What Becomes of the Broken Hearted

Chapter 21

I smile. "The one and only." 

She smiles. "She's so beautiful. Rachel always talks about her and Emily." 

"That's funny, Because she talks about Rachel and Emily." 

"Would you like to put her down in the guest bedroom?" She offers. 

Before i answer Ethan comes in. "I got her." He says, coming my way. 

"You sure?" I ask. He nods and takes her from me. Mia wraps her arms around Ethan's neck and lays her head on his shoulder. He goes up the stairs. I turn back to Jane. 

"Would like some tea dear?" She asks kindly. 

"That would be lovely, thank you." I said. She smile and pats my hand gently then gets up and excuses herself to the kitchen. I got up and walked to the piano. I stood and let my fingers skim the keys. I thought about playing it but it looked like no one had touched it, just kept it clean. 

"You can play it if you want." I heard someone say behind me. I jumped and turned on my heels. It was Ethan. He was right behind me. I slapped his chest and he laughed. 

"Stop doing that! Jeez. You scared me." I said, a hand at my chest. He chuckled. 

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." He said, pulling me to him. He wrapped his arms around my waist. "How are you doing?" He asked. 

"Aside from the fact that someone broke into my house, i'm fine." I said. He gave me a look. i sigh. "Okay, maybe i'ma little scared." I admit. He hugged me to him. 

"Now you don't have to be. Your here with me. Safe." He said, kissing my hair. 

"Music to my ears." I mumbled. I could hear his heart beat. It was a lovely sound. 

"Mom in the room. PG-13 please." I heard Jane say. I smile and let go of him. He shifted to my left but kept an arm around my waist. She came in with a tray. On it was a little tea pot, a saucer with tea bags and a little cup and then a bigger cup, steam coming out of it. She set it down on the table and sat down. Ethan took my hand and we walked to the couch across from Jane and sat down. I made my tea quietly and put in my sugar and then drank it. 

"Thank you." I said politely. 

"Your welcome sweetie." She says. We sit in an awkward silence for a moment. "Your much beautifuler in person." 

"Oh. Thank you." I smile. Did she see me in a picture or something? I was confused.

"I showed my mom the picture of us today at the beach." Ethan answered my silent question. Freaky. 

"Oh." Was all i said. I forgot he took pictures of us on his phone too. I yawn. I look at my watch. Its 10:40. Jeez time flies. I shake my head and put the tea down. I rub my eyes. 

"Tired?" Ethan guessed. I look at him with sleepy eyes and nod. 

"Well lets get you up to bed." He says and stands, pulling me with him. 

I look at Jane. "Thank you again for the tea. And for letting us stay here." I said. She smiles a warm smile. 

"Its no trouble dear. I've been dying to meet you anyways." She gives Ethan a look. I look at him and he flushes. Hmm. 

We said goodnight to her and then walked up the stairs. When we finally make it up, he shows me to the guest bedroom. Its bigger than me and Mia's room put together. The window outlooks the street and the driveway. The bed is a queen sized bed, white blankets and sheets and fluffy pillows. Mia's tucked in and sleeping still. There is a dresser by the door and a small closet. There is a night stand by the bed and a smaller dresser on the other side. Its pretty. The walls are painted lime green with white trimmings. 

"So this is the guest room." Ethan said. 

I take a seat down on the bed, kicking off my shoes. "Thanks." I said. I yawn again. Ethan smiles. 

"I'll let you get some rest. See you in the morning." He said, leaning down to kiss my forehead. 

"Do you mind if i shower Mia in the morning?" I asked. 

"No go right ahead an help yourself. Make yourself at home." He smiles. He walks to the door and then turns around. "If you need anything, my rooms next to this one. And the bathroom is on your right." He says. I nod and smile. 

He closes the door and i'm left alone. I get up and change into my Pj shorts and tank top. When im done, i switch off the light and then hop in under the covers with Mia and i try and sleep away this freaky night.