Chapter 83 New Life
"Yes, sweetheart. We're leaving this hell hole and they can't touch our money any more!" I insist. "Rick is going to take care of us, and you will be able to go to school and become a doctor just like you always planned. Nothing will stop you from your dreams."
"We're really leaving?" Liv asks, with a shimmer of excitement, only she's looking up at my fiance like a love struck puppy. I'll let that slide since I know she's been in love with Rick since she was 5! But we are going to have words if she thinks she can flirt with Rick now that I'm marrying him!
"Yes. Now go pack! We're leaving in 20 minutes!" I demand. "Don't worry about getting all your clothes. We can go shopping for new things soon!"
Rick leans down and whispers in my ear, "Baby, I don't know if you know this, but your turning me on giving all these orders... I'm gonna need you to do something about it if you don't stop soon," he teases.
I couldn't help the giggle. "Help me pack!" I demand.
"Yes ma'am!" Rick agrees, and I can't miss the lust in his eyes as I pull him up to my room. I'm not stupid. I know exactly what he wants... And he's made me so happy... I might let him have it.
I don't get half way into my room before he slams me up against the door and presses himself into me... I'm not even surprised. His lips are moving against mine and his hands reach down and squeeze my ass. I love it when he gets all excited like this. It makes me feel like I've got some crazy power over him.
I moan into his mouth, running my fingers through his thick dark locks. I press myself into him, wrapping my legs around his hips. "Oh, God! Josie... I need you," he moaned into my neck, rocking his hips into me. I have to admit, this feels really fucking good. My head is already spinning with need.
But we are interrupted by a pounding against my door. Dammit! This is going to be the very last time I allow them to stop me from something I want.
I slide down his body, almost as reluctantly as him, and step back and swing the door open. "WHAT?" I snarl at my sniveling 'family.'
"WHERE IS THE MONEY JOSIE!" Beth snarls at me. "You can't leave me without it! It's mine for everything I've been put through!"
"WHAT MONEY? THE MONEY YOU STOLE FORM ME? IT'S NOT YOURS SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT. BESIDES, I DON'T HAVE ANY MONEY! NOW GO FUCK OFF WHILE I GET THE HELL OUTTA HERE!" I glare at the bitch responsible for most of my hell.
"You can't leave, Josie," Jay gulps, looking incredibly uncomfortable. His eye twitches as he looks between me and Rick. "You aren't old enough! You need to stay here!"
"Why?" I smirk. "So you can extort my money and boss me around because I'm staying in 'your' house? Well, I don't think I will," I shrug, prepared to slam the door in their disgruntled faces.
"And, just so you know," Rick chimes in. "I'm planning on filing a complaint to the cops. They are going to look into where all of Josie's money went. And if you ever come near her again, you'll be in jail."
"You can't do that to us! We are her family!" Beth growled.
"And hows that turning out for you? Everly loved you, but I'm pretty sure she'd lock you in a cell herself and throw away the key because of the abuse you've put her children through," he snarls.
"Abuse?" Beth's face pales. "I've never-"
"STOP LYING BITCH! I've seen the bruises on Josie's face! And I know you've done more than that," Rick states. "I have evidence against every single one of you... Including your precious daughter!"
The crazy family steps back and Rick slams the door in their faces.
"Okay, little dancer. You'd better hurry and get what you can't live without... We'll finished what we started when we get home," he promises with a wink.
I giggle and set about getting the things I absolutely can't live without. A couple pictures of my parents. Mom's jewelry box. A few books Dad gave me that I've grown out of, but still read them anyway.
When I'm finished, we meet my sisters down in the foyer. Both have their school backpacks and a duffel bag each.
The Taylor's glare at me while I'm beaming in happiness. "Don't worry about calling the lawyer, Rick already did. And all our benefits have been restored to us, including insurance," I hissed.
"Okay girls, let's get you home!" Rick beams at me.
Liv squeals in excitement and Charlie giggles softly as they race each other for the car.
This is going to be the beginning of a whole new life! And I can't wait to start.