Forgotten Memories.

The Meeting.

The call from the detective had me on edge. I have been fighting with myself, and honestly. I don't know what I am doing. I feel afraid and confused. I can't remember a lot, but I'm going to do my best. I know William will be with me, so I will be safe. I wonder if my parents are going to try and force me to go with them, but I will refuse. I am clearly not safe in Bagley, so I'm staying here where I know that William will keep me safe.

Speaking of William, he has been so great these last few days and, understanding he doesn't push me when I'm struggling, he seems to know what I need, he supports me, helps me work through it and lets me make my own choices. I appreciate that more than he will ever know.

My mother called, and he gave me the choice of what I wanted regarding my family. Don't get me wrong. OK. I am not trying to be complicated, but it is hard to find something to say to someone you should never have to forcefully forget, but I can't remember them, and apparently, I have 2 older brothers.. Twins. Wow, I wouldn't have guessed that, and now they are coming to meet me tomorrow along with the detective and I would be lying if I said I was not nervous as hell about all of this. After getting off the phone with Kitty and knowing I would be meeting them, I hoped things would go well.

I sat and watched William. He was deep in his thoughts. I could see his blue eyes darkened with the emotion on his handsome face, and it made my heart flutter more for him. He has been my rock and has taken care of me from day one. I love him for that. I really do, and before anyone says anything, I must say, I do not care what anybody else thinks about us.

It is fast, and I know this, but you know what? I have tried to fight these feelings and this attraction to him since he found me, but it is no use. He has consumed my being and taken permanent residence in my heart and soul. I get his attention, asking if he's OK or if he's upset, he tells me what he's thinking about. I can't wait to tell him how I am feeling about him.

So I climb into his lap, surprise flashes in his eyes for a moment before it is replaced with amusement. I wrap my body around his, and I hug him like I've never been hugged before, I just hold him trying to absorb his presence into me. It is like an all-consuming need for me to be close to him and to love him. I know this will be a shock to others, but I don't think I want to care because the only thing I want is him. I sat up, grabbing his face in my hands. I spoke slowly, telling him what was in my heart. "Thank you for caring about me and what I want and need. I want you to be with me for everything. I'm afraid to do any of this alone and having you here helping me through this shît storm I have found myself in and... You!. I peck his lips, Saved *kiss* My, *kiss* Life, *kiss* my lips hover over his, "and I can't help but love you for that!" and I kiss him as deep as I can, pouring all that I feel for him. In this one kiss.

He kisses me back just as deeply. When I pulled back, I looked him in the eyes, whispering, "I have something to tell you later." leaving a sweet kiss on his lips, he held my face in his hands, looking at my face with worry and whispered "Tell me whatever you need baby I'm here to listen", kissing him once more. I bury my face in his neck and breathe in his smell, just holding him, trying to gather my thoughts and how to start telling him my heart. I know it's been 10 days since we met, but I can't help the connection or the feeling that I have for this man. He taps my hip, "I think we need some fresh air." How about a walk? I agree with him, I am happy just to be with him. I ran to get my shoes and came back. He is waiting in all his handsome glory. I walked to him. Taking my hand in his. "How about we go watch the birds have dinner and watch the sunset, hmm?" Yes, let's go, and we set off.

I have to say this ranch is beautiful. The land itself is gorgeous, and you add the outside buildings and homes around and all the space as we walk the path to the pond. I ask William a shìt ton of questions, and he answers them all. I found out his family owns 900 acres of property, and the cave and mountain are part of it.

Now I know why he was able to chase off those men, which reminds me of something, and I said, "Oh hey William, we need to tell the detective about those men that came to the cave." He agrees and says we will write a list of things to remember to tell the detective when we meet tomorrow. We sat and watched all the different birds come to the pond, swimming, eating, and playing in the pond. As the sun went down, we sat together, my back against his front, his arms wrapped around me in the grass under a tree. I sigh in contentment, and William leaves light kisses on my neck and shoulder. I tell him, "This is the prettiest I've ever seen the sky. It is truly beautiful!" He kisses below my ear the spot that causes goose-bumps to erupt all over, and he whispers,"Still not as beautiful as you are my Bambi, nothing in this world compares to you" I smile and lean back, turning my face up to him.

I looked at his face. He is calm, and he looks happy. He smiles while the bright colors of orange, red, yellow, spread across the blue sky like a painting. The sky dances off both of us, dimming slowly as it descends behind the mountains, warmth spreads inside of me and when I meet his bright blue eyes so full of emotion bubbling inside them, all I feel is love radiating from him caressing my soul. I touched his face, caressing his cheek, I smiled and said, "I love you!" stopping him with a finger on his lips. I giggle and spin around, getting on my knees. I climbed up on him and straddled his lap. "Shh, let me say this!" I continued with a nod from him.

Taking a deep breath, I told him,"I fûcking love you. I am in love with you and I can't help it. I tried to fight it. I really did, but I think it was too late from the beginning. I can't even describe it." I paused, taking a breath, I looked him in the eyes and continued. "Since the first time we met in the cave, I felt this pull almost like a magnet. I felt your presence there before you even spoke to me.

You cared for me, kept me safe, and I felt like I was where I needed to be. I still don't know who I am or what happened to me, and I know it's fast, but I feel it deep in my soul. It's all consuming with-in my very being, and I know that you are the one for me, and I love you! I think you feel the same way!" Breathing heavily, I saw so many emotions on his face and in his eyes and I know how he feels, it's confusing and scary, and I can see his same struggle I've been having, but I decided I'd just go with what I felt trust my gut so to speak so here I am. It is all on the table.

My heart and soul bared for him to see, his eyes shining with tears. He swallowed hard and touched my cheek, rubbing gently. I held his hand on my cheek, leaning into his touch. He sits forward and kisses me so soft and sweet when he stops. I open my eyes, looking into his, and he whispers, "I love you too, Bambi, and you are right. I have felt the same way from the first time I touched you in that cave. I have felt the same connection, and I was fighting it because I was scared of scaring you away and confusing you when you couldn't remember anything or your name and I didn't want to take advantage, and I am still scared of losing you. I won't allow that to happen.

I can't. I'll do whatever I have to. I'll fight for you if I have to God, baby, I really do fûcking love you!" I smashed my lips into his and kissed him hard and deep before he could say anymore. I don't need him to. I know how he feels when we break away trying to catch our breath. I whispered, "Take me home, William." He smiled that sexy smile I love to see and lifted me up with him as he stood and started walking. "With pleasure, baby girl!" I kissed him again. I love kissing him!

It's morning, and I don't want to wake up yet, groaning. I stretched out and yawned. I really, really don't want to get up. I whine like a kid. Chuckling makes me sit up to see William in the closet with no shirt and pants left hanging open. He smiles that sexy asŝ smile I like. "Morning love, you have to get up. Your family will be here in 2 hrs, and the detective is in town waiting for our call. I had messages this morning!"Oh yeah, I forgot that it was today." I groaned out, rubbing the sleep from my eyes while sitting up fully, "OK, I'm up." He came over, leaning down. He kissed me and said he would cook breakfast while I showered and got ready. I nodded, kissing him again.

I got up and showered after I got the lotion on and dressed. Breakfast was ready when I came in, and there were delicious strawberry crêpes and bacon Yumm.. We ate and talked about what we had going on today some more and how I was feeling about all of it. After cleaning up, we headed for the farmhouse. We got there quickly, went inside, and greeted everyone with smiles and hugs. We talked for a while, and Bev let me know my family would stay in one of the family bunk houses here on the property if they would like to stay closer. I thanked her for being so kind to me. They really are good people. The call we have been waiting for comes in, and my nerves and anxiety fly off the charts. I felt sick to my stomach as we drove into town to meet my family, then meet with the detective.

I got closer to William using his warmth as security because I am freaking out right now. His mother and father came along to meet my family, and I wanted them to be informed of the situation I had brought to their door. I am truly grateful for all of them supporting me.

When we arrived at the hotel in town and parked the truck, I couldn't go in just yet. My heart was racing, and I felt like I couldn't breathe. He opened the door, helping me from the truck. He hugged me close and told me to breathe while soothing me quietly. When I was calmer, I let him know I was ready, and we walked inside the lobby and were greeted by 6 people.

My mom was the first to hug me, and I knew it was really my mother with her embrace. The feeling was indescribable. The memories flashed through my mind, making me feel dizzy for a moment when I looked up and saw the amber-colored eyes, so like mine, I knew this was my father. He walked up and said,"Hello, my pumpkin pie."

I ran to him, hugging him as hard as I could. I remember them. My family. I looked around at the faces and saw my brothers waiting. Impatient as ever, I let dad go and smiled as I walked to them and both engulfed me in a tight hug like I can now remember they always did. I cried, sobbing that I had forgotten my family, and there are things that are still blank to me, but they are here, and I love them. When I get control of myself, I pull away, squeezing each of them again.

I looked for William, and it didn't take long to find him. He's waiting patiently for me. I went right to him and hugged him around his middle, resting my head on his chest, telling him, "Thank you." Dad cleared his throat and said, "This must be William Sholt." William replied politely "Yes sir I am," and shakes his outstretched hand, my father and brothers both seem to be sizing him up, which irritated me holding his hand tighter I said, "He is the man that saved me and has taken care of me since I found myself in the forest I found his cave for shelter, and he has been by my side since, we need to sit down and talk about everything I remember and the stuff I don't! Does anyone object to any of that? "