Chapter 5
Beckett King
POV
My phone rings, I excuse myself from my mother and his wife, I walk into chiefs kitchen for privacy. I always like privacy when speaking to Alexandra because people will get the wrong idea and she’s famous I’m scared of saying the wrong thing in front of her.
“Hey Applebee.” I greet her teasingly.
“Beck” Alexandra says hoarsely.
I frown, has she been crying. I know pregnant women get emotional, but this feels different somehow.
“What’s wrong Lex? Why are you crying?” I ask Lex.
She says something, but I couldn’t make out what she was saying because she was crying.
“Lex love, what happened? I cannot make out a word you’re saying. Calm down and breathe.” I try calming her down.
Where the hell is Daniel?
“Beck, he’s here, Beck he is here. He wants to kill me, he did it again. Beck, he did it again.” She cries out.
My blood begins to boil. That slimy motherfucker. “That motherfucker! Why didn’t you tell me he is in LA? I will be on the next flight over. I am bringing you to Chicago with me. it’s not safe there Lex, you’re going to stay with me…” I tell her while walking out the kitchen and to the back yard. I needed to get out of here and get to her.
I get to my brother and his wife, I excuse myself from the party and rush to my car. I connect my phone to the car before rushing to the airport.
“Stay on the phone don’t hang up, do you hear me, don’t hang up the phone Alexandra” I tell her
She continues to cry but does not say anything. I take that as a good sign.
The drive through I talk to her about anything and everything. I tell her about Sadie and how she’s been on my mind since the incident at the station where she was dry humping Rossi. I knew he was dating her friend I didn’t think she was involved with him as well.
Lex does not do anything but listen.
When I get to the airport I promise to call her when I land and she hangs up.
The plane ride to LA was nerve wrecking because I kept imagining that bastard hurting her, or worse. Lex is pregnant I would never forgive myself if anything happened to her or that baby. She’s my best friend and I would die if anything were to happen to her. after everything she’s been through she deserves a little bit of happiness.
When I finally landed in LA, I rushed to get a cab. I called Lex. I needed to know where she lived. Luckily she answered and I could tell the cab driver her address.
It took about an hour to get to her apartment. When I got there she opened the door for me and jumped into my arms. I walk in with her in my arms and close the door behind me.
Lex hugs me tightly as she cries even harder in my arms I take a seat on her sofa.
I pull her away, I look at her face, her eyes are swollen, her face is wet with tears. I wipe her tears with the thumbs.
“Tell me what happened?” I ask her.
She nods wiping her tears. “David he” she hiccups. “He followed me home from the studio” she hiccups. “He attacked me in the hallway. I thought I was going to die.” I pull her into my arms when she starts to cry even more.
“It is okay, everything is going to be okay. I am here.” I try to soothe her.
She nods.
“Why don’t you take a bath while I pack you a bag to spend time in Chicago with me?” I ask her.
“Daniel…” she says softly.
That reminds me. “Where is he by the way, why didn’t you call him?” I ask her.
She shakes her head. “Dan is with his family for the next two weeks; I didn’t want to bother him.” she says.
“Okay then you are staying with me until he returns. Just tell him you’re in Chicago and he should come and get you when he returns okay?” I tell her.
She thinks about it for a second before she nods.
“You need to get a new place Lex, this place isn’t safe, now that he knows where you live. But you should call the cops and report this.” I tell her.
She shakes her head. “No police. No police.” She speaks.
I sigh but nod anyway.
I get up leaving her on the sofa. I run her a bath, I walk back into the living room and pick her up, carrying her into the bathroom. I leave her to undress herself and get into the bath.
I walk into her bedroom, this is definitely her room. the room is a total mess, she’s got clothes on the floor and the bed, she hasn’t made the bed in what looks like forever.
I chuckle and look for a bag, I start with underwear. Then move onto comfortable clothes like sweat pants, jeans, sweatshirts and a couple of tees enough to last her two weeks.
Once her bag is packed, I move on to tidying up her room. I pick up all her dirty clothes and have them folded in a pile to go into the laundry and then the clean clothes into her closet. I make her bed. When she hasn’t come out when I’m done, I make my way into the bathroom to see she’s fallen asleep. I get a towel and dry her off. I get her dressed and place her on her bed.
I think I should let her sleep tonight and I should book our flights back tomorrow.
I walk into her kitchen and make myself a cheese and tomato sandwich. I pour me a glass of milk and sit by her tv watching the NHL game.
My phone rings, I put my drink on her coffee table and take my phone out of my back pocket.
My mother.
“Hello Ma.” I greet her.
“Becky are you okay?” she asks.
I roll my eyes at the terrible nickname my mother gave me when I was a baby. “I’m fine ma, you have nothing to worry about. I had breakfast, lunch, and supper.” I tell my mother.
“That is good. I was calling because Jess was worried because you rushed out of your bosses house, she was worried about you, is everything okay?” she asks
Ah Jessica King was worried and that’s why my mother is as well.
“I’m fine ma, I got a phone call from a friend that needed help.” I tell her.
“Oh okay. As long as you are okay. You know I worry about you boys.” My mother says softly.
I can hear my father shouting in the background. The man doesn’t like his wife paying attention to anyone but him. I have no idea why he decided to have three children when he only cares about himself.
“Your father asks if you coming to dinner tomorrow night?” my mother asks when I didn’t say anything
“No ma, I’m working tomorrow, so I won’t be able to come over…” I lie.
“Okay, I’ll ask your father to drop you something to eat.” My mother says.
I cringe. “No ma, it’s okay the chief will cook something at the station for us.” I say quickly.
“Oh okay, if you’re sure you don’t need anything.” My mother sounds disappointed.
I feel bad now. “I love you ma, I’ll stop by tomorrow night okay?” I tell her.
“Thanks Becky. I’ll let you get some sleep since you’re working tomorrow.” My mother says.
“Bye ma, I love you.”
“I love you too…” she says before hanging up.
I let out a sigh of relief. If my mother had known I left without letting her know, she would have cried. My mother visits the church the day before we travel and she prays for angel’s protection on us and for safe travels.
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Two days later
In Beckett’s apartment…
“So, tell me about this Sadie chick you’re into, has anything happened?” Lex asks, she’s got the biggest smile on her face.
I shrug my shoulders. “I don’t know, she’s in some type of threesome relationship.” I tell her.
She frowns. “What’s a threesome relationship?” she asks.
“She’s in a relationship with her best friend and her boyfriend.” I tell her.
She bursts out laughing. “Are you sure?” she asks.
I nod. “She was dry humping the guy in front of everyone, so yes, I’m sure.” I tell her.
Lex gives me a thoughtful look. “Why do not you talk to her, tell her how to feel. Do not sugar coat anything. Take the advice you gave me and be honest with her.” Lex says.
I roll my eyes. “What’s the point in doing that if she doesn’t even like me?” I ask her.
“Beckett you are not one to judge someone by assumptions. I thought you were better than that. Because if you do then I’m classified and a whore is that not right?” she asks me seriously
Its my turn to frown. “You’re not a whore.” I sigh heavily. “Fine if it would make you happy I’ll speak to her are you happy now?” I ask her.
She smiles happily. And nods. “I want to meet her, do you think I could stop by the station and meet her?” she asks
I shake my head. “No. no. no. that’s a bad idea.” I tell her.
She gets up off my bed and turns to me. “Come on, I’ll pretend to visit you and I’ll just check her out, I won’t talk to her, I promise.” She gives me her puppy eyes.
I close my eyes and groan. “Fine, you promise not to speak to her?” I ask.
I open my eyes to see her sly smile. “Of course, I won’t speak to her unless she speaks to me first.”
I feel a freaking headache coming along. This woman was insane. “Remind me why we’re friends again?”
“Because I’m awesome…” she snickers.
“No, you’re a pain in my ass.” I mumble under my breathe.
“I’m going to go get ready.” She says excitedly.
Wait what? “Why?” I shoot up from my bed.
She stops. “I’m going with you to the station silly…” she says before walking out of my room
Huh? No wait why would she need to do that? Fuck she wants to meet Sadie now? Today?
Fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I show up with any woman Sadie will think I am in a relationship. But what does it matter, she’s in one herself. Why am I even listening to Alexandra when she’s worse when it comes to relationships than I am?
Who I should go to for advice is someone who has already been in a relationship and that’s my brother and Jessica. They’re the best people to go to.
But I don’t want to bother Damon and Jessica, especially since she’s pregnant and the issues the stalker and her ex-husband.
God there are some fucked up people out there. Alexandra’s foster father, Damon’s stalker and whoever came up with school.
I get ready for work like a usually would, I took a shower earlier so I just have to get into my uniform.
I walk out to the living room, I pocket my phone and wallet. Lex is sitting on the sofa on her phone, she’s in a jean and a cute top, I know I didn’t pack.
“Where did you get that top?” I ask her.
She smiles sweetly. That is when I know she did something she wasn’t supposed to do.
“I got it at target yesterday when you were with your parents. Do you like it?” she asks getting up giving me a twirl.
I roll my eyes. “What don’t you understand about laying low? When David finds out you are here instead of LA that could mean trouble for you Alexandra.” I sigh.
“Do not worry about no one recognised me. I wore sweats, and a ball cap. No one recognised me because I always look good when I go out.” she says confidently
I stare at her in disbelief.
This woman needed Jesus. That is for sure. “You sure no one recognised you Lex?” I ask her.
She nods.
I’m going to take her word for it now. But I’ll keep an eye on the gossip sites as well.
Chapter 6Sadie WildePOVI sit down in the kitchen eating my sandwich Tia made for me looking at the woman sitting next to Beck laughing at everything he is saying.So this must be Lex, she’s beautiful.I bite my bottom lip, do I have to give up on the bet now? Damn I really want her LV bag.Is that the only reason I want this? Is it the only reason I want to fuck Beckett King?“Hey, do you got a minute?” startled I look up at King’s faceWhen did he get here?I nod. “Follow me…” he says.I get up and follow him into the bunk room.“I am sorry to bother you, I just Fuck. Lex told me to speak to you but I don’t know what to say.” He runs his hand through his hair.My face turns into a scowl. Is he here because he told his girlfriend is upset, he fucked me? And now she wants him to tell me off?Son of a whore!“Look so, I couldn’t get our night together out of my mind for months, I told Lex about it, and she told me I should talk to you and be honest. Oh, for fuck sakes. I do not know
Chapter 7 Beckett King POV When I got a text from Sadie last night, I was more confused and shocked that she wanted to speak to me after I made a complete ass of myself and her misunderstanding Lex and my relationship. I have no idea why we are meeting at her place and not a bar or work. I worked a late shift yesterday so when I got home this morning I crashed and only woke up around five this afternoon. That’s why I’m standing in front of Sadie’s apartment building at nine at night. I sent her a text a few minutes ago letting her know I was outside her building. Looking at the place I know its pricey. The security on the place is out of this world. My phone beeps and I see a text from her. saying to come up. I pull my cap down and pocket my phone. I walk to the door and the doorman opens it for me. “Good evening, sir.” He greets. Oh fancy… I walk up to reception. “Hi who are you here to see?” the man behind the desk asks. I smile. “I’m here to see Sadie Wilde.” I tell him
Chapter 8One month laterBeckett KingPOVFor the past month Sadie and I have been fucking like bunnies. I’ve been over to her apartment almost every night, the nights I’m working the night shift, I don’t but other than that I’ve basically been staying with her. The woman is everything I want and more in a woman, we sit on her sofa in the middle of the night and play video games, we talk just about anything.Yet she tells me nothing about her life before Chicago. She hasn’t said anything about her parents or how she’s related to Chief. But then again, I could get into deep shit with the chief for sleeping with his niece. Yet I can’t help falling for her. she’s just everything you want in a girl, she doesn’t get jealous when I’m talking to other woman, she doesn’t make spend time with her, she encourages me to spend time with my brothers. I don’t know what else I could ask for in a woman. Yet that is not something she wants.I think it’s time we get serious but she’s not interested in
Chapter 9Sadie WildePOVToday is Saturday and Beck is spending the day with his brothers, they’ve gone to help their dad with something. Today I get to catch up on all the Naruto I’ve missed.Or that was the plan until Tia showed up, when she started doing a load of my laundry and found it wasn’t just mine but a bunch of Beck’s as well. so that led to this very moment. Her staring at me with stars in her eyes. I have not said a word yet out of fear of what would come out if I did.“So whose clothes are in the washer with yours?” she asksI pause Naruto, I turn to my best friend. I haven’t told her anything about what has been going on between Beck and I. not that there’s much too it. we’ve been fucking each other every chance we get. I didn’t like cuddling with a guy because I felt suffocated but I don’t mind it with Beck because he has the most amazing way of waking me up in the morning. He wakes me with his face between my legs, I’ve been kind of missing that these last few days.
Chapter 10Sadie WildePOVI’ve have not gotten over the phone call Tia had gotten from her father yet. It is still fresh in my mind. The fact that I can’t contact my family is even harder now than before, I noticed Beck’s absence more than usual now. I have no idea why he isn’t answering my texts.I got rid of Tia two hours ago, I couldn’t take her nagging anymore, when I couldn’t get any sleep, I got into a pair of tights and a pair of sneakers, one of Beck’s gigantic tees and went for a run.I’ve been running for two hours, I’m not even tired. I can’t get my mind to stop thinking about Beck.The bed feels empty without him, I couldn’t fall asleep without him there, but I think it’s because I was missing my family, and am worried about my brother and worried about him finding me.Two years ago, I dated a guy named Hunter Redding, he was great, we were madly in love, well that was until I found out he was cheating on me, we were driving home when she called him, we got into an argume
Chapter 11Sadie WildePOVI am dressed as casually as possible. The plan is to get our nails done first then go shopping. The guys will get us when we get near the food court. Dante got permission from the mall to do this thanks to my uncle.But that’s not what’s playing on my mind right now. No what’s on my mind right now is that Beck kissed another woman, and it ticked me off. it freaking ticked me off. this unexplainable rage filled me. I have no idea why, I don’t know why I’m angry; why was I so angry? Why did I feel the need to hide it?“Sadie?” Tia brings me out of my thoughts.“Yeah?” I frown.“We’re here…” she nods toward the parking lot.I look around to see we’re indeed at the mall.I nod taking my backpack out of the backseat and get out of the car putting it on.“So what’s got you in such a pissy me mood.” Tia asks.I shrug my shoulders. “I don’t know I’m just not feeling myself today…” I lie.It was embarrassing that I am upset about a simple drunken kiss. Why am I still
The next morning... "So how was it? Did she say yes?" Beck gives me a kiss on my shoulder while spooning me from behind. I smile opening my eyes. “Yeah, it was beautiful. she cried…” I say softly I turn on my stomach to look at him. “You’re really happy for them, aren’t you?” he asks. I nod. I fold my arms in front of me and lay my head on my arms. “Yeah, she deserves to be happy. No one in the world deserves it more than she does.” I say softly. Tia gave up her life to follow me to Chicago, this is exactly what she needs to be with the man she loves. He groans. “Oh God they’re going to be extra lovey dovey now, right?” he asks. I burst out laughing. “Oh God you’re right.” “You look good naked. A guy can get used to coming home to his girl naked in bed coming back from a shift.” He blurts out. I pause… home? What the fuck? No, no. don’t tell me he has feeling for me? I shake that thought out of my mind. “Do you really think they’ll stay together?” he asks me “We’ll see. I
Chapter 13One week later…Sadie WildePOVIt’s been a week since Beck took his things and left. True to his word his brothers came later that day and picked up all of his shit. Yet it felt like they were taking mine. It felt like they were taking a piece of me with them. I have no idea how to explain what that felt like that. I have no idea why Beck wanted to end things. Everything was going great. Better than great, until he went to sleep at his parents’ place and things changed. His older brother was oddly cold to me. Does he hate me? Is that why Beck ended things? But he didn’t even know about me… I’m so freaking confused and stuck in my own head.That is it, it has been confirmed, I am losing my damn mind, I can’t stop thinking about Beckett King. The hot firefighter, the sweetest guy I’ve ever come into contact with, I’ve never met another guy who is as sweet and as caring as he is. sometimes it feels so unreal how can anyone be like that.My bedsheets still smell like him, so I