Sweet Serenity (ON HOLD SORRY GUYS)

Midnight Meeting

Okay...apologies due here!! I wrote this chapter about two weeks ago and forgot to upload it. All the exams are confusing me, as I'm writing only when I have time now.

So to say sorry I'm treating you to a double upload!!! ;) here it is!! Sorry again...

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Chapter 17

The night had become dreary and cold. Thick clouds loomed ominously over the Mansion. I was looking out of the front room window again. I was nervous about Rheynold's reaction to mine and Will's relationship. I had been here less than a week. The moon continued to shine brightly behind the clouds, a circle disk of brighter sky shining through intensely. We were waiting to visit Rheynold. I glanced back at Will. He was sat peacefully on the sofa, sat back at ease. Why do men always sit with their legs wide open??? I mean if a girl did that they'd be called a slut, what makes them the exception?

"We just can," Will responded. I looked at him, had he responded to my thoughts? He chuckled. He had a huge profound grin on his face, looking smug. He beckoned me to sit next to him. I obliged and sat on the edge of the sofa, facing towards him.

"No need to be creeped out," he comforted me. I couldn't help but stutter in amazement.

"You can hear my thoughts," I paused, "All of them?".

"Yep," he replied with that smug grin on his face. I sat back and leant in for a cuddle. I couldn't help it, I wanted to wipe that smug look off his face, but I knew I wouldn't have much luck considering Will probably knows that by now. He kissed the top of my head as I cuddled into him. Will let go of me as footsteps approached from around the corner.

"He's ready to see you Master," a maid informed us. We both stood up and walked to Rheynold's office. I'd never been in before. Will graciously knocked and opened the door, letting me in first. I took in a deep breath as Rheynold came into view.

"No need to be nervous," he beamed at me. I faked a smile and sat at the opposite end of the table to Rheynold. Will sat next to me and initiated conversation.

"Thank you for seeing us Father," he started.

""That's quite alright William," he began, "If I didn't make time to see my own, loyal son I'd be worried". He paused and an awkward silence filled the room.

"So how are you Veronica? Feeling better?" he asked pleasantly.

"Yes much better thanks," I replied timidly. I turned to Will.

"Does he know?" I asked looking at my lap.

"No, I thought it would be best if we told him together," he replied. I broke down in tears again.

"I'm sorry, I didn't want to open my mouth out of place," he consolled me. I nodded and pulled myself together. Rheynold looked at us both.

"The night I was attacked," I started, I took a deep breath. Will took my hand and looked at me. He was trying to tell me I can do this.

"I was raped," I sighed as tears fell down my face again. Will embraced me giving me a comforting hug as I continued to cry.

"I'm so sorry Veronica, Ronnie" he corrected himself. "I am so disappointed in him you wouldn't believe. MY OWN SON!" he bellowed.

"And I'm sorry too," I comforted him.

"Just like his mother," Will added quietly.

"Just like his mother," Rheynold repeated. "Have you told her the plans?"

"No," Will began, "I was wondering if you could help with that".

"Okay, that's fine," Rheynold informed us.

We went through the plans for half an hour. We had altered sleeping arrangements so half the house was awake at all times for Rory's return. The plan was to have him sedated and imprisoned until the court hearing, which would be held on the evening immediately after his arrival. I asked Rheynold if I could talk to him, ask him questions, to which Rheynold told me it was no problem, and I deserved the truth.

"What about Ronnie? If he comes back quietly and finds her, how can she contact us, protect herself?" Will asked at the end if the discussion.

"I'm sure the barostaff will come in handy," Rheynold suggested. And..." Rheynold stood up and rummaged in one of his desk draws.

"Here," he stated presenting a small square object. "It may sound daft and I don't want to upset you, but it's a rape alarm. That way we'll know you're in danger and it'll alert us he's here," he informed me. It was a good idea, and personally I don't think its insensitive if him. I took teh alarm and held it tightly in my hand.

"I guess I should wear trousers for safe measure," I joked. The past is the past, so I need to try and let it go. Easier said than done, but I can try.

"Look after each other, okay?" Rheynold asked, "Especially you William. You don't want your Lady being carted off unexpectedly". Me and Will stared at each other confused.

"Oh don't play the martyr you too, you've been all over each other like God knows what. I know these things William, me and your mother were no different," he cracked. "Just don't rush into it, okay?" I couldn't help but laugh. We were so naïve thinking nobody would notice. Will looked lovingly and confidently at his father before looking back at me. He took my hand in his and stood up.

"Thank you Father," Will addressed Rheynold before we left his office hand in hand.

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