Believe You Me

I sat in the waiting room, tapping my feet and my hands playing on my thighs. I was pretty calm as I waited for news on Julie and I had nothing to worry about. Mia was at my parent’s house, mom and dad pretty happy that they could have some time with their granddaughter. Julie and I enrolled Mia in pre-school and she starts in August, giving us the perfect date for her to get out for the summer, mid-May. I promised Mia I would take her to Warped Tour this summer and she was very excited, telling our neighbor’s dog about how much fun she was going to have and all the things she was going to do.

I saw Dr. Evans walk out from the X-Ray room and I stood up, people around me briefly looking. “Mike, there’s no easy way to say this, but Julie has the cancer again.” I stared at him waiting for him to laugh and say he was kidding, but I knew he never jokes when it comes to Julie.

“Is there another option?” I asked. “Money isn’t a problem and you know it.” I told him.

“Yes, I know. Right now I have her under surveillance and if you want another surgery done, than fine, but keep in mind that it won’t prevent her from the cancer coming back.”

“Just please do something.” I pleaded. Dr. Evans nodded and began ordering nurses to fix a room for the surgery. Dr. Evans looked at me before sighing softly.

“Mike, Julie has had this for years now. Maybe you’d like to get insurance and other things ready.” He whispered. He walked to the back and I sat down. Insurance? She was going to be fine anyway. I pulled my phone out and called Jaime.

“What’s up, man?” He asked.

“Julie has the cancer again so I’m staying here while her surgery going on. Tell the guys and I’ll let my parents know.” Jaime agreed and wished up both luck before hanging up. I leaned back in my chair and closed my eyes. She was going to be fine.

After a few hours, the surgery was done and Dr. Evans said they did everything they could. I stayed in her room that night, sleeping next to her. She was connected to tubes and her breathing was regular. My parents brought in Mia the next day and we stayed there another few hours before heading home, Julie still asleep. Mia slept with me in our bed, claiming the wall side.

“Daddy, why does mommy have all those straws?” She asked on the first night. She took a shower and was currently sitting on my lap in her Star Wars pajamas Tony bought her.

“They help her breathe.” I answered her, brushing her hair.

“Why? Is mommy sick?” She asked.

“Mommy has cancer. Cancer is a evil thing that can hurt people really bad.” I answered her. Mia was quiet, thinking hard about something when she looked at me.

“Is mommy going to die?” I stared at her, my eyes wide before I realized that Mia was going to grow up and Julie wouldn’t be there. She would never see our daughter go out with her friends, have her first break-up or anyone one to talk to about feminine things.

“I don’t know, baby.” I whispered. Mia nodded as I tied her hair up and she stood up, her thin arms wrapped around my shoulders.

“I’m going to marry you, so you never be alone daddy. I love you.” She spoke into my neck. I felt tears fall and I hugged her closer.

“Thank you baby girl.” I sniffed and she moved back, getting under the blanket. I laid next to her and she cuddled into my side, her face covered by my back. I heard her fall sound asleep as I cried.

I was going to lose my best friend. My love. My life. My wife.

Notes

It's been five months since I started writing this and I never imagined it would be this long. It was originally written to be 15 chapters but it's way past now. Thank you guys for reading and rating my story! We're on 11 votes but it doesn't matter! I hope you guys enjoy this and have a wonderful day!