Saving Grace *Body Guard series*

Saving Grace: Chapter 5 Forbidden Love pt 1

Saving Grace: Chapter Five

I wake up with a huge smile on my face from reminiscing about what happened last night. I finally think I got through to Terrell.
There's nothing stopping us from being together now!
I plan to tell my dad about us the next time that he comes home, or if he flies us to Italy.
I can only imagine how magical it would be to go to the city of love and spend it with Terrell beside me.
I jump out of bed, slip out of my bikini and throw on a baby blue tank top with denim shorts. I run a quick brush through my hair and some mascara and run out the door to downstairs. I slow down at the bottom overhearing Terrell's voice talking to another male.

" Her father specifically told me to come over here and tell her myself. Not you." Then there is a moment of silence then Terrell speaks.
" I don't believe you. Mr. Sanchez wouldn't just ask you to pop up and deliver a message from him without at least informing me first. My entire job depends on Miss Sanchez's safety." I could tell by Terrell's response that it was a good time to interrupt them before things got too heated.  I turn the corner seeing Simon standing with his back to me. My heart began to beat widely as I felt panic arise from my gut. Terrell glances over to me which causes Simon to look back. I felt both of their eyes on me and I began to feel sick to my stomach but it was like my body is paralyzed. I swallow sharply but remain dead silent and very quiet.
Simon smiles while walking over to me. I remain still, but my eyes glance over to Terrell who is standing tall and very stiff. Even he can tell something is wrong.
I forgot to tell Terrell who Simon was or how dangerous he has been to me.
'Ahh there you are Grace. Your bodyguard here wouldn't let me go up to your room to share a surprise with you that I have from our fathers. Not like I haven't been in your room a million other times before." Simon boasted loud enough for Terrell, knowing he was listening carefully.
I glance back at Terrell who looks beyond furious. I know that nothing needs to be said about who Simon is now, the familiarity of Simon's identity clicked in Terrell's mind.
I cannot hide a visible shiver running down my spine causes me to jerk back from Simon.
An unwelcome flash back replays in my head from the night at the ball. When he smoothly interrupted time with father and swept me away before Terrell got back with my drink. Upon looking back I bet he was spying on me, waiting for the best opportunity of my vulnerability.

" Well aren't you going to ask about what the surprise is?" Simon asked in a mocking manner. I am willing to bet that it is not something that I would like to happen. I refuse to feed into his mockery so I remain quiet. Only doing so infuriates Simon. I know he hates being ignored, it causes his ego to shrink and Lord knows he cannot handle that. I simply raise an eyebrow at him and then begin to walk into the sitting room. I walk over and take a seat on the edge of an armchair. I intently listen to hear footsteps following me into the room.
Simon rounds the corner a slight scowl on his face. I watch as he walks over and pulls the chair across from me, closer to sit right in front of me. Terrell enters the room not shortly after Simon does and he takes the seat beside me. I take small comfort from knowing that he is going to be here to witness everything and protect me should Simon attempt to harm me, again.

"Since you seem to be lacking the better half of your manners, then I'll just tell you." I snicker at how his hideous french accent reveals itself whenever he becomes flustered.
" Your father and mine are in Italy right now handling business and they came up with this brilliant plan to bring us to them so they can show us around. They both miss us being together and decided it would be a splendid idea to have us reconnect in none other than Sicily, Italy. Courtesy of myself of course. I mentioned it to my father the night of the ball when we kissed in the hallway that night."
" You mean the night you forcibly held me against my will on the wall and kissed me then I kicked you in the groin?" I spat back, feeling my face heat up with anger. " Guess my memory isn't as hazy as yours for confusing my feelings for you as anything other than hate." Poison drips from my words as a scowl covers my face.
In a matter of seconds Simon's face shifts from a smirk to an angry glare. 
" Let me make one thing clear, I don't give a shit about what you want. You're mine to drag around as a trophy at the events our fathers put on. You're mine to pleasure me whenever I please and that pretty little body of yours belongs to me only. " He says while looking me in the eyes. He must have forgotten that Terrell is there with us.

"Excuse me? Miss Sanchez is her own person. She in not some pawn in your life and you will respect her as per Mr. Sanchez's wishes." Terrell said rising from his seat making his way over between us. I remained sitting down as Terrell and Simon stood in front of me. Seeing them both standing in front of each other it was that I notice that Terrell towers over Simon.

" And you seriously think some stupid ass bodyguard is going to protect you? From me? All I need to say is that he isn't doing his job and your father will fire his ass on the spot. Besides he was only needed in my absence anyway." Simon spouts, his words directed at me. "Unless..." His voice trails off. "Unless you're already fucking him and thats why he's been here protecting you" Simon uses airquotes to emphathize his underlying meaning.

"No he's here because my father knows there are dangerous people in the world that want to hurt me. Like you. Just wait until I tell my father why we actually broke up. All the times you abused me, hit me, kicked me, spat on me and called me nothing. All the times  I stayed up the whole night crying because of what you did to me. I will never be with you again in my life. I would rather die an excruciating death than ever settle for you." My voice begins to tremble as I feel tears pool from my eyes and spill over onto my cheeks.

" If you try to tell your father then I will tell him I walked in on you and your bodyguard here." He motions to Terrell, "sleeping together and I will use as many details as possible to make your father hate you and want to kill him for defiling his little girl. Now hurry up and pack. Our plane is in one hour." Tears began to flow out my eyes and I sob loudly as I fell onto the floor.
" You too, you're going with us as well. And don't think for one minute you will get rid of me. You're easily replaceable if her father doesn't kill you first."
I wipe my tears from my cheeks and see Terrell staring at Simon like he wants to kill him. His eyes watched Simon as he left the room then he glanced at me.
Terrell's eyes soften as he looks at me on the floor. He leans down and wraps his arms around my forearms and pulls me up off of the floor.  I try to open my mouth but he shakes his head as if to warn me to remain silent. He kisses my forehead and then offers his arm to me, I take it and he leads me to the stairs.
Once we get to the top he pulls me into my room and shuts the door quietly behind him. He covers my mouth and whispers to me.
" Don't act out of character with him, he'll figure it out if you do. Just act like you've had a change of heart and that you want to try again." Fear must have mirrored in my eyes as he quickly adds, " Don't worry I know you aren't into him and I promise I will protect you and get this all taken care of. Just please trust me." I nod my head and he motions for me to pack. I hear my door creak open and he leaves.

After about half an hour I walk over to the stairs rolling my suitcase behind me.
" I got it, you can go down there and wait for me." Terrell's voice fills my ears. My body fills with ease after feeling him near me. His hand glides across mine, grabbing my suitcase handle from me.
What if Simon lies to Father about us anyway? What if he figures it out? I don't want him to hurt Terrell.
We shuffled out of the house and into the limo that took us to the airport.
Mom if you're watching over me, please protect Terrell and I.