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Chapter 30 -Rawls
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The doctor is finally releasing me from the hospital. I have been here for three days. I couldn't leave earlier because I was still bleeding from the D&C. The doctor assured me that I would still be able to have children when I was ready. But the thought of having a child with Rawls now feels like a distant dream. I am not ready to forgive him. I am not ready to face the reality that the baby is gone. The baby we never had a chance to hold or love. The baby we never talked about with excitement or fear. The baby that was taken away from us. Mom and Dad are waiting for me at the hospital entrance. They hug me tightly, their eyes filled with both sadness and joy. "Ready to go home?" Mom asks, her voice cracking. "Yeah," I reply, my voice barely above a whisper. The drive home is silent, I am so exhausted. I don't think I slept the entire time I was in the hospital. My mind has been racing, trying to piece together what happened. I can't believe Evie would do something like t
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I don't know how I am going to get Evie into a treatment facility. If the police find out she is the one who attacked Claire, she is going to jail for assault. Her actions cost me a baby and probably the woman I love. I am going to need to contact my attorney to see what my options are. Since Evie is over eighteen years old, things are more complicated. I have to have concrete reasons to have her put under medical care. Mary texted me to let me know that Claire was home. I immediately sent her a text hoping for an answer. Rawls: Claire, baby, I want you to know I am thinking of you. Please text me back Three dots appeared, then disappeared. This seemed to go on forever. Finally, a ding indicating a message. Claire: How about we don't text for now. It's complicated. She is throwing my last text message back in my face and I deserve it. She is hurt, and lashing out. I want to be there to comfort her. We both suffered a loss of our baby. I had thought so much about seeing h
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The doctor said I could go back to work on Monday, but to take it easy. I called Thelma to let her know what happened - except for the part of Evie pushing me down the stairs. She told me to take all the time I needed, but there was no way that I could just sit around the house and wallow in the pain I was feeling. I was dressed and ready to leave by the time Mom got home from work, she was on nights for a couple of days. "Where are you going?" she asked, looking surprised. "Back to work," I replied, my voice flat. "I can't just sit around here doing nothing." Mom's eyes searched mine, but she didn't argue. She knew I needed the distraction. "Okay," she said, giving me a gentle hug. "But promise me you'll come straight home. No detours. We are having company for dinner tonight. I asked Rawls to come over as a thank you for looking after you at the hospital." I stopped dead in my tracks. I could not believe he would agree to come after I told him to stay away. "I will do what I
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Mary had cooked my favorite, lasagna. The house smelled like garlic bread and marinara sauce. It was comforting, but the thought of seeing Claire made me feel like my stomach is in knots. I took a deep breath and walked into the dining room. Claire was sitting in her usual spot, and she was so beautiful. She had her eyes downcast so she wouldn't have to look at me. The last time I looked into those eyes, I saw so much love. "Thank you for coming, Rawls," said Mary, giving me a tight smile. "It means so much to us that you're here. I am so glad that you were with our baby girl before we got to the hospital." Robert offered me a firm handshake. "Thanks for looking out for her.” "I would do anything for Claire. She needed my help and I am glad I could be there for her." Mary's eyes searched mine, and I knew she could see the pain hidden behind the forced smile. The dinner was awkward, with conversation sticking to safe topics like work and the weather. Every time I looked a
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It has been a week since the dinner, and I still can't get Rawls out of my mind. I do still love him but is love enough to fix my heart. I gave him every part of me, heart, body, and soul. Work was the only thing keeping me sane. I was working late every night. By the time I would get home, I was exhausted. Just as I was getting ready to finish up for the day, I heard a knock on my office window. I looked out and there was Rawls. He had a bouquet of flowers and a sad look on his face. I didn't know if I had the energy to fight with him again, so I just ignored him. I headed out and got in my car and headed home. As I was parking in the driveway, I saw that he was already there, waiting for me. He was standing by my car door when I opened it. "I need to talk to you," he said, his voice firm. "There's nothing to say, Rawls," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. He stepped closer, his eyes searching my face. "Please, Claire, just hear me out." I sighed heavily and le
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After my encounter with Claire, I needed something stronger than a beer. I went to my home office and grabbed the decanter of scotch. The very thought of another man touching her made my blood boil. As I poured the amber liquid into a glass, I knew I had to do something. I could not let her push me away like this. I knew I hurt her, but I had to prove to her that I would always be there for her, that I would never leave her again. I had to do something before some asshole tried to take what is mine. My thoughts were racing as I took a sip of the scotch. The burning sensation down my throat was a reminder of the pain I was feeling. "What the hell was I thinking, letting her push me away like that?" I murmured to myself. I knew I couldn't just sit around and wait for her to come back to me. I had to do something to show her that I was serious about making things right. The first thing I need to do is to get Evie into a program. I worry she may try something again to hurt Cla
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Jonathan was right on time. He said twenty minutes and he was true to his word. He is a very sweet person, and I feel terrible for using him. I meet him out by his car. I was planning on just jumping in, but he gets out and comes to open my door. Such a gentleman. "So, Claire, where would you like to go? I am up for whatever you would like to eat." I forced a smile. "How about Italian? I haven't had a good pizza in a while." "Italian it is," he said with a grin, and we headed to a cozy restaurant, named Amici's, downtown. Throughout dinner, he talked about his latest project at work and asked about my day, but my mind was elsewhere. I kept glancing at my phone, expecting a text or call from Thelma, hoping she had some insight or comfort to offer. Jonathan noticed my distraction and reached across the table, placing his hand on mine. "Is everything okay, Claire? You seem a bit preoccupied tonight." His concern was genuine, and it tugged at my heartstrings. "I'm fine,"
Last Updated : 2024-12-15My Life Long Crush Chapter 38 - Rawls
I watched Claire come home with her 'date." He was her age, where I am twice her age. He would be perfect for her, but could he make her happy. I saw when he leaned in to kiss her and I want to go over there and break his neck. I felt like a peeping Tom, but I couldn't tear my eyes away from the sight of her with another man. It was like watching someone else live my life, a twisted soap opera where the wrong people were playing the starring roles. The rage inside of me grew with every second, but I knew I had to keep it in check. For her, for us. Jonathan's car pulled away, leaving Claire standing in the doorway, looking lost and vulnerable. I took a deep breath, willing myself to stay put. This wasn't the time for confrontation, not when she was already hurt and confused. I had to be the bigger person, the one who waited for the storm to pass before reaching out a hand to help her. From the shadows of my bedroom window, I observed as she walked up to the house, her shoulder
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I know Rawls and Dad are keeping things from me. I can see it in their eyes every time they think I'm not looking. They hover over me like overprotective hawks, their whispers and furtive glances speaking volumes. But I'm not a child anymore. I know something's wrong, something much more than just Evie's disappearance. I sit in my room, my thoughts racing, trying to piece together the puzzle that is my life. The walls are closing in, the silence suffocating. I need to know the truth. I need to know what's happening to Evie and why my fiancé and my father are acting so strangely. Summoning my courage, I tiptoe down the hallway. The house feels eerie, as if it's holding its breath, waiting for the next shoe to drop. I hover outside the door to Rawls’ office, listening to the muffled whispers of Rawls and my dad. "We need to tell her," my dad says, his voice strained. "She has a right to know." Rawls's voice is low and firm. "Not yet. She's not ready for this." I bite my lip, my he
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My Life Long Crush Chapter 70 - Rawls and Robert
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My Life Long Crush Chapter 67 - Lockdown
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My Life Long Crush Chapter 66 - Rawls
Now that we know was this Jonathan person is capable of, I am going to put security on Evie as well. I trust what they have at the facility. Once I get Claire home, I am getting personal security and upgrading our alarm system. I look at Claire, who is still in a daze, and I realize that the reality of the situation is setting in for both of us. The man who attacked her is still out there, and he knows where we live. I refuse to let fear control us. I lean down and whisper reassurances into her ear. "Rawls," she whispers, her voice shaky, "What if he comes for me again? Or what if he tries to get to Evie?" The thought sends a chill down my spine, but I don't let it show. "He won't," I tell her firmly, stroking her hair. "I promise you, I'll protect you both. I won't let anything happen to either of you." Her eyes search mine, looking for the truth in my words. "You can't be with us all the time," she points out. "No," I admit, "but we're not going to make it easy for him. We
