Love Is Us

Let's Talk

Adam Accardi (dad)^^^

Just in case you were wondering why he looks a little different than how we described him, it's because he changed his look again.  

Carly's POV

"Carly wait just listen to me!"

"No Alex! Why the hell would you do this! I told you how much I love my father and wanted to see him! I cried on your shoulder at night because he wouldn't come home and all along you knew exactly where he was. I can't believe you. I thought you were different. But no. You're just like all of the other guys who used me and then left." I was crying uncontrollably and my body was shaking in anger, rage, and hurt.

Alex was the first guy I told that I loved and he still betrayed me.

"I want the truth Alexander. Tell me everything," I crossed my arms and tapped my foot impatiently. He sat down at the table and sighed.

Alexander's POV

"I will tell you everything. But it will get me in a lot of trouble Carly. I love you. And I have ever since you were 2 years old. What you have to understand is that I couldn't help being in the situation that I'm in! My family has known your family before you were even born. My mother, father, and your dad all went to College together. While there, they got into some serious trouble with some other guys.  We've been in hiding ever since.

When you were 2, and I was 5, we were really close. You probably don't remember but I used to steal my sister's teddy bers and give them to you so that you could be happy. I used to hold you hand and take you to the park. We would stay there all day until the police found us and took us home. Our parents used to swear up and down that we were going to escape and get married one day.

But things changed, Carly. They always do. That's life. My younger brother, Tyler, was playing in the backyard with our dog when someone drove by and shot him in the head 8 times. They left a note saying that my family and your family was next. They also said something stupid like 8 bullets were shot because there is now 8 of us left. I don't know.

All I do know, is that my brother is gone. We had to change things immediately. So, we did. Our whole identity changed from hair, to names, and even our eye color. Your dad loved his family and he wanted to keep you guys safe. He assigned me to look after you. Carly, what I'm trying to say is that when your family moved, my family moved. When your family took a vacation, so did ours. 

Every morning when you would walk to school, I was there watching you to make sure that you got there and back home safely. I got kicked off the soccer team because I was late for practice because I had to leave Hillary High, ride my bike to your school, and make sure that you were okay. The house I took you to, to meet my parents isn't ours. It's my grandparents. Our family home is right down the street from yours, but I couldn't take you there because it was too risky.

When Audrey was being bullied, I wanted to do something about it sooner because she is your friend. But your dad told me to stay out of trouble and not to draw too much attention to myself. Audrey wasn't apart of my assignment, Carly. You were. And it has been that way for the past 20 years of our lives."

"So that's all I am to you? An assignment?"

"No, Carly it's not-

"Yes it is Alexander. Or should I say Thomas?" I didn't answer her or look her in the eye anymore. I said way too much and I know that I hurt her. She screamed at me some more but I tuned her out and stared at the kitchen floor. Next thing I know, she grabbed her keys and left.

Carly's POV

I can hardly breathe.  My body is shaking more that it was before and I began to have a mini anxiety attack. The last words I asked Alex was do he even love me for me anymore and he didn't respond. I feel like my whole life is a lie. I feel disrespected and used. I feel... worthless. Even though I was young, I remember Alex. His name used to be Thomas Jenison. Sometimes I would call him Tom Tom and other times I would call him TJ.

I remember the teddy bears he gave me and the little adventures that we used to have. Then one day, he stopped coming to see me. Every night I would cry on my mother's shoulder and tell her that I want my Tom Tom. She would rub my back and tell me that it's okay, but deep down, I knew that it wasn't.

I stopped at a red light and tears dripped onto my steering wheel. All of the times that Alex and I spent together began to come to mind. From when we first met, to our first date, to our adventure in Target, to the times when I would cry on his shoulder and he would slowly rock me. I thought about when we went to the beach, when I met his family, and even when we were in the middle of the street and he first told me that he loved me.  

Getting out of my car, I slammed the door and looked for my house keys. Aud and Cam were on the couch watching a move. When they saw me, worry etched across their faces.

"What happened sis?"

"Did you know,"  asked Cam. When I was 2, Cam was 6 so I know he has to remember. He looked at me with sadden eyes and nodded slowly. That's was it. I ran to my room and cried until my eyes dried out. Everything made since now. Alex sister, Andrea, had to be what 3? That's why when I saw her she started to say that she missed me. When Cam "met" Alex that night at our home he let him off way too easily. Usually when I take interest in a guy, Cameron hates him for weeks at a time. Alex was hesitant when it came to me meeting his family because he knew that I could have found out the truth.

I rolled over in my bed and slowly tried to calm down. My worst fears of being used a lied to has finally happened.

~

Days pass and Alex hasn't so much as sent me a text message. Those days turned into weeks and those weeks, into months. I haven't eaten much or left the house. I sit in my room and stare out of the window with my phone in front of me. Waiting and waiting for a call from him, a text, or an email. But they all never came.

Audrey is super worried about me and it has taken a toll on her pregnancy. The doctor said that she is under a lot of stress and it is affecting the health of her unborn children. Aud overheard Cameron talking on the phone with Alex one day so she knew about the whole hide and stay out of sight thing. She tried to tell me as soon as she found out but Cam begged her not to. So, of course she didn't because when we were younger, she did everything to please him. Cam didn't know why our dad disappeared, but he did know about Alex and his family.

I hate to be the bad guy when it comes to Aud's health, but it's hard for me to move on. The seasons change, but my hurt stays the same. Right now, I'm sitting at my desk in my room. Cam and Aud went for an ultrasound and left me with Cay and Caitlyn. I look in the corner and see my guitar. It's been a long time since I played, so I decided to give it a try. The sounds were a little rusty at first, but I eventually got back into the groove of it. I played a song that my dad once taught me. I look at his picture on my wall and smile.

"I like the sound of that tune girl!!!" Turning around, I see Aud in my doorway. She came next to me and smile.

"Doc says that I'm getting better. Here are the ultrasound pics." I looked at them and back at her waiting for an answer.

"It's a boy and a girl!" She squealed. I smiled in delight. Aud is now 7 months and this whole journey she's been telling me that that's what she wanted. Her smile faded and she sighed.

"Umm Cam and I are going to take Cay and Caitlyn out for ice cream. You can come if you want." I shake my head no and look down. Aud hugs me and let go.    

"Okay then. We'll be back shortly."

15 minutes later, I put my guitar down. The door bell rings and there is loud knocking coming from down stairs. It rings 5 more times before I am able to reach it.

"Okay, okay I'm coming!" I yelled. Opening the door, I see a tall man in a black suit. His back is facing me and his arms were behind him like those body guard people.

"Umm how may I help you?" He turned around slowly and I froze.

"Dad?" I said unbelievably. He smiled.

"Let's talk, Carly."   

End Of Chapter 13. We hope that everyone had a great weekend. Keep reading because things are about to get super juicy.

Till next time loves,

-D&D