The Beat of My Heart
Chapter Two; Part Two
 

    "Is this your daughter Mrs. Dawson?" the detective asked.
    "No, no it isn't," my mom said as she wiped her eyes and turned away.

We left after the false identification; Mom rode in the car with Jax and I on the way home. It was reassuring to know it wasn't Blayne who was found earlier that morning. I don't know how well Mom would have been able to take it, and my dad, I'd probably see him once a month instead of just on Sundays when the office was closed.

I'd wait a couple of weeks to tell my mom that Jax and I are now engaged.

When we got home Jax went into the kitchen to make some tea for us.

    "Illiana, have you tried calling your sister lately?" she asked.
    "No Mom. I figured if she wanted to talk to me she'd call me on her own. Have you called to find out if her cells even been used since she left? I replied.
    "Yes, Illiana, I have. They can't tell me anything."

Jax came out of the kitchen with two cups of tea. I don't think my mom likes talking about Blayne being gone around Jax. She turned on the TV and started watching a documentary. Jax and I headed up the stairs to my room.

I hung my coat up on the back of my door as Jax sat down on my bed. I walked over to my computer and plugged my cell phone into its charger. Deciding to text Blayne I reached for my phone. Right as I did I received a text.
 

Alexa: Why were all those cops at your place tonight?
She had the worst timing.
Me: They thought they found Blayne this morning.
Alexa: So it wasn't her then?
Me: Nope.
Alexa: How'd your mom take it?
Me: IDK.
Alexa: I'll leave you alone.
I didn't text back. Then a few seconds later I got another text.
Alexa: Wait a sec. So what was up with dinner tonight?

I looked at my hand and smiled. I'll text her back later, right now I needed to text Blayne.

Me: Blayne, it's Illy. Jax asked me to marry him today. I want you to be here for the wedding. Don't worry, we have no idea when or where we want it. Haven't even talked about it. Blayne, today the cops found a girls body at the pier. She had a picture of our family. Why? Was she a friend of yours? She was about your age, had brown hair and pale skin. Blayne, please text me back so I can tell Mom you're alright. She's worried sick about you, esp. with what happened today. I love you.

I set my phone back down knowing I wouldn't get a text from her anytime soon. She never did like using her phone. I turned back to my computer and decided I didn't want to use it tonight and shut it off. I walked over to Jax and pounced on him.

    "I love you. I love you. I love you," I said kissing him.
    "I love you too Babe," he said after kissing me back.
    "I'm glad that wasn't Blayne tonight,"I said as I got up to change into my pajamas.

I decided to wear one of Jax's striped button-up shirts. I took off my purple shirt, put on Jax's, then took off my pants. The shirt was long and came to the middle of my thighs. Jax was watching what I was doing, I could feel his eyes on me. I walked into my bathroom to brush my hair and teeth.

    "Hey Babe, you got a text," Jax said loud enough for me to hear.