~SIERRA~I struggled to open my eyes, not because of the light but because of the dark. Sure, I hated light but darkness the most; it scared me. I tried so hard not to be scared, at least for my children, so I calmed down and adjusted my eyes.I could see only very little, which was because of the little light rays that passed through the window. No, the window was closed with a black curtain, but still, the light from outside the room was very strong as I passed through the curtain.I felt so tired of course; how could I not? I ran, chasing the car so I could be kidnapped. It was stupid, but I did it to save my son. I would do anything for my children.Well, if you're wondering how I got here, then let me fill you in. After Atlas was kidnapped, I was in shock; I could not even speak as I didn't know what to say, and voices haunting my head and covering my ears didn't make it go away.I quietly sat on my bed, and then my phone started ringing. I don't know what was playing in my head
~SIERRA~I easily figured out what Lily was trying to do, but I couldn’t allow her to do that; I couldn’t let strangers take advantage of me, so I started struggling and tried to speak, Lily noticed, so she left my half-buttoned shirt and pulled off the tape, which I must admit was a little painful.“You want to say something?”“Why are you doing this, Lily? Is it money you need?”“I don't need anything from you, Sierra!”“Then why kidnap me? Why did you…”“It's none of your business,” she seemed irritated as she stood up from the chair and then turned to the men and raised her hand, asking them to go. “But since you're going to die anyways,” she leaned in, “I might as well tell you your crime.” She said then walked to the window; the room was silent, only the sound of her heels.“Years ago lived a poor, pathetic shy girl; she didn't have any friends; she didn't know how to talk to people, so she couldn't make friends; she was just awkward, but she was happy; her mother loved her so m
~SIERRA~Damian came in with his hands above his head as Lily was now next to me, pointing a gun at my throat. Damian seemed to be alone as he slowly walked in his eyes on Lily.“It's me you want; I'm the one that hurt you. I should be punished. Sierra has nothing to do with this.” Damian pleaded.“Kneel!” she instructed. “Kneel or I'll shoot her!” She yelled as he hesitated, and he immediately got on his knees.“L-”“Don't you fucking say my name, you bastard!”“I'm so sorry.”“No! No, you're not; you're only apologizing because I have what you love the most; I have her,” Lily cut him.“We... we can talk about this; you don't have to...”"Yes, I have. I have to do this so that we can all be happy; we will be happy together. I…I thought you liked me.” “What are you talking about?”“Don't act like a fool, Damian; you know damn well what I’m talking about!” She yelled, but Damian looked confused. “Good, let me refresh your memory then...” She then narrated her story, just the same thin
~SIERRA~The few days I’ve spent with Damian were amazing; he was so sweet—a part I never thought I would see. He was loving, helpful, protective, and a good father. That’s why I secretly started seeing him. We were going to tell the kids about us and them being their father; we even got a perfect excuse that we needed a break. I thought after the doctor's funeral we would put everything behind us and live happily, which I know I deserve as my life has been nothing but pain, but then this? How was I supposed to live and be happy without him?I stumbled back as warm tears rolled down my cheeks. I felt a hand on my shoulder, and I knew who it was—it was Detective Thomas.“I'm sorry, Mrs. Winters. I didn’t mean it like that; he’s in a temporary coma; he wasn’t hurt badly, so he will wake up in ten hours; we gave him something to rest,” the doctor cleared, and I felt my soul return to my body although my heart was still in pieces.“So when can we see him?” Bruce asked, and the doctor an
~SIERRA~I cleared my throat and asked them to sit; there was no better time to tell them; I mean, they already knew; even Damian confirmed it to them; I just had to make them understand.“Damian and I were... together.”“Together like married?” Ingrid asked, and I nodded, “What happened?”“Hey…see we…got married on a contract,” I said, and they both nodded, showing me that they were listening. My kids were smart, so telling them about the contract was a good way for them to understand, “My mommy was sick, and to save her, I had to sign the contract with Damian.”“He wanted a fake wife?” Atlas asked, and no matter how embarrassing it was for me to answer, I nodded my head.“Then how did we... if you...” I knew what Nathan wanted to say; as I said, these kids were smart; they knew many things I didn't even know from where I was strict with TV.“It was a contract at first, but then...”“You fell in love?” Ingrid asked with both her hands on her cheeks; she was also smiling, which made m
~SIERRA~Ingrid just wet herself, and it had never happened before, so it took me by surprise, but I didn't want to show her that I was shocked or she would feel more embarrassed than she already was; she was still a child, and things like this happened."Okay, let's go and get you changed,” I said, taking her hands as I led her upstairs."Mommy, please don't tell Nathan,” she said in a low tone.“I won't now hurry before they wake up,” I said, and she quickened her steps as we rushed up.Luckily, reaching their room, we found that Nathan and Atlas were still asleep, so I took Ingrid to the bathroom and instructed her to remove her clothes, when she did, I asked her to go in the bathtub as I switched on the warm water.“Let me get you soap; please switch off the tap when the bathtub is filled,” I instructed, and she nodded, then I walked out, leaving her. I don't know how I missed placing the bubble gel in the bathroom.I walked into their closet and took the gel as we kept some of th
~SIERRA~No, this was not happening; I won't let it happen again. So I banged once more and the door flew open, and Damian, who looked healthy like he was not just in a coma, opened and asked me to come in. I could tell by his facial expression that something was wrong.“Do you want anything?” He asked as I took a seat on the sofa. No, I was calm. I was not the same Sierra from years ago who burst when he started acting like this. I was a mature, respectful woman. I couldn't act on my emotions, so I asked him for a glass of water.He walked away to the kitchen, and my eyes couldn't help but roam the area; it was just the same as I left it, in Cassie's style.“Water,” Damian's voice made me turn to him. I took the glass from his hand and thanked him, then placed it on the table.“Okay,” I cleared my throat as he looked restless like he wanted me to leave. “The doctor called me and told me you left without his consent.”"Yeah, I'm feeling fine; why should he keep me there?” He sounded r
~SIERRA~I cleaned my cheeks and then walked toward my car. My driver was standing out as he opened the door for me. “To the station,” I told him as he waited for my instruction."Yes, ma’am,” he said and then started the car.Again, I found my hand traveling down to my flat belly. I never planned for this, and now that Damian didn't want the child, I was not going to keep it. I haven't seen myself pregnant for over five years, especially with Damian's child again.Or maybe he knew that I fell pregnant and he was doing the same thing he did years ago, running away. I closed my eyes and tried to focus. No, I couldn't let this distract me; I won't let it get in my way of finally having peace.“Ms. Reid,” the driver's voice shook me out of my thoughts. I then realized we had arrived at the station. “Should I come in with you?” He asked as he opened the door for me. I shook my head and told him to wait for me there; he just worked for me; I didn't need him to mix with my problems.When I