2 comments/ 12733 views/ 0 favorites Forbidden Lovers: A Second Chance By: CLorenzo2 This is a fictional story and is the last one in my "Forbidden Lovers" series. I wanted to thank all of the people who read this series and wrote reviews which inspired me to write another chapter and give my characters what I hope you will see as a proper ending. * Well it felt to Christopher like it was his last breath, but what he didn't know was that he would get that second chance that he so rightfully deserved. Call it karma or fate or what you will, but someone was looking out for Christopher that day. The EMT team arrived at the scene shortly after the man in the other car called them. They were able to remove the piece of glass from Christopher's neck. One of them pulled out a gauze pad and held it to the wound applying as much pressure as possible. Another one wrapped his neck with a bandage keeping the gauze in place and freeing their hands to start CPR. One of the EMT members checked Christopher for signs of life. What he noticed was that Christopher was in fact breathing but very weak and his heart rate was dangerously low. He was unconscious and not far from death so they hooked him up to a respirator to help him get the oxygen his body so desperately needed. The man also noticed that both of Christopher's legs appeared to be broken and he had several small and medium lesions on his body that were bleeding slightly. Then they loaded him into the ambulance and headed for the hospital. During this time a third member checked out the other man who only had a few minor cuts and bruises and was soon on his way home. At the hospital Christopher was rushed into the ER for emergency surgery. The doctors cleaned out the wound in his neck and with several stitches were able to sew it back together. They were careful to be sure that there were no remaining shards of glass in his neck. Next they examined his other cuts, removing glass, cleaning them off and sewing some of the deeper ones and simply bandaging the more superficial ones. The doctors found that his legs were shattered in several places and they had to set the bones and graft some bone from his hips and knees to repair the damage. Then they had to place both legs in long casts to keep them immobilized so the bone could heal correctly. While in the ICU the doctors and nurses kept a close eye on Christopher waiting for him to wake up. His breathing and heart rate had been steadily increasing now that his body was experiencing less trauma. Plus the pain medication was helping to relax him and this was a good thing. The doctors were optimistic that he would wake up, but they knew he would have a long recovery ahead of him. Upon his arrival to the hospital the EMT members had given his information to one of the nurses and she had managed to identify and contact his parents. They jumped into their car and started the 2 hr drive to the hospital near their son's school. They were worried sick about him. All they knew was that had been in a bad auto accident and had arrived at the hospital in critical condition. They loved their son and wanted to be there for him and were praying that he would make it through this ordeal and come out alive and well. When they arrived at the hospital a nurse led them back to the ICU so they could see Christopher and talk to one of the doctors who had performed the surgery. They had not been prepared to see their son in such a rough condition. They were shocked by the big stitches in his neck, the numerous wounds on his body, and the casts on his legs. In addition to those more obvious wounds Christopher was black and blue on most of his body. The doctor came to talk to them and he explained the extent of the injuries. "Mr. and Mrs. Miller I am doctor Smith. I was one of the doctors who operated on your son." "How is he doctor? Mr. and Mrs. Miller asked almost simultaneously." "The accident was pretty bad and your son was thrown through the windshield. He had a piece of glass cut his throat, slightly sever an artery and puncture a lung. We were able to repair the artery and stop the bleeding. The lung only contained a small hole, which we stitched and expect to heal soon enough. The other cuts and bruises have all been sterilized and will heal in time. " "And what about his legs?" Mrs. Miller asked. "His legs have been shattered in several places," the doctor explained. "We set them and grafted bone from other places to repair the damage. He will need to wear those casts for several weeks. Then after a month or two of physical therapy I expect he will be walking again." The doctor explained that Christopher's bones would be very week when he came out of the casts, from those weeks of being immobilized and unused and the therapy would help strengthen them again. Mr. and Miller said they understood and took the doctor's referral for a therapy center near the school and agreed to have Christopher check back in with the doctor every few weeks to see how he was progressing. Once left alone Mr. and Mrs. Miller went and sat at their son's bedside talking softly to him and willing him to hold on and fight to wake up soon. Mr. Miller held his wife's hand and reminded her that their son was strong and he would pull through this. As Christopher slept he dreamed of MaryBeth and of them having a happier life. He wasn't quite sure if he was experiencing the after life or a dream of what they could have been or still be in this life. All he knew was that it was sweet and he wanted more than anything to get there. Meanwhile, a few states away MaryBeth had already arrived at her old friend Stacy's house and was settling in. Stacy welcomed MaryBeth and her daughter with open arms and allowed them to stay as long as they liked. She had already discussed it with her husband and daughter who was about the same age as Erin. The two girls were introduced and went off to play. MaryBeth sat with Stacy and they talked over a glass of wine. She told her friend of all that had happened these past months and how torn up she felt about the whole ordeal. She explained how she was ready to leave Alejandro and how Christopher had come into her life and how she had loved him, gotten fired and now found herself here. Stacy was very supportive of her friend and her desire for a divorce. She had only met Alejandro once briefly, but had not liked the fact that MaryBeth had come home from Peru with this strange man. Stacy tried to understand what her friend was going through, but she didn't quite comprehend it all. "Can I ask you something?" Stacy asked. "Of course you can," answered MaryBeth "Well, I see why you wanted to get away from Alejandro, and the school, but if you love this young man so much why did you just leave him there?" "Well, it's complicated," MaryBeth answered. "Does it have to be?" Stacy replied. MaryBeth thought about her friend's comment. On the one hand there was a lot to digest with her firing and her divorce and the fact that now everyone knew of her relationship with Christopher. However, on the other hand she could not hide from all of these issues forever. She could file for divorce, and then of course after spring break was over Erin would have to go back to school and MaryBeth knew she needed a job. She would have to find a place to live as she wanted no part of that house she had shared with her husband. MaryBeth thought about Christopher and the reality of what might have been possible. Stacy could see that her friend was lost in thought and she encouraged her to consider all the options. She told her friend that if she loved this Christopher then why shouldn't she be with him? MaryBeth had wondered if her decision for a clean break had been a bit rash and if maybe she hadn't taken the time to assess the situation. It was decided that she would take a few days to think over her choices. After all it was break time from Erin's school and MaryBeth was out of work so she had nowhere to be. That night as MaryBeth slept she tossed and turned feeling so conflicted about the way she left things with Christopher. She knew in the back of her mind that she still loved him very much. After all none of this was Christopher's fault. It wasn't his fault that her husband was a prick, or that the truth had come out about their affair, or her firing. All Christopher had done was fall in love with her and make her feel better than she ever imagined. She also knew that she was guilty of that same crime for she had fallen just as hard for him and she knew the way he was when they were together and how he felt for her. Back at the college Christopher's friend Brad was wondering why he hadn't seen his friend recently. They had adjoining singles and it seemed as if Christopher had not been back to his room all day and night. The next morning Brad was watching the local morning news as he prepared to head off to breakfast and his morning class. It was then that he heard the news. Brad was shocked to hear of the gruesome accident his good friend had experienced and decided to go see him at the hospital. He called a classmate and asked him to relay a message to the professor that he would be missing class to go and see a friend in the hospital. Brad arrived at the hospital and found Christopher's parents semi dozing in the waiting room. Christopher and Brad had been friends since they had met in class freshman year and Brad had met Mr. and Mrs. Smith on several occasions. Brad placed a hand gently on Mrs. Smith's shoulder and she opened her eyes. She gave Brad a hug and cried in his shoulder. Mr. Miller heard his wife's tears and woke up and noticed his son's good friend there. They shook hands and then talked. Brad told them he had come as soon as he heard of the accident on the news. Mr. Miller told him of Christopher's condition and how they were waiting for him to wake up. They found a nurse, who said that Christopher had been taken to his own room in the night, was very stable and expected to wake up sometime today. They all made their way to his room to await his awakening. At this same time Ana another Hispanic Studies professor at the college was at home preparing to leave for work when she heard about the accident on the news. She recognized the name as Christopher had been in a couple of her classes and she remembered him as a good hardworking student. She hoped that he would make a full recovery. Ana was also a good friend of MaryBeth's and she wondered if she knew about the accident. Ana didn't really know all of the details of MaryBeth's situation, but she knew her friend was no longer working at the college and some how Christopher was involved. She suspected that the boundaries of the student-teacher relationship had been crossed. Ana felt it wasn't her place to judge her friend, but she thought MaryBeth deserved a phone call so she could know what was happening. At Stacy's house MaryBeth and Stacy were outside sitting on the porch talking while the girls played. MaryBeth was saying that she had at the very least decided to go ahead with the divorce and had called her lawyer to schedule an appointment for later this week to sign the papers. It was then that her cell phone rang. MaryBeth noticed Ana was calling and she wondered what she could have wanted. "Ana what's going on?" MaryBeth asked. "Are you home now?" Ana asked. "Now I am out of town for several days why?" MaryBeth answered. "I just thought you deserved to know that there was an accident." "An accident? What do you mean?" MaryBeth questioned. "Christopher Miller was in a bad auto wreck and he is in the hospital. He was critical last night and that is all the news reporter said." "Thank you Ana, I appreciate the call." MaryBeth felt sick at the feeling that Christopher was in a hospital bed fighting for his life. She couldn't help but feel somewhat responsible for his situation. She didn't know the circumstances surrounding the accident, but she did know that he had not been in his right state of mind when she left him in her office yesterday. MaryBeth told Stacy she had to go and could she watch Erin awhile. Stacy agreed to watch the girls and take them to the park to play with others. MaryBeth said goodbye to her daughter, got in her car and made her way to the hospital. She wasn't sure what she was going to do when she got there. She was sure his parents would be there and maybe some friends and she would be unwelcome to say the least. However, she had to see him even if from afar so she could know how he was. A few hours later MaryBeth pulled into the hospital parking lot and made her way inside. She asked about Christopher at the front desk, but the nurse said that she wasn't able to give out that information to anyone who wasn't family. MaryBeth wandered around thinking of what to do when she heard some nurses talking about this young man in room 212 and how his vital signs were good and the doctors expected him to wake up any time now. Based on what they said MaryBeth decided there was a good chance they were talking about Christopher so she made her way to room 212. She stood back a bit and looked into the room. She saw a man and woman who she assumed were Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Miller was holding her son's hand. Then she noticed Brad and while she didn't know his name at first she knew she had seen him before walking on campus with Christopher. She knew Christopher had talked a lot about one good friend in particular, but the name escaped her. Brad happened to glance at the window and noticed a woman standing outside looking in. MaryBeth turned and started to walk away. Brad told the Millers he would be right back and he left the room. He knew the woman looked familiar as he followed her down the hall. Brad caught up with MaryBeth before she was able to catch the elevator and he put a hand on her arm. MaryBeth turned around and it was then that he recognized her as a professor. He wondered what she was doing here, looking in at them all in Christopher's room. "You're a professor at the college?" Brad asked. "Yes, well I was up until recently I taught Spanish," MaryBeth replied. "What are you doing here?" "I came to see how Christopher was." "Well, obviously, but why?" Brad questioned. MaryBeth was thinking of how she should go about answering Brad's question when Brad had a revelation of sorts. Before MaryBeth could say anything he started to speak. "It was you, you're the one," Brad exclaimed. "What?" MaryBeth said. "I knew something was up with Christopher these past several months. I knew he was seeing someone, but he would never talk much about it. He just kept saying it had to be kept on the down low. Then there were those pictures around campus. I didn't recognize the face, but it all makes sense. You got fired and now my good friend is fighting for life." "Allow me a chance to explain myself," MaryBeth stated. "I could really use your help," she added. "This better be good," Brad said. MaryBeth told Brad of how when she got fired she got angry and she just up and left. She thought that she needed to get away from everything in her life that was causing her conflict and just start over. Then she told him that the news of the accident changed everything. That she had realized the error of her ways and that she wanted to set things right. She wanted to make amends with Christopher and start their relationship over and make it last this time. Brad could see that MaryBeth seemed genuine in her concern and feelings for Christopher. He explained to her Christopher's condition and how he had a long recovery ahead of him. He told her Christopher would be busy with doctors, physical therapy and trying to finish up school. Brad said he felt that Christopher had enough issues, without having to deal with MaryBeth's return and all the drama that was sure to follow. MaryBeth said that she completely understood where Brad was coming from and she agreed with him. She said she wanted Brad to watch out for Christopher and to help him to stay on track with his recovery and to finish school. She explained she also had issues to resolve before she felt she could give herself fully to Christopher. It was agreed that Brad would do what he could to look out for his friend and to keep MaryBeth informed about the progress he was making. MaryBeth agreed to keep her distance for the time being and to tie up all the loose ends in her life. Then when things had settled down for the both of them she would come to him and ask for his forgiveness. As she got on the elevator MaryBeth found it very hard to leave the hospital. She felt more than anything that she should be in that room with the rest of them. She loved him and maybe if he knew that he would find reason to wake up. She reminded herself of what Brad had said and she focused her mind on getting her life in order. With that she called her lawyer to see if he could see her today and he said he had some time free now if she wanted to come to the office. MaryBeth headed over to see the lawyer and discuss the particulars of her divorce. Back in room 212 Mrs. Miller felt Christopher's hand squeeze hers and she jumped at the sensation. "He just squeezed my hand!" she exclaimed. "I think he is waking up!" she added. Mr. and Mrs. Miller started to talk to their son asking if he could hear them and open his eyes. Brad went out to look for a nurse and have her contact the doctor. Christopher started to feel a pain throughout most of his body. It wasn't a sharp pain but more of a dull throbbing pain. He noticed that his vision was somewhat blurred, but he thought he saw the figures of his mother and father. He blinked his eyes a few times and things started to become clearer. By this time the doctor had come into the room and Brad followed behind him. Christopher wasn't sure who that strange man was, but he sure recognized his good friend. He turned his attention to his parents who were obviously trying to speak to him. "Christopher can you hear us?" they both said. "Yes mom and dad, I can. What's going on?" Christopher asked. "You had an accident dear." His mom said. "You are in the hospital son." His dad added. Christopher was still trying to get his bearings and remembered what had happened and just why he was in the hospital. It was then that Dr. Smith stepped forward and introduced himself. He explained about the car accident and the injuries that had been sustained. Christopher looked at himself and could see he was in bad shape and it wasn't a pretty site. Then he thought of MaryBeth and remembered what had transpired and he wondered how much time had past since then. He also wondered where she had gone and if he would ever see her again. However, he knew that this was not the time and place to bring up such questions. The doctor gave Christopher a full check up and it seemed as though he was stable aside from the broken bones and bruises. The doctor explained that Christopher's body had experienced severe trauma and how would be very tired for a few days. He suggested that Christopher stay in the hospital a few more days for observation and rest. Brad shook his friend's hand and told him it was great to have him back. Brad agreed to update all of Christopher's professors and friends of his condition and to let them know he would be returning soon and do his best to catch up on the work he had missed. Brad said he had to get back to the college and left the family alone. Mr. and Mrs. Miller talked with their son about his condition and the therapy he would be doing. Mrs. Miller insisted on staying around for the first few days after Christopher went back to the college. She would get a hotel room and help him adjust back into the dorms and classes. Brad, she said had already agreed to do all he could to help after she went back home. He had agreed to drive his friend to therapy and make sure that everything didn't become more than Christopher could handle. Later that night Mr. Miller had to return home as he had important business to attend to at work. Mrs. Miller stayed with her son comforting him and caring for him. Forbidden Lovers: A Second Chance Meanwhile MaryBeth had met with her lawyer Mr. Owens and developed a plan of action. She had decided that she simply wanted Alejandro out of her life and her daughter's life as quickly as possible. She explained to Mr. Owens how Alejandro had never wanted children and of the recent abuse. She also told him of how Alejandro had changed not long after he married her and came to the USA. That MaryBeth had tried to make it work, but realized that she had married him for all the wrong reasons. Mr. Owens said that it seemed as if Alejandro was most interested in money and did she have any to buy him off with. MaryBeth said she didn't have large sums of money in savings, but there was the house, which was worth a good bit and she had no desire to live there anymore. Mr. Owens suggested she sell the house as soon as possible and offer Alejandro a majority of the money. Maybe then he would cut his losses and get out of her life. MaryBeth thought that just might work. So they wrote it all up as part of the divorce settlement. Then MaryBeth headed back to Stacy's and Mr. Owens agreed to see Alejandro very soon. On his way home from the office Mr. Owens decided to stop by and deliver the papers himself. Alejandro was at the house watching TV and drinking a beer. He was annoyed and wondering where his wife had gone to. He thought perhaps he should look for her, but he knew he had no idea where to begin. She could be anywhere as far as he knew. Alejandro figured he would try and enjoy the piece and quiet and wait for her to come home when she cooled off. It was then that he heard a knock at the door and went to answer it. He opened the door and saw a stranger standing there in a suit. "Who the hell are you and what do you want?" he asked sternly. "My name is Mr. Owens and I am your wife's lawyer. Can I come in?" "It's a free country do what you want." Alejandro said. "I'm here because your wife wants to get a divorce and I need for you to sign the papers." "So that whore wants a divorce so she can shack up with the boy does she?" "I'm not sure who you are referring to." Mr. Owens stated, "But I have an offer for you that I think you will like." "I'm listening so go ahead," Alejandro said. Mr. Owens explained how MaryBeth wished to sell the house and give him a large sum of money if he agreed to get out of town, leave them alone and have no physical contact with his daughter. Alejandro considered if for awhile. It would be nice he thought to have that money. Maybe he would go back to Peru and live it up. Buy himself a plot of land and build a nice house. He could have all the women fawning over him the way they did the rich tourists. He could throw his money around and have all the pussy he wanted. Next he thought about his daughter. He had never really wanted that little brat, but she was his flesh and blood and she wasn't all that bad. She was kind of cute and was the fruit of his loins. He decided that she was better off without him for now and he could always contact her later and reestablish the relationship. Alejandro read over the papers and saw the potential figures on the sale of the house and what he could expect to receive. His eyes widen as he realized how far all that money would go back home. He agreed to the terms, signed the papers and that was done. Mr. Owens suggested to Alejandro that he find somewhere else to stay until the house sold. He said MaryBeth had agreed to clean the place up and make it presentable if he would get out and leave it that way for potential buyers. Alejandro was put off by this, but he supposed it was better than cleaning up after himself. He agreed to get a motel or stay with friends. Later on he packed a bag and went to stay with some friends he had made during his last farm job. That evening at Stacy's house they were all sitting down to dinner when MaryBeth received the call that the divorce had gone through. "It is done." She said out loud and Stacy simply nodded at her and they went back to eating. Later, while the children watched a movie MaryBeth and Stacy sat, sipping more wine while MaryBeth looked through the classifieds of a paper she had picked up while in town. She circled some apartments that sounded nice enough. Then she found an ad for a cute cottage on the edge of town that sounded perfect. She immediately called the owner and set up an appointment to see the cottage the next day. Now all she needed was a job to pay for the place she thought to herself. Luck was on her side that night as she saw that the local community college was looking for a Spanish professor. It wouldn't be what she was used to she knew. It would be a pay cut and mostly just grammar work and no literature or culture type classes. However, she thought it would suffice for now and she was more than qualified. She also knew that the community college didn't associate much with the college where she had worked so they most likely knew nothing of her unemployment circumstances. She pulled out her laptop to make sure he had a functioning resume and some references. She could stop there at the college and apply after seeing the cottage. She hoped finding a job and a house would be that easy. Then once she was settled into her new place and her job she would see how Christopher was. She wanted him to have time to start recovering, but she knew she couldn't wait forever to see him. The next day MaryBeth drove back to town and went to meet the lady with the cottage. She found the place to be very quaint, cute and private. It was just outside of town and had a nice little fenced in yard. It was a small place with two bedrooms and one bathroom. It was nothing like her house had been, but she knew in reality her and Erin didn't need that much space to survive. She didn't want to divulge her whole history so she told the lady she had recently moved here with her daughter and had a lead on a job at the community college. She said she was looking for a fresh start after the failure of a relationship. The woman didn't ask too many questions and decided MaryBeth seemed like a nice enough person. MaryBeth agreed to rent the cottage and wrote a check for first month's rent and a security deposit. Then she headed off to the college. She was able to have an interview that same day. She made up a story of how she had been hired as a visiting professor for a few semesters at the other college and how she had grown to like it here. She also said that she was hoping to stay, had seen the ad and come in to talk with them. Based on her education and experiencing in Spanish culture, language and teaching the director of the community college was quick to offer her a position. He thought she would be a welcomed addition to the faculty and would bring life to the struggling foreign language department. MaryBeth was excited that she had been able to come so far in reestablishing her life in such a short amount of time. On her way back to get her daughter she decided to drive by the hospital. She wanted to at least peek in on Christopher and see how he was. At the hospital Christopher had convinced his mother to go and get a hotel room. He could tell she hadn't slept much these past few days and she needed her rest. He assured he was fine and could also use the rest so he could regain his strength. Eventually she agreed, saying she could use some sleep. Christopher called Brad and asked him if he could come for his mother and let her borrow his car a few days. Brad agreed and allowed Mrs. Miller to drop him off at the college and keep his car for the time she was in town. Christopher was tired and soon fell into a deep sleep after his mother left. At that same time MaryBeth was walking down the hall to his room. She peeked in the window and saw that he was there sleeping all alone. She quietly opened the door and made her way into the room, closed the blinds and sat at his bedside. She took his hand in hers and held it gently. She watched him as he slept and noticed that his scars looked slightly better than they had the last time she saw him. She whispered softly how much she loved him and wanted nothing more than for him to get better. She kissed him softly on the forehead and then on the lips. He stirred slightly, but did not wake up. She noticed a rise in the sheets and was pleased to see that one part of him seemed to be uninjured and functioning properly. She pulled the sheets back and lifted his hospital gown. There he was hard and ready as she had seen him so many times before. She felt the urge to take him in her hand and she went with that. She gently and softly stroked his cock. This seemed to cause a slight stir in Christopher but the medicines he was on kept him soundly sleeping. She stroked his cock for awhile and then took it into her mouth slowly sucking. As she enjoyed his taste all these memories came flooding back. She moved her head up and down loving the feeling of him inside her again even if it was just in her mouth. Before she realized it he was releasing himself in her mouth. She drank it down and quickly covered him up and left the hospital. MaryBeth made her way back to Stacy's to pack up and leave the next morning for the cottage. She sat her daughter down and explained to her what was happening. She told her how sometimes you can be friends and happy with someone and then that person isn't nice to you anymore so you don't want to be friends with them. Erin said she understood this. MaryBeth explained that this is sort of what happened with her and Erin's father. That he wasn't nice to her anymore and she didn't want to be his friend. Erin said that daddy hadn't wanted to play with her lately and she didn't like that. MaryBeth told her that they would be going to live in a new house and that mommy had a new friend who was nice to her and special to her. Erin asked if this person could be her friend also and MaryBeth said she hoped that one day he could. The both of them slept through the night and moved into their home the next day. That night Christopher slept surprisingly well. He awoke feeling better than he had in days. He knew he had had this vivid seemingly real dream about MaryBeth. He knew that as soon as he was able he was going to do his best to find her and see if there wasn't a chance for them. It wasn't long until Mrs. Miller arrived with Brad to help check Christopher out of the hospital and take him back to the college. They wheeled him out to the car and helped him inside. Back at the dorms they helped Christopher into his room and rearranged the furniture so he could more easily get around. Christopher was ready to get back to life so he grabbed his book bag and wheeled himself off to class. Brad walked with him most of the way and then went on to his class. His mother stayed behind cleaning his room, doing laundry and doing what she could to make the room work better for her son. In the following weeks Christopher did his best to get around and do his school work. His bruises started to heal and it wasn't long until the doctor was taking off the casts. Then it was time for Christopher to start therapy and he realized how weak his legs were. He spent much time doing exercises to strengthen them and get them ready to support his weight. MaryBeth received updates from Brad and heard that Christopher was progressing well. Sometimes she would go to the therapy center and watch him through the window trying to go unnoticed. Christopher would sometimes glance outside and believe he saw her, but whenever he looked back she would be gone so he couldn't be sure. Christopher was young and strong and before too long he was excelling in his therapy. They decided it was time for him to try walking. They started out with the parallel bars allowing him to hold on as he walked. He stumbled at first, but by the end of the session he was more stable on his legs. As the sessions continued he started walking with a walker and then with a cane. He was getting stronger each day and hoped soon to not need any help when walking. He would still tire after walking for awhile so he knew he had some more work ahead of him. As soon as MaryBeth heard Christopher was starting to walk again she thought it was time for her to see him. She believed he could handle seeing her and listening to her story. She only hoped that he could forgive her for being a coward and taking the easy way out and that he wouldn't blame her for his situation. One Friday night she left her daughter at a friend's and made her way to the college. She covered herself up as much as she could to avoid being noticed. Of course she no longer worked there, but she still preferred not to be recognized by students or ex co-workers. She knew Christopher sometimes went out with friends on the weekends, but he was no heavy drinker and in his condition she expected him to be resting in his room. She walked briskly across campus with her head down. She ran toward the door of his dorm and caught it as someone was walking out. The girl grabbed the door and held it open for MaryBeth. "Thank you" MaryBeth said not looking at the girl. She walked down the hall to Christopher's door and knocked lightly. Christopher told her to come on in figuring it was one of his friends coming to see how he was. When he saw that it was MaryBeth, he was shocked and surprised. He could hardly believe that she was here. He wasn't really sure what to say or how to react now that he had actually seen her. There was such a mixture of emotions both good and bad stirring in him. "So you came back?" he asked her. "Yes, I came back. I had to see you and make things right." She replied. "What exactly does make things right mean? When things got hard you up and left me. You ran away, threw me aside and look what happened." He said with some anger in his voice. MaryBeth could see that he was somewhat angry and she didn't blame him. Not a day went by when she didn't blame herself for Christopher's current condition. She thought that maybe if she hadn't been such a coward, there wouldn't have been any accident, and Christopher would not be struggling to learn to walk again. "I know I took the easy way out and I am sorry." MaryBeth said. "I feel responsible for what happened to you. And make things right means I love you and I want you in my life if you will have me." Christopher could see the hurt in her eyes as she said those words. He knew that in reality it wasn't her fault what had happened to him. Or at least he was as much to blame as she had been. After all, he was the one who got into his car. He was the one who had not been wearing a seatbelt and driving much to fast. Yes he knew she most likely would have been on the highway, but he had no way of knowing where she was going. His actions had been thoughtless not to mention reckless and dumb. He knew he had to take responsibility for his part. "It's not completely your fault. I acted without thinking and I put myself in this wheel chair." Christopher said. "We both played our parts," MaryBeth said. "What we need to do now is find a way to fix it all." "How do we do that?" He asked. They talked for a long time about many things. MaryBeth told him about how she had served Alejandro with the divorce papers. She told him of her cottage and her job at the community college. She said she was working hard to get her life in order so they could more easily be together. Hearing all of those words left Christopher full of mixed emotions. He was happy that she was doing what she could to fix her life and find a place for him, but he also felt like he should be doing the same and wasn't. When he expressed this to her she told him that was nonsense. She told him how he was doing plenty by staying in school and working towards his recovery. She told him it was very important that he got better and finished his education. "I know has been hard for you, but I am going to be here to help you," she said. "Starting now we are going to be together all of the time," he said. MaryBeth explained to him that she would see him a few times a week. That she wanted to support him and be an incentive to recover, but not a distraction. That he had to continue about his life like everything was the same as it always had been. Then soon enough he would be well and graduating and then they could move forward with their relationship. There would be no more secrets or lies as they could be open and honest with everyone involved. Christopher wanted to just hold her and never let her go, but he understood where she was coming from. It made sense to give themselves time. She needed to get settled in her job and he needed to get well and finish school. He had ambitions of working with Latin immigrants. Maybe being an interpreter/advocate or possibly teaching English as a second language. He understood that having his degree would help him to achieve his goals and provide for the life they would build together. Once they had talked and made their apologies for mistakes made they felt relieved and more at ease. Christopher motioned for MaryBeth to come over to him and she did. He put his arms out to embrace her, but she was unsure of hurting him. She saw a chair and pulled it in front of him and sat down. This allowed her to be at his level and for him to more easily wrap his arms around her. They held each other tight for the longest time enjoying the warmth. They began to kiss and he let his hands wander over her body reacquainting himself with her curves and her soft and supple breasts. "I want to be with you so much," he said. "I want you too," she replied. "But I don't want to hurt you." "Just be gentle and it will be ok," he said. MaryBeth helped him to stand up and get into the bed. She stood above him at first and started to slowly take all of her clothes off. Christopher enjoyed the unveiling of her body, remembering just how truly beautiful and sexy she was. Those round soft breasts, those long legs and that nice tight ass. Next she climbed into the bed and started to carefully remove his clothes. She started with his shirt slowly lifting it off and kissing his chest. His scars now were minimal and she didn't give them much notice as she ran her hands slowly over his chest. She moved down to his pants and took them off along with his underwear. He sprang to life in front of her and this excited her as she anticipated him inside of her. She leaned in and kissed him gently as she slowly stroked his cock in her hand. He reached up and loving fondled her breasts paying special attention to her sensitive nipples as she loved. Soon enough she lowered herself onto him taking care not to place too much weight on his legs. Christopher let out a sound and MaryBeth couldn't decide if it was pain or pleasure. "Did I hurt you love?" She asked. "No," he said. "It is just that I had forgotten how good you feel. And in truth my body is a bit sore still so go slow," He added. She took her time ever so gently rocking back and forth as he cock grew harder and harder. She held her hands on his chest to steady herself as she moved. He ran his hands over her back pulling her closer to him. They kept this steady rhythm for as long as possible enjoying the sensations that it brought them. MaryBeth was very excited and hot. She had almost forgotten just how good he felt and wondered how she ever had thought she could do without. She reached a hand down to rub her clit as they rocked. She rubbed herself with urgency and it wasn't long until she was tightening up and feeling her orgasm rise through her body. There was incredible feeling to the whole experience. It was so liberating to feel as if there was nothing stopping them now in their love. No guilt and no wrong doing just love and lust in its most pure and simple form. As MaryBeth tightened around Christopher's throbbing cock he knew he would not last long. She felt so amazing and he was lost in the moment not thinking of his injuries or anything else. All he could see was this incredible woman who he loved giving him pleasure unlike anything he imagined possible. Forbidden Lovers: A Second Chance Soon he felt the heat rise up through his loins as he released a huge load of hot sperm inside of her ready and willing pussy. His whole body shook in waves with his orgasm just as hers had. They rode those waves and then together came down and back to reality. She crawled off of him and lay beside him and they just held each other there for the longest time. Then soon enough Christopher drifted off to sleep. MaryBeth laid with him for awhile longer and then got up, dressed and headed back out to her car and then home. She covered herself up again and walked fast along the pathways to the visitor parking lot. Back at her cottage she curled up with a blanket and a good book enjoying the good feeling she held with her from her evening with Christopher. In the following weeks Christopher continued his studies and his therapy. He was quite busy between the two as papers were coming due and finals were fast approaching. In his therapy sessions he showed a new drive for recovery that pleased the therapists who worked with him. He pushed himself and became stronger and more stable everyday. Soon enough he was able to walk good distances without a cane. The therapist recommended he carry one for awhile even after the end of his sessions. Just as a precaution incase he got tired or tripped over something. MaryBeth continued to come and see him when she could. She noticed how he was getting stronger and feeling better. He would come to the door and pull her inside and into his arms as he kissed her passionately. She also noticed that she didn't have to be as careful with him when they made love. He would sometimes get on top for awhile and take control until he tired and then she would ride him the rest of the way. She loved the feeling of him on top thrusting deeper and deeper inside of her. They missed each other so much when they were apart, but it made the anticipation and excitement of their nights together that much greater. MaryBeth wished they could have had a more relaxed and private setting then the dorm. Yes Christopher had his own room, but it was surrounded by other rooms filled with other people. The walls were not all that thick and they had to keep quieter than they would have liked. Plus she wanted to avoid seeing Brad and letting him know she had not waited until after graduation to make contact. She would have preferred they go back to her cottage, but getting him there and back was difficult and she didn't always know when she would have a night free. Soon enough the last two weeks of the semester had arrived. Christopher was busy finishing up papers and studying for exams. He was also looking into employment opportunities. He had applied for several jobs and had some promising interviews. He was sure he would find something soon. He felt that by the time he was hired on he would be in good enough physical shape to work. He had not seen much of MaryBeth as she was bust finishing up her semester as well. His parents had been calling him and making plans for graduation. They would be coming up to see him and stay for couple of days. A good friend of him and Brad had an apartment off campus and had invited them over for an after graduation party that night. Christopher thought maybe that would be a good opportunity for MaryBeth to meet some of his friends. He also figured she would have to meet his parents and that weekend was as good as any to do so. One night they talked on the phone and she apologized for not coming to see him. They both knew they needed to get their work done and decided that graduation day they would have their time. She would come with him to the party and afterwards they would have their own celebration. She invited him back to come to her cottage that evening and to stay as long as he liked. The night before graduation parents were arriving in the college town in large numbers. The campus was busy with families celebrating the happy occasion. Chris and Brad and some other friends gathered with their families for dinner and enjoyed the evening. The next morning Christopher awoke feeling refreshed and strong. He was excited about finishing school and moving on to the next phase of his life. He would miss times with his friends, but he knew that good days lie ahead. He would now be able to start his life with MaryBeth. He put on his cap and gown and met up with Brad and some others to walk to the quad where the stage and chairs were set up. One by one the names were called and everyone cheered for their relatives and friends. MaryBeth stood in the back of the crowd under a tree trying her best to blend in the sea of people. She was proud to see the young man she loved being rewarded for all his hard work. She knew how he had struggled this past semester and he had not faltered one bit. She was very ready to show him just how proud she was, but she knew that would have to wait until later. Once the ceremony ended she made her way through the crowd and off campus. She went back to the cottage to prepare for the night. Her daughter would be at her parents and she wanted the night to be special. She put out candles to light and picked out some soft and sexy music. She had purchased some sexy red lingerie that she knew would get a rise out of her lover. She had a bottle of champagne on ice chilling and two glasses on the bedside table. She also primped herself by showering with silky smooth body wash that left her skin soft to the touch. She shaved her legs and her pussy so she would be nice and smooth. She applied her make up and picked out a nice outfit for the party. She wanted to look sexy, but not slutty so she chose a nice top and skirt that showed her assets, but not too much of any of them. She knew she would likely be the oldest woman at the party, but she thought she looked pretty good. She was sure she would turn some of the guys heads not that she cared that much, but still it made her smile. Meanwhile Christopher spent the day with friends and family. He said his goodbyes to some friends and told others he would see them at the party. His parents helped him to pack up his room and load the stuff into the car. They talked to him of what he thought came next in his life. He said his friend Justin had an apartment off campus (the one who was throwing the party) and had extended him an invite to stay there. Justin was keeping his place at least until the end of summer. Christopher said he wanted to find a job in this area or the closest city and that he expected to have an offer soon. It wasn't the entire truth, but it wasn't far from it either. Justin had extended him an invitation and he thought he might stay with him for a short while. Enough time for him to be sure he was employed and to give little Erin time to come to adjust to his presence in her life. He knew MaryBeth wanted him to move in now, but he thought he would explain this to her and she would understand. Later that evening Christopher's parents headed for the hotel and they agreed to meet up for a mid morning breakfast the next day. Brad asked Christopher if he needed a ride to the party. Christopher said he had someone picking him up shortly. Brad knew whom he was talking about and felt it was time he told his friend the truth. He explained about his talk with MaryBeth and his part in keeping her updated. Christopher thanked his friend for the help and kept to himself that she had been seeing him already for weeks now. Brad went on his way and Christopher waited for his lover to arrive. Soon enough she came knocking on his door. She looked stunning to him and he could barely believe his eyes. She took his arm and they walked to the car and went off to the party. In the car she told him that she had come this morning to watch him receive his diploma. She said she was proud of him for what he had accomplished. Christopher said he was proud of himself and happy to be able to say he had completed four years of college. He had worked hard each year to make sure he got the most he could out of his education. He had done well and earned the respected of many of his professors and knew many of them would give a good reference if he ever asked. Christopher guided MaryBeth along the short route to the apartment complex and soon they arrived. MaryBeth took his hand and helped him up the one flight of stairs to Justin's apartment. He didn't need much help as his legs were much stronger these days. Christopher opened the door and they entered to a party already in progress. The music was on and people were dancing and drinking and having a good time. They decided to get something to drink. MaryBeth said she would only have a couple of drinks to stay sober enough to drive. "After all it is your day to celebrate," she said to him and he appreciated that. As they walked through the place drinks in hand Christopher waved to many people and talked to others. Some of his friends had not taken any Spanish classes so they didn't really know who MaryBeth was. He introduced her and they seemed pleased to make her acquaintance. Christopher told these people that he had met her while volunteering in town charity organizations. He thought a little white lie was better than explaining everything that had transpired. Other people at the party knew exactly who she was, but they didn't seem to care. All they knew was that they had graduated and they were here to have a good time. They wanted to relax and enjoy time with their friends while they still could. Plus now that they were finished with school what did it matter if an ex professor wanted to have a relationship with an ex student. These people smiled and greeted them just as friendly as the others had. The male students who knew MaryBeth simply gave Christopher a nod of encouragement. Some of the female students asked MaryBeth how she was doing and what she was doing these days. She told them of her job at the community college and they seemed happy that she was still teaching. Then they danced for a while taking breaks when he tired. Christopher held MaryBeth close and pressed himself against her body. They moved well together in time with the music. A couple of times a Latin style song would come on and they would show off their salsa and meringue skills. The crowd would stop and watch them as Christopher led MaryBeth through all these passes. He had studied Latin dance during his time abroad and had become quite good. MaryBeth also knew a fair amount of dance moves. After one of these dances Christopher was obviously tired and in need of a rest so MaryBeth sat him down and went off to freshen up in the bathroom. It was at that time that Justin came over to his friend and sat down next to him. "It's good to see you so well buddy," Justin said. "It seems that your recovery is moving right along," he added. "Yes, I feel good these days, thanks man," Christopher said. "It seems like you and the professor are real hot and heavy. Would like to borrow my room for a while?" Christopher looked at his friend trying to remain serious but wanting nothing more than to laugh at the idea. "MaryBeth has way too much class for a quickie in your dirty room Justin," Christopher said. "Plus she invited me back to her place later so were cool," he added. "So you're going back to her place to get busy; lucky you because she looks real good tonight," Justin commented. "First of all we don't get busy, we make love. Secondly she has a romantic evening planned. You would know these kinds of things if you ever had a relationship and not just a one night stand," Christopher exclaimed. "That's harsh buddy," Justin replied. "I know, I'm sorry, but it just that I care about this woman and it is more than just sex." "I get it, and I hope it works out for you," Justin said. "But just between you and me the sex is good isn't it?" He asked. "Very good, and that is all I will say," Christopher replied. Just then MaryBeth came back from the bathroom and was walking up to the table. Christopher introduced her to Justin explaining that he was the host of the evening. MaryBeth thanked him saying she was enjoying herself. Justin said he was just happy that she was taking such good care of his friend as he sent a wink Christopher's way. Christopher told him he was very funny. MaryBeth asked Christopher if he was ready to leave and he said he was. They said their goodbyes to people and waved at others as they made their way out of the apartment and down to the car. As they drove to the cottage they both could taste the anticipation of what was to come. They had not been together in 2 weeks and they were both very much ready. MaryBeth hoped that he would like all the things she had done to make the evening special. She also hoped the dancing hadn't tired him out too much. However, when she felt his hand on her thigh exploring underneath her skirt she knew he must have plenty of energy left. Upon reaching the cottage she took him inside and showed him around. Christopher liked the quaint feel of the place. It wasn't big, but it didn't feel cramped and he thought it all seemed rather cozy and homey. He could imagine himself feeling at home there one day. She told him to have a seat on the couch and get comfortable. She decided that she would bring the champagne in there and let him relax awhile longer. She uncorked the bottle and poured two glasses. They toasted to his success and to a new beginning for their relationship. They sipped and snuggled close kissing each other and enjoying the moment. After some time had passed MaryBeth asked him if he wanted to take a shower and get cleaned up. He said that sounded nice. She told him to just help himself to whatever he needed from the bathroom and that there was a robe hanging on a hook in there which he could use when he came out. Christopher stepped into the shower and let the warm water sooth his body. He scrubbed himself trying to feel refreshed and ready for what came next. MaryBeth went to her bedroom and lit the candles and put on the music. Then she crept into the bathroom and into the shower. Christopher smiled as she wrapped her arms around him. She ran her hands all over his wet hard body touching and exploring every last part. He turned to her and they kissed as the water fell over their bodies. Christopher took the soap and washed all over her body being very gentle as he rubbed her and cupped her breasts in his hands. As she rinsed off she told him to dry off and go on into the bedroom and she would be there shortly. He dried off put on the robe and walked to the bedroom. He saw the candles and heard the music and thought that it was a very nice gesture. He lied down on the bed waiting for her undoing the robe a bit so she could just see a hint of his body beneath. MaryBeth stepped out of the shower, dried off and put on her lingerie. She walked into the bedroom and stood beside the bed. Christopher was in awe of what he saw before him. She looked stunning in this red lacey outfit that hugged her body in all of the right places. She lay down beside him and they started to kiss as he ran his hands all over her. The silk outfit felt nice in his hands and nice as it rubbed against her skin. He loved the way she looked in it, but he knew it would have to come off eventually. Slowly he stripped her one article at a time until she was naked before him. He sucked on her tender nipples as he kissed his way down her stomach to her pussy. He took a big whiff of her scent as he prepared to pleasure her. He licked and sucked at her pussy and clit starting slow and gradually getting faster and faster. MaryBeth squirmed and moaned enjoying the sensations this brought her. It wasn't long until she had her hands on the back of his head holding him against her as she grinded her hips into his mouth. When she did this he knew that she was getting close to her release. He kept at his licking with fast strokes until she clamped around him and began to yell out, her juices dripping all over his face. Next he lay back and she took a hold of his cock. She stroked it for a minute and then bent her head down and took it into her mouth. She sucked it up and down starting at the head and taking more in with each stroke. Her mouth was so warm and moist and it felt so good to Christopher. MaryBeth knew he could explode in her anytime now and was ready to let it happen. She knew it had been awhile for him so if he came fast this only meant he would last longer the next time. She moved her head faster as she took more of him inside of her. Christopher soon felt the heat rise through him and he moaned and sprayed his cum into her mouth. MaryBeth drank it all down savoring the taste she had come to enjoy. She continued to suck him after he was dry and worked him until he started to rise again. She loved how in such short time he was ready again to give her what she needed. She climbed onto him and started to rock back and forth. She grabbed his chest and bounced up and down on his hard cock. He took a hold of her ass and pushed her into him as he thrust up to meet her. Later he rolled her over and got on top. He worked himself in and out of her going deep and hard the way she liked. She ran her hands down his back slightly scraping him with her fingernails, but he liked it. As he continued pushing himself into her MaryBeth felt herself rise to her second orgasm. She shook as she came riding the waves of pleasure. Christopher was still going strong and knew he could last a bit longer. If he came once it usually took him awhile to cum the second time. He turned her over and took her from behind grabbing a hold of her hips. She was so wet from her orgasm that his dick was nice and slippery. He inserted a finger inside of her and took up some of her juices. He lubricated her ass getting it nice and ready. MaryBeth was aware of what was to come; "It has been awhile since we did that, so go slow," she said. Christopher pushed himself into her slowly and felt her clamp around him. He held himself there still for a moment while she adjusted to the sensation. Then he slowly pumped back and forth feeling the amazing tightness around him. Soon enough MaryBeth remembered just how overwhelming this new sensation had been. She moaned and cooed and told him to go ahead a little faster. Christopher picked up the pace and pushed into her that much faster and harder. As she clamped around him tighter sucking him in he knew he would not last much longer. He reached a hand down between her legs and rubbed her clit as he pushed himself deeper inside of her. As he swelled up and released himself inside of her MaryBeth also felt herself tightening and releasing for the third time that night. This time there had been no pain and only pleasure when he had cum inside of her ass. She had come to enjoy the different feelings that came with that type of love making. The both of them felt very tired as they lay there in each other's arms. Soon they drifted off to sleep feeling relaxed and happy. They knew that meeting Christopher's parents would not be easy. They knew that perhaps several obstacles lie in their future, but at least they now were sure that whatever came their way they would face it together.