A New Kind of Life
Ch 1
She stood on the patio overlooking the spacious green lawn. It felt completely different being home, home, could she even think of this place as her home anymore? It was unclear to her at the moment. Soon she would know if coming back with her secret was a good idea. It scared her to think about all that could go wrong. She was taken out of her thoughts by the sound of giggling coming from the living room. She stepped back into the house to check on the scene.
"Get her!" Sonny screamed. The man chased the two little girls around the couch. Elizabeth smiled at the sight, "what is going on here?" A little girl came running up to her, "Mommy! Uncle Sonny is trying to get us." The blonde haired 4 year old had was out of breath.
"Hey Elizabeth, we just got back from the park, the girls also talked me into ice cream. I hope that was okay." Sonny sat down in his chair.
Elizabeth nodded, "that is fine I was going to see what you wanted to do for dinner tonight."
"Pizza!" the little girls chimed. Sonny's daughter had befriended Elizabeth's since they had stepped off the plane. Elizabeth was glad they got along so well. It made her feel better about coming and dealing with her situation.
"Pizza?" she questioned.
"I think that we should start up the grill and have a relaxed dinner." Sonny offered.
Elizabeth liked that idea. She was happy to have Sonny around to help her get through this hard time and once Brenda was done with L&B business meeting she would be there to give support. It was not going to be easy but she knew it had to be done. "I think that sounds good. I will make some potato salad and a batch of brownies for dessert."
"That sounds good. You know I could invite a certain someone over to have dinner with us if you want." He tried.
She smiled, "I don't know. I am still nervous. I can't help but think he will walk in that door and see us. It scares me a little."
He nodded, "Elizabeth you will have to face him at some point, he needs to know. He needed to know about four years ago. We both know that."
"I know." Elizabeth sighed.
"Daddy can me and Emma go play in my room now?" the brunette girl asked.
"Yes. We will let you know when dinner is done. You girls place nice." He kissed his daughter.
"Okay." She said. The little girls raced up the stairs.
"Elizabeth, I didn't mean to push the subject in front of the girls, I'm sorry."
She shook her head, "no Sonny. You are right. It is just hard."
"Just to let you know, I do not expect him to be coming over. I am keeping him pretty busy at the warehouse. I know you are worried about him showing up." Sonny reassured his friend.
"Yes. I just hate that I have to tell him such a big thing. He will hate me for keeping her from him. I did a wrong thing, but I had to see. I needed to decide what to do with my life. It was a lot different 4 years ago. I am nervous he won't care but then I am scared he will try to take her away from me. I do not know what to think anymore." She fluffed the pillow that was on the couch.
"Liz, I know he will be upset but in the end he will have to deal with it and make the most out of the situation. Emma is going to be top priority everything else will work itself out."
"I hope you are right." She looked at her friend with tears in her eyes. He moved over to her and took her in his arms. He hated seeing his friend in so much pain. It was going to be difficult to get through but he knew that Elizabeth and Jason loved each other. They could do this.
Ring!! Ring!! Ring!!
Elizabeth's phone began to ring. She smiled when she saw the caller id.
She looked at Sonny and he smiled. "I will go work on that grill."
She nodded and then answered her phone, "hey babe."
"Hey. How is everything going?" A man's voice came over the phone.
She sighed. "I guess okay. Emma and Olivia are becoming great friends. Emma seems to really enjoy it here. I still haven't talked to Jason. I am pretty worried."
"He will want to hear you out I am sure. I could come and help you tell him if you want."
"Brad this is something I need to do on my own. I owe that to him and to Emma. I appreciate the offer though." Elizabeth smiled.
"I understand. Give Emma my love. Call me when you can."
"I will." Elizabeth said before she hung up.
Before Elizabeth could turn around someone was reaching for her arm. She turned around to find a confused Jason Morgan looking at her. 'Shit.' Elizabeth thought to herself.