Chapter 14
Lilly's POV
January 7, 2015
It had been two days since the miscarriage. We had hardly spoke since the hospital, we were both zombies. I know Owen was hurting, we both were. I just didn't know what to say to him, more than anything I was scared of losing Owen. I truly hoped our relationship was strong enough t move past this. More than anything I was scared he blamed me for the miscarriage.
It was late in the evening Owen came in from the kitchen his eyes were red and puffy it was apparent he'd been crying. I know he was trying to stay strong. He set a bowl of popcorn on my lap and we both sat there pretending to watch a movie. I couldn't handle the silence anymore, I had to know how he felt. I was going crazy. "You're off the hook!" I said. "Excuse me?" he said looking startled. "You don't have to marry me!" I said with tears rolling down my face starting to go into a panic attack. He grabbed me by my shoulders, and said. " I didn't ask you because you were pregnant! It did help give me the courage, but I asked because I'm in LOVE with YOU! The only way I won't continue with this wedding is because you don't feel the same about me as I do about you!" lt was honestly just what we both needed. We broke down the wall between us and were able to talk and comfort each other.
January 8, 2015
Owen had went to the grocery store, since we were about out of everything. I still was having some cramping, chose to stay home. I was on the couch folding laundry to put away when there was a knock on the door.
It was Owen's grandmother. I really didn't know what to expect after our disastrous engagement party. I invited her in and picked the laundry basket so she could have a seat. "I'm sorry to stop in unannounced." she said. "you're welcome anytime." I replied. "Is Owen here?" she asked. "No, I am sorry. He should be back soon. He just made a quick trip to the grocery." I said " Can I get you a cup of tea or coffee?" "yes, please coffee." she said. I walked to the kitchen and poured her a cup. "Thank you." she replied. I took a seat. We sat in silence for several minutes. " I'm so sorry for you loss my dear. Are you doing alright." she asked. "As well as to be expected." I answered. "When I was about your age. When Charlie and I were first married, we lost a child. It was very hard on our relationship and we about didn't make. When something like this happens with no explanation it is easy to put the blame on someone else. Sometimes things just happen. Charlie was hurting just as much as I was, he thought that being a good husband and man ment never showing emotion. Owen, reminds me a lot of his grandfather. Help him through this dear. Cause I know he will always be on your side .Owen is a very good man, and I see how much he loves you. Help him become a better man, let him know it's okay to show weakness." she said. "I won't give up on Owen. I love him too much to." I replied. " I've spoke with the church and Charlie and I have taken care of everything for baby Colton. Please, except it as an apology for our behavior the other night." she said standing up and walking towards the door. "One more thing." She said handing me an envelope. "This is our wedding gift for you and Owen. Open it together." she said giving me a hug, and walking out.
Owen returned shortly with the groceries. After we put them away I told him his grandmother had stopped in. Then handed him the envelope. He opened it inside was a note that Owen read out loud. "With the bad always comes something good. Make great memories. We wish you both all the happiness in the world. Love, grandma and grandpa Milligan." Owen jaw about hit the ground when he saw what else was in the envelope. "It's the deed to the lake house signed over to us." Owen said.