Chapter FiftyFourLuke’s Point of ViewWe wandered over to the baggage claim. We had arrived in Minnesota and now we were just waiting for our bags so we could head out and to the hotel. We were meeting Peter later. Joey had filled us in on the fact they kept in contact. Naturally, me and Damon weren’t happy about that, but I suppose in this instance, it kinda worked out…But there certainly needed to be a group meeting about Millie. If I had known she was here, I certainly wouldn't have brought Peyton. I had to make sure to keep her away from this drama. I just.. Couldn’t risk her seeing her sister! I could lose her… and our child… and I refuse to let that happen. We collected our bags and headed out to grab the car. Thomas and Demon went to get it while Joey went to the bathroom and I stayed with Peyton, she said she wasn’t feeling very well, Of course, I wanted to make sure she was ok, but also, maybe I could use this to my advantage and get her to stay at the hotel while we go an
Chapter FiftyFivePeyton’s Point of View As soon as I walked out of the hotel, I stopped and looked around. I had no idea how to get around this City and honestly, it was so cold and I hadn’t brought a Jacket. I just sat down on a bench outside the building. I couldn’t believe it. How is this possible!? .. and then I gave myself a strong dose of reality. Ella was right to get away from these guys. I didn’t have that option anymore, I was heavily pregnant with a man's baby, a dangerous man, a man who was part of the reason why my whole family blew up in the first place.How could I have been so fucking stupid!?‘Peyton?’ Hearing Luke’s voice I got up and started walking away from him, but I could hear his footsteps following me, ‘Please, just hear me out!’. ‘There is nothing you can say that could possibly make this better’. ‘I know there isn’t but please, just stop’. I did and turned to look at him, my hands balling into fists at my side. I loved him so much but this… this was un
Chapter FiftySixPeyton’s Point of ViewWe stood in front of what Luke said was Millie’s front door. I couldn’t believe it. I never thought I’d see my sister again and now... I was about to. I felt guilty I was doing this without my parents and Ella, but.. How could I not do this? I could feel my heart beating so hard it felt like it was going to burst through my chest. I was so nervous and… honestly, a little scared, but I had no idea why this was MY SISTER!‘Just relax, you’ll be fine. Knock the door’. Luke told me, trying to calm my nerves. I just shot him a dirty look and told him to be quiet. I didn’t want or need his support right now. I raised my fist to knock on the door, but it froze mid-air as I thought back to my family at home. Everything was about to change. None of us ever openly said it, but we all thought Millie was dead. We grieved for her, we cried, It all really affected us… and now she was on the other side of the door… with a husband and two children… Taking a
Chapter FiftySeven Luke’s Point of ViewThe whole way back to the hotel, Peyton was silent. I tried to make conversation, ask if she was ok, if she wanted some food, anything, but... She wouldn’t talk. I felt totally helpless. When I noticed she was crying, It broke my heart. I didn’t want to make a big deal, because she was clearly trying to be quiet about it but I just wanted to stop the car, grab her and hold her close. …but all of this was an insanely big wake-up call. Peyton and the baby are my second chance, a second chance I didn’t deserve but got nonetheless and I wasnt going to fuck it up. I knew exactly what I needed to do to show her how much she meant to me, and as soon as we got home, I was going to do it. We’ll move out of the house, get our own place, I’ll propose to her… and I will give up killing. I loved it, my god, I did, but I loved Peyton's move and I was going to prove that to her… if she lets me.Arriving back at the hotel, Peyton ignored everyone and went s
Chapter FiftyEight Peyton’s Point of ViewI was more than a little surprised when Luke told me we were going home already, but apparently, Mike had agreed to come back and since that's the only reason we were here, I suppose it made sense… I was confused about how I felt though, about Millie and how she acted with me. I wanted some time to sort through stuff and make up for lost time, but I also realize having some time after the fact is probably for the best too. While I had a good idea about what she went through, I never went through as much as she did, which from her scar, I’m guessing is a lot. I asked Luke to give Peter my number to pass on in case she ever wanted to get in touch again, I suppose that's all I could do. God knows how Ella will react when I tell her, but then again… I haven’t spoken to her in a while, so… Arriving at the airport, the saying ‘’seems like just yesterday’’ we were here, but in this case, it was true. There was definitely tension in the air, and y
Chapter FiftyNine Michael’s Point of View** A Few Days Later **Grabbing my keys off the side and the shopping list that was left on the kitchen counter with everyone's requests, I headed to the car. Any excuse to get out of the house, I take. Sometimes I just go for walks or drives just to get away from it. I’ve only been back a few days and it's unbearable already. Peyton hated me, like.. Really really hated me! Luke is doing anything to keep her happy. Thomas is never home so I can’t hang out with him and Damon and Joey just do their own thing. Things are so different, it's weird… and then there's the obvious… Ella. I want so much to just go and find her and make up, but what's the point? I can't give her what she wants, She deserves better. That's never gonna change. I checked the shopping list, reading through it;Rob wanted Pepsi and chips. Peyton wanted cheesecake, Smoked Bacon and Chocolate… apparently, that's her craving right now. Weird, Very weird… …and then Joey, T
Chapter SixtyLuke’s Point of ViewI headed up to give Mike the money for our shopping, it was a big help. Peyton had been craving some weird shit recently, but we were going to her parent's house for lunch and didn’t have time to get to the shop ourselves. It was the first time she was seeing them in MONTHS, so naturally, she was really nervous. I tried to comfort her the best I could, but after how they acted the first and last time they met me and we told them about the pregnancy, well… I was kinda nervous too. Knocking on Mike’s door, he called me in. Imagine my surprise when I opened the door and he was standing there... Dressed in an old Halloween costume. ‘What the fuck are you doing?!’ I asked, trying not to laugh at him. He took off the mask and shrugged. ‘What?’ ‘Why are you wearing that!?’ ‘I just have a thing tonight’. I just shrugged. Ok, whatever, weird but none of my business. ‘Here bro, Money for the shopping’. I held it out to him, but he shook his head, tellin
Chapter SixtyOneElla’s Point of ViewThe sun was setting by the time we arrived at the beach, but it was the perfect weather. It was really warm but there was a slight breeze to keep you cool. Walking down to where the party was, Music was blasting and people were dancing and having fun. Everyone was dressed up, it was awesome! There was a game of volleyball going on, and table after table of drinks. Perfect! I grabbed a couple of beers on the way past and passed them out to my friends as we wandered further into the party. Not surprisingly, there were already people who passed out drunk and people doing drugs. Sharing a look with my group, we decided to stay away from that. I planned on getting drunk tonight, not high. ‘Hey, I’m going to find Justin’. My friend Max told me, heading off into the sea of people, looking for her boyfriend. I just nodded, but then one by one, my friends went off to do their own thing. Deciding to still have fun, even if it kills me, I grabbed a few