My New Future

Chapter 13- Aftermath

I woke up in the bed. I don't remember falling asleep here, I remember Stefan coming home last night and he was yelling and slammed the gun. I ran upstairs and afterwards it was like I blacked out. I walked out of the bedroom and went down the hall to the family room. I saw Stefan sprawled on the couch.

He gave me space, and I appreciated that because I needed it. In my mind I know he wasn't going to hurt me but it was a instinct, with all the commotion, my mind went to that. I wasn't scared of Stefan, he is my fiancé and I know he would never hurt me.

I went over to the couch, and slowly woke him up

"Huh, what happened?" He asked looking around

"You slept on the couch?" I asked

"Yeah, you needed space and I didn't want to hurt you more" He replied

"Baby, you would never hurt me. I know you would never hurt me." I said

"I hurt you, I caused it" He said

"No you didn't, it isn't your fault this happened to me. You didn't know that would cause me to act like that" I replied

"I should have been more careful, I shouldn't have yelled at you or even brought out the gun, or come home bloody" He said

"Baby look at me" I said softly grabbing his face

"You can't just randomly stop, anything can cause this like seeing Aidan again or hearing a firework thinking it is a gunshot. It is not your fault and never think it is your fault. I promise you that you didn't cause this, and you didn't hurt me. Maybe you shouldn't have yelled at me when I was trying to help but you didn't cause this" I said

"I'm sorry" he said

"It's okay, I'm fine" I said

"I'm sorry" he said again

I brought him into a hug

"It's not your fault Stefan, never think it is your fault. You will know if it is your fault" I said

"Now let's go make breakfast" I said grabbing his hand to get up.

We made breakfast and I could tell he still felt bad

"Can you tell me what happened last night" I asked

"Are you sure?" He questioned

"Yes" I replied

"Well, you ran upstairs to the room we were going to move into. You were in the corner rocking yourself back and forth, hugging your knees and crying. You kept saying 'he won't hurt you'. I kept saying sorry and trying to stop you from shaking but I couldn't. I called Andrew and see if this has ever happened and if he could help but he wasn't in New York. I called Lucas and he came over. He got you out of the state you were in by singing here comes the sun. After he sang that to you, you fell asleep" he said

"Wow, I didn't know that happened. To me it was I blacked out right after running up the stairs. That song my parents sang to me whenever I was scared, sick or crying. I haven't heard that song in a very long time" I replied

"Now I know what to do when this happens again" He said

"Yes, but it probably won't happen again" I replied

"Well you don't know, but now I know what to do" He said

"Okay, but if you sound horrible don't bother singing it" I said

"Hey, I can sing very well" He replied

"No you can't, have you heard yourself sing?" I asked

"Yes, it was amazing" he said

"You wish" I replied

He started singing and I couldn't stop laughing. 

"See, I am a great singer" He said

"Keep dreaming" I replied 

November 29

Stefan's birthday was today. Since the incident him and I have been talking and get closer. I have been going to Dr. Warner twice a week, to help with the trauma. 

It was around 8am, and Stefan was still sleeping. I went downstairs and one of Stefan's driver was waiting for me 

"Hello Michael" I said

"Hello Miss Rose" He replied

"You can call me Anastasia" I said

"Okay Anastasia, where do you want to go" He asked

"I need to go to Julia's apartment" I said

"Ok, we will be there shortly" he replied

Within 20 minutes we reached her apartment. 

"I will be right back" I said

I went inside her building and went upstairs. I knocked on her door and Matthew opened it

"Good morning" I said

"What are you doing here it is 8am" Matthew said groggy

"I am picking up the present" I said

"Oh, we forgot you were coming. Come inside" He said

I stepped inside and I followed him to the living room where the present was

"Has he been a good boy?" I asked

"Yes, one of the best" He replied

I crouched down and opened up the kennel 

"Hey bear, you are about to go to your new home" I said petting him. 

"He is a hyper dog but very sweet and can be lazy sometimes" He replied 

"Stefan is going to love you" I said

I put bear back in the kennel and picked the kennel up. Matthew helped me take the rest of Bear's stuff in the car

"Thanks for taking care of him" I said

"No problem, if you need a babysitter we are happy to do babysit" He said

"I will keep that in mind" I replied

We said our goodbyes and I headed back home. Michael helps me bring Bear and his stuff upstairs

"Thank you Michael" I whispered

"No problem Anastasia, have a good day and wish the boss happy birthday from me" He said

"Okay, and have a good day too" I replied

I unlocked Bear and picked him up. I let him walk around and start getting used to it a bit. Once he got used to it, I picked him up again and went in our room. Stefan was still asleep and I placed Bear on him. Bear starting sniffing and licking Stefan

"Rocky" he whined

Rocky barked but he wasn't the one licking Stefan

"Rocky?" He questioned 

He looked up to the dog and he was confused. 

Come on Stefan, tell me what you think?

A/N

Hey guys, hope you liked this chapter. What will Stefan think of Bear? Find out next time, see you later byeeee

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