It's now Wednesday. We had a chilled weekend. Monday morning I sent the first note. I watched as he found it. Hi chubby sweaty face went white as a ghost. He gulped and then tore it up.
The next day I watched as he opened the next note. He quickly ripped it up and went on his merry way.
Today though, he found the note but hasn't opened it yet. I bought a burner phone and got his number.
ME- Want to play a game Rodney?
I see him grab his phone and he gulps as he reads it.
RODNEY- What do you want?
ME- I'm watching you Rodney. You are on my radar.
He scratches his head and opens the note. He tears in and throws it in the trash. Tyler and Flynn slide in the booth distracting me. "Here again sis? You're here every morning."
"How do you know?"
"Ruby mentioned you kept coming in." He shrugs.
RODNEY- What do you want?
ME- You've been a bad boy.
RODNEY- Tell me what you want!
ME- It was illegal how you got this place. Wasn't it Rodders?
RODNEY- How do you know?
I did my research on him. Screwed over a lot of people to get it. Then he continues to be a dodgy pig and messed with books so he didn't have to pay his staff properly.
ME- I have my sources Rodders. My question is. How far will you go to avoid jail?
RODNEY- What do you want? Money?
ME- You think I want your illegal money?
RODNEY- Then what?
ME- I'm not done with you yet Rodders. You're still playing my game.
I put my phone away and the guys are staring at me. "What?" I snap.
"What are you up to?" Tyler asks. I tap my nose and stand up.
"Nunyabusiness. Now on to my next problem." I blow them a kiss and leave. I head to Ariel's dorm. I listen for any noise but there isn't any.
I open the door and hide in the closet. Two days I've camped out in here and nothing. I have patience but this is ludicrous. The things I do for family. I hear the door open half an hour later.
I hear Ariel that's for sure. "Mel, it's not going to be another Flynn," she whines.
"You got a little obsessive, babe," the other girl mutters.
"I'm over Flynn, Mel. I really like Tyler. He's sweet, he was really nice Friday night. I can make him fall in love with me."
I press record on my phone, "What do you see, Reg? Flynn was the bad boy you thought you could tame. What about Tyler?"
"He's sweet and caring and he's hot. I really like him Mel. We may not have slept together but I can wait until we do. He's the one."
I roll my eyes. Is she insane? She must be. "If he finds out that you lied it's not going to end well, sweets."
"He's not going to. He doesn't remember. It's his bitch of a sister I have to watch. Good job she thought we did sleep together. She has no clue."
"I don't think you should underestimate her," Mel states. You're so right biatch. I'm coming for her. "Anyway, you going to be alright? I'm meeting Matty."
There is no reply other than the door opening and closing. I stop the recording. I make sure it's saved and I make my dramatic entrance.
I slam the double doors open and I see her jump out of her skin as she screams like a pussy. I smirk at her, I'm sure that's scary enough. Her eyes widen when she sees me.
"You know, it's one thing trying to trap the love of my life but to get my brother involved—" I step towards her and she backs up into a bed and ends up falling on it. She never takes her wide eyes off me. "My brother?" I growl. "You fucked up."
"I'm sorry, I'll leave him alone. I swear!" Such a bloody pussy.
"Oh you so are. But I have other plans for you first." I move my hand for her to get up and walk, which she does. I get my phone out.
ME- Where you at?
I gesture for her to start walking out the door. I keep one eye on her whilst I look at my phone.
TYLER- At the pub having lunch. X
RUBY- At the cafe. X
ME- Meet me at the pub, Rubs.
RUBY- I only have ten minutes. X
ME- I only need 5.
The sly bitch shoves me into a wall and runs. I roll my eyes, hard way it is. I shove my phone in my pocket and run. I catch up a few seconds later and grab her hair. I pull her hair as I get in her face. "This could have gone a lot easier for you."
Her eyes are still wide. I start walking and drag her by the hair. She's screaming all the way but I don't give a shit. No one tries to intervene though. Good job too.
When she works out where we are going she starts to struggle. I grab her jaw and she whimpers. I burst through the door and drag her in. "Lee!" Tyler stresses as he stands up.
"Ariel has something to say," I address everyone at the table. "Don't you?"
"Fuck you!" she mumbles. She struggles getting words out with how I'm holding her jaw.
"Oh," I smirk. "That the way you're going to play it?" I grab my phone and press play, resting it on the table. Everyone looks at my phone. Her conversation plays out. All up until she mentions me. I laugh, she really did underestimate me. "Anything to say?"
Tears fall down her face and I push her to the ground where she belongs. "Tyler we did make love. We did!"
"I can't believe you would make that up!" Ruby cries. Ruby grabs Tyler's face and kisses him. Good on her is all I can say. Tyler slide his hand across her face and cherishes her. I make my to Flynn and I crush his lip.
She's claiming hers and I'm claiming mine. I hear Ariel sobbing and running away. I pull away and he's smirking at me. "I love you," he says with dilated eyes.
He sits down and I sit on his lap. Ruby's phone rings, "Dad?" tears continue to flow but seems for different reasons. "What? How could you do that? What am I supposed to do?" I'm going to make that man pay real bad. "Okay, I'm coming."
She hangs up and starts crying some more. "What's wrong babe?" Tyler asks.
"Dad said that my apartment was sold. Said the lease is automatically broken. There's nothing he can do."
I smile brightly, my Dad did it. I love him so much. "Why are you so happy, Lee?" He's glaring daggers at me and I might die if he carries on.
"I just think Ruby should check who bought the apartment," I shrug.
Ruby turns in her seat to face me. "Who owns it?" she questions.
I scratch my ear thinking about it. "Umm, somebody called Ruby Piper. Do you know them?" Her mouth drops open and so does Tyler's.
"How?" she gasps. "I don't have that sort of money."
"Not what the name on the deeds say. I think you should start thinking about your dreams now baby girl." She closes her mouth and then drops open again.
I reach over and close her mouth for her. "You're never getting passed my dad," she whispers.
I wink at her, "You let me worry about that. It's in the process." She squeals and launches at me. Flynn shoves his arm out so we don't go topping backwards.
She kisses my cheek, "I had better get back. Thank you." I nod and she hurries out the pub.
"The hell are you planning sis?" Tyler asks. He grabs my hand though. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you. For helping me get her back and for whatever your doing."
"One, that bitch doesn't mess with my brother. I had a inkling that she was lying. Two, I knew she'd never accept help so I got Dad to buy it with my money that I won't use and put her name on it. And lastly, I'm gunning for that bastard."
"What are you going to do?" he thins his eyes.
"Apart from wishing he was never born, running him far out of town." He shakes his head as if he doesn't believe I can.
I kiss their cheeks, grabbing my phone as I leave for my next class. I need to work on my next phase.
I wake up in the night and get out of bed. I grab some clothes and shrug them on in the living room. I shove the hoodie over my head and slide on my shoes.
I grab a knife from the kitchen and quietly leave the house. Hopefully Flynn stays asleep. I jog all the way to the cafe. I put on some gloves and I pick the lock and let myself in.
I head to the door to go up to his apartment. I pick the lock and quietly climb the stairs. I hear his loud snoring and follow the sound.
I grab the knife and see the huge mound in the bed. He's on his back with his mouth wide open. I walk towards him and place the knife to his throat.
Takes him a little while to wake as I push it in further. His eyes fly open. I put my hand in my pocket and press play. "Know who I am?" the record says in a man's voice. He nods, "Want to hear what I want now?"
He only nods, "Sell up and leave. I don't want to see your face around here again. Think about taking your daughter with you then I will wish you weren't born."
I dig my knife in more and he grunts, "Never speak to her again. I know what you do to her you sick bastard. If you don't follow my commands you'll die in jail with charges coming out your ear holes.
"Don't listen, I'll liquidate your business so you have nothing. Call the police when I'm gone then you'll see it's not an empty threat."
I cut his throat lightly as I step back. He grabs his throat and I slowly walk out of the cafe. I take the gloves of a toss them in the trash.
I jog home and wash the knife. I turn around and Flynn is standing in the doorway to the bedroom. "Where the fuck you been?"
"Completing phase three," I shrug. I pull off the hoodie and walk towards him. I start stripping as I go. He raises his eyebrow as he watches me.
I slide past him and once I'm naked I lay on the bed.
He growls and crawls on top of me. He doesn't even ask what phase three is. He grabs the back of my knees and lifts them onto his shoulders. He kneels in the bed watching me.
I grip the sheets as my back is off the bed, only my shoulders and head rest on the bed. He eases into to me and I groan. "Am I going to have to cuff you to bed at night, Ri?"
I mumble something gibberish as he starts easing in and out. "Where were you?" he pants.
"I had a date with a fat man," I mutter. My head rolls as he hits that sweet spot.
He growls and pounds into me. "What fat man? You're mine," he grits out.
"A fat man that's going to run away screaming like the pig he is," I mewl. He rubs circles on my clit and I whimper.
He growls as I cup my boobs. I bite my lip as I tease them. He doesn't know where to look, my pussy, my hands on my boobs or my face.
He growls again and moves my legs off his shoulder and he towers over me. He grabs my hands and rests them either side of my head.
I love when he does this. Protected and loved by him. He slows the pace and twists his hips in lazy circles. His lips claim mine and I purr into his mouth. His tongue explores my mouth.
My orgasm ready to rip through me as my mouth goes slack. His mouth captures my moans as I'm settling into my safe haven. The bright white light fading into beautiful shades of pinks and purples.
I feel him pulse inside me. I grip tighter to his hands as if that would bring him closer. Closer inside my soul where he happily resides.
Hmm, I could stay here forever. My body trembles as it comes down from its high. Flynn slowly pulls out and slides on his side and rests his face in my neck.
Sleep overpowers me.
I feel Miley jump on me. "Mommy!" she says in sheer delight. I open my eyes and she's leaning on my tummy.
"Morning baby," I smile at her. "Hungry?"
"I could eat," she beams. Man, I'm one lucky person to wake up with this pretty face every morning.
"Okay, I'm just getting up." She gets up and runs into the living room. I turn over and Flynn is still sleeping. I lean down and kiss his soft lips. He groans as I pull away.
"Don't tease, Ri," he wraps his arm over my hip and brings me closer. His eyes open and I love his sleepy eyes. They're hard to resist.
"I need to feed Miley," I groan. I pepper kisses all over his face. He hastily grabs my cheeks and teases his lips with mine. Slowly but surely. His tongue swipes my bottom lip and I hum.
He pulls away, "I'll make pancakes," he slaps my ass and I yelp.
"Try not to make too much of a mess," I grumble. He smirks as he climbs out of bed. I watch as he shoves some clothes on.
Maybe he should just move his stuff in. He's here all the time anyway. He leaves the room and I get out of bed and have a shower.
I feel the hot water trickle over my skin. Works out all the kinks in my body. I don't linger in the shower.
I get out and dry myself. I put on some jeans and a top. I walk into the living room and I sigh when he's got flour everywhere.
I start cleaning around him as I click on the kettle. Flynn grabs my pills off the side and tips my dose on his hand. He slides them in my mouth and I swallow.
I make us a coffee and Miley some milk. I take them to the couch and put them on the table. I pass Miley hers and sip my coffee.
Flynn comes over with the plates and we eat the pancakes. There's a knock at the door so I get up and answer it. Ruby stands there and I smile at her.
I welcome her in and she just stands there speechless. I hold my finger up to her and she opens her mouth. I go to my bag and pull out some forms.
I return to her and pass them over. "I've printed off some uni forms and a few places looking for part time trainees at nurseries."
"How did you do it? He's gone. The cafe is all locked up. He's not even contacted me."
Good, that sorry excuse of a being has gone. Whilst I hoped that he'd be a coward and run, I couldn't guarantee it. "The less you know the better. Enjoy your life baby girl. You deserve. You have your apartment, a promising career. You're free."
She hugs me so damn tight. "Will you help me tell Tyler. I'm ready."
"Of course, when?"
"Now? So I don't back out." I nod and step away from her.
I look over to Flynn who's of course watching us. "Can you watch Miley for a little while?" He nods, "Im going to see uncle Tyler, Moo. I'll be back in a bit."
"Okay Mommy." I blow them both a kiss and we leave my apartment. I grab Ruby's hand and pull her to Tyler's. She's shaking and her hand is all sweaty.
I knock on the door and Tyler opens the door. He frowns but let's us in. He kisses Ruby as I close the door. Tyler pulls her to the couch and I perch on the coffee table. "I feel like I'm being ambushed," Tyler says awkwardly.
"This isn't about you, bro. Ruby needs to tell you some things," I announce. I look at Ruby and she looks terrified. "You've got this baby girl. You can do this."
"Are you breaking up with me?" he panics.
"Bro, let her speak," I warn. Ruby wipes her hands on her jeans.
"I can't," she shakes her head. "Can you tell him?"
"Are you sure?" She nods. Tyler looks at me with concern. "Ty, remember my birthday. I told you some home truths?" He nods not sure where I'm going with it.
"Remember how hard it was for me to tell you? How it to me so long to confide in you?" he nods glancing at Ruby and then back at me. "It was so hard to tell you. You don't know how hard. I wanted to tell you so many times but the words never came out."
He grabs my hand in both of his. "I was so trapped. Maybe not after but I still felt trapped. Someone I cared deeply for hurt me." I shake my head, this isn't about me. It's about Ruby. "I know the feeling being so trapped that I recognised it in Ruby."
His eyes widen and his eyes shoot to Ruby. "She had no way out. Her Dad, he didn't just verbally abuse her. He physically abused her. To be so afraid of some because they hit you. You feel worthless. Touch is hard for us."
His hands slide away from mine and he takes Ruby's hands. "He hits you?" he's keeping calm right now. This is good.
"He controlled everything. Where I lived, measly pay checks. Working non stop at the cafe."
He pulls off her coat and then lifts her top over her head. Bruises mar her skin. I cringe at them. He traces her skin and goosebumps appear. He suddenly gets up, "I'm gunna kill him," he shouts.
Ruby jumps out her skin. I get up and chase after him. I put my hands on his chest before he gets too far. "She needs you to stay fucking calm bro. Hold her, prove to her touch can be good and not bad.
"Be there for her. Listen to her, she doesn't need you to hurt him. She doesn't want revenge, she wants security."
He takes a deep breath, "He needs to pay for what he did. She's still trapped Lee!"
I shake my head, "No, he's gone. I sent him running just as I promised. He's never going to plague her life anymore. If he ever does she will be stronger. And if the coward does I'll kill him in his sleep this time."
He hastily hugs me tightly that I can't breathe. "I don't know how you did it but thank you."
He releases me and goes back to Ruby. She's put her top back on now. He strokes her cheek so delicately. He hugs her and she mouths "thank you."
I smile and nod and leave them to it. I walk back into mine and settle back on the couch. "What has my badass done now?"
"Sorted a problem."
"Tell me."
I look at him and he's watching me as if I'm the most valuable thing in the world. "Ruby's dad was physically violent." His eyes widen in alarm. "I scared the pig. Random notes, text messages. It was actually fun watching the blood drain from his face in freight.
"Last night I went to his place. Put a knife to his throat whilst he was sleeping. Told him to leave town and never come back. I let him leave with his assets. He's luckily I allowed that. If he didn't I'd go to the police with his illegal proceedings.
"Even DV on his daughter. He ran like a coward this morning. Ruby's just told Tyler what he's been doing."
He pulls me to his chest, "Omph," I groan.
"I love you so much but don't do something so risky again." I nod into his neck. He releases me and he's smiling so fucking sexily. "Did Tyler go on a rampage?"
"Nearly. I talked him down. Told him Ruby needs him. I left them to it after that." He shakes his head but he never stops smiling like an idiot.
Flynn and Tyler went out to the pub. He returned around 8pm and the look on his face can't mean anything good. Miley is in bed and I get into my PJ's and join Flynn on the couch. He seems lost in thought as I sit down. I grab his hand and he screws his face up. "What's wrong?" I ask.
"You know I love you right?"
"Don't," I warn and withdraw my hand. "You promised you wouldn't leave me again." Tears fall from my eyes and he wipes them away.
"We just aren't right for each other. I need something less intense. I kissed Scarlett," I cover my mouth trying not to be sick. "I'm sorry, Ri, I don't want to hurt you."
"You want to be with her?" I didn't even see it. Normally I have a sixth sense about these things. I thought we were on the right track. I guess I've never been more wrong.
"I guess I want to explore what I'm feeling towards her," I nod and get up. I run to the bathroom and I vomit. I don't think it ever occurred to me him liking someone else. Well, not more than me. My whole body is shaking, I can't cope with this.
There was me thinking about our future. Gearing up to asking him to move in with me, even marrying him one day. Hating that I couldn't give him kids. I guess now he can have that with someone else.
He enters the bathroom and holds my hair back, "Ri," he whispers. Sobs rake my body as I continue to be sick.
"I want you to leave," I whimper between breaths. I need to do some damage control on my heart.
"Don't do this," he begs.
"Do what? You're leaving me, you kissed someone else. You want to explore other options because you don't love me enough anymore. I was too much to handle," I growl.
"That's not it, I promise."
"You just said it was. I'm fed up of this back and forth, Flynn. Once you leave there is no coming back. I love you so much that I want you to be happy. You know you are making the right choice here. Don't back down now." I puke again at the thought.
"Why are you being so cool about this?" I'm just not worth the trouble. I'm not whole anymore. I can't ask someone to love me when I don't love myself. I'm just glued together.
"Because I fucking love you. It never made sense to me that you loved me. To want only me, I'm letting you go if that's what you want. I don't think it's a good sign for us if you kissed someone else."
"It wasn't really like that," he urges.
I look into his eyes, "Promise me this is real, your feelings for her are real and I'll let you go. Promise me she's not a cover like Ariel."
"I promise what I feel is real," he's regretful. I know he is telling me the truth and it fucking hurts.
"Then I hope you're happy and she's one lucky girl," I smile and push him away. "Now go knock her dead with that Flynn charm." I give him a warming smile and he screws his face up.
"I don't want to leave you like this," he says miserably.
"I won't be anyone's safe option. Go be happy Flynn, I obviously don't make you happy." How could I? I'm damaged to the core. I only corrupt people.
"You do make me happy, don't say that to me." Maybe I did for a while. I don't want him damaged when he was trying to fix me.
"Flynn, it's okay. I understand, I do." I reassure him. He kisses my forehead and his lips linger for the longest time and he gets up and leaves without looking back. My heart crushes into pieces and something snaps inside me. Flynn's Riley left with him out of my apartment.
I curl up on the bathroom floor and continue to sob. This is it, I always thought we were over before but this time is different. He left me to go to another girl. A pretty decent one too, Scarlett is going to be a lucky girl.
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Protecting Her Lost Soul
Roman d'amourThe second book to Saving her lost soul. Follow Riley through her journey as the new and improved Riley. Will she get the dangerous Flynn? Will Tyler ever accept them as a couple? What will happen to Miley? Riley thought the past was the past but he...
