Chapter SixtyTwo*** Sometime later ***Peyton’s Point of View ‘Luke!’ I screamed, holding onto the side of the sofa. ‘LUKE!? IT’S TIME!’ I cried out. I heard multiple pairs of running footsteps coming towards me. Damon was the first to reach me and put his arm behind my back, helping me stay up, Thomas and Joey arrived next, rushing around, asking if they could help. ‘LUKE!’ Thomas shouted up the stairs. Where the hell was he? What was taking him so long?! Mike appeared, holding the keys and told the others to help me get into the car. ‘I’m not going anywhere without Luke!’. I told him, before letting out another cry of pain as contractions rocked my body… and then my waters broke, with a very embarrassing splash on the hard wooden floor. The guys went speechless… but only for a second before they all started screaming for Luke to hurry up and helped me out to the car. Getting in the back, Mike was driving, Thomas was next to him, Damon was to my left and Joey was in the back. I
Chapter SixtyThreeElla’s Point of View Leaving my appointment I had to go straight to the bathroom and take a few deep breaths and splash my face with some water. This was all so much, it was stressful. It felt like I was having appointments every bloody week, but the good thing is everything was fine and the baby was healthy. Of course, doing the appointments alone was a struggle. I hadn’t told anyone about the pregnancy yet. I was only about three months, give or take a week or so, and hadn’t really figured out how to tell my parents yet. It was the kinda BIG thing I would discuss with Peyton but... Well, we haven’t spoken in so long that it just seemed kinda pointless. …and it wasn’t like I could bring the father. I didn’t even know who he was. I knew that skeleton was trouble... But admittedly, it was a good night. Never saw him again after though, at least, I don't think I did. He kept the mask on the whole time, so it could have literally been ANYONE. I tried not to think a
Chapter SixtyFour Mike’s Point of ViewDays had passed since I saw Ella and I just couldn’t get the whole situation out of my mind. So many times I started typing out a text message and then deleted it or went to call her, but couldn’t bring myself to press the button. Luke and Peyton were bringing the baby home today, and honestly, I wanted to avoid the whole thing. Sure, the baby was cute but right now, I didn’t wanna deal with that either. Grabbing my keys, I decided to go for a drive and clear my head. Pulling up in the beach parking lot, I got out of the car and headed down to the sand. It was like a homing beacon, like I just automatically gravitated to the beach when I was stressed or having a bad day. There was just something about the sounds of the sea that just relaxed me instantly. Walking along, I could already feel my stress fading away. There weren’t many people here today, which was unusual, just some dog walkers, and families having picnics. I carried on wandering
Chapter SixtyFiveElla’s Point of View Waking up in the familiar room, I let my eyes dart around before they landed on what I was looking for, or more importantly, who. Mike. We had the most amazing night tonight, and sure, I wasn't ready to forgive him. I don’t know when I will be and I don’t know if I’d even be able to, but I really did miss him and I did want to try again. I was just so much happier with him in my life. Sure, things were confusing and complicated, but he was worth it. We were worth it. We’re bound forever now by the small little peanut growing inside me. I shimmied over and snuggled against his chest. Almost instantly, he wrapped his arms around me and started rubbing my back. I moaned softly, it felt so nice and being back in his arms felt so good. ‘You awake?’ I asked, though, considering he was rubbing my back seemed like a bit of a silly question. ‘I’ve been awake for hours’. He told me. I looked up at him and he stared down at me. ‘Did I keep you awake?
Chapter SixtySix **** Five Months Later *****Ella’s Point of View Mike pulled my chair out and helped me to my feet. I was so pregnant right now it was hard to get around. I shouldn’t even be out, Doctors had me on bed rest, but we were celebrating Peyton and Luke’s engagement, everyone was invited, I couldn’t not go! I said my goodbyes to my parents and headed to the car. We were catching a ride with Luke and Pey, they only lived a few minutes away from the main house, so it made sense to carpool. I got in and Mike put Kacey between us before getting in as well. It was adorable. He was so smitten with her, all the guys were, but, I mean, how can you not be? She was adorable! ‘Did you guys have a good night?’ I asked when the other two got in and Luke started the car. ‘Yeah, it was really nice having everyone together. I was pleasantly surprised that the guys behaved so well’. We shared a laugh at Luke’s comment. Damon pulled up next to us and shouted they were going to the sh
Chapter SixtySeven Michael’s Point of ViewI felt empty inside. The past few weeks had crawled by. I couldn’t let myself accept the fact Ella was gone. I didn’t want to. She was my world, and I honestly don’t think I could go on without her. I still don't. There was only one reason why I’m still here now, and that was currently laying in the crib next to my bed. While it was certainly touch and go for a little while, I was able to bring Jenson home. He started stirring and I looked over to see if he was ok. He was just making those cute little baby noises and movements, staring up at me with his big innocent ices. Even when I looked down at him, I couldn’t feel anything. Sure, I loved the kid, how could I not, but... I was just completely dead inside. Peyton and Luke had been a godsend really, they have had Jenson most of the time he’s been home. I just couldn’t bring myself to be around him for too long. He looked exactly like her. It broke my heart to think about her too much, h
Note: Sorry if this chapter is a little slow going, for some reason I really struggled to write this chapter but it was important to the story. The next one will be better :) Either way, enjoy and happy reading! __________________________________Chapter SixtyEight I stayed in the bathroom for as long as I could but when I finally came out, I could hear people shouting downstairs, telling me it was time to leave. I looked over at the photo of me and Ella on top of the chest of drawers as I walked past it. I’d never see that beautiful face again. The realization knocked me back slightly. Obviously, I knew that already but I’ve been denying it all recently. It was my way of dealing with it but actually letting it sink in was really making me struggle. The guys called me again, but when I still didn’t go down, I heard someone come up. It was Peyton, but she didn’t have the baby. I was kinda glad, I couldn’t see him right now. ‘We were calling you, is everything ok?’ I couldn’t spea
Author Note: This is the last chapter of the story until September. The story ISN’T completed, however, I’ve updated it every day for the past 2 months and I want a break to enjoy the summer holidays with my son before he starts school in September. Have a safe and happy summer, everyone! :) ______________________________________Chapter SixtyNine At some point in the night, I had moved to the bar to sit with the Woman who I learned was called Maxie... Which seemed like a very strange name, but it was the least of my interests right now. I started off with a purposely cheesy pick-up like fake embarrassment and earned myself an invite to join because it ‘’wasn’t that bad’’. Worked every time. We did the whole ‘’come here often’’ thing too and apparently, she didn’t. She had recently broken up with her boyfriend and all her friends were busy, so she came here for a pick-me-up drink. She really was making it all too easy for me here, Giving me all the information I needed to prey on