FORGIVE ME... CHAPTER 15

— Then, Uncle Nathan, when Robert and I heard the conversation, we felt very sorry about it. I even told Robert that if it was to see you and your friends in town happy, that I didn't care if you wanted to leave. I didn't like to see you unhappy, but Uncle Nathan, I would do anything to make Mrs. Thorton happy, because she's already lost so much in her life. But Uncle, Robert hugged me, when I was crying, he said he would fix everything, that he didn't like to see me crying and didn't want to see me hurt, and that he would find a way for you two to make up and came up with a flat.

"What did you two do?

— A few days later, we left her there correcting the tests. Then, I called you and said that there were problems at the schools, that you needed to run there, because she needed you. It was late afternoon, all the students had left a long time ago, when you arrived, we locked the door.

— So it was you?

Alien looked at her feet embarrassed and continued:

— Afterwards, we released the three mice we caught from the tree. Robert remembered, once, that a student had taken a snake to the classroom, it was to scare a new miner, who was interested in his widowed mother, but in the middle of the class the snake decided to get out of the bag, everyone went up on the chairs screaming, and Mrs. Thorton climbed on top of her desk. Mountie Jack heard it and ran, got the snake and took it to the police station and when he returned to the room, he had to take it off the chair one by one because the girls got stuck, including Mrs Thatcher, that was her name at the time, Robert said that she froze with fear and only went down, because Mountie Jack assured her that there was nothing there, and removed her from the bar room where she was teaching on his lap. You know uncle, I already knew about her fear of mice, it seems that a childhood friend, always scared her with mice, and even went so far as to trap her in the basement with mice, so we had the idea of making you her hero, just like in the case of the snake. And the rest you already know. The rats appeared, she jumped on the table in front of you, the doors were locked, she was screaming, until you calmed her down. And then you taking her out of there on your lap, really uncle, it was the most romantic thing I've ever seen, until we saw that she was very pale and her legs were wobbly, and it seemed that her body did not respond to your command. But at least you guys got back to talking about the basics. Unfortunately, it took this whole year for you to come out. But uncle, now you're together, I need to tell her, I won't be able to look at her without the truth prevailing between us. What if she starts to hate me? What if she doesn't want me around anymore because of my actions?

- Daughter; I knew I had hurt Elizabeth a lot, I only found out how much when you told me. I know you and Robert were just trying to reconcile us. It was very well-planned and it worked, but Alien the consequences could be disastrous, as she became colorless, it could have made her pass out, and as she couldn't walk, her legs were made of gelatin, like mountie I had never seen anyone reacting like this out of fear, that's what they call dread.

"She's not going to forgive me, is she Uncle Nathan?"

— I think, that she can be upset, yes; but she has a good heart and will eventually forgive you and Robert. I think you two should talk to her at her place tomorrow and the two of you together. What do you think?

— Deal uncle. I'm going to bed. Said Alien discouraged to get up from the couch.

Nathan, realizing the dilemma, got up, hugged the girl, thanked her for her advice, for her help to reconcile with Elizabeth and for risking herself for him. And kissing her forehead, she said that everything would be fine.

Nathan, had a wonderful night, between Elizabeth's kisses and hugs, which throughout his dream, invaded his night.

When day broke, he was getting ready for his rounds, when in the distance he saw the sergeant with Elizabeth. Strange it was too early for them to ride, and besides, everyone knew she hated waking up early, and today in the middle of Saturday would be her rest day. Climbing on Newton, he headed toward her, he knew Elizabeth was heading for her turf.

When he got there, Nathan saw her running after little Jack playing tag, it was a beautiful scene, the two running and laughing. She was relaxed, her hair now all loose, she had long auburn hair that cascaded down her back, while her son was totally blonde like a little angel. How he loved those two. Nathan dismounted from his horse, tethered it to sargent, and headed towards the two. Little Jack, when he saw him, ran as fast as he could for his three years, being picked up and hugged by his favorite mountie.

After playing a lot, they had a nice breakfast, which she had prepared for the picnic, and so Nathan decided to tell the whole story of Robert and Alien and what they did, making it very clear that at night, they would confess to her.

Elizabeth smiled, but Nathan saw something in her eyes.

"I don't believe it, Elizabeth?" Did you know everything?

She nodded her head in agreement, and explained to him that she had seen them crying and wailing after being scared when they saw her so badly.

-I felt sorry for them, but I know I needed to let their conscience say what is right and wrong...

"How did I not see this?

— Nathan, I'm their teacher, I stay with them, much more than you parents; I have an obligation to get to know each one of them and know when they are not well, or when something bothers them.

Nathan looked to the side, and saw little Jack, playing distractedly, and seizing the moment, he pulled her and kissed her deeply, a passionate kiss, that made his mouth dance on hers and when she opened her lips and their tongues touched, feeling its heat, and its humidity, that taste of coffee, made Nathan's blood boil, and he ended up deepening that kiss even more; he wanted to feel all of her, Elizabeth was already with her body so close, that part of her body was touching Nathan's chest. Pulling away for air, foreheads touching, he heard her soft moan, as if she'd lost something. A smile sprouted on Nathan's lips, it was wonderful to know that she, too, felt the same passion, and the same uncontrollable desire, as he was feeling.

"Um, Nathan! I could get used to those kisses every morning.

"So, my Lizbeth!" Marry me?

And coming close to her ear, he spoke in his hoarse voice, full of desire:

"And I, Lizbeth, my love, can get used to having those kisses every night." I want you Elizabeth Thorton! I love you...