My Step-Brother Boss 18+

Chapter 12: Y-You're alive?

MADISON

I sobbed into Edward's chest, straddling him on his lap, in the living room, still horrified, I felt so disgusted. I couldn't even protect myself against a 60-year-old man? What the fuck is wrong with me? Why didn't I just reach for another knife? Why couldn't I think? Why the fuck could I not protect myself?

"Shh, you're safe now, Moonlight," Edward comfots me, as I sob more into his chest. I-I felt so pathetic. Do I really have to depend on a man to protect me? Really? I can't even protect myself now? What if Edward didn't see us? 

"I failed, I failed to protect myself," I weep, wiping my tears with my sleeve. My mascara was probably all over my face, along with my lipstick. I probably looked like a mess. "No, you didn't. You were the one who saved yourself, angel," Edward says as I meet his gaze, shaking my head. 

"No, if you weren't there, I-I don't know what would have ended up happening," I cry harder, just thinking about all the, 'What ifs,'

 "Was I in the room when you hit that guy with the lamp? Was I in the room when you fought that guy? I saw slap marks on his disgusting face, You did protect yourself, baby, You did, You ran out of the room and even if I weren't there, you saved yourself," Edward says, wiping my tears with the back of his thumb.

 It does make sense. I ran out of the room, and if Edward weren't there, I could've called out for help, Heck, the club was crowded, as soon as I got out of the room, I had so many options. So, I did protect myself, right? "I-I did?" I confirm, as Edward nods, pecking my eyes. 

"You did, now, Enough about that fucker, Can I get you something to eat, m'lady?" I giggle, wiping my tears, "Chocolate?" I ask as Edward nods with a grin. He helps me off his lap, helping me sit on the couch; He walks to the kitchen to grab a chocolate bar. 

"Here," Edward comes back with the chocolate bar, handing it to me as I accept it with a smile, "Thank you, Edward," I peck his cheek as his grin widens. "You're welcome, Moonlight," He responds as I look at him curiously, "Moonlight? That's new," I chuckle as he shrugs. 

"Moonlight, Out of all the stars in the room, you stand out, beautifully, shining wide," Edward explains as I blush abundantly; munching on the chocolate bar. Suddenly, that letter comes to my mind. 

"What's the time right now?" I ask Edward, "9:12, why?" Edward questions as I shake my head, "No reason," I respond, with a tiny smile. I was still shook from today's events, but I am not going to let one bad thing, ruin the rest of my day.

Bad things are prone to happening to me, Am I going to ruin or slow down my life for them? Nope, No way. 

"Edward, I want to be alone for sometime, I'm just going to go for a walk," I say, looking at Edward with a hopeful smile as he looks at me concerned, "Are you okay, love?" He questions as I nod my head, "I-I just feel suffocated here and need some space," I explain as Edward nods, understanding my situation. 

"Alright, but If something happens, call me immediately, yeah?" Edward asks as I nod, wiping my face with the tissue, "I will be back soon," I respond as Edward nods. I fix my clothes and slowly make my way out of the house, still feeling Edward's gaze on my back. 

***

"Sunshine cafe, yes this should be it," I walk inside the café, it was a low-key café, which I was grateful for. I really did not want to be in a crowded place right now. The cafe was a 20 minute walk from the house, It was 9:34 right now or something. 

"Madison," I hear a deep voice call out my name. That voice? It is so familiar? I can't place my finger on where I've heard it from, though. 

I turn around to see a guy in his late-fifties sat on the chair. Brown hair, slightly muscular and those deep brown eyes.