Miami,Florida
The Clinic
He had did a web search on the clinic finding the address knowing she would be the first there. Her work ethic was one of the things he admired the most about her she was highly intelligent. But that didn't make her not work hard she never slacked off even when she knew the work.
flashback
"Babe i'm home"Curtis shouted he says taking his shoes off before coming into the living room looking around for her. As he stood their ans smiled she had her hair braided back and had on his hoodie with her leggings on. Sitting on the floor "What are you doing" he says sitting down in back of her wrapping his arms around her then kissing her neck.
Looking down at the book she was reading"Hmmm studying stop it that's not going to help me" she answered. While she tried to pull away but he held on to her" you know this stuff already Elle i remember going over this with you" Curtis says.
"I know but i like to go over it again and again to make sure i don't miss anything i have an exam. Tomorrow and i don't want to fail" Elena replied shaking his head" YOU KNOW THIS STUFF ALREADY I THINK YOUR GOING TO DO JUST FINE ELENA TAVARES" he said taking the book from her.
And tossing it aside and pulling her closer to him"Curtis stop move go shower you smell like outside and leave me to my studying" she says with a grin. Pushing him away" Fine you smart people are weird but when i get out the shower it's on like donkey kong right back" he said kissing on her forehead. "I left some food it's in the oven for you" Elle says as he pulls his shirt and sweater over his head.
Knowing she was watching him as he smirked 15 minutes later she was passed out on the sofa all he could do was smile down at her. As he looked down at the book she was reading then put it down before picking her up when she whispered "you have to make a small incision" she says. Laid her down on the bed" I love you" Curtis said as he kissed her then pulling the comforter over her.
Then going to pull his plate out of the oven and brought it to the coffee table taking out his back pack looking at his papers. Shaking his head then went to studying so he could become a detective she had pushed him to inquire about it and turns out he more then qualify. So he was going to study and take the test but tonight he would let her sleep.
With a smile on his face he looked down at the ring he was going to ask her to marry him. And make him the happiest man in the universe, multi verse all of it his brother helped him pick the ring out. Tommy said it wasn't the ring that mattered it was the woman who was wearing it. He wanted what his brother had love of his life on his arm and a beautiful kid to go with it.
"Hey can we talk" Curtis asked, without I'm even looking up" nope your 18 years to late and it not important at all and neither are you"Elle said Continuing what she was doing. As he nodded his head " then you can listen you were right I was a coward but I did love you and you knew that you felt I know you did" he says.
Shaking her head " not interested in any of this so there's the door your use to leaving or do I have to threaten to leave "she said. Taking a jab at him" see that's how I know it mattered Elena and I'm sorry I know I fucked big time because you mattered to me I destroyed everything. You, my brother I didn't want to see the disappointment in your eyes that same look your giving me now masked with that nonchalant attitude.
But I did call you and you knew it was me because you didn't hang up and you said if I wanted any chance of fix this. Then I had better showed up at the air hanger because if I hadn't then it was over and I had ever intention on showing up that day Elena" he said.
As she sucked her teeth and rolled her eyes still going through patients files "I did but the next morning I woke up tied to a chair with a dynamite in my crotch and I was tired there until it was 25 Minutes to get to the air hanger I got downstairs my tires where gone. So I called Wilson and he gave me a ride and you were just taking off when I got there.
I was wrong I'm sorry When my brother died I lost it Elle I learned everything from him he taught me how to be a man I SORRY that I hurt you but I did show up Elena I know not at the hospital when I should have he said pouring his heart.
He knew he was getting through to her a little bit shaking her head but before she could answer Curtis was knocked down as Elesandro hitting him. Not giving him a chance to react.
"LES, ELESANDRO, ELESANDRO BYRON TAVARES stop it right now!" she said as Curtis tried restraining him. But got a shot to the ribs "HEY LES STOP!" Drew said running inside the clinic helping Elena pull him off as Drew tried to calm him. "She asked you to leave mother fucker you should have listened' Elesandro said his mother grabbed him. "Hey you stop it right now he's not who your made at so stop it i don't need you to fight my battles baby.
I am a big girl and if i wanted to slug him i would have baby your not mad at him your looking for someone to take out your frustrations on i get it. And yes he is very deserving but that's for me to give it to him not you. Do you understand me Elesandro mira muchacho dejalo"Elle says, you asked the motherfucker to leave" he replies as she pushes him back. "mÃrame cuando estoy hablando contigo muchacho' she say as he looked at her "yes mom" he said looking at her.
"Curtis Ashford meet your son Elesandro Tavares yes i know i'm a narcissist"Elle says as Curtis wiped the blood of his lip. "I'm not his son"the teenager said, yeah well i fucked him alot that's how you and your sister got here. There wasn't any other sorry about that yes you share his DNA and that same dumb ass look y'all both got on y'all face right now"
Shaking his head"Damn Mami don't nobody want to hear about that"Les said in disgust, i know right but it's the truth i fucked him so get over" Elena says. " Can you stop saying it please' he says pleadingly, then stop thinking about because i was definitely riding that dick' she continued. As he crossed his arms and groaned Sam shook her head both Drew and Curtis looked in different.
"Elle can you look at Curtis"Drew asked shaking her head' nope Curtis is a big boy he has had worse here's a paper towel there's the bathroom clean yourself up. Now you junior where's Danisa" she said turning to her son, at the house with mama and papa" Elesandro answered. As Curtis went to the bathroom and cleaned of his face when Drew came in and stood against the wall.
With his arms crossed Curtis sighed"i got alot of damage to undo don't i and what does she mean when she said. He just looking for someone to take his frustrations out on"he asked, "i don't know man but Sam hinted that something was up. And that we should be here but she didn't say anything specific but that kid in there is your son. He's a good kid Curtis and whatever he's going through he needs you so go be his father.
Yeah he's stubborn alot like his mother but he has her heart and you and i both know she's got a good one" Drew says. wiping his face off "I'm not going anywhere Drew" Curtis says, good because it's not going to be easy but it' comes with a hella of a reward" his friend says. "I don't expect it too but your right it always did" he responded as he finished got himself together and came out.
When he didn't see Elesandro but he heard Elena talking to someone one and patients starting to come in. He walked over and peeked in there she was talking to her son" baby you do know you can't go around like this right. Shush for someone who is very smart your pretty dense your just like him.
When do you ever see me handle things that way this anger you have your going to have to let it go entiendes. And you have a daughter to raise you have to think baby I know your hurting right now but you have to do better" she says cupping his face. Then kissing him on his forehead" mami how'd you do it without losing your mind" the teenager asked.
She smirked" who said I didn't Les I lived in pride and anger but there where nights when you two were in INCIU that I didn't think I would make it. Baby boy this is my fault you didn't see me when I was falling apart so I look like I had it figured out. But I didn't but you want to know your grandmother's last conversation to me she said to broken halves make a whole.
And what she meant was my broken heart and that assholes broken heart would heal each other. I told her he had to fix himself because I had two kids to raise and I didn't need a third I was a selfish bitch Elesandro. I went to see her when I knew she wouldn't be able to tell him and that was my way of paying him back.
But what did that get me nothing it didn't make you guys not hurt about it because you two needed a father. And I took that from you guys and I gave you my rage I was a mess back then" she says
"Is that the reason why you didn't have anymore kids because of what happened" he asked. Shaking her head" Yes and no but you want to know something my son he gave me the best gift in you and your sister. It's the one thing he did right letting that nut off" Elle says with a smile, and there you go just messing it up" Elesandro said.
As she laughed kissing him on his forehead" just take one day at a time you're doing a job for two that wasn't meant for one. But don't worry you'll learn to crush it just like I did" she says. He sighs" I love you mom" the teenager says as he hugged her all the while she knew Curtis was there.
When he knocked" I come in peace" Curtis says waving his napkins as she tried not to be swayed by his antics. As both mother and son looked at him same eyes and look of disappointment Les got up to leave " look wait I get it you have every right to be upset with me. " I took the easy way out and let fear control me and I am sorry and I know you need more then just words.
You need action so I am going to be here every day until you know that I mean what I say. Elena I am truly sorry words can't express that but don't EVER THINK FOR ONE SECOND THAT I DIDN'T LOVE YOU. BECAUSE I DID I LOVED YOU MORE THEN LIFE ITSELF AND I DESTROYED YOU JUST LIKE I DID EVERYTHING AT THAT TIME I WASN'T THE MAN YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH.
THAT KID DIDN'T KNOW WHAT PAIN, LOSS AND REGRET FEEL LIKE THERE WAS NOTHING WORSE IN THIS WORLD. ELENA THEN STARING INTO THOSE PRETTY EYES OF YOURS SEEING THE DISAPPOINTMENT BECAUSE LOSING YOU MADE ME LOSE MYSELF.
BUT I LOOK AT YOU AND OUR KIDS AND I REALIZED I SHOULD HAVE CAME FOR YOU INSTEAD OF RUNNING AWAY BUT I'M NOT RUNNING ANYMORE. So I will take all of it but letting the both of you know I love you and I'm not going anywhere" he said before walking away.
Leaving Elena and Les looking at each other in which she just shrugged but she knew what he meant as Curtis left he bumped into Orlando. Who just looked at him and kept on walking as Elesandro came out the exam room with his mother. Hugging her then leaving" Orlando I Miranda okay what's up"she says, we need to talk" he says.
Just as Elesandro left the clinic and walked to his car only to find Drew standing there. "Uncle Drew what's up" he asked, taking the car keys from him" we should talk"Drew says
Baltimore, Maryland
As she saw an agent come out her dad's room Jordan knocked on the door" Hey daddy you up for a visit" she says. He smiles "always how are you baby girl" Charles Sr said, " better now" Jordan said hugging him. He looked around where's your husband" he asked, he couldn't make it this trip" not wanting to talk about it.
When he had just informed her he was staying indefinitely that he needs to make things right with his kids. Which hurt like Hell" I see your still working from a hospital bed" she says. Laughing it of" yeah well we need to catch this one before I retire Tavares will have to wait.
This girl just upped herself to our number one priority and we will catch her because that's what I do. I will leave no stone unturned I always catch my man" the older man spoke. Seeing the hurt in his eldest daughter eyes " Jordan talk to me" Charles said.
