A Change of Hearts 8
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A Change Of Hearts
Chapter 8
6 Months Later
Adam
Have you ever really looked at how fast life goes past? 6 months and things get forgotten. 6 months and things won't seem as bad. At least that's what we're told. 6 months has passed and I can still remember the arid smell of his breath. 6 months has passed and I can still feel the moment he forced himself into me. 6 months has passed and I can still feel the gut wrenching fear and when I close my eyes I can see the glint of the knife ready to sink into me.
I wake most nights screaming thinking that I'm still there in that basement with him, still frightened for my life and seeing the sick fragmented shell left from the man I once loved in front of me. I wake screaming in the darkness fear rushing the breath from my lungs. And then peace takes over me as his arms wrap around me. Yes 6 months have passed and I am still as in love with Sean as ever. He still makes me swoon, and takes my breath away with every single kiss. He fills me with so much love at times I feel like I could burst.
After I left the hospital I was taken straight home. I slept in Sean's arms all the way back and can faintly remember my Dad driving. I remember the sensation of being carried and laid down on my bed. I woke when Sean tried to leave me 15 minutes later. I was hysterical, after everything I had been through I couldn't bear for him to leave me. I begged my parents to let him stay, told them I felt safe with him around. They said he could stay for one night. That was six months ago and he has stayed with me every day since then.
His relationship with my family all though strained is a lot better than before all this happened. I guess there is a silver lining to every cloud. As much as they might not like the situations were in I think they are grateful to him for saving my life.
Christian
You would think after all this time the stares and gossip would have died down by now. Apparently not. News of Adam's ordeal quickly circulated round the college and suddenly people I didn't even now were coming up to me eager to see how I was coping. Or in reality eager to find out the juicy details. Also news of Adam and Sean's relationship has spread like wildfire and everyone wants to know how that is working.
After Adam was found we thought that we may be able to limit the exposure of who found out, but someone leaked the details to the papers. Soon Sean was hauled in for questioning by the principal and forced to resign. I felt bad for the guy, yeah we had our differences over Adam but the guy saved my brother's life.
Living with Sean is totally different matter. I can see it's putting a real strain on our parents as they really are not happy with Adam seeing such an older guy. Because my dad can't take his frustration out on them for fear of hurting Adam he's taking it out on me which is driving me crazy. I can't do anything lately without being yelled at.
Lost in thought I lost track of time and had to run to get to my next class. I loved P.E more than anything and did really well in it. I was captain of the football team and basketball team and it's been a long time since we lost a game. The coach busted my balls when I got there and made me do ten laps of the field, which suited me, just fine as I could use the time to think. Today was a big today. Today was the day we found out Adam's HIV results.
Marissa
When you have children you envision all the horrible things that could possibly happen to them. But you never in a million years think they could really happen right? In the last year my son has been a major car crash, kidnapped and raped. As a parent you are supposed to be there for your children no matter what, you are supposed to know exactly what to say to them, but I am totally at a loss.
I see him looking at me sometimes and I wonder if he hates me. If he thinks I abandoned him because I really can't talk to him. We used to be so close, everyone used to say we were as thick as thieves. We used to shop together, talk and laugh and all of that has been taken away from us. The light I used to see in my sons eye has gone and I don't know if it will ever come back.
I make my way slowly from work feeling like the world is crushing me. On my shoulder is my handbag, and in my handbag is a brown envelope and in that envelope there is a sheet of paper that will decide my sons future. How are you supposed to stay positive when chances are not in your favour? If these results come out positive how do I tell him that he is slowly dying, that his whole life has changed, that the body I carried for 9 months will fail him because of some sick pricks behaviour? How do I do it?
I'm a sobbing mess as I make my way towards the car and start the ignition. I can't do this. It's too much, it's just too much.
Sean
Is it possible to be blissfully happy when danger is on the horizon? I have lost my job, never to work in teaching again yet I can't bring myself to be upset. The man I love, loves me back and is sleeping in my arms. I wake to his eye s every morning and I revel in his warmth every night how can I be upset? I'll tell you how. Because the man I hold in my arms could die. Because his life could be cut short because of one of my mistakes. Because the crazy bastard who did this to him is still missing.
Today we find out the results of Adam's test. The first 2 have come up inconclusive but this one should tell us either way. Since the day we brought home Adam from the hospital I have tried my best not to leave his side. It took some arguing with his parents including some heated conversations with his father but we all agreed it was better for me to stay.
The evening I found him in the woods would never leave my mind or his. The utter fear I feel at the mere thought of leaving him will be with me always. I fight the urge to have a panic attack when I am without him for fear that history will repeat itself. I wake him up gently and my breath hitches as his beautiful brown eyes stare at me. "It's time" I whisper and lead him down the stairs. Today we found out whether our lives will change forever.
Daniel
The clock has been ticking mercilessly slow today and time seems to be standing still. Everyone is gathered downstairs waiting in silence for my wife to get back with Adam's test results. The content of the envelope she brings in could potentially change all of our lives forever. Sean cradles Adam in his arms and lovingly looks him in his eyes silently reassuring him while failing at hiding the silent panic and anguish in his eyes.
As Marissa walks through the door everyone stops breathing. She enters the room trying to fake a smile while her red rimmed eyes give her away. She pulls out a brown envelope and puts on the table in front of Adam, before taking a seat by my side and grabbing my hand. Adam leans forward and picks up the envelope while Sean, jaw set stares into the distance. Christian closes his eyes and kneels down clasping his hands silently praying. And I do a silent prayer myself though not a religious person.
Adam tears open the Envelope and pulls out the piece of paper inside. He looks at the sheet and his hand flies up to his mouth as he bursts into tears. Marissa lets out a sob and covers her face in disbelief. Sean looks at the piece of paper shocked and silent and Christian also bursts into tears. I bow my head silently as my world falls apart.
6 months later
Adam
"Take these tablets twice a day every day and the symptoms you've been having should clear up pretty quickly. If you have any more problems it is important you make another appointment immediately understand?" the doctor says authoritatively.
"No problem doc! I'm sure I'll see you soon" I reply.
"Lets hope not too soon, Merry Christmas" He laughs good naturedly.
I walk from the doctors with a spring in my step and make my way towards my car. I think about everything that's happened over the last year, from the car crash to Michael and the good stuff in between. I think about the last time I was here at the doctors after I got my results. Even though I wasn't infected I still couldn't get over everything that happened easily. The doctor put me on a course of antidepressants to help me cope, thankfully they worked.
After everything that happened and how quickly me and Sean got together we decided, my parents and I that I would move out of the house. It just seemed like the best idea to help our relationship. Christine and I talked about moving in together for a while but I couldn't resist Sean's offer to go and live with him. Things were a bit weird for the first couple of weeks but we managed to get into a routine.
Sean was working with his father's solicitors firm as an assistant to one of the main guys there. He didn't wanna have to go to father for help after everything that happened with the college but he didn't think he hand any other choice. His parents were less than happy to find out he was with me and even less happy when they found out I had moved in. I have only met them once and they were barely polite, I don't think I'll be rushing to see them again.
College had been difficult since returning, I had missed so much and people were really interested in everything that happened to me, it was almost impossible to keep a low profile. I managed to pass all of my classes, god knows how and pass my first year. I'm in the middle of my last year at college now and I can't wait to be done! I'm doing a lot better now though, all of my marks are in the distinction region and I've been cast as the lead in the musical.
Living with Sean has been amazing. I get home before him most nights and get dinner started, by the time I'm putting dinner on the table he's walking through the door. I never thought I'd be one to be happy with this kind of domestic bliss, but I love it. And when the night time comes and he holds me my soul burns bright. The first night I moved in we made our way to the bedroom and slowly peeled each other's clothes of desperate to be as close to each other as possible. He laid me down on the bed gently and kissed, licked and nipped at my body causing the greatest feelings to make their way through my body. And when he sunk slow and deliciously inside me my breath was taken away from me. Starting out slow I dig my fingers into his back as he rocks and back and forth. All too soon it's over and were both spiralling into a beautiful abyss screaming and panting.
Its been that way nearly every night since then as well and our love grows day by day. Now I look forward to our first Christmas together and I can't wait. I put the key in the ignition and start my journey back to our home. As I step into the warmth and out of the crisp December air my heart swells at our Christmas decorations. I walk through the house calling Sean's name and find him in the study. He's sat at his laptop topless with just jeans on chewing the end of his glasses concentrating hard. He looks up towards me and his eyes instantly light up as he jumps up and sweeps me into his arms kissing me passionately. How does he always take my breath away?
"Hey baby, you were gone too long I missed you" He whispers against my lips. God I love this man with everything inside of me.
"Sorry, what you doing?" I ask.
"Just looking at some university courses for next year, I thought I could carry on with my psychology, how was the doctors?" He asks.
"Fine it was just tonsillitis like I thought. He gave me a course of antibiotics told me to come back if I have any problems" I say smiling.
"Good, Good why don't I sort out dinner?" He asks sweetly
"Sounds great! I'm going to go and try do some writing. I'll be in our room" I say kissing him as I leave.
Sean
Life could really not be any better than it is right now. I have Adam by my side all the time which makes me so indescribably happy. Christmas is just 2 days away and for the first time I am truly excited. I brought Adam quite a few little bits but I'm most looking forward to giving him the big present. Since everything that happened with Michael Adam hasn't really been singing that much only when he has too because of college.
So for Christmas I decided to turn one of the outbuildings into his own recording studio. When the property was willed to me by my late grandparents it came with four outbuildings. One was a garage of sorts and the other two have been converted into a guest house and kind of a games building for when I wanna really unwind. The last I had converted for the studio hoping that he can finally get back to his love of singing.
Christmas ever goes by in a blur of last minute shopping and wrapping and packing to got Adam's house for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The relationship between his parents and I has come on leaps and bounds. We regularly have his mother over for dinner to give her a break from her husband and equally I join Daniel and Christian on our now monthly fishing trips. It took me a long time to win over Daniel and if I had knew that the key to winning him over was fishing I would have tried that weeks ago.
At the end of the evening we relax in front of the fire with a glass of wine talking about what we want to do in the New Year. Somewhere between talking and kissing we make love right there. Our bodies fit so effortlessly together that it must be a sign we were meant for each other. And when I am buried inside of him I feel as though we are one clinging to each other like the world could end at any second. Every moment spent with Adam is a moment of undiluted ecstasy.
The next day is Christmas morning and we enjoy a leisurely breakfast together before opening our gifts. Adam has bought me some new clothes and some stunning new jewellery, including a ring which stops me in my tracks. Before I can begin freaking out Adam begins to laugh and points to his middle finger indicating it fits that one. My heart rate instantly declines, I love him but it's not time for marriage yet.
Blindfolding him with a scarf I bought him for Christmas I lead him outside to the studio and take the scarf from his eyes. He blinks refocusing his eyes and looks around the room and the equipment. When he turns back round his eyes are shiny as he cries silently. He launches himself at me and before either of us can fully make the decision we are tearing at each other's clothes desperate to be one once again.
"I'm guessing you like your gift" I whisper to him as we hold onto each other coming down from our sexual high.
"I love it and I love you. We had better get ready to go to Mum and Dad's though" He says kissing me and rising to leave the room.
We arrive at Adam's parent's house a little before 12 and the house is buzzing with Christmas excitement. We open our gifts from them and in turn give them our gifts. Christmas dinner has been lovingly prepared by Adam's Mother which is amazing and everything is absolutely delicious. Adams Gran Parents arrive after dinner and I meet them for the first time. His granddad is hilarious and his gran mother is so glamorous they're amazing people and seem to welcome me into their family almost instantly which is lovely.
A little after two the door knocks and Adam jumps up to answer it. He backs into the room a couple of seconds later his face a mask of shock.
"Merry Christmas Everyone" Michael says smiling as he steps into the room.
TO BE CONTINUED:
AUTHORS NOTE:
So here is chapter 8 of A Change of Hearts I hope you like it! So Adam doesn't have HIV YAY!! Did you think he had it? And how do you feel now that you know that he doesn't? Sean and Adam finally have a slice of happiness that they deserve don't you think it's about time they were happy??? And what do you think Michael has come back for??
I hope you enjoy reading the story and watch out for the Next chapter which will be out by New Years day so you can read it while nursing your New Years Hangovers!! Also can you all say heloo and welcome my new Editor Sean!
Have an Amazing Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!
Much Love
J x