Chapter 37
12 days of heartache and magic had past, Cesca's mum hadn't woken yet, she was still safe, in a very deep sleep. Jonah and Cesca were more in love than ever. They would sit at Eva's bedside all day, hand in hand talking to her, trying to get through to her and as of yet they hadn't succeded.
Today was the day Jonah had to return to Rochdale. He had school next week and hadn't done any work throughout the holidays. Cesca didn't want to let him go but realized this was the most important year of his life. It was only a few months until they didn't have the pressure of the school on their shoulders anymore. Only months until they were free. Jonah wrote a letter for Cesca, a letter that she was to open when she felt she was at a low point, something to keep her going although he was only a phonecall away. He had finished writing now and he handed her the envelope. Explaining when it should be opened. Cesca nodded as tears of saddness fell down her cheeks. She didn't know how she would cope without Jonah, didn't know when she would next see him. He took her into his arms, reassuring her. Telling her that everything was going to be ok. He lay in bed with her, simply holding her for quite sometime until he whispered. "Cesca, i need to go, don't want to miss my flight..." She rose her head, tears still falling down her cheeks. "Jonah, i can't stay here, as soon as my mum wakes up i am coming home to you!" They shared passionate kisses, neither of them wanting him to leave. They attempted to drag it out saying goodbye, kissing and saying goodbye again until an extra long, more powerful kiss signalled that it was the last, he needed to go.
He hated to leave her here on her own, in this state, but she had her family, he knew that it wouldn't be long until she was back at home. "Ces?" Jonah asked before he left. "Can i stay at yours till you get back?" Cesca smiled
"Of course you can, we are getting married, having a baby, you don't need to ask..."
Jonah turned to leave, "I love you Mrs." "And i love you Mr."
Jonah took a deep breath as he left her to return to England. It didn't seem right, leaving without her. He hated it but he knew she wanted him to do this. He missed the closeness of her and their baby already, he felt hollow almost, incomplete although he knew they would be reunited sometime soon...
Cesca's head laid against Jonah's pillow as she took in his scent. Tears gently falling onto the pillow. Why was she getting so emotional. They had been apart before? Her hand moved to her stomach, rubbing it gently. "You baby, are going to be the most loved baby in the world, you have no idea." she whispered. A lump forming in her throat.
It seemed like the perfect moment to read the letter, she couldn't feel worse than she did already. She reached for the envelope, opening it gently. She began to cry harder as she read the letter. It gave her a boost, made her feel a little bit better. She continued to read, it was then that she really realised how much she loved Jonah, with all of her heart was the answer.