Unknown Desire

Day 2:Trail

I wake early and head down to make coffee. I log on to work and start checking my emails. There is an email from an unknown source. Probably just spam but I click on it.
I miss you too X
That's all it says nothing else. I sit frozen to my chair. It has to be her who else could it be. My heart feels like it's going to explode it's beating so fast.
I reply where are you? I wait no reply. Fuck this is going to drive me mad. Joe comes down and looks at me. Everything OK Tom
I'm not sure look at this.
Joe walks over and reads the mail. Do you think it's Leah. Who else could it be Joe. Did you reply
yes I just asked where she is. But no response.
Joe looks worried what if it's Eric trying to mess with your head before the trail. But how he is in prison. Doesn't mean he wouldn't pull a stunt like this. I'd hold off getting your hopes up until she tells you where she is or calls you. My heart sinks again.
Tom i'm sorry, I don't want to burst your bubble but Eric is a sick fuck. I wouldn't put it past him he knows Leah is missing.
I decide Joe is right and head to get washed. In the shower I hang my head, a tear falls from my face. I can't bare much more of this. I don't know why she hasn't reached out to me. Does she hate me that much. I get out and shave my phone rings. I answer it it's Ken my private investigator. Hey man I have arrived there is a family living here and older woman two children. But no sign of Leah. I'll send you on pictures. I'll hang around and see if I can get more info. Please do Ken. Thanks for your help I get dressed while I wait on the pictures. I head down to Joe and Clare. My phone pings I ask Clare does she recognise them. Immediately she starts crying that's them that's my boy and my mom. Joe hugs her, there safe Leah kept her word.who owns the baby, no idea Tom says. My mother could be child minding for someone to make money she used to do it here.
OK well we know where your mam is that's a start Ken is going to keep an eye out for Leah and see what info he can dig up. Maybe someone knows something. We all get ready to go feeling upbeat. We head off to court, I remind the guys not to speak about this to anyone just keep it between ourselves for the moment. We head back through security and into the room we were waiting in yesterday. Ivor and Natasha are there waiting. How are you guys getting on they ask. Trying to keep it all together yesterday was tough,Clare says
Well fingers crossed it will all go against that monster Natasha spits. Fingers crossed.
So you have a son Clare, Natasha asks.
Yes Danny he is 5 now. That's lovely I'm sure he is a handsome little boy. Clare's eyes well up. Oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you. It's ok I just really miss them. He probably has no idea what has happened to his mammy. What kind of mother gets mixed up with a man like Eric. Listen to me Clare, Eric knew how to trick girls into being with him, he can be quite the charmer when he wants to be, he fooled a lot of vulnerable girls. So don't blame yourself,  if anything it proves how great a mother you are letting go of your son to protect him. Is the hardest thing a mother will ever do.
It doesn't stop the guilt though. What if I never see them again. You will I'm sure of it Natasha reassures her.
The prosecution are calling Tom to the stand now Joe says.
Tom stands and walks out the door.
I walk into court and take the stand. I swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I sit down and stare straight at Eric. My gaze never leaves him. The prosecution ask how I Know Eric and what I thought of him as a person before I ever met Leah.
I told the court I met him along time ago. At first he seemed OK.  But the more he was around the more we seen a different side to him. He was a sadist. I'm not into that so I never liked being around him often. I Didn't like to watch him present as he would always go to far. Eventually we barely had anything to do with him personally. Unfortunately Eric is a powerful man and he has alot of sway in the industry. So for business reasons we kept things nice.
That was until Leah and Eric met?
Yes that's right. Eric insulted Leah within minutes of meeting her. But unlike most women Leah didn't stand for Eric's bullying ways. I asked her to stay away from him,as I knew he would try and get one up on her for embrassing him. So he called a few weeks later asking for a meeting for business and to apologise for his behaviour. Leah wasn't at the club  but when Eric was leaving she returned. He didn't like that Leah walk by him without acknowledgement.  Eric's ego is too big to handle a woman disobeying him. So he tried to grab her but she kneed him in the balls for touching her. This lead to an altercation between myself and Eric where he threaten my business and Leahs welfare.
There is one rule in my club that must be obeyed at all times do not touch anyone without there permission. 
We kept ourselves to ourselves after that.
So what lead to Clare being in your care. 
She isn't in our care, she is a grown woman with free will. We just helped her when she needed help to get away from Eric.
So the night Eric took Leah what happened.
Well I wasn't there, myself and Leah had a fight she went back to the room. And when I got back there she was gone. I got my phone and seen a message from Eric,when I opened it, it was a picture of Leah he had taken her. So I rang him, he wanted to trade Clare for Leah. I said no way then he told me he would hurt her if I didn't. So we arranged to meet at the Club and do a trade. However we had no intention of making the trade. I had inform a friend of mine who was a guard. He was on his way to arrest Eric for kidnapping.  When he arrived he came in alone without Leah and tried to get Clare first. Before we managed to sort it Leah managed to escape and ran in and attacked Eric for what he had done to her.
It was later that evening Leah Told me Eric had admitted that he killed Chloe and Josh. And he would do the same to her eventually.
Am I right in saying no one has seen Leah in over 6months ?
Yes we don't know where she is.
Why do you think that is?
She is probably afraid of Eric as he has threaten people before. But I don't know she just left with out a trace.
Has Eric tried to contact you since his arrest?
No not me personally.
Do you think he is dangerous?
I do
If he is found innocent what do you think will happen?
I think he will bide his time and come after everyone here today and try his best to destroy them.
Do you believe he killed Chloe and Josh?
Yes I do
No further questions
We have a recess, I'm brought to a separate room as I'm still on the stand.
I sit waiting for things to resume. When the door opens. In walks Leah, I'm frozen to the spot.
Your here I say
Yes I can't stay long,but I had to see you. And let you know I'm ok. Eric can't know I'm here Tom.
What did he do,I shout
Tom you need to calm down, his team are going to try make it look like izzy was behind my kidnapping. You need to stay calm not lose your temper or he will get off. You need to promise me. Because if he gets away with this it has all been for nothing. And he will destroy us every last one of us. So please Tom for me.
I stand in silence looking at her she looks different. I don't know why but she does. Leah I'm sorry for everything please don't leave me. I   beg, she walks up to me. Daddy I promise I'll be back when it's safe just a little longer. She kisses me and turns to leave. I pull her back to me. I love you, I'll wait til the end of time for you. She smiles me too.
I have to go I'm not mean't to be here. I'll be in touch soon. And with that she is gone again. I stand there like it was all a dream. That I so desperately want her, I'm hallucinating. The clerk comes and tells me it's time to go back in. I follow her lost in what just happened.  Once in Eric's team start there questions. Straight away asking why I didn't take to him. Was I scared he would take my club from under me? No why would I be afraid of Eric.
Well he already took chloe ,Maybe Leah would follow suit.
My blood begins to boil. Eric didn't take Chloe from me, Chloe never wanted me, she wanted my money.
I can see her parents in the stands. They don't look happy, but it's the truth.
We think you were afraid he would also take Leah from you and you concocted the whole thing up.
I start to laugh really, Leah wouldn't touch Eric if her life depended on it. That's Eric's problem he thinks women should obey his command.
He knows he couldn't get one over on me so he took her, knowing I loved her. He knew Leah was my weakness.
Who said Eric took her,was it not Izzy who Lured her out that night.
True but she was acting on Eric's word and influence.
And how do you make that out?
Well he was the one who messaged the pictures of her. And returned with her to the club.
Maybe he was returning her as izzy went to far and on her own.
No Eric and Izzy took her I shout.
Well where is she now to confirm all this?
I'm about to blurt out that she is here, but I remember her words.
I don't know, I haven't seen her in months.
Maybe you are a scorned lover that seeks revenge. First he takes Chloe and now Leah.
No he is a monster, I shout
If he is the monster why is Leah running from you.
I don't know is all i say.
No further questions.
I take a deep breath and wait to be released.
I look at Eric,he sits with his wicked grin on his face. I swear that fucking grin is going to be slapped right off his face if it's the last thing I do.
I get dismissed, as I leave the stand I look straight at Eric,you won't win this I say. Oh I think I already have Tom. The jury look at him, his team tell him to stop talking now. But they have already heard him. See that's the problem with Eric it's his ego its to big. He can't stand to be beaten or look weak. I just smile and leave the room. The trail has been adjourned for the day. I go speak to the prosecution. They thank me for my help. I tell them that is how they will get Eric fed his ego then wait for him to slip up. They agreed and are going to discuss tactics tonight as Eric is due to stand trail, tomorrow after a couple of other witnesses. He is going to put on the show of his life, but he won't win.
Knowing Leah is here somewhere has me anxious,what if he see's her. God she looked amazing. Glowing in fact. I smile to myself that kiss I could have stayed in that moment forever. She is coming back to me. My heart has lifted at the thought. I don't see Joe approaching me as I'm lost in my thought's. Hey man, you okay.
Yes sorry just lost in thought. You look like the cat that got the cream. Whats going on? Did they find Leah? No I must check in with Ken I lie. Then why the happy face. Because Joe we have a plan to get Eric to trip himself up. We will talk at home. Its not safe here to talk.
We all head to the car,when my phone pings. Its Ken I say, I'll ring him .
Hey man what's up!
OK so no sign of her at all. Right well see what you can do and let me know.
Thanks man appreciate your help.
I hang up trying to sound despondent.
Fuck I say hitting the dash board for appearance.
She isn't there,I say.
Man,
I'm sorry, Joe says
Clare pips in from behind maybe one of the other addresses we could check them once the trail is over.
Yeah maybe, or maybe she is just gone and doesn't want to be found.
Don't give up hope,Clare says
We sit in silence all the way home.
My mind is at war with it's self trying to conceal my excitement. She is alive,she is here and I'm going to get her back what ever it takes.
We head in and Clare suggests making dinner. I just nod and say I'm going to have a shower.
Tom we will find her she says
I smile and head up to Leah's room. I close the door behind me and sit on the bed. Its been a crazy day. I take off my watch and place it on the locker. I notice a piece of paper. I pick it up and it's a note from Leah. She was here. Meet me at your apartment, make your excuses,make sure your not being followed. Love your little girl x
My heart soars with excitement. OK in the shower quick and think of an excuse to leave.
I strip and head to the shower. The beast is awake with the thought's running through my mind.
I get out and throw on my track bottoms and a tshirt.
I head down stairs,Joe and Clare are cooking and laughing in the kitchen I've never heard Joe laugh like that. He is different with Clare softer.
I walk in they go quiet. Are you OK man. My head is all over the place I really thought she would be there.  Well Clare is making sheppards pie for dinner. I smile and say that's the first meal Leah thought me to cook.
Hey I'm going to head to the apartment for a bit there are a few files I wanna check to see if I can come up with anything new for Ken.
Tom you have to eat, Clare says
I will when I get back. I'm just not feeling it right now.
Do you want me to come with you, Joe asks.
No man stay have dinner, I be back soon.
I grab my keys and leave. I drive to my place watching to see if I'm being followed. I don't notice anyone. I head in not sure what to expect.
I walk into my apartment. There is no sign of her. Fuck I missed her. I walk down the hall to the bedroom.
What took you so long Daddy. I just freeze there she is. She is drapped across the bed in tigh high stockings a sheer bra and tong. I'm froze to the spot I don't actually know what to do. This is not what I was expecting.
Cat got your tongue daddy. The beast is trying to tear its way out.  I'm just taking in the view its been a while. She stands and walks over to me. This must be a dream, but I don't care if I never want to wake as this is exactly where I want to be.
She slides her hand into my track bottoms. Hello beast I've missed you. Have you missed me, she purrs. That's all I can take I pick her up
Wrapping her arms and legs around me. I smash my lips against hers and carry her to the bed. I pull away and take her in still beautiful. She smiles I missed you.
I slide off the bed and undress. I'm going to enjoy every minute of this. I climb back on the bed and start to kiss her. Moving down her body kissing  her breasts sucking and biting her nipples oh god I missed her body. Her breasts look fuller to me maybe it is the bra. I move down her body kissing  and sucking along the way.
I pull off her tong and waste no time getting down to business I've missed this, she tastes so good. I push two fingers in a begin to pump them while I flick her clit with my tongue her moans are loud. It's like when your favourite song comes on the radio. You remember the first time you heard it and feel all the emotions. 
I take my fingers out and head back up to kiss her. I line the beast up and push in. I begin to fuck her hard. Yes daddy more, faster she begs. I give her what she wants. She drags her nails down my back as she comes undone. I'm still pounding her pussy  when she begs me to cum on her. I do as she asks I remove myself from her pussy. She flips me over and begins to suck him. My mind is gone as I feel her tongue glide along the tip. She knows exactly how to get me to explode in her mouth. And she laps it all up. She rolls off me and lays beside me. We both catch our breath. She snuggles in to the crook of my arm and looks at me I'm sorry she says.
No I'm sorry I say. I pushed you away it wasn't right. Where have you been  Leah I searched high and low for you. I can't tell you Tom. But I will soon enough. I can't stay she says.
What Leah you can't leave again.
I have too,but I promise I'll be back. Don't tell anyone I was here.
I will explain all soon.
Leah I won't let you leave,I can't .
Tom I promise it won't be long. We have a lot to talk about.
Please trust me. Just a little longer.
Do you have to go right now or can you stay for a little while. I can stay a little longer. I bend down and kiss her head as we lie in each others arms and drift off to sleep.
When I wake she is gone, like it was all a dream.