Destiny
Chapter 1
There they were in the middle of nowhere in Montana. The night was crisp, cool. You could see every star in the sky. Very different than Miami. He had kissed her then. A flash of all the times he had kissed her in the past went through her head. She felt that same rush. This was what she needed to clear her doubts. She would never feel this way with Rafael. She smiled as she drifted off into a peaceful slumber.
She awoke to the sound of an animal howling. "Michael." She hissed terrified.
He stirred and his eyes drifted open, "What is it?"
"There's an animal nearby!" She exclaimed loudly.
"I'm sure you just scared it off." He said with a chuckle.
"Michael, I'm serious. There is something out there." Jane said shivering as the animal howled once again.
"Come here." Michael said gesturing for her to come closer to him. She snuggled into him.
"I'll keep you safe, always." He said stroking her hair before kissing her forehead.
"Promise?"
"I promise." She stared into his eyes and suddenly she didn't feel so cold or scared. His eyes darkened and she knew exactly what she wanted because she wanted it too. She closed the gap between them. And there under the Montana sky, they made love. And it was just as passionate as the first time.
She awoke with the biggest smile on her face. All wrapped up in him, just like the old days.
"Michael." She whispered.
"Hmm." He mumbled not yet wanting to open his eyes.
"We need to go back." She said softly.
"Yeah." He said his eyes opening.
"My plane leaves in a few hours."
"Can you stay longer?" He asked.
"I would if it wasn't for Mateo." Jane said knowing she needed to get back to her son. She began picking through the pile of their clothing. She grabbed her shirt and quickly threw it on and then tossed him his pants.
He stared off as the Montana sun began to rise. "Was this goodbye?" He finally asked.
She stopped what she was doing and quickly went to him. "No, Michael. It wasn't. I want us to be together. I love you too." He kissed her and just like that they were in their bubble again.
Looking at Michael she could see their future, a clear one finally.
"Jane, we are going to be late!" Michael called.
"I'm coming. "She said as she rushed down the stairs holding her very pregnant belly.
"Should I change again?" She asked. It was her 3rd dress change.
"You look great." Michael stated smiling as he had for the other 2 dresses.
"I know, but it's not everyday you meet your son's first girlfriend." Jane said her eyes beginning to well up.
"Don't cry. You will ruin your makeup again. She is going to love you." Michael said gently wiping her tears.
"Yeah, Mama she is going to love you." Their daughter came running up and jumped into Michael's arms.
Just then Michael's phone rang, "Hey Raf. We are on our way. Yeah, she just finished changing again. 3rd one. I think we are finally good." He laughed like he was talking to a good friend as the conversation continued on the way to the car.
Jane smiled following. This was the way it should be.
She came out of the vision and knew she had to say the words neither of them wanted to hear. Words she had said before in a similar situation. If they were ever going to get to that point, they needed to talk about it.
"We have to talk about Rafael." The bubble popped.
