Full Speed Ahead (AQMA Sequel)

42 - Mirror

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It's been almost a month since I've seen my mum. I spoke to her almost everyday, updating her on what was happening in my life. She was proud when I told her I was pressing charges against Noah. She already approved of Jaxon and hadn't even met him. I wanted her to meet him, I was waiting for her to come out but apparently she got the dates confused. She wasn't coming out this weekend, it was another week. I didn't want to wait another week so here we were on Saturday morning on our way to introduce Jaxon to my mum. Jaxon was also more than happy to go this weekend which was less nerve wracking for me. Drew and Alena were following up in an hour, they understood that I wanted alone time with Mum and Jaxon before they came.

I kept looking over at Jaxon who was driving quietly, I wanted to ask him about what happened the other night at the station. I was curious about why he hugged Isaac.

"Yes, babe." He spoke up as he lifted my hand to kiss it, before placing it back onto his thigh as he held onto it.

I let out a giggle as he said those words, he was beginning to understand me too well, "What happened the other night at the station?"

Jaxon looked over at me before focusing on the road again, "I realised that there was nothing Isaac could have done, he was in a shitty position. He also didn't tell me that he helped my dad out of the car and sat with him until the ambulance came."

"He didn't remember it, the night was a big blur apparently." I added

"I don't blame him. But I knew he was trying to be the better man and it isn't fair of me to hate him. He didn't do anything."

I smiled as he said those words, he looked over at me before letting out a chuckle, "Yes, babe. The Bromance is alive and well. Thank you for your concern and for not getting involved."

"Also, don't be nervous. I will be the perfect boyfriend." He added.

I let out a chuckle as I leaned forward to kiss him on the cheek, "I have no doubts that she will love you."

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the sign for the rehab clinic, there was no turning back. This was it. I was introducing my boyfriend to my mum. I got out of the car and waited as Jaxon was messaging rapidly on his phone, I was curious about what was happening but chose not to question it when I saw the anger on his face. He clicked his screen shut before looking up at me, giving me his smile as he reached for me hand.

Once we checked in, we sat next to each other, hand in hand as we waited on my Mum to come out. I smiled when I saw how healthy she kept looking. I kept having a slight fear of seeing her come out one day looking frail but she kept making me proud each time I came to see her. She smiled at me as she raised her hands to hug and greet me. As soon as I introduced Jaxon to her, she immediately gave him a motherly hug which made me smile watching it. It was a relief that they both hit it off. Mum loved sharing embarrassing stories from when I was a kid. It was amazing to listen to because there were stories I had totally forgotten about until she was reminding me of them.

I watched as Jaxon got up to walk to the cafeteria to order food for us, he refused to let my mum or me pay for the food. As he walked off my mum squeezed my hand.

"He's so handsome. I'm so happy for you baby." She whispered.

"Thanks Mum. He's really good to me." I responded as I watched him wait patiently in line.

"That's good baby. If he doesn't look after you he has me to deal with."

"You'll have to get in line with Drew and Isaac." I responded as I laughed.