AN: well I guess it's not how we all wanted it to turn out but hopefully these girls can sort out their difference and be together soon or will it be too late. Remember please review
Chapter 7
Christina went to follow Callie quickly stooping by Arizona giving her a comforting squeeze on the shoulder.
"Give her time and space, I'm sure she'll come around"
Christina said sincerely, she hated what Arizona did to Callie but she had been in the same position with Owen but she learnt to forgive because she knew Owen and her were meant to be together and she knows these things take time, she knew Callie and Arizona defiantly were meant to be they were the golden couple everyone wanted to be like them they've been through so much but always came out stronger in the end and hopefully will again this time.
Alex walked over to Arizona and put his arm around her drawing her in for a cuddle, kissing the top of her head.
"How about I take you back to mine and you can crash there the night" he said.
"No, it's fine, I'll just get a taxi and go back to the hotel" she wiped the still falling tears away.
"I just want to be alone, but thanks anyway and thank you for tonight I know we didn't have it planned out like this but i did enjoy the beginning" Arizona said reaching out to give Alex a hug.
"Ok but if you need anything don't hesitate to call alright" giving her a stern look
"I mean anything" both Arizona have bonded really well their relationship was like a brother sister relationship Arizona was really the only one that gave him a chance at first and he would be forever thankful of that. Arizona hailed a taxi and made her way back to the hotel.
Callie was quickly walking home when Christina finally caught up
"Callie, slow down" Christina yelled almost out of breath and she was also to drunk for this. Callie stopped and turned around
"Well no one told you to follow me" Callie snapped.
Christina was taken aback by Callie's words.
"I'm sorry Christina it's just been a rough few days and before was the last straw, you know I can't do this anymore" Callie broke down crying on the street.
Christina gathered her into her arms trying to soothe the Latino.
"It's ok" Christina said
"But it's not, I'm so lost i don't know what to do, I've just lost the only girl that I truly loved my soul mate my daughter Momma my everything, how I'm I going to explain this all to Sofia that her Momma 's never going to come home" Callie cried harder.
"Well work it out together ok, will sort that out later but let's just get you home" she hugged Callie closer, you hardly see this side of Christina but one of her best friends needed her and this wasn't the time for a badass attitude.
Callie and Christina made their way to Callie's apartment, once at the door
"Hey Christina, thanks for everything but to tell you the honest truth I just want to be alone right now I need to get my head around everything and decide what to do next" Callie sighed
"It's all good my soul sister" Christina said causing Callie to give out a small chuckle and smile
"But if you need anything, anything at all just give me a call"
Callie thanked her again and gave Christina a hug and then let herself into a very dark and quite apartment and flopped herself down on the couch not even bothering to turn on any lights.
Arizona finally made her way back to the hotel she now calls home, sitting on the lounge she was rocking back and forwards crying hard talking to herself, she hated herself more and more every second thinking she was a failure and a horrible person and hadn't lived up to father's expectations
"The good man in the storm" she was far from it, she hated herself so much it was starting to make her feel sick she could feel the bile of her stomach starting to burn slowly rising up her throat, she quickly ran to the bathroom to vomit up her stomach contents which wasn't much as she hadn't eaten a proper meal in days.
Callie was still laying on the couch crying telling herself to snap out of it, she couldn't be like this she had to move on she had to be strong for Sofia that's all she had now and she had to get through this for her sake no matter what. Sighing she got up and knew what she had to do, she needed to get away get away from Seattle to clear her head, start a fresh she needed to be close to family and loved ones so she decided she needed to go visit her parents in Miami she grabbed her phone and decided to call her father, she knew it was late but he would always answer her calls.
After emptying the contents of her stomach Arizona needed to lay down, she was a mess and tired and felt a head ache coming on she laid down on the bed after taking her prosthetic off and cried the night away until she fall asleep.
Carlos picked up the phone
"Mija, what a pleasant surprise, are you ok darling?"
"Hey Papa, I'm ok but I need to get away from Seattle for awhile but I'll explain that later, is it ok if Sofia and I come visit for awhile?"
"Of course darling your welcome anytime, I really hope you are ok darling" Carlos could sense and hear the sadness in Callie voice and that was worrying him.
"So will Arizona be joining you?"
"No, Arizona and I have broken up and getting a divorce" Callie tried not to cry but she couldn't hold it in any longer weeping to her father.
"It's ok Mija, well sort out everything, it will be ok" he promised
"When are you thinking of flying out?" he asked Callie
"I'm hoping tomorrow afternoon if I can get flights, I have to sort out some stuff at the hospital and I'm going to let Arizona spend some time with Sofia before we leave, she doesn't know that we are leaving yet she's not going to take it too well Papa but I need to do this Papa for Sofia and I, I need to clear my head and be strong for Sofia" Callie sobbed.
"Don't worry about flights darling I'm going to send the private jet for you both and no arguing, we will sort the rest out later. I'll organise the Jet to be waiting and ready for you say around 4:30 pm and Calliope your Mother is away for a couple of weeks with her church group so it will be just me, you and that gorgeous grandchild off mine" Carlos said.
"Yeah that's perfect, I'll call you before we board and I love you Papa"
"I love you too Mija, take care and I'll see you tomorrow when I pick you up from the airport" they said their goodbyes and hung up.
Callie had so much to do before she had to leave for Miami tomorrow, firstly she quickly texted Owen
"Hey Owen, I need to pop into the hospital tomorrow morning and have a chat to you about something if that's ok?"
Owen received Callie text and wrote back,
"Hey Cal, yeah sure that's fine I'll be there all day just get someone to page me when you come in"
"No worries, thanks I'll see you then" Callie replied.
Callie decided she needed to start packing tonight so she was ready to go tomorrow, it took her almost two hours to pack for her and Sofia before she decided she needed sleep she was tired and drained and sleep was starting to take over and her head was starting to pound she climbed into bed setting her alarm for 7:00am. She rubbed her hand over Arizona's side of the bed she then grabbed the pillow which once belonged to Arizona and hugged it tight before letting out a sob she cried herself to sleep.
Callie's alarm buzzed early the next morning waking her up she let out a sigh but she knew she had to get up she had to see Owen, finish packing bits and pieces for the trip and last which she was dreading she had to tell Arizona, she didn't want to have the talk she knew Arizona would be heartbroken that she's taking Sofia away and Sofia will miss her Momma more than anything but Callie had to do this.
Callie quickly jumped in the shower and got ready for the day ahead after she had made sure she had everything packed she rang Meredith
"Hey Callie" Meredith said picking up the phone.
"Hey, How is Sofia? I hope she was good for you"
"Yeah she's fine she was an angel no problem at all happy to have her anytime" Meredith told Callie.
"I was just ringing to let you know that I'm going to ring Arizona and ask her to pick up Sofia for me as I have a few things I have to get done this morning, but thank you again for having her and thanks for everything you've been great" Callie told Meredith.
"Can I quickly speak to Sofia before I go?"
"Yeah of course, I'll just grab her. Sofia Mami is on the phone, she wants to talk to you" Meredith sung out.
Taking the phone
"Mami,Mami, I missed you"
"I missed you too baby girl I just wanted to say I love you and Momma will be picking you up soon from Meredith's ok baby"
"Love you too Mami"
"Ok baby I've got to go but I'll see you real soon bye sweetie"
"Bye Mami" handing the phone back to Meredith.
"Well I better go thanks again and I'll see you guys soon" Callie said hanging up the phone.
Her next call was to Arizona she paused for a few minutes trying to build up the courage, after last night's performance she finally decided to call.
Arizona was still asleep when her phone rang waking her up, reaching out for her phone she noticed Callie's name flashing on the screen she didn't know what to think.
"Hello" she answered
"Hey Arizona, it's me look I know this is out of the blue but I really need you to pick up Sofia up from Meredith's in an hour and then you can spend some time with her as I have a few things I need to do this morning. How about you take her to the zoo like you promised but i need her back at the apartment be 1:30pm at the latest" Callie said
"Um yeah ok" is all Arizona could get out she was still shocked to say the least she wasn't expecting this.
"Thanks, you have a good day with Sofia and I'll see you back at the apartment when you drop her off" Callie said before hanging up.
Arizona was still in shook she didn't know what to think after last night she thought Callie was the last person she would hear from anytime soon. Arizona quickly had a shower got ready and booked a taxi to go get Sofia. The taxi pulled up outside Meredith and Derek's house she hoped out of the taxi and asked the taxi driver to wait while she quickly picked up her daughter.
Arizona knocked on the front door.
"Oh hi Arizona"
"Hi, I've come to pick up Sofia"
"Sofia, Momma is here" Meredith sung out to the girls playing.
"Do you want to come in?" Meredith asked Arizona.
"I would love to but I have a taxi waiting out front and I've only got Sofia for a few hours before I have to take her home but thanks for the offer"
Meredith smiled
"Momma, Momma" Sofia yelled as she came running
"Hey baby girl" scooping up the little girl in her arms.
"Oh I've missed you so much"
"Missed you too Momma"
"I know baby but guess what, we are going to the zoo just me and you like I promised, so how about you go quickly say goodbye to Zola and thank Meredith and we can go"
Sofia said her goodbyes and thanked Meredith.
"Thanks once again for having her but we better get going"
"That's ok anytime you go and enjoy your day" Meredith smiled and waved.
Callie made her way to the hospital to talk to Owen once inside she asked one of the nurses to page Owen and said she'll meet him in his office. Arizona and Sofia were having a blast at the zoo they had already seen the tigers, gorillas, giraffe and a few more animals taking lots of pictures and now they have stopped to get a bite to eat and drink before it was elephant feeding time and they didn't want to miss that.
Callie was now seated in Owens office talking to Owen about her plans and telling him that she needed to have an extended absence of leave she told him she didn't know when she was coming back.
"Wow Callie are you sure this is the right thing to do?" Owen questioned.
"Yeah I'm sure, I really need to get out of here for awhile and clear my head and figure out what's next for me" Callie said with a sigh.
"Alright well if this is what you want we'll make it happen, looking at the records you have a total of five weeks of paid leave up your selves but anytime after that you won't be paid" Owen said.
"Yeah that's fine, like I said I don't know how long I will be gone for I'm just going to take each day as it comes, I'll be turning my phone off, but if you need me in a case of an emergency you can contact me on this number" handing a piece of paper to Owen.
"But you need to promise me that you won't give that number to anyone not even Arizona"
"You have my word Callie, now get out of here your officially on holidays take care and hopefully I'll see you soon" Owen said
"Thank Owen I really appreciate this" leaning in to give him a hug then she left the office.
Back at the zoo Arizona and Sofia were having some lunch when Sofia said
"Love you Momma and miss you so much, why you never home now?" this broke Arizona's heart her little girl was growing up and didn't miss much.
"I know baby and I love you and miss you too and I'm sorry I've been so busy with work but I promise you we will spend more time together starting now" scooping her daughter in her arms and kissing her temple.
"How about we go visit the elephants and feed them"
"Yay my favourite I love phants" Sofia said.
Arizona and Sofia were having a ball feeding the elephants there was lots of laughter and smiles they took lots of photos, they even got professional photos done of them feeding the elephants and getting sprayed by one with water by its trunk. Once done they headed over to the kiosk to pick up their professional photos, once they received the photos mother and daughter looked at the photos and laughed at the one where they were getting sprayed with water.
"Momma"
"Yes baby"
"We put this one in our book "story of us" it was a picture of Arizona holding Sofia while she was feeding one of the elephants smiling at the camera while Arizona was kissing her daughter on the cheek.
"You know what baby that's a great idea we will stick it in when we get home"
"But baby, we have to go soon and get you home to Mami so how about we have some ice cream then we go home plus you look like your getting sleepy"
"Yum can I have the rainbow one" Sofia sweetly smiled.
"Anything for you my gorgeous girl, come on lets go" taking her daughter hand in her own.
Callie was now back at the apartment pacing back and forwards she knew Arizona would be back any minute and she didn't know how she was going to break the news, when all of a sudden she heard a knock on the door then Sofia came bounding in.
"Mami, Mami" Sofia said running towards Callie
Callie nodded for Arizona to come in, she slowly walked into her old home Arizona noticed all the packed suitcases on the floor.
"Look Mami" showing Callie the pictures from the zoo of her and Arizona with the elephants.
"We put it in our special book, the us book" Callie looked at the photo seeing how happy Arizona and Sofia looked which broke her heart even more Callie sighed.
"Yes baby we can" giving her daughter a hug.
Sofia ran to get the story book.
Callie and Arizona stood there stirring at each other with sadness before Arizona spoke.
"You know I could of came and packed my stuff up, you didn't need to do it for me" Arizona said with sadness but then she noticed Sofia's bright pink Dora suitcase.
"Arizona" Callie said before Arizona could continue
"We need to talk, come sit down on the lounge".