Chapter 27: The cruel truth about James

Liam:

I was sitting in the office. I was nervous. It was already evening and nothing was happening.

"Can you come to Street 289/98? It's a warehouse. We have it. They've detained two people. James wasn't there and neither was Mark. He's lying on the floor in that warehouse and he won't calm down. Maybe when you come, he'll calm down,"

"I'm going there," I said and hung up. Chris looked at me.

"I'll drive. You're nervous. You'll crash on the way," Chris said. We went to the garage and he started the car.

The drive seemed endless. We arrived at the warehouse. Freddie was outside. I got out.

"Where is he?"

"Liam's in the warehouse. He won't calm down.  Go after her," he said. I went after her. She was lying on the ground crying. She was very thin. I pulled her into my arms.

"I'm here.. I'm here.. Psst.. Daisy," I whispered and put my hand in her hair

"I want to go home.. I want to go home," she whispered and started crying.

"We're going home. I promise.. Just calm down.. I'm with you.. Daisy," I whispered and kissed her hair. She started crying even more. Someone came into the room, James.

"So she's found herself,"

"Get out, James. Get out! Get out!" Daisy screamed

"I'm sure you had something to do with this.  I don't know how.. But I'm sure you have," I said and took her in my arms. I put her in the back seat. I wanted to go forward but she grabbed my hand.

,,Please don't go. Please,,"

,,I'll drive. Where should I take you Liam?,,"

,,To that apartment I bought. I'd rather go there,," I said and sat down next to her. She put her head on my lap. I felt her falling asleep. I put my hand in her hair.

,,Shouldn't she go to the hospital Liam?  Look at the condition she's in," Chris said

"She won't feel good there. I'll take her to my place. To that apartment I bought. It's safe there. There's security. I'll take care of her. I'll give her IVs and she'll get treatment,"

"Poor thing.. I hope she'll get over it,"

"I'm convinced James is involved. I'm sure of it. Daisy will tell me," I said. I looked at her. She was skin and bones.

"When she gets over it, I want to operate on her. I want to operate on her spinal cord.. Will you help me with that?"

"Rely on me. I'm your best friend. You haven't had a wife in a long time. I understand that she means a lot to you," I said. I looked at her. She was asleep. I kissed her hair.

"So here we are.  Can I help you?,,"

,,No. I can handle it myself.. If something happens, at the hospital, let me know," I said and got out of the car. I picked her up and went to the elevator.

The entire building was monitored by cameras. There was also a security guard. I went up to the top floor with her and opened the door with my card. I locked the door with a code and laid her on the bed in my room. I grabbed her hand and injected her with a sedative through her veins.

,,Liam. Liam,,"

,,I'm here.. I'm Daisy.. Go to sleep,," I said and lay down next to her. I can't believe she's here.. with me.. again. I grabbed her hand. I felt her calm down. She'll probably sleep until morning.

Who could have done this to you? Who? Was James really behind this? My son?

Daisy

I woke up this morning. I had some tubes in my hand and a feeding tube running next to me. But I wasn't in the hospital. Where was I? Liam came into the room and smiled at me.

"Hi Daisy. You slept all night. How are you feeling?" Liam asked me and smiled at me.

"Liam," I whispered and tears streamed down my face. He came to me and hugged me.

"I didn't believe I'd ever see you again. I didn't believe it anymore,"

"But you're with me. I promised I'd get you out of there. I kept my promise Daisy. Here I am," he whispered and put his hand in my hair

"It was terrible Liam.  I thought I was going to die and.. Where are we?,,"

,,In my new apartment Daisy. Do you like it? It's much safer.. I was thinking about taking you to the hospital or here. In the end I decided here. It will be much better for you. You will be treated here. You are with me. I have learned my lesson. From now on you will always come with me,,"

,,I am paralyzed,," I muttered

,,Not much longer. When you get over everything, I want to operate on you Daisy.. I want to operate on your spinal cord. It will be hard. You will have to go to rehab and stuff.. But you will get back on your feet,,"

,,The operation is expensive Liam,,"

,,We will not talk about money Daisy.. I am glad you are with me,," he said and kissed my hair.

,,I.. I thought I would die there. I thought I would never see you again.  I thought I was going to die," I whispered and cried.

,,I know.. You're with me now. You're okay and I believe you will be too Daisy.. You have to calm down. I want you to tell me everything. The whole truth. Can you do it?,,"

,,Even.. Even if it hurts you?,,"

"Yes. Tell me the truth Daisy. Even if it hurts me. I don't want you to hide anything from me. And if my son James is involved, tell me,"

"Okay.. I'll tell you everything," I whispered and wiped my tears. He looked at me. His eyes were sincere and clear.

"But first, give yourself time. You'll feel so much better after him. I was with you all night. This is my room but you can stay here,"

"It was terrible Liam. Everyone came to me. First James, then mom, Mark and even Zoe. I was there alone. They took my phone and.. I thought I was going to die there. They told me every day that I was going to die.. Then they told me that I was going to get married and that man raped me. I didn't want it Liam. I didn't want it," I whispered and cried even more.

Liam hugged me. I felt his touch.  I felt safe with him. Liam is the only man who can touch me. I won't let anyone else.

"I know you feel really bad Daisy but I'm just asking you to calm down. I promise nothing bad will happen to you. I'll protect you," he whispered and kissed my forehead. I closed my eyes.