Clares POV
I stood there and watched as Eli's sister handed him the note with shaking hands. She was beautiful, taller then Eli probably 5'9 with deep brown eyes, and brown hair with white blonde highlights. She looked as nervous as I felt when Eli opened the note, I should probably go I thought,
"Eli, I can go if you want, Ill walk home"
"No, Clare, Please stay?"
I didnt say anything I just nodded and took his hand.
"Whats it say?" I asked after he had finished reading the note and dropped his hand to his side. he turned towards me with a small movement and handed me the note, Opening the letter I too was nervous...
Elijah
My baby boy, I love you. You know I love you. I pormised this wouldnt happen again,
I just. I cant handle it. Your sister will be here soon that is if she isnt already standing
in front of you. This is the real goodbye. Liz knows what I mean. be good to her.
I love you.
Mom.
I glanced at Eli as a small tear ran down his cheek. I grabbed his hand again having no idea what to say. Suddenly Eli looked confused.
"Liz?" Eli said a loud, almost smiling
"yeah?" she asked quizzicly
"What does your note say?"
"Im not sure I havent read it yet, I was waiting for you. why?" she looked down at my hand, I hadnt realized i was still holding his letter.
I reached over and handed it to her, Her expression changed from sad to almost happy. But how could she be happy at a time like this?
"You dont think she finally?" Asked Eli
"I dont know, do you think its in my note?" Liz asked him wide eyed
I had never been more confused in my entire life, they looked almost excited as Liz tore open her letter, they read it together while I stood back. Tears running down thier faces...it must be something terrible...wait theyre hugging, and laughing? why are they laughing! At that moment Eli ran over to me and hugged me tight, he kissed me on the forhead
"Life is going to be perfect now clare" he responded
"Umm Eli, im really glad life is going to be perfect but, Im kind of confused," Eli laughed and handed me the note
Elizabeth.
You get what youve alwasy wanted. My son.
Be good to him and treat him well. Ill send money as usual.
has all the paper work one signature and its official.
Goodbye.
Sara Beth
"Yep, still confused" I said folding the letter back up.
"Well Clare" started Liz "Since the very first time Sara Bath did this I have been trying to get custody of Eli, to raise him as my own, and she always said no, I called Lawyer after Lawyer trying to do something, but they all sadi I was too young and didnt have a case, Eli even told them he wanted to live with me, but they said no. But it looks like she finally changed her mind. So I guess that means that for the next 2 years, this kid belongs to me" she finished while giving Eli a big hug, "Im goign to call Mr Lithil! and my office! i have to tell them I will infact be taking the job out here in Toronto!"
"You will?" Eli asked with a full blown grin on his face.
"Of course I will, you didnt think I would pull you out of school and move you to the other side of the country did you? besides whos neck would this little one suck on if you werent here?"
We both laughed out loud at the last remark, "I love you Liz" he said as his sister walked up the steps.
"I love you too little brother"
After Liz had gone inside, Eli turned to me, and I felt his hands go around my waist, pulling me into a hug. It felt so warm and safe in his arms I hoped he felt it too.
"Thank you Clare"
"YOur welcome, but I didnt really do anything" I replies stroking his neck
"You did though, you let me talk, and you listened, and you didnt run away when things got rough, I love you so much."
I pulled out of the embrace we had been in and looked into his emerald green eyes "I told you Eli im never going anywhere. I love you more then anything in this world, and one day, Ill figure out a way