HAYDEN.
I took a moment to survey the room.... the place she'd been living since the past six years, she'd lived here from that night she had gotten away... Then she had my daughter... She must have suffered so many difficulties. She wasn't as weak as she thought, she was stronger than most women.
It made my heart feel so full as my gaze traveled over her features slowly, her hair was now a short blond her formerly long brunette hair suited her better, but in all, she's definitely still the most beautiful thing I've ever set my eyes on.
Scratch that our daughter was.
The few moments I've spent with her have been the most beautiful and peaceful moments of my life.
Her bright smile and dimples so much like her mother planted a seed of a very fierce emotion inside of me.
I wanted to protect them both.
She'd followed me too trustingly when I told her I was going to get her mother, I didn't lie about that though.
I wanted her and her mother, I can't say my intentions for her mother were pure though, very far from that, and we still have a lot of things to catch up on.
All my life If there was one thing I learned from my father was that family was the most important thing and always comes first.
And family always stay together.
I've never thought about having one... Never for once even gave it a damn thought but staring now at Gracie the thought wasn't as bad as I thought it would. Hell, I want both of them with every fiber of my being. And I would have them, I noticed she begins to drag herself off the bed..... She definitely wouldn't like the idea I have in mind but I wasn't giving her a choice, I have all the cards played atv my hands, and she... she's got nothing.
She would never leave her daughter, she'd been so fierce when she'd asked me her whereabouts like she couldn't live without her ...that was one point and I was damn selfish enough to use that ...that was one it would also take nothing to haul her on my shoulders
"Pack a bag.."
I saw her little flinch as she widened gaze redirected back to me.
"Where are you taking me Hayden...where did you take my daughter..?. "
Our daughter... I corrected silently, it was strange how I've quickly grown accustomed to the fact like it had always been meant to be. her eyes were now filled with fear as I approached her in quick steps.
I would never hurt our little girl, that was without a doubt, I don't want to hurt her either, all I just want was for her to stay with me...but I couldn't say that was a promise especially if she kept on wasting my time like this.
"We are going to be a family, I. You and OUR daughter " I spoke on a breath making more emphasis on the word OUR so she could begin to get used to that fact...that I was going to become a part of their lives from this moment on.
I saw her sharp intake of breath, The blood draining out of her flushed face turning them paperwhite, if she gets any paler she would fucking going to pass out, from excitement I guess.
Then she busted out in tears, seconds later her shoulders shook uncontrollably as she continued sobbing into her palms.
For a moment I just stared at her confused as to what to do. My heart softened like melted ice at the sight of her tears. I reached out a hand but wasn't sure about what to do.
"Why are you doing this to me? " Her voice came out in muffled sobs.
I reached out to cradle her shoulders unsure of how to comfort her because she was in this state because of me.
"Shh...don't cry I'm going to take you to our daughter " I whispered rocking her shoulders gently just like I had seen mom do with Jenny whenever she cried.
I would do anything for her to stop crying... Anything ..apart from letting her go which was what she obviously wanted.
I did that before and I almost didn't survive it.
She stared up at me touching her hand gently over my arms, my muscles flexed at the sudden contact, I didn't get time to enjoy the feel of her touch against my skin when she said the words that soiled my mood abruptly.
"Just let us go... We are living just perfectly. Hazel is happy but if you come... "
My heart hardened before she could even complete the words, I wasn't entirely angry....it was majorly something else.
Hurt.
It felt like a million pieces of needles straight to my heart.
She still didn't want anything to do with me. Always wanting to get away from me just like so many times in my dreams in the last six years.
Her gaze was desperate, she was begging to let them go.
Every softness I had felt vanished replaced by cold rage and hurt all I wanted now was to bend her over and punish her until she learns that she would only belong to me.
It must have reflected in my gaze and stance because she let go of my arm and took a step backward.
She was the only one capable of making me feel this way and now she was staring up at me with those wide eyes brimming with unshed tears
She wasn't the victim!
I'm equally as much as a victim as well.
I was a captive of my desire for her, I couldn't put an end to it no matter how hard I tried, those years without her had been so hard that sometimes I had wished that the bullet had caught my heart instead.
At least then I wouldn't have had to live with the emptiness and darkness.
"Forget it. you wouldn't need anything anymore!" I clenched out making a grip on her arm
"You found me first Gracie, why did you come over that night? Maybe you never should have, because now..."
"I never found you, Hayden, you know that very well !"
I stared at her in confusion for a moment, what did she mean by that?
I pushed the thought aside, for now, I would delve into it later
"You owe me the last six years, I want everything back, we'll leave from here now..... Later we'll talk about Ourselves. "
My grip on her arm tightened as I took her with me and began to make way to the door.
"Hayden wait... all our memories are here..I'll pack up a little and then come with you"
She's already lost that chance because I wasn't about spending another moment here.
Our daughter was waiting.... for the both of us.
"I'll have someone bring them over later " I gritted out.
GRACIE
"Where are you taking her, who are you? " Shawn's voice was the first thing heard as soon as we stepped down the stairs.
I couldn't meet his gaze properly. Not after what he'd seen earlier...
Hayden shot me an impatient glare that spoke volumes of " get rid of him or I'll do it myself "
I swallowed hard, I knew from the past that he wasn't one to make false threats, I wonder why he wanted me to do it myself though.
I took a deep breath and began.
"Shawn this is uh...Hazel's father, I'm going with him "
I watched as alarm and suspicion spread across his face as he glared at Hayden who just had a blank expression.
"What's going on Grace? Why are you going with him? You told me he was holding Hazel hostage, Tell me is he forcing you? Is that why you are leaving with him? "
I clasped my fingers together wishing he wouldn't ask any more questions, he was just making it even more difficult for me.
"No Shawn. It had been all a misunderstanding shock we've sorted out. I'm sorry if I had troubled you earlier for nothing "
"Where are you going with him and where is Hazel?"
He still had a doubtful expression and I could feel the impatience radiating from Hayden, he was definitely going to snap any second from now.
I would have to convince Shawn somehow, I couldn't have him investigating Hayden because of me and get hurt...
"That's because we are going to get married Shawn " the lie tasted bitter in my mouth as I watched devastation spread across his face.
I would have to hurt him even more, only then would he let go. ...
So I forced a smile on my face and directed my gaze to Hayden, without thinking I wrapped my arms around his neck standing on tiptoe to brush my lips against his.
I saw surprise etched on his features, shortly followed by need...it made his gaze gleamed brightly hot. I faltered at the sight and began to set some distance between us when his arms wrapped around my waist firmly...
His mouth capturing mine in an all-consuming, overpowering kiss cutting off my oxygen supply entirely, I gripped his arm for support when my legs threatened to give way.
When he finally let go of me I panted heavily trying to catch my breath...
I didn't see Shawn around anymore... I was relieved but at the same time, my heart sank. There was no hope for me anymore... The devil came... and he was going to take me with him.
"Good girl " he murmured kissing the sides of my hair gently as we walked outside.
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My legs threatened to give way as we climbed down from the car, my whole muscles ache but at the same time, I couldn't wait to see Hazel.
It had felt like an eternity before he'd finally pulled the car in front of a driveway.
I stared at the huge house....it wasn't a house, it was a mansion... Just like the one they have in our old town.
They were no doubt filthy rich and have houses everywhere. Any other time and situation I might have taken time to appreciate the beauty of the place...
Before we had left my house I had taken another last glance back at the house, I don't know if I would ever return there, it was filled with so many precious memories... And I had been forced to leave all that behind me.
I still saw Shawn's sad gaze, he had been a true friend to me since the first day I met him, I miss him already, I knew he could tell something was wrong.
He'd always helped me in every situation but not at this time... I don't think anyone could ever win against Hayden when it came to getting what he wanted.
I couldn't give Shawn what he had wanted in the past years. I'm glad I didn't lead him on In any way but either way I knew he had still gotten hurt. Maybe it was because I knew I would never have been able to lead a normal life. Also, I didn't have anything to give.. Years ago he'd already taken anything left to give to anyone...
"Mommy! "
My heart clenched at the sound of her gleeful voice.
She approached from the house, an older woman towing right behind her.
I squeezed her in a warm embrace inhaling her sweet baby scent.
I didn't realize I was sobbing aloud
I can't believe I almost lost her... well I did lose her, but now I can see and hold her again.
"Why are you crying, mommy? Are you sad?.."
I sniffed aloud chuckling softly at her words, she was here, safe and sound so how could I be sad?
"No mommy is very happy, these are tears of joy baby "
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