Forgive Me

Brent walked out of Eli's room and quietly shut it.
I stood up from the couch.

"He's asleep." He said shoving his hands in his pockets.
"Thank you. It usually takes me forever to get him to go to sleep."

He smirked.

"I'm serious. I have to read him like five stories a night. He just hates going to bed."
"What little kid doesnt?"

I smiled.

"Okay smartass." I lightly laughed.
"You don't realize how much i've missed that."

I sighed.

"Brent... I can't just go back so easily. I've survived this long. I'm one of the only successful single moms. And then you show up. Not that I don't appreciate it because Elijah absolutely loves you but I can't go back easily. It's going to take a lot."

He walked closer to me.

"I'm willing to give you the world if it means I can have you back. If it takes months or years I don't care. As long as I can have you and my son in my life thats all that matters to me."

I don't know what it was that made me cry but I did.
The tears spilled over.
Brent pulled me into his arms.
I hugged his torso.
Once we separated I looked up at him.

"I'm willing to give you another chance. But this doesnt mean we're dating."
"I know. I'm just happy you agreed."

He hugged me again.
My only concern about this whole ordeal is that i'll get attatched again and he'll up and leave.

"I should go."

He said after letting go.
I nodded.

"It's getting late anyways. I gotta get up early to take Eli to school plus I have work."
"What do you do now?"
"Make-up artist."
"That's awesome." He smiled.

I nodded and smiled.

"Getting better every day."

I smiled.
We walked to the front door.

"Well, you look great, Ever. You really do."
"Goodnight, Brent."

He smirked and walked out saying goodbye.
I shut the door and locked it before going to take a shower and go to bed myself.
I really hope this isn't the same thing that happend five years ago.
I don't want to lose him again.
Or I just don't get attatched...
But thats next to impossible...