to make you feel how much I love you.” Mommy Lucy replied.

“Please feel at home mom, tell Diane and Uncle Rick as well. I wanted to talk to you more but I feel like I’m getting tired already,” Colleen said, and I felt worried.

“Then you must rest now. It was 8 pm already, so it was natural for you to feel that way. I will see you tomorrow, dear.” Mommy Lucy said and left our room after she gave her a kiss.

“You sleep now,” I told her and she nodded before she lay down. She had a smile on her face and I knew that she was happy and content.

Now, she’s all that matters to me and nothing else. I will do everything and will try anything for her to get better or at least be with me and our baby for a little longer, if not for long, and look forward to our family.

She’s beautiful even if she was this sick. Maybe because she looks classy and elegant and the way she brings herself, was far more superior than Stacey. I wonder why I never noticed that before.

And speaking of Stacey, I think it’s about time to give her and her lover a lesson.