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.I told him I wouldn’t miss it for anything in the world.My mom is planning to be here shortly to tend to Chloe and she has told me more than a few times to not be in any hurry to get back home.I had to remind her that Todd’s graduation was a little different from my high school graduation—there wouldn’t be all sorts of parties going on afterwards that we would be attending.Besides, maybe I want to hurry back home to spend time with my precious angel.Just as I hear my mom pulling in the driveway I hear the alert from my phone indicating I have a text message.I reach for the phone and see the message is from Todd.Todd: Planning to leave in about ten minutes.If you need more time just let me know.Me: That’s fine.My mom is just now getting here.Todd: See you in a minute.My mom lets herself inside and I quickly pull the dress over my head and slide on my shoes.It feels funny wearing heals, but I figured it’s not every day a girl gets to dress up in a fancy dress and heals.“Honey, you about ready?” I hear her ask from the living room.“Hey, mom.I’m almost done.” I fasten the button that’s behind my neck and run my hands over the front of the dress smoothing out any visible wrinkles.Even though the material is somewhat clingy, I’m still a little self-conscious about my appearance.My weight is now five pounds less than what it was when I found out I was pregnant and I’m pleased with the progress I’ve made to return to my normal size.There for a while I had been so sick and was losing weight, but it didn’t take long for me to start adding on the pounds once the sickness went away.I gained a total of twenty pounds while carrying Chloe and I still have a hard time believing she weighed a little less than four pounds when she was born.I step back and take one final look at myself.I’m pleased with the way the dress looks and I can’t help but wonder what Todd will think when he sees me in a few minutes.I walk over to the crib to check on Chloe one last time and she’s still sound asleep.I sure wish I could get her to sleep this long during the night, but there are some nights that are better than others.But I’ll take the good nights and the bad just to have her at home with me instead of the hospital.“Wow, look at you.” My mom exclaims as I walk in to the living room.“Don’t you look pretty!”“Thanks mom.” I give her a big smile and give her a hug.My parents have been so supportive of me and Chloe.I can’t believe it took that tragic night for me to have the courage to finally tell my parents everything, the marriage, the pregnancy, everything.Looking back, I’m a lucky girl to have them.“What time are you leaving?” She asks.“Todd should be here any minute.He sent a text just as you were pulling up.”We both turn to look towards the door just as Todd’s truck pulls in the driveway.“Right on time.”“Can you give this to him? Your father and I wanted to give him a little something for all the hard work he has endured to reach this special time in his life.” My mom passes me an envelope that she pulls from her purse.“Sure.Thanks, mom.Chloe’s taking a long nap for you so enjoy.Her formula’s in the ‘fridge.I’m not sure what time I’ll be home but promise me you’ll call if you need anything.” I’m a nervous wreck leaving Chloe behind but I know she’s going to be well taken care of.Or could it be I’m nervous because I’m about to see Todd?Todd opens the truck door to get out but I’m already down the steps walking around the side of the truck to climb in.I think back to that awful night Todd brought me halfway home to meet Rebecca in this truck.I had a hard time climbing in and out of it because it sits so high up off the ground, but since then, I have learned to get in and out easily.It’s definitely a man’s truck although Todd doesn’t tinker with it and pamper it like most guys do.It’s always been clean inside and out every time I’ve been with him.I shut the door and get comfortable in the seat as I buckle my seatbelt.“I could have gotten the door for you and helped you get in.” He is quick to tell me.“It’s okay.Here, this is from my parents.” I pass the envelope over to him and use this moment to take in how nice he looks.He’s dressed in black slacks and a white button up shirt.He’s wearing a patterned tie that makes him look even sexier than normal.This is the first time I have ever seen him this dressed up and it really looks good on him.“You look nice this evening.” I feel my cheeks redden as soon as I say this and quickly turn to look out the window.“Babe, please don’t take this the wrong way, but you look freaking hot.”Now I know my cheeks are red because I can feel the heat coming from them.Lately, I’ve noticed Todd has started complimenting me more and I’ve even caught him staring at me.If I didn’t know any better, I would think he’s got a crush on me, but neither of us have ever mentioned there being anything more between us other than friends.I admit I’ve thought about what it would be like to have something more with him, but I wouldn’t want to risk our friendship if I were mistaken.“Todd, you’re making me blush.” I tell him, even though I do enjoy hearing him say it.“Thank you again for accompanying me to my graduation.It really means a lot that you’d give up your evening for me.” He reaches over the console and squeezes my hand.“I wouldn’t miss it for anything.” I like the way his hand feels holding mine and I choose to leave it there.“How’s Chloe doing?”“She was still asleep when my mom got to the house.I know she’ll take good care of her, but I miss her so much already.”I hear my phone ring and reach down to pull it from my purse.I hate to take my hand from Todd’s but I figure it’s probably my mom letting me know Chloe’s awake now.Instead, it’s a number I don’t recognize.I’m somewhat hesitant to answer it at first, then I take the call, figuring it’s probably nothing worthwhile anyways.“Hello.”“Ms.Davis?” I hear the person ask with a questioning tone to their voice.“This is she.Who’s calling please?” I feel a sudden uneasiness about the call, but I try to steady my voice as much as possible.“Hi.This is Karen Cooper.I’m Ms.Jordan’s personal assistant.”I rack my brain quickly trying to place the name, then it hits me.Ms.Jordan is the name of the attorney my father hired to handle my divorce.“Is everything okay?”“Yes, I’ve got some good news to share with you.”“Good news?” I question her.“I had instructions from Ms.Jordan to let you know that the judge signed your divorce papers today [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]