So I had no intentions on starting a new story but I missed writing so much. Callie is my favorite grey's character but it always bothered me how she allowed Mark to constantly disrespect her relationship with Arizona. I felt for Arizona she continuously changed for Callie in order for Callie to stay with her but the one thing that Arizona needed Callie to change never happened. Mark interfered mark needs were more than Arizona's so I decided to make a story where AZ stands up for herself. I also realized that you guys enjoyed "It's always been you" and although i appreciate the love lets be honest it paled compared to other writers i promise you this one will be wayyyy better anyway Enjoy and give me your thoughts on this story. Also just want to let you guys know this is from my brain alot of these chapters never happened in the show but i wrote it anyway
Callie's POV
I fall easily, I always have, I wear my heart on my sleeve, I care too much, I rush things. I'm always looking for my happy ending, I'm always sacrificing my needs in order to keep my significant other happy. I did it with George, I did it with Erica, I've done it with my college boyfriend, but I never did it with the one who mattered most, the one who I was supposed to marry, my ex fiance Arizona Robbins.
She was beautiful, her eyes the color of the Pacific Ocean, her hair as yellow as the sun, and that super magic smile with dimples. I let her get away, I was selfish. It's been 5 years since I've seen her and yet the first time I ran into her just so happened to be with an attractive brunette on her arm and a shiny diamond ring on her finger.
5 Years ago
God damnit Arizona, I love you not Mark I am engaged to you, I want to marry you, why must everything concerning mark drive you crazy? I screamed at the blonde outraged at her antics concerning Mark once again. Everytime we argued lately its been about Mark and I am tired of were in bed with him Callie in OUR bed in nothing but a towel, the same man you used to have sex with on the daily basis, you are engaged Calliope you can not be half naked in a towel with someone else! I'm a grown ass woman Arizona I can do whatever I please, I'm not losing Mark as a friend because of your jealousy and insecurity you need to get over it I yelled to her. The room echoed with silence as I realized what I just said to her. Tears leaked from her beautiful eyes before she quietly responded. "I can't do this anymore Cal, I can't keep competing, I shouldn't have to, and you shouldn't have to lose someone you love over me. Pulling her ring off she sat it down before trying to walk past me. Arizona I love you please don't do this to us please don't leave me i need you im in love with you. Looking up at me she whispered I'm sorry and walked out of our apartment, away from our life.
That was five years ago and my heart never fully healed from it. I've always wondered what our life would be like if we had gotten married. Would we have kids? Pets? Would we be happy? The questions always raced through my mind and my heart ached for those answers. Sighing, I took a peek at the woman who still had my heart and raced out of the mall before she could see me, although it's been 5 years my heart still raced for her.
Quickly getting in my car I dialed the familiar number of my best friend Addison Forbes Montgomery she answered on the first ring. Hey Torres, what do I owe the pleasure of this call? I just saw Arizona. I blurted out my heart immediately flipped at the sound of her name. What did you say? What did she say? How is she? How are you? The questions darted out of Addy's mouth in succession. She didn't see me. I saw her while I was shopping to get things for Ellis and Zola, Addy she is still so beautiful. Well why didn't you say anything Cal? You still love her and I know she was crazy about you, love just doesn't disappear. Frowning at the image of the diamond ring on her finger, I said Addy , I think she's married. I saw her with a woman and her ring blinded me from across the mall.
I'm so sorry Cal I wish I knew what to say to make this right, I know how much you love her. Tears sprung from my eyes as I thought of her being with someone else for the rest of her life. How I wish things would go back the way they were, I wish I would have gone after her that night.
Arizona's POV ( 2 weeks later)
I was freaking out, I have a meeting with Miranda Bailey in an hour and my babysitter canceled on me at the last minute leaving me with no one to watch my cranky and sick son. Yes I have a son his name is Noah Timothy Robbins, he is 3 years old and my pride and joy. Shortly after breaking it off with Callie I received an offer from Dr. Nicole Herman to learn fetal surgery taught personally by her in her clinic back in my hometown, Boston. Jumping at the chance to get away from the heartache Mark sloan and Callie reigned upon me I moved away from Seattle literally overnight, having my parents take care of my belongings in Seattle I was eager for a fresh start.
I never wanted kids but being with Calliope made me see the possibility of having a tiny human of my own I was already 30. I didn't have much time on my biological clock and now becoming a double board surgeon I knew for a fact I would have to act fast. I froze my eggs, so after my fellowship I can focus on building a family. It was hard the first year between my tiring hours in the hospital and the aching in my heart I struggled but I pushed through.
After finally completing my fellowship I knew I wanted kids but I didn't want to do it alone, I didn't think I could do it alone. Yes my parents were helpful but I didn't want to stress them with my doubts so I called the one person I knew had my back, Alex karev. He comes off as a jackass but he was the most supportive and genuine friend I had he wouldn't lie to me or tell me utter bullshit. He flew down to boston plenty of times over the past 5 years and I couldn't be more grateful which is why he was named Noah's godfather.
The moment I held Noah in my hand I knew I was a goner. He was my twin, curly blonde tressels, sky blue eyes and dimples of course he was my mini me. I raised him in Boston with my parents for the last 3 years but I knew Boston wasnt where my heart belonged. It was a long shot but I needed my Calliope. I needed to see if something was still there. So here I am back in Seattle with my 3 year old son praying for the best.
Callie's POV
Meredith rushed up to me in a hurry pulling me to the side quickly. Torres, she's back. My face must have shown my confusion because who the hell is she talking about? Robbins is back Callie, I just saw her walk out of Bailey's office, she saw Karev and then went to Miranda's office she repeated. Meredith walked off leaving me in a daze. So many questions racked my brain but the biggest one was, Is she going to work here again. Deciding to get the answers I needed I took the elevator to the peds floor. Not even knocking, I barged and immediately started asking Karev questions. Why is she here? Did you know where she was the whole time? Is she staying in Seattle? Is she working here again?
Torres shut up, he said quieting me down and he began answering my questions. She is here to speak to Bailey. Yes I knew where she was but I wasn't going to tell you. You and Sloan ran her across the map and she deserved to be left alone. Yes she is moving back to Seattle and yes she wants her job back. It wasn't until I calmed down that I noticed we were not alone, Karev had a tiny cute blonde haired boy in the office with him. Karev, who kid did you steal? I asked, mesmerized by the tiny boy's eyes. Oh he's my godson. He stated with a smile. Walking towards the boy I kneeled to his size and said Hi my name is Callie Torres, what is yours? Smiling with a toothless grin he said My name is Noah Timothy Robbins, my heart dropped as my mind made the connection. Robbins I repeated silently, until her voice froze me completely. Yes Robbins, he is my son Calliope. Looking towards her my heart hammered in my chest.
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