Fairytale 3?
By Sassy
Sara sat rocking five month old Ryan at two a.m. He'd been fussy all day and now she knew why.
He was a little warm. Checking his temperature, she found it to be 100.8. Knowing the doctors could give him nothing; she gave him a little Motrin and rocked him gently. He seemed to rest better cradled against her heart.
She sang softly to him. After awhile of rocking and singing, she began to tell him a story.
…Flashback…
"My seminar is over, Sara." He began. "I go back to Vegas tonight."
Sara's eyes filled with tears. "What about us?"
"There is no us, Sara." He started to stand, but reached for her hand. "This was fun. I really enjoyed your company, your outlook on things. You are fair, not quick to judge. Sara, you have your school to finish. I have a career to maintain. I'm sorry, Sara."
She willed the tears away as she stood. "It was fun while it lasted." The nights she spent in his bed - in his arms seemed like a dream.
He caught her arm. "Sara, I would like to remain friends."
"Always." she said as she smiled at him. "I have to go now."
"My flight leaves at ten." he said as he watched her leave.
…End Flashback…
"Daddy doesn't know it, Ryan, but Mommy was there. I watched him board the plane and fly out of my life." As she kissed her son's head, a lone tear streaked down her cheek.
She stood slowly and lowered Ryan into his crib, covering him gently with a blanket. His thumb was in his mouth. "Sweet dreams, Ryan."
A strong pair of hands lay gently on her hips and pulled her back against a strong, warm body, his hands circling her as he pulled her tight against him.
"I could watch him sleep for hours." he whispered in her ear. "Is he okay?"
She closed her eyes and nodded. "His fever is coming down."
"Come on. Let's let him sleep." he said as he entwined his fingers with hers.
She followed him to their room and climbed in bed. He spooned against her back. "Leaving you broke my heart."
She turned in his arms. Tears were glistening in her eyes. Her mouth sought his. They made love slowly and tenderly.
TBC…
