Butterfly and the CEO
Chapter 19
Zac’s point of view
I watch as Ellie reads the letter; it slips from her hands as her face turns white, and I say
“Ellie, are you okay, baby?”
I reach for her just before she hits the floor, picking her up in my arms as I say.
“Fuck, Ellie baby…..what's wrong?"
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 20Ellie’s point of view.Zac stayed by my side right through the statement; although I could feel his anger, he never said a word as I relived my nightmare. He gives me the strength to go through with this, and when I’m finished, he wipes away my tears, and when we're finally alone, he says,“I’m so fucking proud of you, Ellie; you are the bravest person I’ve ever known.”There's a knock on the office door, and Zac calls out.
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 21Ellie’s point of viewI wake up with the feeling of hands wrapped tightly around my neck; it gets harder to breathe. He laughs as he watches me fighting for my breath, as he says.“Did you really think you could escape from me, Ellie…”As he slaps me hard across my face, I scream as I see the knife in his hands. He smirks as he runs the blade down past my breasts and lower until he reaches my stomach. I’m crying now as he
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 22Zac’s point of view.The weekend flies by. A weekend spent in bed in each other's arms. There has been no update from the cops yet; all I know is that a warrant is out for Sam’s arrest, and I'm also hoping that Isaac will be able to find his whereabouts, and I can get this finished soon. It breaks my heart to see Ellie suffering like this.Ellie is still sleeping when I wake up, and I take a minute to look at her. My god, she is so beautiful with her fiery hair spread out across my pillows; I slide out of bed carefully,
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 23Zac’s point of view.The following week passes, and still no sign of Sam from either the police or from Issac's sources. I can see how angry he is with this; Issac has come to look at Ellie like a daughter, and Ellie every night I go home, I can see her getting more and more frustrated, and I know that her being at home all the time is driving her crazy. After she explained how Sam kept her prisoner, I can understand how hard this is on her.It’s Friday afternoon, and I’m just getting ready to head home for the week
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 24Ellie’s point of viewI wake up in Zac’s arms after a peaceful nights sleep with no nightmares; Zac smiles at me when I open my eyes as he says.“Goodmorning beautiful.”I giggle as I reply.“Good morning babe, were you watching me sleep?”He laughs.
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 25Ellie’s Point of view.“Fuck my head.”I moan before I finally manage to prise my eyes open. My head hurts so bad that I try to focus so I can see where I am. I’m lying on an old mattress on the floor in a room with no windows, I try to sit up, but it makes me feel sick and dizzy.“What the hell happened? Where am I?”I try to remember…..I was in the car with Issac, and there was a crash ….. And.“Ohhh, Noooo Sam…” I gasp.
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 26Ellie’s point of viewHe hits me hard in the face, and I try to put my hands in front of me to protect myself. As he hits me over and over again, I can feel the blood pouring down my face as I begin to feel dizzy, and I beg him.“Sam, please stop, please don't do this.”He spits in my face as he rages.“Your nothing but a useless fucking slut; I
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 27Zac’s point of view.I run with Ellie in my arms; when I get outside the warehouse, the emergency services have already arrived, and I carry her to one of the waiting ambulances. We head off to the hospital, the blue lights flashing, not that I need a reminder of how desperate Ellie’s condition is.They try to stop the bleeding from Ellie’s head as they radio ahead.“We have a code red coming in.” They say.
Butterfly and The CeoChapter 53Ellie's point of view.I smile as I look up at my new husband, and I say.“I love you too, Zac.”The wedding celebrant shouts over the crowd.“If the wedding party would like to make their way over to the reception area.”I pull sac back as we watch the other walk over to the tables and chairs on the beach, and I say.“I have something for you, Zac.”
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 52Ellie’s point of viewOh my god, I'm getting married today!I spent last night at Erin and Connors place with the rest of the bridal party, a night of stories and giggles, a night that my beautiful best friend spent topping up my glass with non-alcoholic champagne.I'm lying in bed when Erin comes flying through the door.“Wake up, lazy, we have a wedding to get ready for.”She says as she pulls the duvet off me. I grin as I reply.
Butterfly and the CEO Chapter 51 Ellie's point of view. I'm still sitting on the toilet, wrapped in Erin's arms. She pulls away from me to look at the pregnancy tests again, tears in her eyes as she whispers. “I can't believe that I’m going to be an Auntie.” I giggle as I reply. “I can't believe that I’m going to be a Mummy.” Erin smiles before she says. “You're going to be the best mummy ever Ellie, Oh God, I’m so excited.”
Butterfly and the CEO Chapter 50 Ellies’s point of view. Erin stands in the doorway looking at me with a frown on her face as I reply. “Yeah, I am now. It must have been something that I ate. The smell of the coffee has really turned my stomach.” Erin looks at me as she says. “It is funny that the smell of the same coffee that you have every single day makes you feel sick today, don't you think Ellie?” I frown as I reply. “What do you me
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 49Ellie’s point of viewThe next few weeks pass in a blur of dress alterations, Flower picking, Invitations menus and so much more, who knew that organising a wedding was so stressful. I'm sat at the dining room table trying to work out the seating plansI place my head in my hands as I say.“Arhhhh , why did I say we would get married as soon as possible.”Zac chuckles as he says.“Because you cannot wait to become my wife and I cannot wait to become your husband.&rd
Butterfly and the CEO Chapter 48 Ellies’s Point of View. I look around the packed room, I still can't believe the amount of people that have turned up to support the Butterfly trust. With a shaky breath, I lean into the microphone as I say, “Thank you all for being here tonight, I never expected to see so many people supporting the butterfly trust and I’m forever grateful to every one of you.” I carry on explaining how and why the Butterfly Trust started and my own personal experience starting from the beginning when I first met Sam before finding the courage to f
Butterfly and the CEOEllie’s point of viewChapter 47The butterfly trust is almost finished, and we have a grand opening to organise. Zac has really pushed with the publicity side, and we have so many sponsors lining up to back the charity it's unbelievable. Everything is really coming together now, and I'm so proud of all of the work that everyone has put in.All of the design team have worked with me, yes that includes Rachel, and each one has put their own personal style into it; it looks incredible.I've organised a meeting this morning with Audrey, as I have something that I want to ask her.
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 46Ellie’s point of view.We both laugh as we watch Erin disappear back out of the office.“So, do you have any ideas for our wedding Zac?” I ask.Zac chuckles as he replies.“As long as I am marrying you, baby. I’ll be the happiest man alive. I’ll leave the rest up to you; I want you to have the perfect wedding day.”I smile as I say.“I’d love to get married on the beach, where you pr
Butterfly and the CEOChapter 45Ellie’s point of view.I clear my throat, turning to look at Zac as I carry on Talking.“Thank you all for coming here today. I’m sure that most of you know my story, but for those who don't let me start at the beginning.”Zac gives me a reassuring smile as I carry on.“I spent three years in a violent relationship, Yeah You know how it goes. Things were good to start with, and I fell in love with who I thought was the perfect man, or at least I thought I fell in love. I know that's not true now, as now I know what love really is.