It has been six months, and they have been a great six months. Ronnie has been doing great, not one drink, and has been going to all his meetings. He has been so nice to me, I have forgiven him completely, and I am the happiest I have been in our relationship.
We have visited my family, his family, had family cookouts, parties, we have had a great time. Kix has been true to his word, he has cut all ties to us. I still talk to Barbra, we hang out frequently. Ronnie and I both miss him, but I get why he feels the way he does.
We have released 'going out like that' and it is becoming a hit. Today I was going over to Kix house. I have been talking to Barbra, and I have convinced her to allow me to come over and try and talk to him.
I was sitting in their living room talking to Barbra when Kix walked in. He wasn't happy to see me.
"What are you doing here?" he asked me.
"I really want to talk to you, Kix."
"Well I want you to leave."
"Kix, it's been six months. At least listen to what Reba has to say." Barbra said to Kix. Kix stood there thinking about it, I was nervous. I really wanted to talk to him.
Kix turned around and walked back to the door. He opened it, but before he stepped out, he motioned for me to join him. I got up and looked at Barbra who nodded, and I followed Kix out. I sat on his seat, and he stood leaning against the porch.
"OK, you want to talk, then let's talk." he said.
"Kix, I know you are mad, I don't blame you for being angry, we both don't. When Ronnie came back that day, I didn't want to see him, but I wanted to know what was going on with him. I told him I would only see him, if he told me the truth." Kix turned to look down the street, I could see he was getting upset.
"What phony excuse did he have?"
I sighed looking down to my lap. "He admitted to me he had a drinking problem, he knew he changed. He went to rehab, and went to meetings, he hasn't missed one." I looked back up to Kix who was looking back at me. "He told me he would stay away if I wanted to, asked me to not turn him away, and I didn't. He hasn't had a drink in over nine months, he really has been trying, and I see the old Ronnie, I don't see the person who attacked me anymore."
Kix stood there and just looked at me. He didn't speak for what felt like an eternity. "I may have over reacted that night, but seeing Ronnie there was the last thing I expected, I just didn't think you would allow him back that easily. You may have been able to forgive him, but I can't."
I stood up and walked to the front of Kix. "I know how you feel. I don't expect you to, but I just ask to please give it a chance, you will see exactly what I mean." he looked at me as he thought it over.
He smiled at me. "How can I say no to that face?" I laughed. I hugged him.
"I have missed you."
He hugged me back. "I missed you too Red."
I was able to convince Kix to come over and talk to Ronnie. We were all sitting on my back patio.
"You have to understand this one thing, Ron. You crossed a line that night. A line that should never be crossed. I have to admit, I was shocked. I never thought you would do anything like that. I know, you admit you had a drinking problem and I appreciate that you are admitting it, but I am having a hard time getting past it. But, I will try." Kix said, after awhile of us talking.
"Thank you, Kix. It means a lot, you're like a brother to me." Ronnie said. Ronnie and Kix hugged, and I felt very happy. I have a feeling things will be ok from now on.
I was at home getting housework done. Ronnie was out spending the day with his kids. He hasn't seen or talked to them a lot since the incident with their mother. They were mad at their dad for what he did. Last night they called him and asked him to spend the day with him, I hadn't seen him smile that big in months. He missed his children.
I was cleaning the bathroom when my phone went off. The caller ID said 'Janine'. Why is she calling me? I ignored it, I didn't care to talk to her ever again. The ringing stopped and not even a few seconds later, it started up again. Ugh!
I ignored it again, this time she didn't call back, she text. I opened her text, it said 'I know you hate me Reba, I don't blame you, I haven't been a perfect person. But ronnie has been lying to you, and you need to know what is going on'. What is she talking about?