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Chapter Seventy-two
Around one-thirty the telephone rang and with a big grin Nizhoni answered, listened, responded, and hung up.
“Jaxsen, come outside with me, baby.”
He took her outstretched hand with a puzzled look and allowed himself to be led outside. Moments later Sebastian pulled into the driveway. He got out and rounded the front, calling Jaxsen over to the passenger side of the truck. Sebastian smiled, his grin mirroring Nizhoni’s, who gently set her hands on Jaxsen’s shoulders. Jaxsen looked at Sebastian before looking up at her, a question in his eyes. Nizhoni smiled wider.
“Jack, Zhoni and I have a surprise for you.”
Jaxsen smiled. “You do? What is it?”
“You ready?”
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Jaxsen woke up thirsty. His mouth felt like the entire world’s supply of cotton balls were soaking up every bit of moisture within his body. He sat up, his feet going slightly chilly upon landing on the floor. He flexed his toes feeling the edge of the rug he’d picked out for his room. Jaxsen looked around the room and couldn’t help the small smile that betrayed him. He wanted to relax, he felt himself begin to sometimes, but always caught himself.So far Sebastian seemed really nice…but so had a couple others…he shook himself of those thoughts like a dog shaking off water. He didn’t want to go there. He stood and took a deep breath. He took a few steps around the bed, his feet feeling very heavy. He was hyper-aware of every sensation. He felt each individual fiber in his rug. Every grain of wood in the bed post. He paused, jumping slightly at a sudden noise. Jus
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Sebastian watched Jaxsen leave the room while wanting nothing more than to follow him and hide under the boy’s bed. He could see the tension and anxieties in Jaxsen’s body and wanted nothing more than to hold him. Taking a deep breath Sebastian turned to his former wife. She was still just as beautiful as she’d been the day they’d met. Her hair was shorter now, cropped, but knew she was letting it grow long again. Her brown eyes were closed off to him and the only thing he saw in those chocolate depths was pain. Anger. So much more he couldn’t put into words; he didn’t dare to.“When did you talk to Mom?” he asked as she fixated on the chair Jaxsen had just vacated. Sebastian felt his body tense and there was a fleeting thought of how a similar feeling always propelled him into battle. He suddenly became very aware of his racing pulse; he could feel his
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When they returned home it was dark. They’d had a hefty breakfast, which Sebastian supposed was actually lunch, and made their way to the theater. Sebastian asked Jaxsen what he wanted to see and lifted him into his arms so the boy could view his options without the vicissitudes of bodies in his range of vision. Jaxsen smiled brilliantly, giggling slightly as he was lifted into the air. He picked a movie with much excitement until he noticed the movie didn’t start for another couple of hours.Sebastian noticed his sudden change in demeanor and inquired to the sudden mood shift.“Well, how about this,” Sebastian said as they moved up one in line. “How about we get the tickets now and come back when it’s time?”Jaxsen shrugged, sullen. “What do we do until th
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“Jaxen, sh, sh, sweet boy. You’re not going anywhere. I promise, Jack, you’re staying right here. You’re not going anywhere. I promise, baby, sh, sh, it’s okay.” He wrapped his arms more securely around his small body, gently rocking. “Sh, baby, you’re okay. You’re not going anywhere, Jack. I promise, sweet boy.” Sebastian gently kissed the boy’s head, rocking, calming. Jaxsen lifted his head, eyes clearly shouting assumed betrayal and devastated heartbreak.“Then why do you still have that lady’s card? Why do you have that out if you’re gonna keep me still?” His voice was small, fragile, and completely unsure. Sebastian sighed and decided honesty was best. The kid had been lied to enough.“Because, Jack, when I was putting you to bed last night, I saw all the scarri
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“Hey, Jack, you alright?” Jaxsen glanced to his right where that lady stood before quickly averting his eyes back to Sebastian. He nodded and looked down at his fidgeting fingers. “Jaxsen.” His voice was spoken low in volume, quiet enough only the two of them were privy of the content of this private exchange. Jaxsen looked up as Sebastian’s larger hands covered his smaller ones, warm and soft and comforting.“Do you trust me at all? Even a little bit?” Jaxsen nodded, not breaking eye contact. “Then could you do me a favor while I’m gone?” He nodded again, unsure. “Enjoy yourself, Jack. I wouldn’t leave you with someone who I thought might hurt you anymore than I would hurt you myself. And I hope you’re at least learning that I would never hurt you. Understand?”Se
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When Sebastian woke the next morning he found himself trapped underneath a solidly sleeping child. Jaxsen’s head was turned away and resting solely on his chest. His arm rested along Sebastian’s abdomen, clutching a petite handful of Sebastian’s shirt. Sebastian drew lazy patterns slowly along Jaxsen’s back before laying his hand flat. He felt the boy’s breathing and frowned. It was short and hitching.“Jaxsen?” The only response he received from the diminutive figure was him curling tighter around him and a stronger grip of shirt in his little hand. “Jack, sweet boy, what’s the matter? Come here.”Sebastian pulled him up to where Jaxsen’s head was tucked underneath his chin easily and without protest. Jaxsen clung tightly to Sebastian and tried to control his emotions. It seemed, however,
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The last couple weeks of summer went largely uneventful. After the initial shyness wore off, Jaxsen found himself attached to Nizhoni at the hip. Every night before he was sent to bed Jaxsen gave her a hug and a small kiss to the cheek, repeating the action with Sebastian before scurrying off to his room.One Saturday night, the last Saturday before school officially started, brought the three of them together into the living room to laze in front of the television. Jaxsen followed a moment later, a Snapple bottle held carefully, lest he drop it. With a smile Jaxsen climbed unabashedly into Nizhoni’s lap, his head reclined against her chest as Sebastian turned to a Furturama marathon.They enjoyed the program for a few hours before it ended and Sebastian shut off the T.V. “I think he likes you,” he whispered with a smile. Nizhoni s
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