Reckless Minds

An Act of Betrayal

Okay guys... This is it! The final chapter of Reckless Minds. It's been one hell of a ride writing this series, and it's almost been a year since I first joined Wattpad! Thanks to all of my fans that have been with me since the very first chapter. Thanks for everything guys. Love to you all. Stay classy ;)

I grin as I think about tomorrow. I'm marrying Damian. Even though I'm only 17, and I'm pregnant, I'm marrying Damian Fell.

As I go upstairs to get my phone, I hear giggles coming from our room. I look through the cracked door. My heart drops and shatters as I see my fiancé on top of my best friend. I walk away and I run downstairs, tears flowing down my face. I run outside and I sit down on the porch, crying my eyes out. My sadness turns into anger, then that slowly evolves into rage. I will not let them get away with this.

I go upstairs and I snap a picture of them kissing with his phone. I unlock it and I find text messages from Tessa. Texts from 3 months ago. I upload them to the computer then I make copies of the texts and the pictures. I go over to the ballroom, where the wedding is taking place. I put bags underneath all the seats containing the pictures and the texts.

"You want to play dirty," I look towards my room, "fine. Let the game begin."

I go into my parent's room. They decided to let me have it tonight. I curl up and I rub my swollen abdomen. "I love you, Lizzie. Don't worry. Mommy won't let Daddy be here any longer than he has to be." She kicks then I laugh, falling into a deep slumber.

I'm waken at 7:30 by Mom, since the wedding is at 12:00. I go down into the kitchen and Damian sits there. I smile at him. "Hey you." He looks up and smiles at me. "Morning." He presses his lips to mine and I smile, only because he's about to get what he deserves. I pull away first. "So. Are you ready?" He asks. I nod. "Never been more ready in my entire life." I grin at him. "I love you, Ember." Liar.

At 11:00, I'm ushered upstairs by my Mother, who's already wearing a peach colored dress that flows down a little past her knees. "Where's Dad?"

"He's out getting some things. How's my granddaughter this morning?"

"Fumbling around." She laughs. I pull on a black dress. "It's for after the wedding. I don't want to have to do more work then I already am." She laughs again, then helps me put my dress on. Maybe I'll use it again someday, but today isn't that day.

Eventually my hair is pulled back into a beautiful bun and 2 strands of my hair are hanging down, curled. My blue eyes pop due to the smokey eye look my Mom did.

"You look amazing, baby. I'm proud of you." I look down. "Mom... How could you be proud? I'm only 17 and I'm pregnant and getting married."

"Are you having second thoughts?" I shake my head. "Dad would throw a party if I were." He smiles then rests her hands on my shoulders.

"You'll be okay, Ember. I promise." I turn and pull her into a hug. "Thank you Mom. I love you." She hugs me tighter. "I love you too sweetie." I look at the clock. 11:58.

"We should get down there." She nods, tears in her eyes.

"Mom, are you crying?"

"It's not everyday I get to see my baby get married." I smile at her. Sorry, I tell her mentally, today won't be that day.

We head downstairs and Mom kisses Dad then she goes into the ballroom. I turn to him.

"Are you sure you don't want to change your mind?"

"Dad... When this wedding is done, I won't be married. Don't tell Mom I said that, just trust me." I whisper. He nods a little, the message clear but confusion written across his face. Tessa rubs my shoulder and I smile at her. Bitch, I think to myself. I'm handed a bouquet of pink roses, then the music starts playing. My friends start walking out one by one, until it's finally me. Dad walks me down the aisle, then gives my hand to Damian. We go through all the opening stuff, then we get to say our vows.

"Damian, when I first saw you, my heart skipped a beat. When we first kissed I was in heaven and in Paris, it was like a dream. I loved you. But why don't we think about a couple things, shall we?" I take my hands out of his. "You also left me in Paris, said you didn't want to be tied down in high school. And so the problems start. The first time we did the unspeakable, I got pregnant. And I can't be more thankful for that. But last night, I found out that you didn't really love me. If everyone will look underneath their seats, please." They find a bag and open it. "There you'll find a picture of my fiancé," I turn around and I walk up to Tessa, "and my supposed best friend. And since we're out of the stoning ages, where a crime like this would be handled that way, I'll settle for something better." I look at Tessa again. "You are never to step one foot on this property ever again. If I see you, I won't hesitate to hurt you." She gulps. I look over at Damian, who has a sad and guilty look on his face. "And Damian. Sweet, loving, kind, Damian." I come closer to him. "I will never let you see my daughter. Someone with her beauty and purity should not have you to deal with." I unzip my dress and I step out of it.

"You've made your choices. Deal with them." He grabs my arm.

"You can't do this. She is not just your daughter." I yank my arm from his grasp. "You should've thought about that 3 months ago." I walk toward the exit. "YOU CAN'T STOP ME FROM SEEING HER!" He yells. I turn back when I'm at the door. "Watch me." I walk out of the ballroom and I go up to my bedroom. I hear footsteps approaching.

"What the hell are you doing?"

"I'm packing for you."

"You don't get to make that decision!"

"This is my house!"

"Oh yeah? Well that baby you're carrying! That is mine too!"

"YOU CHEATED ON ME! YOU DON'T DESERVE TO BE A FATHER IF YOU CAN'T EVEN BE A HUSBAND!"

"I. Made. A. MISTAKE! I love our daughter just as much as you do, Ember!"

"Oh yeah? So you'd be willing to fight for her?"

"To the death." I nod.

"Then why weren't you willing to fight for me? Why did you give up everything good that we had for sex?!?" He doesn't respond.

"Get out. Get out of my house, get out of this town. I don't want to see you, ever. And if you come near my daughter, I will not hesitate to kill you." I walk out of the room and I throw the bag in his direction. Tessa comes out of the ballroom.

"Ember-" I have her up against the wall by her throat.

"Don't. Say. A word. Just leave. You and I are no longer friends. You've made yourself an enemy." I let her down and she coughs. Damian and Tessa both leave, then I turn to my parents.

"I'm so sorry baby." I lean up against the couch and I wince.

"What is it?" I let out a hiss through my teeth.

"Oh my god." I double over in pain.

"The baby's coming."