You Are My Life

Chapter 29

Carl came by the next day. Bryan quickly received him in his study. "So?" Bryan asked.

"We still aren't sure what kind of chemical she was being injected with, but it was something that was messing with her mind. It's some kind of neurological chemical. She's doing fine at the moment. I'm not saying she's cured, but she hasn't had an episode since yesterday. I'm bringing her over later today. I've notified the authorities about Alessandra, but they haven't found her."

"I can't wait to have her back, Carl."

"Just be cautious with her. We don't know what weaning her off this medication could do."

"Just get her here."

Later that day, Carl arrived with Chris. She ran to the kids when she saw them. "I missed you, my babies."

"Chris." Bryan called.

"Bryan. Hi." She slowly walked to him and hugged him. "I missed you too."

"Now, I've explained to her what has happened and she seems to understand, but still, we have to be cautious." Carl said.

"Do you remember, my love?" Bryan asked her.

"I remember some. I remember your father threatening our baby if I didn't stay with him. I'm sorry I lied to you that night. I just didn't want him to hurt you or Bianca." She kept hugging him.

"Well, call me if anything." Carl said, taking his leave.

"Gaby!" Chris said as she saw her. "I'm so glad to see you. I'm sorry about my reaction the last time. I'm sure you've been avoiding me." She said, hugging her. "Could you take the kids? I want to speak with Bryan."

"Sure, we'll be in the playroom. Come on, kids." Gabriella said taking the kids.

"Want to go upstairs?" Chris asked. "We have a lot to talk about."

"Okay." He followed her upstairs as she grabbed his hand. As they entered the room, Chris sat on the bed and patted an empty space next to her for him to sit down.

"I didn't want to tell Carl, but I actually remember everything. And it's going to be hard to hear this. Are you sure you want to hear this?"

"Yes, Chris. Tell me whatever you're comfortable telling me."

"It was horrible. Your father kept me locked in a room, in chains. He would come and whipped me and... raped me. He broke me, Bryan. It got to the point that he didn't have to chain me down. I believed it was his right to take my body every night like that. I believed he was my husband. I'm so sorry, Bryan."

"I want to kill him." Bryan said getting off the bed and looking out the window, then he turned towards her. "How did you escape?"

"As I told you he wasn't chaining me anymore, so one night I took Bianca and I crawled out a window. As soon as he found out he must've paid Alessandra to keep me quiet. It was like my mind had been erased." She said walking towards him. "Do you hate me?"

"No." He said, grabbing her arms and pulling her towards him. "I could never hate you. It wasn't your fault. You have no idea how much I suffered all these years thinking you were dead. I love you. I'm just so happy you're back here with me." He said, kissing her head. "You're safe now."

With time, she got better and had no more episodes. Alessandra was caught and she led them to Morty who was caught still in Italy. And they all lived happily ever after.

The End