CHAPTER THREE

FOUR YEARS LATER.

ELIZABETH'S POV

The music lyrics pounded in my eyes very loudly as I danced to the song.

Now I lay me down to sleep

I pray the Lord my soul to keep

If I shall die before I 'wake

I pray the Lord my soul to take

I, I keep a record of the wreckage of my life

I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind

They talk shit, but I love it every time

And I realize

I've tasted blood and it is sweet

I've had the rug pulled beneath my feet

I've trusted lies and trusted men

Broke down and put myself back together again

Stared in the mirror and punched it to shatters

Collected the pieces and picked out a dagger

I've pinched my skin in between my two fingers

And wished I could cut some parts off with some scissors

"Come on, little lady, give us a smile"

No, I ain't got nothin' to smile about

I got no one to smile for, I waited a while for

A moment to say I don't owe you a goddamn thing

I, I keep a record of the wreckage of my life

I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind

They talk shit, but I love it every time

And I realize

I'm no sweet dream, but I'm a hell of a night

That I'm no sweet dream, but I'm a hell of a night

No, I won't smile, but I'll show you my teeth

And I'ma let you speak if you just let me breathe

I've been polite, but won't be caught dead

Lettin' a man tell me what I should do in my bed

Keep my exes in check in my basement

'Cause kindness is weakness, or worse, you're complacent

I could play nice or I could be a bully

I'm tired and angry, but somebody should be

"Come on, little lady, give us a smile"

No, I ain't got nothin' to smile about

I got no one to smile for, I waited a while for

A moment to say I don't owe you a goddamn thing

I, I keep a record of the wreckage of my life

I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind

They talk shit, but I love it every time

And I realize

I, I keep a record of the wreckage of my life

I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind

They talk shit, but I love it every time

And I realize

Someone like me can be a real nightmare, completely aware

But I'd rather be a real nightmare than die unaware, yeah

Someone like me can be a real nightmare, completely aware

But I'm glad to be a real nightmare, so save me your prayers

I, I keep a record of the wreckage of my life

I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind

They talk shit, but I love it every time

And I realize

I, I keep a record of the wreckage of my life

I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind

They talk shit, but I love it every time

And I realize

I'm no sweet dream, but I'm a hell of a night

That I'm no sweet dream, but I'm a hell of a night

I was in my bedroom listening to my favourite song. Once it came to an end I removed my headphones and placed them on the bed.

I heard a car pulling out outside.

It must be the new neighbors.

I peeked on the window and indeed there was a car parked outside a few yards from my house.

My best friend Lisa used to stay there but unfortunately her family moved to Germany. I missed her.

A woman with dark hair emerged from the car scolding a teenage girl with blond gold hair. Something caught my eye; it was his blue eyes that I constantly dreamt of.

Spying on the new neighbors was very childish and rude. The guy I was staring at saw me and he frowned. I quickly hid behind the curtains.

My face flushed with embarrassment.

"Oh no he definitely saw me looking" I whispered softly.

He caught me looking at him like some stalker I sat on my bed scolding myself.

Spying on the new neighbors was definitely a bad idea.

I don't think I'll leave this room today facing the new neighbors is going to be awkward.

I slumped on the bed and a high pitched giggle escaped my lips. I could hear Bingo barking outside my door.

AUTHORS POV

Hayden Willford frowned. Those brown eyes staring at him looked so familiar he just couldn't say her name it brought back too much pain.

He shrugged carelessly.

It must be just my imagination he thought to himself. But the strange feeling didn't leave it felt like she was close.

I looked up the window and she was gone.

A little girl clung to his leg like a magnet.

He looked down and a smile curved his lips.

Theodora grins when her father picks her up.

"What's up princess" he muttered quietly and tickles her Theodora squeals excitedly.

"Daddy I'm hungry" she says softly and pouts her lips.

"Hmmm I see. Let's go inside and I'll make you a sandwich."

Theodora nodded as they went inside the house.

Hayden Willford was a young man in his late twenties. He was muscular and tall in height. He had very dark hair and a rare shade of blue eyes.

Mostly his life has been full of ups and downs. Ever since he lost his wife Azalea he has never been the same.

He was shattered and heartbroken.

His family consists of his mother,father,his sister and daughter Theodora who is just six years old.

His family never lives in one place for a long time because his dark past always ruins their soon found happiness.

Sometimes he blamed himself for all their problems all because he married a human.

It was on a Saturday morning when it all began.

The sunlight made the room brighter than usual. Elizabeth groaned in response when she felt something tugging her bed sheets.

"Bingo...not now boy!" She yells and pulls the bed sheets tightly. But the little husky jumped on the bed and licks her face.

Elizabeth giggles and wipes her face as little Bingo wags his small tail happily.

She sat upright.

"I don't appreciate being woken up by doggy drool".

Bingo barked.

And she gave him a pat on the head and went to have a shower.

Twenty minutes later it was done. She was dressed in a pair of black jeans and a denim shirt. She tied her brown hair in a messy bun and went downstairs to have breakfast with her mother.

ELIZABETH'S POV

I've been avoiding the family next door and so far it's been a week and I haven't felt awakened yet.

"Good morning dear" mom chirped happily as I pulled my seat.

" Good morning mom" I said quietly while I poured some milk in my monster themed cereal.

"You can taste the monster" I muttered coolly as I read the cereal box.

Mom sighed deeply.

" Elizabeth dear I'm making a peach pie to welcome our neighbors. I've been so busy with work that I forget to say hi. When it's ready please take it to them on my behalf."

I dropped my spoon in shock and gaped at my mom.

Oh no this is the least thing I wanted to do right now I've been avoiding them all week it's like mom is doing this on purpose.

I counted one to ten as I took a deep breath to calm myself.

"But mom..." I said whine and frown but instead of scolding me mom kisses me on my forehead.

She was the best mom I could ever ask for.

"I love you lizzy" she says softly.

I sigh deeply.

"I love you too mom."

She smiled and left for work .

Once I was done with breakfast I stared at the pie in the oven like it was my worst enemy.

This meant war and I wasn't going down without a fight. My hips swayed to the song that was playing on my mp3 player.

Ooh

Ooh

Ooh

Love's my religion but he was my faith

Something so sacred so hard to replace

Fallin' for him was like fallin' from grace

All wrapped in one he was so many sins

Would have done anything, everything for him

And if you ask me I would do it again

No need to imagine

'Cause I know it's true

They say, "All good boys go to heaven"

But bad boys bring heaven to you

It's automatic

It's just what they do

They say, "All good boys go to heaven"

But bad boys bring heaven to you

You don't realize the power they have

Until they leave you and you want them back

Nothing in this world prepares you for that

I'm not ashamed that he wasn't the one

Had no idea what we would become

There's no regrets I just thought it was fun

No need to imagine

'Cause I know it's true

They say, "All good boys go to heaven"

But bad boys bring heaven to you

It's automatic

It's just what they do

They say, "All good boys go to heaven"

But bad boys bring heaven to you

Ooh

Ooh

Ooh

I still remember the moment we met

The touch that he planted, the garden he left

I guess the rain was just half that effect

No need to imagine

'Cause I know it's true

They say, "All good boys go to heaven"

But bad boys bring heaven to you

It's automatic

It's just what they do

They say, "All good boys go to heaven"

But bad boys bring heaven to you

Ooh

Ooh

Ooh

An hour later I placed the pie on the counter and it was ready.

I went upstairs to my bedroom and wrapped a scarf around my neck and only my eyes and nose were visible.

Once I was satisfied with my look I went downstairs.

He wouldn't recognize.

Five minutes later I was ringing the doorbell. I heard footsteps and I felt suddenly nervous.

The guy I was stalking opened the door shirtless wearing grey sweatpants that clung to his hips and exposed his torso.

Oh my.

Our eyes locked in a frenzy before he could open his mouth. I blinked and shoved the pie and note into his hands.

I quickly ran back home. I swear I've never ran so fast in my entire life. My heart was thumping wildly in my chest as I took off the scarf.

Wow he was hot.