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My heart goes out to the little girl whom I have come to love more than life itself.
“I'm so sorry, Callie.”
“I miss you,” Callie says. “I keep hoping you will come back.”
“I miss you too.”
“I don't think you do, Miss Donovan.”
“Why?” I ask.
“Because you would come to see me if you did. I can't come to see you because I don't know where you live. Plus my dad says you need space too. We cannot force you to stay in our lives.”
Did he say that to the little girl?
“Callie, I miss you dearly. I mean that. But sometimes, as adults, there are certain times we stop ourselves from doing what we truly want to.”
I wonder if Callie even understands what I am saying.
“So, you stopped yourself from missing me?”
I close my eyes as I try not to chuckle.
“Not that, Callie.”
I take a deep breath.
“Your father and I got into an argument. I just needed the space away from him. Even though I miss you both dearly, I'm still upset and still need to be on my own for a while.”
“I think I understand now. He's been a little sad. I think he misses you, Miss Donovan.”
“I, um, I think I miss him too.”
It's the truth.
“I will let him know. I think it will make him feel better if he did.”
I blink rapidly. I did not intend for Sebastian to know I am missing him, but I also am not going to tell Callie to keep things from her father. Maybe, deep down, I want him to know too. We say our goodbyes and hang up.
Callie's phone call and the honest conversation encourage me to grab the telephone again and dial Sebastian's personal cell. Sebastian picks up on the first ring.
“Paislee.” His voice is a low whisper.
“Sebastian.”
“I have been calling.” He says in a low, sad tone.
My heart clenches hard, and guilt causes my face to heat up.
“I'm sorry. I needed time and space to think.”
“I understand. How are you?”
“I am, er, I can't say I am fine,” I answer honestly.
I am emotionally wounded and physically carrying another human.
“Is everything alright?”
