Change of Heart

by hov

What if Danny had not gone on the mission? Would Rafe find somebody else, and would she be the right girl for him?

18. Love and Laughter

Chapter 18; Love and Laughter

Chapter 18 Dreaming Alone There'll be love and laughter over And peace ever after Tomorrow when the world is free... There'll be bluebirds over The white cliffs of Dover Tomorrow just you wait and see... Evelyn let the sweet melody wash over her like the tide in Hawaii. Every day she began to grow more and more desolate and alone. Even more so now that Rafe and Devonny were engaged. She would gaze out the window when the two went on walks, and felt the knife of jealousy stab through her, but she would never openly admit her feelings that she wanted to strangle the young girl who was considerably younger than herself. It had been three months since the woman had come, and both girls had been growing considerably due to the child growing inside them. To Evelyn, that seemed to be the only thing linking the two. Rafe's family were proud of their son for taking such control over a situation such as this one. Devonny had explained that the father had died in a car accident, and that she had never really loved him, Rafe had always been her love. Evelyn heard laughing come from the balcony above her, as she tried to relax to the calming sound of the radio. It was Devonny and Rafe again, acting as two young lovers should. Evelyn recalled the innocent love she had once shared with the man, and the scandal that the relationship had created between Danny and herself. Now it was complete history, recorded in her journal, and the journals of the people who shared the experience along with her. "This will be the best day of your life, dear." Rafe's mother smoothed a strand of hair from Devonny's glowing face. It was her wedding day, and though her belly stuck out of her white gown she was extremely happy to finally be wed, and to the man who cared so much about her. Rafe stared hard into the mirror his tux black as night, and his countenance bright as day. "I don't think I've ever seen you this happy, son." Rafe's father commented. "I have." Danny commented, trying not to seem too revealing, but Rafe knew what he meant. Rafe recalled feeling almost the same way he felt now, but with Evelyn. The feeling, however, was somewhat less for Devonny. However, Rafe knew the love would grow much more for this woman as the years went on. It was quite uncomforting to think that she was to bear another man's child, but Rafe loved her none the less. After what seemed like eternity on that cold February morning, the couple was facing one another at the altar. The ceremony was just about to begin, with Danny at Rafe's side, and Colonel Doolittle at Devonny's. When a shrill sound was heard from the front row. It was Evelyn. Danny rushed to her side, "We've got to get to the hospital." Author's note: Sorry for so many horizontal lines, I just needed to show a change in scenery or time. Thanks for your patience. PS~Thanks for the kind reviews!