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
Authors note: annnndddddd I’m back. I feel a little lost right now, it's certainly taking me a little bit of time and effort to get back into the swing of things. I hope everyone had a really good summer and for those who have read this book since I put it on hold, thank you for sticking with it! Here is a nice, new chapter for you with many more to come :) I will be continuing to upload every day (hopefully, sometimes multiple times a day) until the book is completed! _____________________________________________________ Chapter Seventy While I waited for Damon to arrive, I got to thinking about how in ‘’the old days’’ it would have been Luke I called, not Damon, but he was a different person these days. He stayed loyal and true to his word and hadn’t picked up a knife in months. I couldn’t really blame him though, I hadn’t. Sure, it was for Ella and Jenson but now she was gone and I couldn’t stand to be in the same room as him, it was easier for me to fall back into old habits.
Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen -- Final Chapter! ** Jenson’s First Birthday **Michael’s Point of View Maybe throwing a big family party and having family come in from out of town wasn’t the best idea, considering we hadn’t long moved into our house, but how many times do your children turn one? Today was a special day and while it would be ALOT of hard work, it would definitely be worth it. I was in the kitchen making breakfast while Ella was up in the shower. ‘Do you want some toast?’ I asked my very happy birthday boy. He looked up at me and beamed a smile, nodding before he continued playing with his toys on the floor. Another thing I loved about this house was the large open plan kitchen, it meant we could cook food while Jenson played in his toy room, which, technically was the dining room, but it worked so, meh! I quickly made him his food and went over to put it on his tray before going back to cooking the bacon for mine and Ella’s sandwiches. As I was finishing them
Warning: This chapter contains some detailed sexual content. Also, after this chapter, there is only one left but there is a bit of a time jump. Enjoy! ___________________________________________________Chapter One Hundred and Sixteen Dinner was absolutely lovely and now we were all just sitting around, chatting about anything and everything. Jenson was sleeping in Mike’s arms, and Kacey was in Luke’s. Me and Peyton were having a glass of mine. It was really nice to just sit and relax with them. ‘So, how hungover did you get in Vegas then?’ She asked. I couldn’t help but laugh, ‘Oh, THAT hung over, huh?’ I nodded. ‘You have absolutely NO idea’. We shared another laugh, which caused Kacey to sturr. ‘Why don’t you take the kids upstairs to bed?’ Peyton suggested. ‘Oh, I’m sorry, would you like us to head home, give you some time to chill out, just yourselves?’ I suggested it, but she shook her head. ‘No, No honestly, it's fine. We have the cot still set up for Jenson, so no har
Chapter One Hundred and Fifteen Ella's Point of ViewThe rest of the day crawled by but honestly, I was so annoyed now I just didn't care. Peyton had really gotten under my skin with her selfish comments. She just couldn’t be happy for me because I had something first... For once in our lives. Absolutely ridiculous. Mike poked his head around the door to look at me. I had decided to just come into the lounge and relax with a book. Jenson was on the floor in front of me, happily playing. ‘Hey, I'm gonna take Jenson to the park, do you want to come?’ I looked out the window, it was looking a little gloomy. ‘Is that a good idea? It looks like it's going to rain’. He just smiled and walked over to the baby, picking him up. ‘If it rains, we will come home, Come on, be fun’. I just shrugged. ‘I’m just not really feeling it, baby, Why don't you take him?’ He frowned but just shrugged, mumbling a ‘’fine’’ and walked out of the room. I sat there for a moment, suddenly feeling guilty. Sig
Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen Ella’s Point of View We were on the road home, our weekend away was over, but it was without a doubt the best time I've ever had, obviously not counting times I spent with Jenson. We were about 2 hours from home, but we were making good time. I looked down at my hands, playing with my wedding ring. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous about sharing our news with the family. Mike noticed me messing with it and reached over to take my hand. ‘Don’t worry, I’m sure it will be fine, and like I said, we will just have a big party to celebrate’. I sighed and nodded. ‘I know, You’re right, you’re right’. I smiled, not wanting to sour the mood or the feeling of Love in the air between the two of us. ‘I can’t wait to get home and see Jenson’. I smiled again. I loved hearing Mike gush over our son, it was the cutest thing ever. ‘Me either!’. Mike focused back on the road while I started playing around with the stereo, and hooked it up to my phone to pla
Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen The trip was going great but it was going by so fast! Yesterday we explored and did some sightseeing, had an amazing lunch and dinner, went to the concert, stayed out late getting drunk and then stayed up most of the night making love in the hotel room. Today was a bit more chilled out. We slept in and cuddled, ordered room service and now... We were at the wedding chapel, waiting to get married! I was so nervous but so excited! Sure, I was a little sad that our family and friends weren’t with us but at the same time... I liked that. It was a lot more personal. A super special moment just between me and Mike, and we had already agreed that we were gonna throw a nice, big party once we got home and treat that as a sort of wedding reception. …I just hope Peyton and my parents aren’t mad at me for them not being included… It seemed to be an ongoing rotation. One couple went in, afew minutes later, they came out and another couple went in, and so on a
Note: This chapter contains detailed sexual content. ------------------------------------------------------ Chapter One Hundred and TwelveElla’s Point of View Walking down the strip after dinner, Mike had his arm wrapped over my shoulders, and mine was around his waist. It was night, so all the lights were on and it was beautiful. ‘I miss Jenson’. I blurted out, he squeezed my shoulder;‘Yeah, I do as well, but it's nice to have some alone time, isn’t it?’ I nodded, agreeing. Yeah, it really was. ‘So, do you want more kids in the future?’ His question caught me a little off guard, it was just so..out of the blue and random, but I couldn’t hide the smile that crept onto my face thinking about it. ‘Well, I mean… Do you?’ I stole a look up at him and he was smiling too. Well, that's a positive sign. ‘I do. I wanna have a million kids with you’. I couldn’t help but laugh, and he joined in, ‘Ok, maybe not a million, but maybe another one or two wouldn’t be so bad’. ‘Can you believe
Chapter One Hundred and Eleven*** A Few Months Later ***Ella’s Point of View‘Ok, are you super, super sure about this?’ I asked for what felt like the millionth time. I felt so guilty leaving Jenson at home while me and Mike went on a weekend trip away together, but I felt worse considering she was pregnant and they already had Kacey to look after, but she just rolled her eyes. ‘Mike, come and get my sister!’. She called over my head as he and Luke continued to pack the bags into the car. ‘Yes, they are super sure, stop worrying’. He called back, clearly already knowing what I was asking. Me and Pey shared a smile. Honestly, I was really looking forward to this weekend. We were only going a few hours away. There was a concert in Vegas that both me and Mike wanted to go to, and Peyton had offered to have Jenson so we could go. Plus.. we haven’t had any time to ourselves in a while and it would be nice to just.. Reconnect a little. Don’t get me wrong, things were perfect between u
Chapter One Hundred and TenElla’s Point of View The sounds of arguing woke me up from my deep sleep. I felt like I had been hit by a truck. Grabbing my phone, and squinting at the sudden bright light, I checked the time. It wasn’t even that late, I had only been asleep for about 2 hours, but it felt way, wayyy longer. I just laid there for afew moments, before I had to get up to go to the toilet. Typical, always when you’re the most comfortable… Once I was out of the bathroom, I headed downstairs, in search of the reason for the shouting. Noone really noticed me at first, and the argument seemed to be between Joey and Damon. Mike and Luke were sitting on the sofa with the kids, and Thomas was sitting on the arm chair, scrolling through his phone. The guys seemed to be arguing at a million words per minute so I had no idea what was actually going on; ‘Hey?..’ No one answered, ‘HEY!?’ I shouted louder, getting their attention. ‘What the hell is going on?!’ I swear sometimes it was
Chapter One Hundred and Nine Ella’s Point of View **A few Days later ** I laid down on the bed, feeling completely exhausted. I was able to come home from the hospital yesterday after only a day in. I just wanted to come back home and get settled and since the birth was relatively straight forward the Doctors had absolutely no issue with that, which was good. Peyton and Luke had been around a bit, but they knew when to go home and give us space. Same with Joey and Thomas, Damon however, had completely vanished. God knows what he was up to these days, he had been acting hella weird, but no one else seemed to have noticed… or they had and just weren’t mentioning it, and I didn’t feel it was my place to say anything. I closed my eyes, just feeling like I could sleep for a million years at this point, but I heard a chuckle and looked up, seeing Mike standing there holding the baby, smiling down at me. ‘See that, your mummy is so tired, shall we let her sleep? Shall we? Yeah, co