Loved Ones Lost

When I returned home after work, my mouth dropped open and excuses were running through my head. Jack was sitting out the front with a furious look on his face. I'd completely forgotten about the Angel and thought he was mad because I took the keys with me.

"Im sorry I took the keys with me but I didnt know where to put them."

He looked up at me and the look he gave was something out of a horror movie. I felt my face drain of colour.

"What is it?"

He stood and came towards me. I stepped back, thinking the worst. He pointed his finger at me and just shook his head.

"I have no idea what to say to you." he voice shook with anger.

"What are you talking about?" I was genuinely confused.

Thats when it hit me. Well, something did, because the next time I blinked, I was on the ground in the dirt and my chest felt as though it was permanently bent inwards.

I looked up, as Jack stood over me.

"Who is that guy on OUR bed?"

I just blinked and said in a quiet voice,'I dont know."

He stomped to his car, got in, started it and backed out of the driveway. I blinked a couple more times to clear my head and realised what was happening. I got up and went to him at the end of the driveway.

"You know what? I knew this was going to happen one day,'I said, pointing to my chest,'but I didnt listen to my instincts. But you know what else? Im glad it finally happened, as now I know what you capable of." I spun of my heel and went in the front door, purposely not looking back. I heard his car take off and I slid down the door, clutching my chest. It really hurt. I didnt cry or try to call him. He made his choice. And he didnt have a second chance.

I slowly got up and went into the bedroom. The Angel was still there, where I'd left him. I sighed, even though it hurt, got undressed and climbed, slowly, in beside him. I laid down and turned to look at his wing that I was half laying on. It seemed to be healing. It was alot better than when I left for work, and alot warmer. Actually, the warmth was making me sleepy. I turned on my side facing him and closed me eyes. Just as I was about to doze off, I felt something curl itself around me. It was soft, warm and felt strong, but gentle. I was too tired to open my eyes, so I just buried down in the mysterious warmth and fell asleep.