“Ok then.” Stella said slowly and then turned back to me to tell me the rest. “Declan and Abby.”
“Psssh, saw that coming from a mile away.” Ezra said, losing all the excitement in his voice.
“They’re not the only two.” I murmured referencing to Stella and Ezra.
The both turned back to me and at the same time said, “What is that suppose to mean?” All I could do is laugh, but thankfully Jude was at the door ready to save me from these two.
“Ok out you two. Madison looks like she is ready to sleep and doesn’t need to be giving you an explanation on when you two will hook up.” Ezra and Stella both had their mouths agape, but surprisingly both got up to leave without arguing with Jude.
“Bye Madison, call me later.” Stella kissed the top of my head and Ezra waved good bye. They both tried to get out of the room at the same time which resulted in Stella elbowing Ezra in the ribs and him telling her she is the devil. Jude and I couldn’t stop laughing which was much needed anymore.
“I give it two weeks after move in that those two hook up.” Jude said with a smile and I shook his hand giving it a month.
“Are those for me?” He was a holding a bouquet of sunflowers and I was amazed he remember they’re my favorite flower.
“Ah, no. I’m sorry babe, the nurses gave them to me.” Awkward. I just shrugged since I really didn’t know what to say. I bet it was Eliza, the young hot nurse, since she’s been giving him eyes every time he’s here. I swear that’s the only time I see her in here.
“Get out of your head, I was just kidding. Just to let you know I would never accept flowers from anyone, but you.” He flicked me on the nose and set my flowers by my bed side.
“You’re lucky you’re cute.” I couldn’t help the smile that creeped out. Now with the past in the past, I was looking forward to the future.
“How’s your day going?” He was finishing up classes before break. Since our house burned down, me and Stella were invited to stay at their house until the end of the school year.
“I finished my last exam today and then had a video session with Dr. Fully.” Thankfully after the school heard of me almost being murdered, I was excused from finals. I was happy to hear he took Dr. Fully’s offer to be his therapist. I guess the two bonded while I was in here.
“Wow Jude, that’s really good to hear.”
“Yeah I’m happy I met him.” I gave him a small smile and my eyes were growing heavier by the minute.
“Little bird, can I talk to you before you fall asleep.” I instantly opened my eyes and I couldn’t help the panic that was rising up.
“Ok what is it?” My heart was racing and I just prayed it was good news and not anymore bad news.
“The night everything happened, you know I had no part in it, right?” Ezra and Rem stopped by my room the other night to make sure I believed them when they said Jude had no part in the video. I felt awful that for a minute that night, I did doubt him.
“I know and I am sorry I believed Chanel that night. I’m such an idiot.” I shook my head in disgust.
“No Madison, you’re not. That’s my fault you believed her. I said and did a lot of awful things to you that you never deserved. For that I can’t blame you for doubting me, but please know I will never do anything to hurt you ever again.”
I reached over and squeezed his hand and said, “I know that now and I believe you.”
While holding his hand, he started to shake. He looked around the room and took a deep breath. While looking me in the eyes he finally said, “Little bird, that night my plans were changed, but never how I felt. I wanted to tell you that night and I still want to tell you that I love you so damn much. Will you be mine?” All the years I knew Jude and even now, I never heard him say those words to anyone. My heart was racing and of course the monitor gave me away.
“How can you love someone who’s so broken?” I wished more than anything I can tell him how much I love him too, but I needed to know this first.
I thought he would be angry at my question, but instead he climbed into my bed and turned to me saying, “Easy because it’s you. We’re all broken Madison, even the ones who don’t admit it. We all give and lose pieces of ourselves, but when I’m with you I’m whole again.”
“I love you Jude, more than anything.” He reached over and kissed me like he’s never kissed me before. Our story maybe messy and damn has it been complicated, but it was ours that ended up with the two of us in love.
Chapter Thirty Five
Madison
“How are you feeling today?”
“Honestly, I’m excited, but nervous.”
“That’s all normal. You have moved many times, so it ok if it brings up old feelings of nerves. What I think would help is if you write a…”
“Ugh come on Doc, you know how much I hate the list exercises.”
“Ugh come on Madison, you know how much I hate when you don’t let me finish my…”
“Sentence. See Doc, I know you.” Dr. Fully started laughing and I did too. He really has grown on me and I appreciate all his help.
“Ok fine. Call me if you need me anytime, ok?”
“Yes Doc, promise.”
“Ok very well. I
