Page 341 of When We Fall: Part Two
Rosalie: The silliest. What’s up?
Klaus: May I call?
I hesitated for a moment before answering. Evan said I could choose. He wanted my happiness. Ani said the same thing.
Rosalie: Yes.
My phone rang a moment later, and Klaus’s deep voice met my ears.
“Hello, darling,” he murmured into the phone.
“H-Hey. How are you?”
“I’m well. How are you?”
“I-I’m good.”
“I heard you got married. Congratulations are in order.”
“Thank you,” I replied softly. “Why didn’t you tell me he was alive?”
Klaus was quiet for a moment. “I’m not a good man.”
“But you are,” I whispered. “You just do dumb things.”
He laughed sadly at that. “That is a fact. Clearly. I am sorry. Words don’t mean anything without actions, though. So, I’d like to make it up to you.”
“How?”
“By asking if I can see you.”
I bit my bottom lip. “Evan isn’t… he’s not well yet. I-I think I need time.”
“Granted,” he said immediately. “I will give you every moment you ask for. I couldn’t come now anyway, but soon. Can I text you?”
“Yes. I would like that.”
“Me too.” He was quiet for a moment. “I have been speaking to my boys.”
“Yeah? How is it?”
“Good. It’s good. Hard, but I think we’re going to be OK. I pray we are. I want to thank you for that. I thought I’d missed my shot.”
“Never,” I said. “If a door closes, you’re strong enough to break down the walls.”
He chuckled at that. “I do so love talking to you. I don’t think you realize how dark my world was before you.”
“And now?”
“I rather enjoy the light.”
I smiled at that.
“Keep those guys safe. I’ll see you all soon, OK?”
“Promise?”
“I would never break a promise to you. I’ll be in touch. Goodbye, hummingbird.”
