What We Had

Chapter 52

((Atlas - Coldplay)

Hours Later

She left. She was nice enough to give us a minute alone. Maya had grown up in New York. She was close with her family. It was herself, her parents, and older Sister. She was smart, They met at a gallery opening. She's an artist she paints. Her parents are high school sweethearts. Her mom stayed at home while they grew up her dad is a lawyer. But as they got older and began to live their own lives their mother began a business of her own.

Her and Quentin have been together for 6 months. But to her it felt like so much longer. He looked happy. Which is exactly what I what I wanted for him.

(I should of told you she was going to be here with me.) He said. Looking up in my direction.

(It's okay. You didn't have to run anything by me. You have this new life that she's a big part of. You and I haven't spoken or seen each other in months. It makes perfect sense. No need for you to feel anyway about it.)

(Shes amazing, accomplished, beautiful. I can see why you care so much about her. I'm happy for you) I said. Looking back at him. With a smile on my face.

(Thanks it means so much to hear you say that.) (How's my second favorite Scott.? ) Quentin asked. Smiling back at me.

(She's the best. Growing up so fast. She is wanting to be involved in everything. And she's been asking me questions about her dad and why she doesn't have one like her friends and her cousins do. I don't know how to explain the situation of him being in jail for killing his father. It's way too much for a five year old girl. This entire situation is what I've dreaded for years. But I'll figure it out.) I said. Looking to him.

He reached over the table and took my hands in his.

(You are one of the strongest, most incredible woman. I know. She couldn't be any luckier to have you as a mom. She is the greatest part of you. So I know everything will work out the way it should.) Quentin said. Looking back at me.

I smiled letting go of his hands. (You always know what to say. And to make things bearable for me.)

(So Serenity and I watch all you're games. She has not let me wash that jersey you gave her from the game we were at when you won. She is so sure all the good luck will be washed away. She's you're number 1 fan. ) I said. Looking back at him.

(I love that girl and her mom alot.) He said. Looking to me.

(We love you too. Since you're back in town. We should hang the three of us. She would like that.) I said.

(And I would too. I read you're pieces. I've read every single one. A few of them more then once. I am and continue to be so in awe of you. You found a way communicate you're pain into something inspiring and full of strength. And even though we hadn't spoken or saw each other in months. Reading those made it easier being apart from you.) Quentin said. Looking to me.

I felt my heart ache at the honesty and truth in his words.

(Q, that night. The kiss. I reacted all wrong to it. I was scared and pushed you away. Because as always I destroy any chance at happiness I have.) Sam said.

(It's fine Sam. There is no reason to revisit this. We've both moved on.)

(I have to go. Everything in my life is going how I've wanted it to now we are and will never be more than friends. Having you in my life is all I care about. Goodbye Sam.) Quentin said.

Getting up from the table. And headed towards the door.

(Goodbye Quentin.) Sam said. Looking back at him.

Watching as he left the cafe.

Feeling this sudden change between us take over.

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Sometime Later

(This soup is grandma Karen's secret recipe. My dad taught it to me and now I taught you. It's delicious. You'll see.) Sam said. Sitting down at the table.

As the mother and daughter began to have dinner and talk about their day.

At the bottom of the tv the entertainment channel had breaking news displayed. Sam it carefully.

Quentin Fields now engaged to Maya Fitzgerald.

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