A New Kind of Love.

Part 10

California - September 2nd 2012, 7 years ago.

"Joanne Sullivan! Get back here dammit", I quickly walk off from my mom and run up the stairs, into my room. " What is going on?!" My dads worried voice fills the hallway, I listen in through the door of my room. " I've told her ass a million times to leave that bastard Henry's son! She doesn't understand the rivalry. If she's seen with him- our reputation could be ruined", my mother angrily rants.

"Come on Theresa- it's not that serious. As long as she's private it's not a problem", my dad reassures my mom.

" Liam you know what? Go make yourself useful downstairs while I talk to her!" My mom stomps angrily. My dads footsteps faint.
 
" Unlock this goddamn door Joanne!!" She angrily bangs on my door. " I'm not opening shit! Leave me alone", I angrily yell , I begin feeling cramps. I grunt in pain, I quickly unlock my door.

" You think I haven't noticed you've gained weight? Do you take me as a fool Joanne?" My mother questions pointing her finger at me furiously. I ignore her and attempt to walk off from her. " You come back here Joanne!" She yanks my arm back, I push her away from me.

" Do you want to hear if I'm pregnant? Yes I'm fucking pregnant. Now get out of my damn face", I angrily yell, she looks at me in disbelief , her eyes darken. I walk off and try to make my way downstairs. " Oh hell no you don't! Get here now!" She grabs my arm once again, I yank it away from her and then, I feel myself miss a step.

I fall down , my whole body feels the hard long stairs. When I hit the floor, the cramps sharpen. They feel worse. I whimper in pain.

" Oh god- Joanne??" Sebastian arrives just on time to my house. I cry in pain. " It hurts", I grab on to my lower stomach. " Joanne-Baby?" My father rushes over to me. " You're bleeding", Sebastians face goes pale as a ghost. I yell out in pain. " Take me to the hospital!" I faintly cry.

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We arrive to the hospital and they begin to run ultrasounds and examine me. My father and mother are on the side discussing. She goes on about how it wasn't her fault and tries to justify me being pregnant with her reacting that way. My father defends me as always, even though I'm pregnant he isn't worried about that at the moment. He's accusing her that it is her fault. When indeed it is. She's the reason I'm in the hospital, she's the reason I fell down the stairs.

The doctor enters the room. " Joanne Sullivan?" I nod my head. " What's up doc?" Sebastian takes a seat next to me.

"Joanne- you've suffered a miscarriage. I'm incredibly sorry", the doctor tells us the news. The whole rooms atmosphere darkens. My father turns to look at my mom, so do I.

My heart drops, for the first time I feel hate towards my mother. I hold on to my belly, and begin to feel groggy. I want to burst into tears,yet I try to be strong.

I look over at Sebastian, he has his hands on his face. His legs shake. " Many things can cause this to happen such as stress, injury,age etc. I assure you this is not your fault", tears form and I feel myself wanting to completely let go. My father walks over to me and hugs me. I break. I cry, I can't hold on or be strong.

—— Present April 2019 Manhattan New York—-

A week later.

Joanne's POV:

Sebastian and I had been spending an awful time together. We would hang out over silly things. Coffee, to discuss work related shit, to take a nap even. He's been keeping me company ever since the situation with Rosalie. It took a toll on me, I wasn't so fucked over because of Robert. I always had doubts about him, my best friend of childhood though? That shit hurt!

Sebastian became co-founder. They announced his welcome and he found out if something was to happen to his father under any circumstances, the company would belong to Sebastian. He wasn't too happy about that, he said it's too much of a
' responsibility'. I believe it has to do with his awful relationship with his father.

"Joanneeee? What are you thinking?" Sebastian hops on the couch next to me, making my body jump. I flinch. " Oh god you scared me- I was thinking", I grab my book. " What were you thinking about? Care to share?" He raises his eyebrow, looking at me with a silly face.

" Just some inner monologue shit", I open to the first page of my book. " You're such a weirdo", he boops my nose. I giggle. " You're goofy", I jokingly push him over with my shoulder. He dramatically flings over.

" I did not throw you that hard", I scoff rolling my eyes. He rests his head on my shoulder as I read through my book. Eventually he snoozes off. I carefully set his head down on my lap and run my fingers through his hair.

I continue reading my book and eventually snooze off for a bit.
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By the time I wake up it's already noon. I check the clock. 5pm. "What time is it?" Sebastian whispers in a low croaky voice. I bite my lip hearing his deep raspy voice. He looks over at me and stares deeply into my eyes, he gently smirks. For a second I believe we're gonna kiss,but we don't.

"I have that date remember?" Sebastian hints. I'm caught off guard by that and try to catch my breath. " Y-yeah", I nervously stutter. I get him off my lap and let him get up. " Just that one date and that's it. It's over after that", he runs his fingers through his hair.

He pats the spot next to him. I sit down. " Joanne- I saw how you looked at me when I said that. I don't want anyone other than you", he caresses my face with his hand. His big hand almost covers my face.

"Sebas- you can date whoever you want. We're not anything", I try to act like the topic doesn't bother me, in reality it does. It stings a bit, knowing he's going on a date with someone. He lets out a loud sigh looking down.

He told me about this girl. How his plan was to go on that one date just like I told him. I looked her up. She was gorgeous. Pencil-straight blonde hair, bronze skin, slim and tall. Incredibly gorgeous eyes. She's a beautiful woman. I wasn't too bad myself, I just didn't compare to her. She was breathtaking.

" I want to be with you though Joanne", he takes my hand and gently squeezes it with his.

"You have a date! Go get ready. We can talk about this later", I fake an enthusiastic tone to get him going. "Joanne-

" LETS GOOO", I chant.

"Joanne- we need to talk", I make my way to the kitchen as Sebastian follows behind me.

"Do you want a snack or something? I'm hungryyyy", I dodge his attempt at a conversation. " Joanne". He pushes me against the counter, placing his arms on each side of where mine are,  blocking my way out.

His tall muscular body towers over me, making me feel ridiculously small. He successfully gets me to stay in one spot. He leans in close like he's gonna kiss me, I want to giggle or smile, yet I resist. The effect he has on me is annoying, unbearable, you name it. It's embarrassing.

" I want to be with you only Joanne. Stop being so fucking stubborn and listen to me. You're the only woman I've ever loved and love", he blankly stares at me with a demanding tone. It lures in my ears for a while. His words. I bite my lip and look up at him. " Okay", I gently whisper. His eyes dangerously glimmer, a smirk sneaks on his face.

Hot.

He leans in closer as his lips are about to touch mine he goes, " My keys- they're behind you", with a coy tone. I scoff. " I'll see you", he slowly backs away from the counter.