No More
Chapter 7
Mike and I talked for a few minutes and agreed to meet up for lunch the next morning.
I let Mary know I was going out for a while and if she needed anything, to just call.
Mike was waiting at the restaurant for me and stood to greet me.
"Wow! You look fantastic, Bells." He kissed my cheek.
"Thanks Mike, looking good yourself." I hugged him back before sitting down.
We talked all through lunch about everything that was going on and Mike informed me he was here checking out houses, for him and his girlfriend. To say I was a little hurt and surprised, would be an understatement.
"That's great Mike, I'm glad you found someone who can make you happy and feel complete." I smiled.
"She's great! I've told her all about you and how you changed me and I didn't think I'd find another you, but damn! She is pretty close." He smiled brightly. "So what about you? How's work?" he asked.
"Oh, well I mostly work from home now." I smiled.
"What? Why?" he asked, fully concerned.
"Well, my life changed a lot after you left too." I sighed. "I met a guy, THOUGHT he was great, then I got sick after a case in Mexico, I had to be admitted to the hospital for severe dehydration and I found out that I was pregnant, that's why I'd been sick." I smiled.
"W-What?" Mike asked.
"Yeah, I have a son. Michael Paul Swan." I smiled.
"Michael?" he asked, clearly confused.
"Oh. Yeah. It was our grandfather's name. And Paul is his dad's name." I shrugged.
"You gave him his dads name, yet I'm guessing the dad isn't involved, with the way you said 'THOUGHT'." He smiled.
"Yeah, he deserved a little of his dad, even if he didn't want him." I shrugged.
"WOW! So you're doing this all on your own? Isn't it hard?" he asked.
"Yes, it is. But, I've got a great support system and believe it or not, Edward has been helpful." I shrugged.
"What? Really?" he laughed.
"Yeah, Mike always tries to bite him and hit him, and he's finally stopped crying, I guess because he's around all the time." I smiled at the thought.
"Hmmm. I think you might still be carrying a torch for the doctor." He wiggled his eyebrows.
"We've known each other forever Mike. It's friendly." I assured him. He looked at me with doubt but let it go.
After talking about his girlfriend some more and when they'd be here, he left with a promise to see me soon.
I got home that night and thought about what feelings I did have for Edward.
I felt myself smiling at that thought, as I drifted into a peaceful sleep.
AN:
Sorry… I'm back from HIATUS and writing this again…
READING OVER IT… I think it'll have a few more chapters…
Thanks for sticking with me and I'll update soon.