GRACIE Two weeks went by in a blink of an eye , he really trying hard to be a better person to me and Hazel, but some days he would just snap, then apologize afterwards.  It wasn't easy  ,but I understood,  I was willing to be patient until the day his demons were finally going to be let free.. Although he fought it, I still feel it though, the darkness was still in there ... Still buried inside of him,  waiting for the slightest opportunity to claw out of their temporary cage.  He became more possessive than ever,  like he would never let me out of his sight even for a minute ,  it elated me but at the same time I was scared. Some nights I would wake up to find him awake, his gaze studying me. But he's never hurt me. I knew he wouldn't....but I couldn't say for sure what would happen if I tried to leave,  not that I would try to, but the anxiety that he was getting way too obsessed with me was distur

GRACIE A huge mahogany desk separated us from the middle aged man who bore a striking resemblance to Hayden,  though his eyes were not as deep as Hayden's,  by what I  presumed was  due to age,  the sides of his hair were streaked with grey,  he stood tall , just about a few inches below Hayden. His presence demanding power despite his advanced age. His gaze followed us as we made our way further inside the huge study .My stomach tightened with just a hint of nervousness as he completed the distance between us, his gaze focused on all three of us "Father " he acknowledged with a slight nod of his head . I don't think he realized Hayden had spoken , his attention was solely fixed on Hazel who stared right back at him in open curiosity .I saw a hint of softness in his gaze which slowly transformed into a small smile ,that alone set me a little at ease. "Hello dear child " He spok

GRACIEAmongst Hayden and Hazel stood the person I had seen last six years ago.His elder brother SebastianI 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

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."

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.