Chapter 19
Martha, having been allowed home, had sat herself on the end of the sofa, looking at her empty house. Her head flooded with memories of the two people she's loved, and hurt, the most. Her head throbbing, she decided the best option was a long soak in a hot bubble bath, followed by an early night. Picking up a magazing from the coffee table, she headed towards the bathroom and turned the hot tap on. She poured in some lavender bubble bath and watched for a few moments as it drifted into one, forming a long stream of crisp white bubbles.
Turning off the tap, she was about to climb in, when a knock at the door stopped her in her tracks. Pulling on her thick woolen house coat, she emerged from the bathroom and walked to the front door. She opened it and was shocked to see Jack stood there. 'Jack,'
'Hey, can I come in?' he asked. Martha squinted. 'I was just about to have a bath actually,' she replied, hoping it was obvious she didn't want his company. Ignoring her, Jack walked in. 'It won't take long'
'OK'
Jack walked to her and took her hands in his. 'Look, I know you don't want to see me right now and I understand that, but I won't let you shut me out'
Martha looked at him, unsure of what to reply. Jack continued talking. 'Look, I know you don't want to deal with any of this right now, but if you'll just give me a chance'
'A chance?'
'Yes. I love you, Martha. I don't want to throw away what could be one of the best things ever to happen to me because she's confused'
'But that's just it Jack, I am confused. A few weeks ago I was planning my wedding, not caring. Now, I've lost my fiance and I'm pregnant'
'I'm not asking you to marry me' he laughed. 'I'm just asking you to give us a chance. Please'
Martha took a deep breath. 'I want to, Jack, but we can't'
'Yes, we can' he cut in. 'It'll be a fresh start, just you, me and the baby'
Martha was hesitant. 'How do I know this will work?'
'You don't. That's why we take it slow. Get to know each other again. properly. If we don't think it will work, we stay friends.'
After a few minutes, Martha smiled. Without replying, she leaned in and kissed Jack softly. 'It's a deal' and they kissed once again, sealing it.
----The End----