The Love Triangle (BWWM Romance) (54 page)

She felt him push her into the car and instinctively she fought him back. The last thing she saw was his hand raised in the air and everything went black.

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Her head hurt, it was the only thing she could think of when she opened her eyes. She fluttered them until she could clearly see the room she was in. She was groggy and the light was too bright, but otherwise she seemed to be in one piece. Antoine!

She sat up quickly and she saw him there in the chair next to Adele, who was coloring a picture with him. She felt tears spring to her eyes but that time, they were of joy. She moved back down onto the pillow. She was dizzy and her head hurt. She would kiss him and hug him in a moment when she could focus.

The next time she opened her eyes, it was dark. She was alone. She moved slightly and it was a little easier than it had been before. Her head was still pounding, but she wasn’t dizzy. The clock said it was 11 p.m. Surely Antoine was in bed by now, she could only hope he was with Adele. Where was Derek? She tugged on the cord across her chest until she found the button that she pushed and a nurse came along shortly after.

“You’re awake! There is a little boy who will be very happy about that. Try not to talk right away, you have a concussion and we had to put a tube in, so you’re going to be a little scratchy for a while.” She held up a glass of water and Ciara drank from it, feeling the coolness on her burning throat.

She smiled at the nurse. “I’ll let the doctor know and he will be in first thing in the morning. There is a lot to talk about.” She patted her arm and Ciara drifted off once more.

The sun was not quite up in the sky when Ciara woke again. She felt more like herself and she could move pretty well on the bed. She looked over and out the window. It was over, but she wasn’t sure what had happened. The doctor came in a bit later and she greeted him with a smile.

“Well, Miss Jones, you went through quite an experience. It’s been 4 days now and we are very glad you’re feeling better. Since it’s just the two of us, we can talk about everything thoroughly. You had a concussion and the blow the man gave you knocked you out.

We aren’t sure why it took so long for you to come back, but you did. We will keep an eye on that. You had a few cuts and cruises and a questionable rib, but the baby is fine and you will recover 100%.”

“Baby?” Ciara managed to croak out.

“Yes, it looks like you’re about 5 weeks along now, like I said, no issues there but you need to get checked out thoroughly from your OB doctor when you can. I’ll let you go home tomorrow if you’re feeling up to it, how about that?” He gave her a smile and she nodded to him, returning it.

The door shut behind him and she closed her eyes and sighed. Baby, that was the nagging thing in the back of her mind she failed to address every time she looked at a calendar. She had so much to sort out and so much to fix. She found her phone and called Derek but he didn’t answer. She frowned. Suddenly the door to her room opened up and Antoine and Adele rushed in.

“Mom!” He yelled and climbed up the bed and into her lap. He held him tight, enjoying the moment for as long as she could. She would never let him out of her sight again. She glanced over at Adele, who gave her a sweet smile.

They all chatted about the food there and about how Miss Adele was so good at coloring and playing games. Soon Tony was enthralled in a Lego kit and Adele took a moment to sit by her so they could talk about what had happened.

“Frank is in jail, the police showed up right after he hit you. They arrested him and he’s been there since. It’s doubtful he will ever get out.”

“Thank you so much for taking care of Antoine… I don’t really have anyone else and he really enjoys being with you.”

“He is a sweet boy, we enjoy having someone to hang out with.”

“Where is Derek, Adele, I’m scared to ask.”

“He is fine, dear, He followed you that night and was there when the gun went off. It put him in shock. He charged then, flew over the pier and towards Frank. When he got there, you were passed out and Frank shot him. He thought you had been shot and was trying to make it to you, to save you. He knows you’re fine, I talked to him this morning. He is supposed to get out tomorrow.”

“Oh no!” Ciara cried.

Adele patted her arm. “Like I said, Ciara, he is fine. Whatever it was actually helped him. He’s been sleeping every night these last few days, after the shock wore off. He is different now, changed. But he will be okay.”

“Oh, Derek.” She whispered his name.

Adele patted her hand. “He loves you too, honey.”

Soon Adele stood to leave and the two of them walked hand in hand out of the room. Adele was staying at Derek’s and Antoine was enjoying his new found love of video games. After they had gone, she stood and made her way out of the room, dragging her IV with her. She had to see him, had to tell him. She asked the nurses politely where he was and without a moment’s hesitation, she took the elevator down one floor.

She walked slower, more tired than she realized. She found his door and moved inside. He was laying there asleep. His side was bandaged up and she felt the rush of love for him come to the surface. She touched his hair and his face and leaned down to kiss him on the forehead.

“Is that the kind of kiss you give to a man who takes a bullet trying to save you?” He opened his eyes slowly and she smiled at him.

“I’m so sorry, Derek, I’m so sorry for all of this.” She felt his hand move up to hold hers.

“I’m not sorry, Ciara, you and I, we have been through a lot, more than more people ever have to deal with in their lifetime. It’s made us stronger, better. I can’t promise it will be easy for either of us, but I don’t want to hide behind nightmares or exes. I love you, Ciara, and I want to spend my life with you and Antoine. When I thought I’d lost you two…” He choked up and she watched him fight back tears.

“You didn’t lose us, we are right here. As a matter of fact, there is something you should know.”

“Well first let me say something. I want you to marry me, Ciara, I know I’m supposed to ask but… well I guess this is just another demand I’m making of you. I want you to marry me and we can go find us a house someplace where Antoine can grow up and have a good life.”

“Okay.”

“Okay, what does that mean, is that a yes?”

“Well you didn’t really ask me anything so I assumed you didn’t want an answer.” She smiled at him.

He growled as she leaned over and kissed him.

“Yes, Derek, I think we’ve both fought our demons long enough, yes, we will marry you.”

“We? Antoine may want to answer for himself you know.”

She picked up his hand off the bed and placed it on her stomach. “When I said we, I didn’t mean me and Antoine.”

He looked up at her and his eyes widened. “Really?” When she nodded to him he pulled her into the bed with him grimacing as he did it.

“I love you, Ciara, I told you it would all be alright, didn’t I?” He gave her a hard look.

“Just kiss me.” He did so happily, and they both knew they would be together forever.

The End

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