Michael went to Callie's apartment that evening. Callie was sitting up and smiled at him as he came in.
" Someone looks happy," Michael told her," I have something to ask you?"
Michael sat on the sofa and Callie sat next to him.
" So how was your outing with Sara?" Michael asked.
" Fine. Sara was happy to hear that I wasn't ready to move in with you."
Michael nodded his head.
" I'm sorry I pushed the idea. Mrs. Mansfield mentioned your plans to me though."
Callie sighed.
" Why didn't you mention it to me Callie? I want to help you with your dream."
Callie looked at him.
" You would?"
" Of course I would. I want to make all your dreams come true, no matter how long it takes."
Callie hugged him tight.
" Thank you. It's not easy though."
" Life isn't easy. It wasn't easy for me either. Callie, I'm here. Whatever you want, I'll help you with it."
Callie again hugged him.
" What about what you want?"
Michael held Callie tighter in his arms.
" I have what I want, right here in my arms. I love you Callie."
" I love you too."
Michael then ended up placing a kiss on her. The kiss was gentle and sweet. Callie took it in, waiting for the moment of Michael's touch. Michael then stopped and looked at her.
" What's on your mind Callie?"
" About how patient you're being with me. Would you be honest with me though?"
" About what?"
Callie looked down, but then back up at him.
" Do you think about it? Making love to me?"
Michael put his hands on her cheeks.
" I'd be lying if I said no, the truth is, yes I do. Do you?"
Callie nodded her head.
" But you're not ready yet, right?" Michael asked her.
" No, I've been ready. I'm just scared of getting hurt again."
Michael pulled her down and held her.
" Then when the time is right, we can plan it. No rush, no expectation. I promise you."
Callie looked at him and smiled.
" That's the one thing I love most about you Michael, your patience. I still don't know why you chose me over Sara."
Michael didn't want to talk about that anymore, deep down, he knew Callie did know why.