GRACIE
Amongst Hayden and Hazel stood the person I had seen last six years ago.
His elder brother Sebastian
I made my way towards them, my gaze traveled from Hazel, then towards Hayden, before it finally settled on him.
I stared at him for a moment...he changed since the time I had last seen him , If not for his personality I would have thought he looked a little nervous, well he had every right to feel so considering what he did to me.
"Mommy look, did you know I also had an uncle! " Hazel exclaimed breaking the silence.My gaze found Hayden's for a moment, the corners of his lips quirked slightly in the tiniest bit of a smile..... A real one, it made my breath hitched until Hazel spoke again breaking our little trance.
"So will you go with me to see my dolls now? I got a new one last week, mommy even sewed a new cloth for it " she spoke with a proud excitement Sebastian didn't return.
He had a look the look of dismay that almo
GRACIE.I clutched the book firmly in my hand , still pondering on what had happened earlier. The woman had introduced herself as Melissa, if I wasn't mistaken she'd looked eager to speak to me, I had seen the look in her eyes, almost like she had found me familiar.Strange. We haven't met each other before today, also, she had looked like she was about to say more to me before another middle aged man had walked inside.They had apparently came together came together and she'd addressed him as father.It seemed they were close with Hayden's father because he had welcomed them himself. Just before they had disappeared inside the study she'd cast me a last lingering glance. Was i just thinking too much about it? She was just some random stranger, for sure I would have remembered if I have ever met her. With a small sigh I placed the book back on the shelf neatly , I still couldn't stop myself from wondering why she had introduced her
HAYDEN.Dad had retired early after dinner after his medication , he seemed to be very much improved since the last time he'd gone for a check up. Gracie followed soon, along with Hazel whose eyes were already drooping close, I was beginning to appreciate her more and more especially when I realized Sebastian appeared to be very much wary of her. And he called me a pussy when he was the one who couldn't hold a conversation with a five year old without freaking out. He'd always been so cold with a serious mindset, I wished I had found out before now that a baby was all it would have taken to rattle him whenever I wanted. My gaze followed them until they disappear from view, it still came off as a miracle to me that I have a family of my own, the thought had never occurred to me in the past that I would ever have been so lucky."You're wiped " I heard him say from behind me and a scowl immediately set on my face, I had totally forgotten about his presence."
GRACIE"what are you doing here?" I voiced out, unable to keep the disbelief out of my expression.. I took a quick scan around the mall. Hayden was nowhere in sight, my gaze directed back to Shawn , it felt like forever since I had last seen him.A tickling second went past.Then another."Do you know how long I've been looking for you? " His voice sounded soft mirroring his gaze.I felt a wave of guilt consumed me, one that I tried very hard to suppress . I just couldn't help being so jumpy. A huge part of me was happy to see him here, even so my heart melted knowing he had cared enough to look for me."Grace Smith ... or should I say Graciela Evans ? "My gaze snapped to his at the mention of my name . I had almost forgotten that I equally lied to him about my real name.The name had been very easy for me to go by when I had been hiding from being discovered ."You've always kept to yourself, do you know how I felt
HAYDENI stared at the motel in front of me, it was quite late and only a few people walking around.The light rain pelted against my skin as I took a surveying glance around, it would be the perfect spot to meet.Gracie's phone had binged with a text from an unknown number earlier, telling her to meet here, I didn't have to think twice before I knew who had sent it.It was perfect for me because I have been wanting to meet him. Too bad for him that the person he expected wasn't the one waiting for him.The sound of my boot made a crunching sound on the gravel as I came to a halt. I waited for a few seconds just behind the motel but still nothing. I was beginning to get impatient ."Are you going to continue hiding ? why don't you come out ?" I spoke aloud.I heard a sound behind me and turned around swiftly to be met with the barrel of a gun.My gaze traveled to meet his , my remote expression revealing nothing.
HAYDEN Just like me, Sebastian also didn't think that Melissa had murdered the detective .What would he her motive of murdering , even so why would she leave her car so closed by , therefore leaving behind evidence that would lead to her?I knew her well to be smarter than that, unless she wanted me to think exactly the way I was doing right now.There were so many gaps that needed to be filled and there wasn't enough time, I so damn needed to get to the bottom of it.I pushed the door open surprised to find the lights still on, she ought to have been asleep.I found her bend over the bed, she appeared to be in search for something."Why aren't you asleep yet? "She jerked at my words and whirled around sharply to face me .I notice her gaze weren't focused on me, it was on something else.Shit.The blood .
GRACIE"What about the dead cop? Do you have the information I wanted about him? "His words sent my heart hammering hard in a wave of shock, I didn't realize when I took a shaky step backwards, by doing so my back crashed against the door.He turned around swiftly , I was met with his icy cold expression which vanished as soon as he saw me .He approached me slowly, his shackling me to my spot."What are you doing here? " he spoke quietly. Was that anxiety I heard in his voice?I tried to but unable to control the wave of doubt and fear pulsating through me.The room felt so suffocating, I couldn't breathe.Oh god. Let me be wrong, it couldn't have been...Had he been present when Shawn died?How could it be that much of a coincidence that he died on the same day, right after he had met me?Also my cellphone...."You kne
GRACIEI stared in a daze-like state as the door slammed close merely inches away from my face, a part of my brain went numb, I couldn't think of anything .But I could feel everything just fine.The pain was raw, burning ..... intense, tearing my insides and coursing through my veins like molten lava.He had look so dark , I had felt the dark intense rage emanating from him, it had shaken my core with terror.For a moment I saw HIM. I had feared that HE was back.I cowered. Then he had suddenly let go like he had been scorched by my action .The act of him letting go of me had snapped something in me, but it had been too late. The fear hadn't left me, but it was a different kind, this time I was afraid for him. The damage had been done already to him. I was hurt. Then I had hurt him.My body trembled uncontrollably, I knew deep in my bones that I just lost two people.Shawn. And him.
GRACIEThe first thing that registered on my mind as I slowly drifted into consciousness was that it was cold.Chilling cold..Followed by the sudden sensation of pain, my whole body ached , especially my face, it felt as if it had been hit over by a truck.The floor beneath me was hard and....wet?My heavy lids fluttered open, I blinked twice to clear my hazy vision.It was dimly lit all over,. the only streak of light came from a dim bulb at the far end of the room."Where am I? " I thought inwardly.I tried to move my hands and feet but couldn't, that was when the panic kicked in. Why was I tied up?Have I been kidnapped? So many thoughts were running at great speed through my head. I inhaled sharply as I tried to recall everything that had took place, and how I managed to end up in this state.
HAYDEN... FOUR YEARS LATER... A grunt accompanied by a soft moan escaped our parted lips, as I drove us both to the highest height of ecstasy . We fought for a moment to catch out breath. I stared into the gaze of my wife of three years. Yeah, we got married right after she gave birth to our second daughter Sophie. My need for her would never be sated, no matter how many times we've made love, each time it still felt so intense, driving me with the insane need to completely possess her. She was mine, and that would never change. I leaned to kiss the sides of her her hair gently. "Hayd...." she started to say when the loud cry of a baby filled the entire room. A sheepish smile formed on her face as she scrambled for the sheets. "He must have gotten tired of waiting patiently " At her words, a smug smirk of satisfaction spread across my face."Yeah, I understand the feeling, he must be so jealous of me
GRACIEI led her inside the house after Hayden stepped aside, mumbling some words under his breath.The expression he wore would define make anyone uneasy, but Melissa didn't seem to mind, or maybe she just didn't care about what he thought about her.Over the past month our relationship sped up quickly, although Hayden still disapproved, as he always regarded her as "potentially dangerous " .He was wrong , she could as well be the nicest person I've ever met. The first month she'd been eager to learn about me, although the initial awkwardness had been there between us, it had quickly washed away after the first few meets.I think it due to the fact that the both of us grew up without experiencing the love of a a real family. She didn't seem to take offence at Hayden's blatant dislike, as even now his disapproving gaze watched over us like a hawk.
GRACIETHREE MONTHS LATERHands parted my thighs open, hairs tickled my inner thighs as warm breath teased my exposed core."Hayden... " I sighed , my eyes fluttering open.A gasp escaped my lips at the sudden bolt of eccentric pleasure when he gave my slit a long lick.His tongue circled on the nub. teasing my clit , a welcoming moan rose in my throat. I wanted release, but he wasn't going to make it easy, he was in one of his playful moods today."Hayden please...make me cum" I moaned buckling my hips, my fingers sinking into his hair."Now that's a good girl " he murmured, I felt his lips stretched in a smirk against me before his teeth grazed my swollen clit again , sucking at it hungrily.A whimper escaped my mouth, i trembled violently as a orgasm burst free . The shock of it draining out my strength."You taste so good, I can't get enough " He murmure
GRACIE.I was once again in the dark.The sound of his dark ugly laughter echoed as I ran as fast as I could, my heart was pounding hard against my chest. Then I saw Melissa struggling against his grip .An evil grin crept across his features.Oh god! he was going to kill herThe knife was clenched tight in my fist.It punctured straight into his chest .There was so much blood...On the ground, my hands, the sick metallic stagnant smell made me want to vomit.A terrified scream erupted from my mouth when I saw dead gaze blinked at me from the floor.I heard my name, but the voice sounded as though for away.I heard it again, this time it was harsh and commanding , forcing me to jolt awake from the terrifying nightmare . My gaze flew open to a pair of dark green gaze staring down at me in concern. "Hayden.. ""shh it's just
GRACIE"Mommy! " she cried as her arms tightened around me.I embracing her tightly, I closed my eyes inhaling her sweet scent of baby powder. I had been so scared for her..For us.."Papa " she called again voice as he straightened down to her level, his face worked tight with emotions."Are you alright princess? " his gaze scanned over her gentle features as he spoke.She nodded repeatedly but her grip on me didn't lessen a bit.I blinked back to push back the tears, I felt Hayden's gaze on me , he was concerned about me as well, but I think his has more to do with the way I reacted after I had pulled the knife on Robert."That bad guy hurt you mommy ?" Her crying had subsided and became quiet hiccups ."Nothing happened to me sweetie , the bad men didn't hurt me "She didn't looked in any way convinced, I guess the bruises on my fac
GRACIE"You wanted save your sister, why don't you die first bitch! "My legs stilled to a stop , I stood there froze as his words replayed in my ears .Did he just say sister?No, I must have gotten that all wrong, It just wasn't possible, I mean how.....There wasn't much time to ponder over it as he was slowly draining the life out of her like a ragged doll .Any moment from now, it would be too late.I didn't think nor hesitate.I acted instinctively, the knife clenched tightly in my palms.He sensed my movement and moved quickly. Not quick enough.it was too late .For him.A scream of pain erupted from his mouth as the knife drove hard into his chest, I pulled out the knife, tearing another scream from him.I closed my eyes momentarily at the nauseating sight when red liquid seeped from his cloth and into my hands.
GRACIE"What did you do! " he screamed, his face contorted with raw fury .The phone was flung from my hands before I could even utter a word to Hayden , it was sent flying against the nearest wall with a loud crash.He backhanded her hard twice across the face , she fell gracelessly to the hard floor , a whimper escaping her lips.The harsh mark of an ugly bruise was beginning to form below her left eye, there was blood stain running down her nostrils.He kicked her repeatedly like a ragdoll, earning a loud scream from me."Stop it! "I fought against the binds on my foot in futility.He turned towards me in that moment, his lips curved in an evil snarl.I couldn't begin to fathom how cruel he could be, he could even do this to his own daughter, he would even do worse to me. But she fell into this situation all because of me. It was all because I h
GRACIEI ran blindly, my heart pounded frantically against my ribcage, my veins surged with adrenaline mixed with fear , I couldn't really see each turn I made around the mansion, it was dark, where were the lights? , I needed to Hazel and get out of this place..I couldn't imagine the trauma she must be in now, if she was scared, if right now she was crying for me or Hayden.Hayden....Oh god, I wondered if he has realized that we've been kidnapped, I've never needed him as I did right now. I should never have left, but it was already too late to regret that . Right now I have to fight for myself and Hazel, at the same time I would be fighting for him.My feet slowed to a halt as I reached a dead end, I cried out my frustration.It was too late to turn around. The footsteps were getting louder, it was only a matter of seconds before
GRACIEThe first thing that registered on my mind as I slowly drifted into consciousness was that it was cold.Chilling cold..Followed by the sudden sensation of pain, my whole body ached , especially my face, it felt as if it had been hit over by a truck.The floor beneath me was hard and....wet?My heavy lids fluttered open, I blinked twice to clear my hazy vision.It was dimly lit all over,. the only streak of light came from a dim bulb at the far end of the room."Where am I? " I thought inwardly.I tried to move my hands and feet but couldn't, that was when the panic kicked in. Why was I tied up?Have I been kidnapped? So many thoughts were running at great speed through my head. I inhaled sharply as I tried to recall everything that had took place, and how I managed to end up in this state.