Leather and Lace (Editing)

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

I saw Ian from the corner of my eye running towards us before it got any further but I took the time I had to slap her hard against the face. Slightly relieving the urge I had to beat her to a pulp.

"Anna! What's gotten into you?!" he exclaimed standing between us with shock written all over his face, while Olivia just stood there, holding her cheek with wide eyes like a stunned dear.

"Just read this." I handed him the papers.

"What's thi-" he stopped short as he continued to read. His mouth dropped open. "Is this true?" he asked Olivia calmly, not even looking at her.

"What are you talki-"

"IS THIS TRUE?!" Ian exploded. His hands clenched in fists, his eyes turning to dark blue flames, his entire body tensing.

Even I was a little frightened. I had never seen him this angry and it was far from the kind caring man I was used to.

Olivia stepped back and could only whisper an answer. "Yes." before bursting into tears. "I only wanted you to love me! I didn't realize it would be so hard! And.. Th-then I couldn't get pregnant... I just didn't know what to do."

I didn't feel sorry for her, neither did Ian by the stone face he was staring at her with.

"So you just lied?! And then used IVF to trick me? What were you thinking! Did you honestly think I wouldn't find out?

"I don't know.. But then she came along and ruined everything else." she snarled towards me. "How did you even get these papers? I should report you!"

"I want you to leave." he stated clearly, before I could get a word in. "I don't want you to try to contact me and for your own good, do not consult any legal advise in regards to this. I will personally make your life hell if you do."

She cringed away from his relentless stare and reluctantly nodded, walking away past us both but paused at the open door. "I'm sorry Ian." she whispered.

"Oh, Olivia?" he called out towards her. "Don't bother coming back for your things. I'll have them sent out to you."

With that she sighed and walked away.

I stood there for a moment, not quite able to fully process this. Ian's back was still facing me and all I wanted to do was wrap myself in his arms but I started slow, reaching out to his hand and lacing my fingers through his.

He gripped onto mine gently, turned around and hugged me. I don't even know how long we stood there, holding each other like the world depended on it but I wasn't complaining.

"What does this mean now?" I murmured, smelling in his delicious sweet sent and I actually felt at peace. For once there wasn't something lurking around the corner, ready to break us apart again.

"Honestly? I'm not sure.." he mumbled into my hair and I leaned back, looking at his face with worry. "But I know it will be with you." he smiled and I couldn't help but smile back.

He leaned in towards me and placed a small kiss on my lips and all of a sudden I was off my feet, being carried bridal style to the lounge.

A laugh escaped my lips and soon I was consumed with a giggle fit for absolutely no reason.

Tears ran down my face and I could slightly see a blurry Ian quietly laughing, watching me as I made a complete fool of my self on the couch.

As soon as I thought I could compose myself another random fit would take over.

I had no way to explain it other than I was finally, truly happy.

***

We were cuddling on the couch, completely at ease wrapped in each others arms.

After about an hour of laughing and joking around I finally convinced him to sit and watch my favorite movie of all time.

Beauty and the beast.

He was just about ready to fall asleep in boredom while I sat there totally immersed in the film.

But my attention was pulled away when I felt a jolt beside me as Ian unexpectedly jumped up to face me, blocking my view to the t.v.

"Ian! Get out of the way!" I exclaimed in frustration.

"Anna, I just got a brilliant idea." he stated, a huge smile of excitement taking over his face.

"...what?" I hesitated, not knowing what to expect.

"Let's just go." he exclaimed.

"What are you talking about, go where?" I just shook my head and looked at him like he was crazy.

"Anywhere! Let's just leave, go on a trip."

I thought it through, contemplating what had gotten into him but soon the same excited grin overtook my features as I jumped up into his arms.

"Where shall we go first?" I asked, my mind swarming with so many opportunities.

"What ever flight is first." he leaned forward, placing a long excited kiss on my lips and I had to hold back the soft moan that was ready to escape. "I love you." he murmured, spinning me around.

I had to laugh at how he was acting, he was so full of joy and love that it was contagious.

"I love you too."

***

The first flight by the time we had arrived at the airport was Dublin, Ireland.

I stood at the planes entrance, taking in a deep breath, calming myself before I headed off into the unknown.

Everything around me was different, I wasn't in some stuffy town, surrounded by cheep hookers and scum. No, I was headed somewhere new, foreign and totally beyond my minds knowledge.

And that wasn't a bad thing, it was scary, but not bad.

I could finally leave my dead end life and start with a clean slate. Without anyone knowing my past and what I was brought up to do, no one could judge me and the best thing?

Ian would be at my side, making sure I didn't get lost again.

He looked back at me and smiled excitedly, extending out his hand and waited for me to follow.

I smiled, exhaled and took his hand, stepping into my new life.

*****

Hello

So this is the last chapter!

Of course there's still a prologue then it will be completely finished.

Don't know wether to be sad or relieved yet but anyway, only one last conclusion and it'll be done... :/

So what did you think? Anything you would have wanted or are wanting to happen in the prologue?

Let me know! :)