Jays POV
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Counting in my head is my coping mechanism for my anger and right now as we cruise down the freeway in the private car I booked I've counted up to fifty seven. Sitting in silence and slightly clenching my fists as I imagine all of the ways I could torture Taylor's ex boyfriend, Tom.
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However this evening I did say that I wouldn't be fighting anybody. I did say I wouldn't lay my hands on anyone, that was before I learnt about her ex Tom. And that was before he was in the same room as us obnoxiously pulling on her arm and of course I meant to keep to my decision of not resulting to violence, however when you literally break my girls wrist, I have to break your face.
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"Jay it will be fine" Taylor reassures me in the cab. It's inconceivable that she is reassuring me. Genuinely it is. I turn to face her and smile looking at her eyes that are full of worry and pain as she clutches onto her arm huddled into me.
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"Can I see it" I say delicately looking down at her wrist as she begins sobbing. I wipe her tears away from her cheeks before checking over her arm again.
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"I will make sure that this is rectified" I say to her looking at her wrist and how it's doubled in size.
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I pounded my fist into his jaw several times, heard the crunch as my knuckles connected with his jaw. His nose busted and his cheeks bleeding until I left him alone. Honestly it is the least I could do for him, all things considered. Pulling Taylor into my chest lightly I continue to count up way past eighty seven as I consider physical and mental torture methods.
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Honestly, it is unimaginable, how any man could do that to a girl. A girl that he was supposed to love, granted I've never treated my ex girlfriends nicely but I would never hit one of them or break their arms. I assume the prick is going to the hospital but it won't be at the same hospital as us, I'm taking her to the best hospital. A private one near the lake house where all the "wealthy" people go.
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"Jay my fingers hurt and I can't move them" she says panicked looking up at me. The cab driver eyes us in the interior mirror and at the sight of my fury he picks up his speed.
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"Okay babe let's see what they say at the hospital, I promise it will be okay. I am here. I'm so sorry I couldn't intervene sooner" I say to her stroking her hair and holding her. Eventually as I gaze out of the tinted window and glance at the sycamore trees lining the sides of the roads I know that within forty or so yards the driver will turn into a lane which leads up to a private hospital.
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Recognising the turning ahead I drum my fingers on my lap impatiently reminiscing on the times that I took my mom to the hospital, the dark trees either side of my car allowing me to remember a whole number of visits that I wish to forget. Private healthcare meant that mom was able to stay here for a number of weeks after her miscarriages, the suite I still remember now. Fancy five star apartment with a whirlpool, gourmet meals and a retreat to rest and recuperate in.
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"This is a private hospital" I say to Taylor as she gazes out at the lane that leads up to the main building, acres of land surrounding it. Eventually the lane opens up to a stately building, lit up in the night, the driver stops right outside the front door. I tip him and help her out of the rear of the car before thanking the cab driver. It's funny how I'm almost sober. I haven't had a lot to drink tonight, I wanted to stay alert. Any drunkenness that I felt has vanished in the drama of this situation. Almost as if the alcohol and its effects have been slapped out of me, Tom managed to whack me back just once. At the time I had laughed, even his slap felt cowardly.
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Guiding Taylor up the stone steps with my arm around her waist as she gazes up at me once or twice before we reach the glass doors. The circular revolving doors swing past us as I carefully place her in a booth and we move through to the reception area.
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Taylor gazes around the almost empty waiting room in surprise as I remember the stone pillars that open up the space and the large window panes that look out over the grounds. More like an extravagantly decorated spa than a hospital with its comfortable grey upholstered sofas and marble reception desk.
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The reception team are friendly and the lady eyes Taylor's arm suggesting pain relief to begin with gleaming a big smile from Taylor. A nurse settles us on one of the silver grey sofas assuring us that a doctor will see us very shortly. Settling down next to her in the velour fabric I look out at the paintings on the walls. A new one, another watercolour of a nature scene takes my eye as I try to keep myself together. Inspecting the paintings beats counting in my head as my mind wanders over the pieces I already know from previous visits with my mother who would usually explain the pictures and artists to me in detail.
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"Did he ever touch you like that, before" I ask softly gazing down at Taylor after a brief pause.
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"Honestly no" she says after some consideration. I breathe out a sigh of relief as she watches me steadily.
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"This is the swankiest hospital I've ever seen" she chuckles softening the atmosphere between us.
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"It's quite something huh? Family membership" I explain softly stroking her hair back from her face.
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"It's like one of those huge extravagant homes in a period drama" she giggles and I smirk slightly.
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A second nurse, an older lady informs us that Taylor's arm will need an x ray before the doctor speaks with us. She smiles genuinely down at us as he both stand and begin to follow her down the halls that I know already.
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"How did it happen?" She asks subtly over her shoulder as Taylor winces as she moves.
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"There was a misunderstanding at a party, another student wanted to talk to me and he held my arm in place I yanked when he pulled and then there was pain." She says as the nurse nods briefly in understanding, her work uniform immaculately clean.
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"Okay I understand it's most likely a hairline fracture but considering the swelling I'm suspecting there may be a little more to it" she surmises before letting us into a large suite.
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Once the x-rays have been taken and Taylor and I are in a private suite I rest my head in my hands awaiting news from the doctor whilst Taylor lays back doped up from pain relief.
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"Jay I'm not holding anything against you for hitting Tom. Even though before I've been pretty vocal about you fighting. I figure he broke my wrist and he's a dick so it's fair" she laughs opening her hazy eyes and setting them on me.
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"That's the pain relief making you all calm and happy" I smile teasing her.
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"I love you" she says looking over at me. Honestly it's not that Taylor hasn't told me she loves me before now, she has. It's not that this is a first for us in our relationship, but something in the inflection of her voice compels me to stand. To kiss her delicately and hold her face in my hands watching her intent eyes assessing me.
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"I love you too" I say honestly before stroking her hair back watching her closing her eyes and smiling briefly to myself.
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"My love" I brush her hair back.
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"Hmm" she sighs opening her eyes briefly.
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"Stay awake just until the doctor comes" I instruct softly as she smiles.
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"Okay babe" she murmurs closing her eyes again.
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"No" I say kissing her lips again.
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"Open your eyes" I say and she looks into mine, just inches from her face as she's propped up on the many pillows.
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"Why must they make the beds so comfy if they want me to remain awake" she chuckles as I kiss her again.
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"Jay, you're perfect in every way" she comments hazily.
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"Me? you're the perfect one" I say and she laughs her eyes lighting up.
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"You know earlier" she whispers eyes closing from tiredness and strong painkillers, her brunette hair soft and long down her sides. I watch her intently wondering what she is alluding too, praying that she is thinking about my declaration of being with her for eternity and being the father to her children.
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"You said all of that stuff, two boys and one girl, remember?" She whispers and I realise that she is thinking about our future.
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"I would love that" she whispers softly as I stroke her face staring at her intently. Eventually watching her breathing deepen and her features soften. The counting in my head finally ceases and I tune into the rhythm of her heart beat as my hand rests lightly on her chest.
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Standing before her for thirty minutes or more, I marvel at how four words that are so simple. That make up an utterly simple sentence has changed my whole internal world. She would love that with me. A future, a life with me.
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"Taylor Harris" a doctor says after a gentle tap at the door he enters the room and I have the urge to correct him declaring that he must call her Taylor Gilbert Scott instead. Without turning however I recognise the male doctor's voice instantly. Memories swarm through my head as I face him, a slightly older man than I remember with greying hair and kind eyes
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"How is your mother?" Dr forester asks me directly and I laugh pushing my blonde hair back and giving him my most respectable smile.
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"Yes, very well thank you" I reply as he laughs shaking my hand.
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"Nice to see you, you're a young man now" he comments laughing as Taylor I realise is awake and gaping at us slightly.
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"Yes Im certainly not a twelve year old anymore" I laugh and he smiles genuinely.
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Dr Forester was my mother's main doctor throughout all of her multiple pregnancies, he is the closest thing we have to a family doctor. Forester used to give me sweets and lollipops when I had my shots, and he took care of me on all of the instances whereby I had to be rushed into hospital because I broke something or fell over. I admire him and I relax in the knowledge that he is looking after Taylor.
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Aa Taylor explains the incident and he checks over her arm I briefly consider whether if and when we conceive a baby, we will come and see Dr Forester together. I am thinking ahead, I'm trying to rein in my enthusiasm on the family planning side of our relationship. However looking at her, and the mere possibility that one of the times we've had unprotected sex means that we get pregnant excites me.
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Now that it is something she has vocalised as being something she wants I cannot help but to glance at her waist and imagine it into existence. However the past is definitely a factor for her, going through a miscarriage is one of the most painful experiences a couple can face. I haven't felt that pain but I have witnessed it through my own parents. My mothers time here is a reminder of the pain she suffered both emotionally and physically due to that kind of loss and at the time I vowed to myself that I wouldn't put myself through that, I was sure that I didn't want a women of whom I loved to ever experience that kind of pain because of me.
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As I glance down at Taylor however, I feel like my heart is racing ahead, ignoring any logic or reason. Chasing that dream, the one where we have a tiny version of ourselves. And however long off that might be, I'm already ready for it.
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