"Hey," I say looking at Roland but talking to Robin, "Henry had a friend over so I decided that I should come get some fresh air; but your note did help me decide where I should go."
"Well, I am glad you're here. Roland is having fun on the swings." I am watching Roland as he goes up and back again on the swings. The wind in his hair and the big smile on his face make him look extremely pleased as he flies through the air.
Robin takes my hand in his and walks me over to a bench near the slides. We sit in silence for a while just watching the few children enjoying themselves on the playground.
It is a new playground, designed to look like a castle. The last one was made out of wood and would give some of the children splinters while they were playing. I see a little girl with red hair and a boy younger than her playing together on the monkey bars, I could have sworn I know who they are, but no names come to my mind.
"I have something for you and Roland. I brought cookies if you want them; they are chocolate chip." I say holding out the bag, which smells of chocolate. He takes the bag from my hand and opens it. Then he calls over Roland.
"Papa, is that for me?" asks Roland politely.
"Of course they are." Robin replies. "Regina brought them for us."
"Thank you Gina. You are very nice."
"Roland that is so sweet of you. I hope you like it." And with that he took a huge bite and a smile appeared on his face. His eyes lit up in excitement and his cheeks turned pink.
Roland ate the entire cookie and half of Robins' then raced off to play with a boy who had come to play. Robin and I sat and talked for a while about lots of things, Roland, school, Henry, and practically anything else. Talking was so nice; just being able to sit there, on that bench, holding the hand of the man I had dreamed of forever was the best feeling in the entire world, subtracting what had happened last night.
It was getting to be around three o'clock and I thought that it was probably time for me to start heading home.
"Thanks for inviting me here today. I really enjoyed the company. I haven't sat and talked like that for a really long time, but I think it's time for me to go home. I should start on some lesson plans for next week as I have done nothing to prepare."
"Luckily you still have tomorrow. How about we meet at my house around one o'clock and we can do them together? Then we can have some time to ourselves. Roland has a playdate with one of the kids in his class tomorrow and they are taking him all day."
"That sounds perfect. I will see you then." I add. Before letting go of my hand, we kiss, and I swear my leg lifted of the ground like in those stupid Cinderella movies.
The walk home isn't as fun as the walk there. I wished he could walk home with me, but he has his son. They were tied together just like Henry and me.
I opened the door to my house, expecting peace and quiet but I hear Henry calling my name.
"What do you need?" I yell up.
"Can I have some snacks?"
"Sure. Is Archie still here?"
"No. He had to go home to take his dog out." said Henry. He walks down the stairs and we make popcorn.
The next morning I wake up early, get dressed, and leave Henry to himself. I stop at Granny's for breakfast and a coffee. Then I drive over to Robin's house. I see another car outside, a red small car.
Parking my car, I sit there for a minute. I grab my bag filled with my computer and paperwork and I open the car door. I walk to the front door and ring the doorbell.
I can hear shouting from inside, then something breaking. The door is open so I push it aside and I walk inside.
"Robin?" I call hoping to hear his voice. I see a table knocked over and a vase smashed on the floor.
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