*Three Months Later*
Blossom's POV
I was trying my utmost best to cover the bruise from last night with my concealer before applying foundation.
Tears filled my eyes as the memories of the encounter flashed mentally.
_________FlashBack_____
Hunter was late. I had prepared dinner for the three of us since the chef was absent due to an ailment. And it wasn't the maids' responsibility to do the cooking.
Jason was getting hungrier by the minute and so was I. Without waiting a moment longer, I allowed Jason to eat his meal. I followed suit as well.
Hunter still wasn't home when I took the dirty plates and glasses into the kitchen and cleaned them.
I readied Jason for his bed and stayed with him until he was asleep. When his eyes went shut, I heard Hunter getting in.
I left the room and went to find Hunter.
"Hunter. You're late. Your dinner is now cold and you'll have to eat by your
Blossom's POVI ran all the way back to my car with Hunter calling after me.I didn't stop. I drove back to the house, feeling as if the world had shifted against me.I made a beeline to the master bedroom, grabbed my suitcase and started packing my belongings. Hot tears dripping on everything I touched."BLOSSOM! BLOSSOM!" I heard Hunter calling. He had chased after me all the way here."STAY AWAY FROM ME!" I yelled at the top of my lungs when he attempted to comfort me."Baby, I'm so sorry. I never meant for any of that to happen," he flatly apologized."You're a son of a bitch! I really thought you cared about me and our relationship and about Jason," I sobbed, sitting on the bed.I was heartbroken."Baby. I do care about you and Jason. You're my whole world.""Then why you cheated on me? And with my worst enemy from highschool?""I didn't know the two of
Blossom's POVHis fresh minty breath fanned the skin on my neck, causing me to grow goosebumps when I hit the comfort of the mattress.He lingered over me, as if he was judging every inch and bit of my body. With every scan, he inched lower and lower towards my face.My breath caught and my heart raced when he started sucking on my neck. He knew and remembered my most aroused areas.A soft moan escaped my lips when I felt his hand traveling underneath my bath towel. He got to my center which was already bare after stripping and getting into the shower with him.He touched me there, channelling a wave of current throughout my entire body. My back arched and the moaning increased.His touching became multitudinous after my reactions. Then slowly, the bath towel came off and his tongue went to action now. Parting my folds and kissing me.I looked straight to the ceiling and covered my mouth with my hand
*Disclaimer*This chapter contains violence, strong content and mature languages. Readers' Discretion Advised!Jevan's POVMy nostrils flared from the rapid breaths of anger boiling in the pit of my stomach.Blossom's lips were bursted open and fresh blood was still oozing out from that.I knew it was Hunter's doing. And I knew about his history of abusing the women he were with. The last one was beaten up so badly, but he paid her off to keep quiet and she vanished without a trace."Well, if it isn't Jevan Hollen," he poorly greeted with a smirk."Jevan, I really appreciate you stopping by to drop off Jason, but is it possible that you can keep him for another week or two?" Blossom asked, covering her mouth but I managed to hear her clearly."I can do that. And you're coming with me too," I told her."Oh hell no. She's not going anywhere with you," Hunter cut in, coming to stand
Blossom's POVSlowly, consciousness favored me. My eyes opened, peering at the familiar bedroom that felt like a shithole now.I climbed out of the bed and went to the bathroom mirror. Turning on the light, I saw a bruised, battered and bloodied young woman's reflection, staring right at me. That woman was me.What happened to me?My shaking, fearful fingers touched my face. My eyes were swollen, my mouth was bursted, my face was covered in bruises. I looked as if I had been ran over by a wreckless driver. I looked terrible.Tears streamed down my face. Makeup couldn't cover this up and a part of me felt like I had done enough covering up.A knock came to the front entrance door to the mansion. I knew Hunter was already gone and I wasn't expecting any visitors.I reached for sunglasses and a scarf. I covered up my face as best as I could before going to the door."Hunter! Is Hunter here?"
Blossom's POVThe bare thought of becoming pregnant with Hunter's child made my skin crawl. And with Jevan's would be dysfunctional. The last thing I wanted was to jeopardize his relationship with Adobi.~It was the following week. The bruises on my face healed nicely and I was looking forward to meeting up with Nina and Sophia for early morning coffee at our usual café."Ladies, from the bottom of my heart, I want to apologize to the you. The both of you. You two have been nothing but good to me and I turned around and became an ass," I sincerely apologized."Blossom, you were going through a lot and we understand. We're just so happy that you've moved away from Hunter," Nina beamed her usual beam and Sophia nodded in response."I got the bill," I told my friends when the bill arrived. I handed the waitress my debit card and she left to conduct the transaction."So, when are you going to come back
Jevan's POV"Of course I'm not pregnant," Adobi answered.I exhaled the air I didn't even know I was holding."I want our baby to be plan. I don't wish to give you unexpected news about our future child or to hide him from you," she went on, clearly throwing shot at Blossom."Understood," I responded."Jevan, let's take a week off. We can visit another country, spend some time together. Just the two of us. I don't like the way things are going between the two of us right now. Please?"A small creeping guilt captured me. The weekend in Hawaii was actually meant for the two of us but Blossom showed it and I couldn't keep my hands to myself."We can do that," I answered.She squealed happily and ran into my arms.~I made arrangements with Blossom to keep Jason. She was still at Nina's but she was getting a place of her own soon. My mom was making arrangements for that to happen
Blossom's POVI barged into Hunter's office."You son of a bitch! You told her, didn't you?"His eyes expanded from total surprise and he tried to cover up himself.Anger had blind me for a mere second but I finally caught wind of what was occurring in front of me.Hunter was getting a blow job from Brooke. She was kneeling behind his desk with her clothes off."You can't just walk into my office like this!" Hunter yelled at me."Why not? It's not like we're a couple and you're trying to cover up your tracks," I responded, being proud of myself for not feeling an ounce of hurt and betrayal.Brooke got on her feet, wiped her lips, got dressed and walked out the door, leaving me face to face with the man I now hated."Adobi showed up at your place, huh?" he asked with a chuckle."I know you're a lot of things but I never took you to be a snitch.""Hey. She has a right to know
Blossom's POV"Jason! Don't run so quickly!" I called after my child."He's so energetic," Jasmine said."A definite Hollen," Evan added with a proud smile before he brought a drink to his mouth.Jevan chuckled and I joined in. The four of us were at the park, enjoying the day today with Jason.Jevan had invited his parents along so they hardly see much of their grandchild."You hardly bring him around. Why is that?" his father asked us."There's no excuse for that, dad. We do need to bring him around more often and have outings like this," Jevan responded."I would love that. Jason reminds me of you when you were that age. The resemblance and characteristics are so similar," Jasmine finished.As they continued gushing and reminiscing on the good old days, Jason tripped and fell.I quickly got up from where I was sitting and ran towards him.Another gen
Blossom's POVMy heart was racing fifty miles per hour. I was sweating and shivering as if I was having a fever over one hundred."What say you?" the Judge questioned.This was it. In a court system, it's never wise to become cocky or overly confident. These things have a way of surprising the shit out of you no matter how well you presented the case."We, the jury, finds Hunter Sax guilty on attempted murder."Everyone exhaled on cue and I found Jevan and pulled him in for a quick hug."Very well. Sentencing would be handed down at the next hearing in eight days. Court adjourned."_________________Hunter received life imprisonment without the possibility of parole so did his father for being an accessory and covering up the murder of Hunter's ex-fiancee. Two weeks later, they found Hunter's body hanging from a bed sheet in his cell.Talks were circulating that he committed suicide
Four Weeks Later, back to California*Blossom's POV"Baby, are you going to be okay up there?" I asked Jevan as I straightened his tie and the lapels to his jacket."I'll be fine," he answered. I smiled at him. It was great having him back home again. Myself and the kids missed him so much. Luckily, he made a full recovery and was released from the hospital one week ago.Together, we stepped into the courtroom with the others following a few steps behind us.Hunter was already seated in handcuffs looking meticulous. After the arraignment, everyone was baffled by his 'Not Guilty' plea, so today, it was the trial and we, The Hollens, had the best prosecution attorney money can afford. No stones were left unturned throughout her investigation.In criminal cases, it was her, the prosecution attorney, to give an opening statement if she so choose, and that she did. She confidently rose and stepped into the middle. He
Evan Hollen POV"Mr. Hollen! Wait!" I heard the doctor calling after me when I reached the lobby but I was too devastated to respond.Grief was taking control and the reality of everything was compiling like bricks in my head.I found Jasmine still sitting in the waiting room. Susan was with her now."Honey?" she said when she saw me with bloodshot eyes, "You've been crying, haven't you?" Jasmine rose and pulled me into her arms where I sobbed quietly."Ah! Mr. Hollen, I finally caught up with you," the doctor said when he joined us."Doc, I'm sorry but I'll need a moment.""Please take all the time you need. Your son would be waiting.""Waiting? Are you trying to be funny, doctor, because if that's your sense of humor, you should consider a next profession!" Susan snapped."I'm sorry if I may have offended...""Of course you've offended us! Jevan was my grandson! You don't make fun of the dead!""My apologies ma'a
Blossom's POVA cold gust of wind blew and I found myself outside. Standing on the lawn of the mansion I shared with Jevan and the children."What? Why am I back here in Los Angeles?" I asked myself as I struggled to move but couldn't. I was fixed in that spot."Hi," a voice said. I knew that voice. The love of my life appeared in front of me with his bright, comforting smile."Jevan, you're here? Please, let's go home. Everyone is waiting for you.""I can't go home, Blossom. I'm so sorry. I never got a chance to say goodbye to you so here I am saying it.""No! I don't want to hear it, Jevan. You can't leave me. You can't leave the kids. I can't do this by myself. I need you!""Ssshhh. Listen to me, you're stronger than you appear. You're a fighter. You'll be okay. The kids will be okay. My family would always have your back. You're a Hollen."I couldn't control the tears from falling. Jevan reached out his hand
Blossom's POV"Wait, what?" I asked to Evan when he mentioned the words I wasn't ready to hear in this lifetime or the next."Jevan is dead. He was shot by Hunter at the mansion.""No! NOOO!" I screamed. My heart felt as if it was being hijacked. My breathing hitched in my throat as my entire body started to tremble from shock.Evan took Dahlia from my arms and I succumbed to the floor where I burst into tears and screams of rage and anger and empathy.Jevan was gone. Taken away from me, his children, his family and friends. The dream I had about Hunter hurting him rocked me to my core as the images flashed before my very eyes."What's going on?" Jada asked, coming back into the room."Jada, you might want to sit down for this but all everyone else in here."As the family gathered, Jasmine broke down into tears. She couldn't take being strong anymore. Evan comforted her but it was like tr
Blossom's POV"Burning?" I repeated while I quickly reached for the TV's remote and searched for the breaking news.'A mass evacuation is underway as locals flee from their homes because of the current situation. Eight wildfires are burning California currently. Sonoma's wine country to L.A and surrounding areas. Get out if you haven't already.""Holy...." Jevan said when images of the fires showed on the screen. It looked like Hell. Jevan started making some calls and after minutes of watching him paced the bedroom and ordering commands, he turned his attention back to me."Baby, listen to me. I need you to get yourself and the kids to New York with my parents.""What? What about you?""I'm going back to L. A. There's something I need at Hollen Tower and at the mansion. I promise I'll meet up with you in New York. Okay, baby?""Okay, but..""No buts. Let's get going."**We packed up our b
Hunter's POVMy father slammed his hands on his desk after ushering me into his office and shut the door behind him."WHAT THE HELL, HUNTER! I've had just about enough from you," he started with a shouted.I scoffed."Oh, you think this shit is funny, huh? You have everything a guy your age dreams about. I established a company for you to grow but yet, you can't keep out of trouble.""You're the one to talk! You think giving me the company makes up for abandoning mom and I?""Hunter! I didn't abandon you! Your mom and I just couldn't stand being in the same room together anymore so I left. That had nothing to do with you. I was there.""No, you weren't there! You were only there to clean up my mess but you weren't there as a father should be for his child. His son!""Listen to me because I'm only going to say this one time. Stay the fuck away from The Hollens. That includes Blossom Wright. You kidnap
Jevan's POV"WHERE THE HELL IS SHE?!" I bellowed at my security guard who was assigned to protect my woman and my daughter."Sir, I'm so sorry I don't have the answer to this question. I took Miss. Wright to the doctor's with the baby. Everything went smoothly there. Afterwards, Miss. Wright ordered me to a shopping boutique where she tried on a dress. After leaving, she noticed she forgot the bag with the baby's belongings. I went back to get it. When I got back to the car, they were gone. No Miss. Wright. No baby," he explained."You. Had. One. Job. ONE! And now my fiancee and my daughter are missing! Did you call the police?""I did. They're investigating as we speak."My jaw tightened. I tried calling Blossom's cellphone again and it kept going to voicemail.I was unsettled. I wanted them both home where they belong. I called my father next."I don't know what to do," my voice broke when I explained what occ
Jevan's POVI was heading for Hunter's office instead of my very own. It felt like my blood was frying and the air conditioning was doing a poor job at cooling me off."Mr. Sax, I have a Mr. Jevan Hollen here to see you. Should I send him in, sir?" his secretary spoke in the phone to grant permission.I noticed she was someone my father fired a few weeks ago.She led me into Hunter's office then closed the door as she left."Jevan, what a surprise. Have a seat," Hunter offered."I'll stand. This isn't a meeting," I answered."Oh. So this is an unfriendly visit?" Hunter asked, standing too. He straightened his posture and his jacket."You got that right," I said."Why are you here? Oh, let me guess. You came here to warn about staying away from your fiancee, right?""That and more," I said, tossing him the envelope with a copy of the DNA test results, "The proof is in you