Secrets, Bruised and Broken - Part 2 / Danisnotonfire Fanfiction

Chapter 8. Needing Answers/ Part 2

He was sitting in a large chair, that looked extremely comfy. He was still just as cute as he was before, I didn’t really know what to do, so I awkwardly stood by the door. He let out a sigh and then looked at me, ” I wondered when you’d pay me a visit ” he smiled slightly. I still had no clue what to say, ” Come, sit down ” he stated. I did as I was told, I sat down in a comfy chair across from him. I kept quiet and stared at my shoes, I could feel his eyes on me, it was weird. ” You’re the only one I really wanted to talk too…. And I’m sure you have some questions… So…. ” he stated taking a drink from a glass, it was most likely alcohol. He glanced at me, ” Would you like a drink before we get started? ” he asked. I shook my head, he then shrugged. ” Okay, ask away … ” he stated, I sighed deeply. ” Why? Why did you do it? ” I asked, he chuckled a bit. ” Wow, starting off with the big question? ” he smirked, ( The Lucas I met long ago was not like this, the one who gave me advice in the pub, he was not this cocky, I didn’t like it ) I continued to stare at him as I waited for an answer. He sighed, ” I did it because I wanted too, I had to do it. She was so controlling, so crazy, she got what she deserved. She would’ve ruined everyone’s life, your’s, mine, everyone’s ” he stated. ” You were afraid of her ” I sighed, he nodded slightly. ” Yeah I was, for my whole life I was bossed around by Paige, I was her bitch…. She made me this way! You Ellie, would not understand ” he exclaimed, I attempted to swallow the lump in my throat, but it was impossible. ” Don’t even say that I wouldn’t understand, for my whole whole life I was abused by my parents and then rapped by a guy I thought I could trust, someone I thought cared about me. Now I’m fucking afraid of everything and everyone! I just learned how to hide it, so stop pitying yourself for having a fucked up family, cause you’re not the only one ” I spat trying not to cry, he stared at me dumbfounded. ” I’m sorry Ellie, I didn’t know your whole story. I just figured you ran away from your family for some stupid reason ” he sighed, I looked at him. “Wait, how did you find out about me being somebody else, but you didn’t know the whole story ” I asked ( Confused ), he looked down. ” Paige got the information from our dad, he’s big in detective work. None us knew the full story, only that your real name was Natalie and that you ran away. That was enough for Paige, but I knew there was more ” he stated, I nodded as my mind went completely blank.

" I just don’t understand why she took it so far " I sighed quietly, " You know that Paige had problems, she just never told anyone. When we were younger she was always seeing doctors and taking medications, but as we got older, she just stopped it all. Her mood swings and attitude got worse, she became obsessed with different guys. But she was at an all time high with Dan, I’d never seen her that Crazy over a guy. I killed her, because she would’ve killed you, just to get Dan. I couldn’t let her hurt you " Lucas stated. I looked at him speechless, " Why? Why did you care so much? " I asked. He shrugged " Because Ellie, you’re a good person and I cared about you a lot, I just didn’t want her to hurt you ", I didn’t know what to say. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, Paige was just a crazy person, that makes sense. " Okay…. But why was Max brought into all this, why would you lock me in a room with him " I questioned, he sighed. " It was all Paige’s Idea, we both knew what he had done to you. He was only supposed to scare you away from Dan, he was supposed to talk bad about Dan. I knew he wanted to do a lot more than just talk, so I let you out. As for him knowing, well he put all the pieces together and plus mentioned knowing someone from your past, I can’t remember his name tho " he explained, " It’s Jeremy… " I sighed with my head down. " Yeah, that’s it " Lucas stated filling up his glass for the third time, I stayed quiet and just looked at my hands ( Great another thing to worry about ). ” So, how are you and Dan? ” he asked out of the blue, I shrugged ” Friends, he’s got a girlfriend now… “. ” Oh harsh ” he sighed, I bit my lip ( I wanted to leave, I just didn’t know how to say it ). ” Well I’m sorry, at least you’re not locked up in your own home for the rest of your life, I guess I could have it worse tho ” he chuckled a bit, I was still having a problem functioning after all the information I had just received. Things went silent and awkward, ” Do you have any more questions? ” he asked. I shook my head, he nodded. ” Well if you ever do, don’t hesitate to call or even pay me a visit ” he smiled, I nodded ( Even tho I wouldn’t be back ). ” My driver will take you back, no need to pay for a taxi ” he sighed, I nodded again. ” It was good to see you again Ellie, I wish you the best ” he smiled slightly, I plastered a fake smile on my face as I stood up. ” It was nice to see you too, I’ll talk to you later ” I stated, ” Bye ” he whispered. I quickly walked out of the house and got into a blacked out car, I actually felt bad for Lucas, he was trapped in his home, alone. It was a 30 minute drive, when we reached my flat I let out a deep sigh, I could actually breath again. To my surprise, my flat was empty, aside from Bernie. Who pranced over to me when I walked through the door, I bent down and picked him up. I walked over to the lounge and sat down on the sofa, my brain literally hurt. I sat their staring at the wall, I felt like I was going to brake in half. I hadn’t checked my phone all day and to be honest, I didn’t care. I was fine, at least that’s what I kept telling myself.