Scarlett's Scotswoman book 2

Chapter #33

Chapter #33

⚠️Mentions of violence and DV⚠️

November 25th 2008

Mary’s POV 

I still can’t believe that Janny even let me visit them. But now she wants me tae move in with her and Scarlett and the bairns. I still can’t believe she’s calling me Mum again. I deh deserve forgiveness. I was horrible tae her and my other bairns but my sweet Janny got the worst of it. God bless Maggie and Angus. When Ronald kicked Janny out when she was fifteen I called them and begged them tae take care of my wee girl. 

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Flashback

“Ronald please deh dae this she’s our daughter!” I beg as he marches up the stairs tae Janny’s room. “I willnea have a dike for a daughter Mary. Now shut up and go back down stairs!” He orders as he smacks me across the cheek. I ken there is no  getting through tae him so I dae as I’m told. I pick up the phone that is on the table next tae the sofa and call Maggie and Angus. If I had any living relatives of my own I would call them but I deh. I have no one tae turn tae. It’s one of the reasons I stay with him. I have no support system. “Hello this is Maggie.” Maggie answers. “Maggie, it's Mary. I ken ye deh like me very much but I need yer help.” I say. “What’s going on?” She asks. “He’s kicking her out. Please Maggie. Janny has nowhere tae go.” I plead. “Angus! Get yer arse over tae Ronalds we are picking up Janny.” Maggie calls out. “Thank ye.” I say. “We arenae doing it for ye. We are doing it for Janny. Good night Mary.” She says and hangs up. “Mummy please I deh want tae leave! Mum please tell him tae let me stay.” Janny begs me as she runs down the stairs and I see Ronald is behind her giving me a look I ken all tae well. “Yer Granda and Gran are is on their way tae get ye.” I tell her and I see her heart shatter in her eyes. “I’M YER DAUGHTER!! WHY ARE YE DOING THIS!!?” She cries. “BECAUSE IT’S BAD ENOUGH YE HAVE THAT CONDITION AND WE TOLERATED THAT!! BUT WE WON’T HAVE A GAY DAUGHTER!! RIGHT MARY!!” Ronald yells giving me that look he always does. The one that says play along or else. “He’s right.” I regret the words the instant they leave my mouth and my heart shatters. I have tae remember I am doing this tae protect her. Ronald and I made an agreement years ago that he won’t hit the kids as long as I dae as he says. “What?” Janny says hurt in her voice as she backs away from me. The door bursts open and a very pissed off Angus and Maggie run in. “GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM MY GRANDAUGHTER!!” Angus’s voice booms. “Gran! Granda!” Janny cries as she runs into their arms. “Ye are no son of mine! Ye are a disgrace tae the MacLean name!!” Angus yells at Ronald. “Where is Colleen and Liam? They are coming with us as well!!” Maggie yells. “We’re here.” Colleen says from the top of the stairs Liam is with her and they both have bags packed. Colleen has two bags I guess she packed one for Janny. “No ye are staying here!” Ronald yells. “No they’re not!! Ye are not fit tae be a parent neither of ye are!! And the court agreed!! We got the papers this evening. We were going tae get  the kids tomorrow but it seems that would be tae late. Come on, we have yer rooms ready.” Maggie says. Part of me is relieved because I deh have tae worry about Ronald hurting them but the other part of me is crushed. Those are my bairns and Maggie and Angus went tae the courts tae make sure they can legally take the kids. “Goodbye.” Is the last thing I say tae my bairns as they leave and go with their grandparents. “I’m leaving!” I snap at Ron and go tae pack a bag but what he says stops me. “Ye leave me and I’ll break the deal!!” He shouts and I stay with him for years after that. 

Aug 10th 2007

We are at Janny’s cabin for Colleen’s birthday. Of course Ron couldn’t keep his mouth shut and calls Scarlett a sassenach. I just want tae tell her I deh see her that way. I just want tae tell her thank ye for making my Janny so happy. I just want tae hold my Janny again. Ronald wouldn’t let me go see her when she was in a coma. I deh remember much but when he was arguing with Janny it was like slow motion as his fist colided with her jaw busting her lip and she lost it on him and Connor and Angus  hold Janny back tae stop her and Liam holds Ronald back. I just snapped. He broke the promise he made he put his hands on my bairn. I deh care if Janny hates me for everything that has happened in the past I won’t sit by and be quiet anymore “I’m tired of ye Ronald. I'm tired of having tae pretend I hate this wonderful lass that makes my little girl happy. So if ye want tae hit me when we get home fine I’m used tae it!” Mary screams with tears running down her face. “I’m tired of my bairns hating me! Ye never put yer hands on them till today. We made a deal! I would take all the hits! Ye promised ye wouldnae put yer hands on my bairns! Ye kept me from Janet when she was hurt! Ye turned me into a spiteful monster and I hate what I have become! Ye made me put on that show in LA! Dae ye ken how much I have wanted tae just hold my Janny and tell her the truth! DAE YE!!” I scream.

End of Flashback 

“Mum? Mum, did ye hear me?” Janny’s voice breaks me from my thoughts. “Sorry no I was away with the fairies. What did ye say?” I tell her. “I said Colly is on board she’s very excited tae have ye live with us.” Janny says. “I guess I’m moving in with ye then.” I say and Janny wraps her free arm around me. “Tha gaol agam ort Mama.(I love you Mom).” Janny says kissing my temple. “Tha gaol agam ort.(I love you)” I reply.

Scarlett’s POV

“Christian are you ok?” I ask when I hear him sniffle. “That was just such a beautiful moment between mother and daughter.” He says. “Oh come here.” I say and give him a hug. “Gwandma Melly!!” Claire cheers and we look up to see my mom, Dad, Adrian, and Hunter. “Hello sweet girl. Happy Thanksgiving.” Mom says as she picks up the toddler that ran over to her. “Mary, it's good to see you again.” Dad says with a warm smile. “It’s good tae see all of ye again as well. I will admit I’m going tae have tae ask ye lads what yer names are.” She says standing up as she passes Riley back to Jan. “I’m Hunter the cool twin.” Hunt says and I roll my eyes. “And I’m Adrian. You and Jan look so similar.” Adrian says. “Aye we dae. But I’m taller.” Jan says standing up. “Jan, can you help me with the food so our guests can talk?” I tell Jan and she nods and follows me into the kitchen. “Ok what dae ye need me tae dae?” Jan asks as she puts Riley in her highchair. “Can you put the pie crust in the pans please?” I ask. “I’m on it.” She says and gives me a playful salute and we begin to work in sync flawlessly dancing around each other as we each do our different tasks. After a while Jan begins to sing. "Oh, I'm obsessed, With the way your head is laying on my chest, How you love the things I hate about myself, And no one knows, but with you, I see hope again, Oh, I'm a mess, When I overthink the little things in my head, You seem to always help me catch my breath, But then I lose it again, when I look at you, that's the end, And why do I get so nervous when I look into your eyes?,” She sings as she wraps her arms around my waist and mine wrap around her shoulders and we sway back and forth as she continues to sing. “Butterflies can't stop me falling for you, And darling, this is more than anything I felt before, You're everything that I want, but I didn't think I'd find, Someone who is worth the wait of all the years of my heartbreak, But I know now I found the one I love, And I love the way, You can never find the right things to say, And you can't sit still an hour in the day, I'm so in love, let's run away because us is enough, And why do I get so nervous when I look into your eyes? And butterflies can't stop me falling for you,” I get lost in her eyes and begin to sing along with her. “And darling, this is more than anything I felt before, You're everything that I want, but I didn't think I'd find, Someone who is worth the wait of all the years of my heartbreak, But I know now I found the one, Come close, let me be home for anything, Good or bad, I know it's worth it, ooh-whoa, And darling, this is more than anything I felt before, You're everything that I want, but I didn't think I'd find, Someone who is worth the wait of all the years of my heartbreak, But I know now I found the one I love.” We sing the last verse before she pulls me into a kiss and I can hear our family clapping. “Ye always have had a beautiful voice, Leannan.” Mary says, pushing herself up on her tiptoes and places a kiss on Jan’s cheek. 

A/N: I know that was  a darker one but now you know a little bit more of not just Janet’s past but her mom Mary’s as well. Anygays see you in the next one.