Untamed Reunion

Chapter 9

Hazel

T ears stream down my face as I sit in the plush grass. The blades blow in the wind and brush against my skin. My legs are crossed and I have my face in my hands. Looking at the stone engraved with their names is a lot. I’m not able to do it most of the time, choosing to sit between them and face away from it. This conversation is important, though. I’m not sure I can do it without looking at them. If they were here, this wouldn’t be a ‘pass in the hall’ talk, but one that we would sit down for if I really wanted to. I’m trying to have that same sort of respect now.

I wipe under my eyes and blow out a breath, trying to gather enough courage.

Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale.

I repeat the words in my head, calming my erratic heart.

“Hey, Mom. Hey, Dad.” I lift my head and my heart cracks all over again. The flowers I had planted in front of each marker are blooming and vibrant. I’m glad they have something pretty in front of them to mark where they each lay.

“Well, you wouldn’t guess who’s back.” I look around at my surroundings to make sure no one can hear me. I know it’s not uncommon for people to come and talk to loved ones who have passed, but it feels awkward for me to talk into the void.

“Yeah, Callum. I know, it’s weird for me, too.” I wipe under my eyes again, collecting the tears before drying my finger on my skirt.

“We had coffee this morning. Well, we hung out at the harvest festival last night first, and then he bought me coffee this morning. He was always such a gentleman.” We definitely did more than hang out, my cheeks blush at the thought of his cock filling me, but my dead parents don’t need to know that much.

“I feel like I’m being drawn back towards him. It was really dark when you guys passed, and I pushed everyone away. I know that’s my fault, but what if now is the time? Do I go for this again? Or do I just accept that some things are just not meant to be and that just because my body has a reaction doesn't mean anything else should happen?” I blow out a breath and rub my temples.

“My initial reaction is to go for it. I mean I accepted a second date with him for Wednesday. I didn’t have any thought but yes when he asked me. That should be a sign, right?”

Of course, I know that I won’t get a response or a reaction, but as the wind whips my hair around, I can’t help but feel more at peace with the situation.

“I love you guys.” Tears fill my eyes, but I blink them back. “I miss you so damn much. It’s not the same without you.”

I place a kiss to my fingertips before touching them to each of the cold stones, get up and walk away.