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“It’s okay, don’t be sad for me, Doni,” she softly said.
I shook my head, not believing her. She’s in pain but doesn’t want to show me because she wants to be like Wonder Woman.
“Is your dad home?”
She shook her head.
“Can I stay with you?” I asked, not wanting to leave her alone.
She nodded.
I pulled her pajama legs down and climbed into bed with her. She cuddled to my side and cried.
She cried until she fell asleep.
* * *
PRESENT- SADIE
After my talk with Tia, she made me realize that Donnie has been there for me through this whole mess, and I’d be stupid to throw it all away by letting him go. Basically, she told me to get over my shit already.
Speaking of Donnie… He stands by the doorway, taking up the whole frame. Just the sight of him brings my body to life, him standing there looking all…hot.
“You came back,” I say softly.
He nods. “I did. I will always come back for you, Shorty.”
“I’m sorry. I never meant to hurt you.” I lower my head, staring at the IV in my hand.
“I know,” is all he says in a flat tone.
There’s that tightening in my chest again.
Have I lost him? I wouldn’t blame him.
I can no longer bear the silence. I open my mouth to speak, but he beats me to it.
“I will do everything andanythingfor you. Don’t you get that?”
I look up to see him inch forward until he sits beside me on the bed. He takes my face into his hands and stares at me intensely. “When you’re hurting, so am I. When you feel like giving up, I’ll be there to remind you how strong you are. When the pain becomes too heavy for you, I’ll carry that weight for you. I’ll be your rock. I’ll never abandon you, no matter how much you try to push me away.”
My lips quiver.
I don’t know what to do. I think back to all the times Donnie was there for me. It’s true —he never gave up on me, and he never will. He willalwaysfind me, and he willalwayssave me.
“It wasn’t supposed to be like this. This wasn’t supposed to be his ending.” My lips tremble and a sob forces its way out. “I just want to be numb. I don’t want to feel anything. It’s to-too much.”
Suddenly, I’m wrapped up in Donnie’s strong arms. I cry on his shoulder. He holds me tight and lets me fall apart.
“It’s too much,” I repeat, my throat thickening.
“I know. I got you. It doesn’t feel like it now, but It’s going to be okay. You are going to be okay,” Donnie reassures me while rubbing my back.
After my meltdown, I fall asleep in his arms. The only place I need to be, where Iwantto be.
Chapter 10- Sadie
TWO DAYS LATER
