Majory's Second Chance Chap 7

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Yuki left after giving her all of the basics. Shani left his cell phone number in case she needed anything. Majory just sat there hour after hour. Taking out her brand new journal and writing her heart out. Pouring everything into every page. By the time she was finished, she wrote twenty pages. Her emotions were under control for the time being, so she started on a book. Not dozing until wee hours in the morning. Dreaming of a good friend all the way cross country. His flute playing haunted her, healing her. Of late, she couldn't get enough sleep. It started to worry her. It could be a lot of things, mainly, it was her way of escaping things.

In the morning she made eggs for breakfast. Admiring the old time stove, memories long past forgotten came forth. Which gave no problems for an old time stove. Eating in silence, until she heard some whining. Majory glanced to an open window, she seen nothing, thinking it was a stray dog. It started again, more distant, but there all the same. She got up and followed the sound, it was by the front door. She opened it to find a stray gray wolf pup. It whimpered at her, big brown eyes sad, it had either gotten lost, or been forgotten. Too big of a heart to turn away, she reached for it. It growled, but showed no anger. He must of been hungry. Picking it up, she took him inside. It shook in fear. Cooing to it seemed to calm it some. She then searched for a plastic bowl, filled it with water, then placed it on the floor. She had no idea what to feed it, though it's stomach was warm and full. She decided to wait on that. Turning her nose into its fur, she inhaled, it tickled her nose. The wolf pup growled again. She set it down, it glanced up, then peed. Majory rolled her eyes, and started to hunt for things to clean up the first accident.
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Majory decided it was time for a short hike. Gearing up, she changed her clothes. Picking out jeans, a tank, flannel shirt, and boots. A compass, knowing that one could never be too careful. Wulfric, the wolf pup's new name, watched with sad eyes. Then got some snacks. Laughing, she picked up a bag, put the basics in it, including toilet paper. Then picked up her new pet, knowing that he'd tag along the whole time, she set up to leave.
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The weather was near perfection. Cool, but not overly so. The birds chirped. Chipmunks made their cute faces, then ran for cover. A bunny hopped by, not knowing a person was so close. The air was full of pine, grass, and dew. It cleared her mind like nothing else could. Holding her close. Even after the blow out last night, she felt peace. Of course she was still upset over the words Apolo threw her way. It had cut deep. But he was in shock, just as she still was, over a dear loved one's death. She refused to go over it again. It wouldn't do any good.

She walked like that for a good two hours. Finally with her feet hurting her, and the pup growling at her, she took a seat. "You hungry boy?" He growled at her. She laughed. Taking out lunch meat more for the wolf pup, than for her, she tore it into small pieces, which Wulf devored happily. She ate her snack and drank her bottled water. It didn't take much to fill up. Her new friend laid by her feet and chewed on the shoe strings. With in seconds, he was snoring. Leaving Majory to laugh at him.
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Apolo was still mad. But more than that, he was guilty. His thoughts kept going back to last night. Kept hearing Majory's sobs, kept seeing the tears. More than that, he kept seeing her coming up to him. Not afraid, poking her finger at him. But he had cut her with his words. Made her cry, at the thought, his stomach dipped low. He just hoped she would forgive him, but mostly, he just hoped he could forgive himself.
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Yuki was finished with cutting hair, and about to sweep up when his son walked in. Apolo looked guilty, and a little tired, which was unlike him. He glanced at him, then nodded him over. His son sat, no questions asked. Yuki sprayed his hair, and started to trim him up here and there. Waiting for him to speak. He was patient, sometimes more than he should be with him.

Apolo glanced at his father in the mirror. Who was concentrated on his hair, though he knew he waited for him to speak to him. Taking a deep breath, Apolo forged on. "Dad?" Yuki nodded, letting him know he was listening. "How do I tell her that I'm sorry? That I mean it? I wasn't thinking. Why didn't you stop me?"

"Would you have listened to me, son?" Apolo only shrugged. "Give her a few days alone. Two at the least. Then you can go to her, and tell her how sorry you are. As simple as that, really. You both lost something special. You could use each other to heal. Or at least grieve together over something you both loved. She's a good person, son. Give her a chance. You won't regret it."

"You know me so well Dad."

Yuki sighed. "You are my son, of course I know you well. Who do you think changed your diapers? Treated your cuts, worried sick over you, who was proud of you? Who would do it again in a heartbeat, and never look back?" Apolo blinked.

"You did, Dad. With out you, I wouldn't of made it this far. I'm lucky to have you. I don't miss her. I never had the chance to know her, to mourn her. I don't even ache for her. Does that make me a bad person?"

Yuki grabbed his son's shoulder. "That makes you, you. No, you are not a bad person. You are just human, son. I'm proud of you." He surprised them both by hitting Apolo in the head with a hard hair brush. "Don't do it again."

Apolo jumped. "Ouch, Dad! That hurt, jeeze!" They both laughed. All was well with the two Ohno men...

[peggy]

Thanks Tabbi!!

[tabatha]

You're welcome, added just a tiny bit more.

[majestic]

Keep going Tabbi!!