Into The Unknown

Chapter 54

Abigail's POV

I saw Owen heading out into the carpark "You are one twisted Son of a bitch you know that" I yell after him, he is smirking as he turns to face me.

"You should be careful how you speak to me Abigail, especially with your husband facing assult charges" he seemed so cocky and sure of himself.

"No Owen you are the one who should be careful, or have you forgotten what happened in Florida?" Suddenly his expression changed.

"You wouldn't dare" he was panicked now "It's too much of a risk for you"

"I'm sorry, risky for who exactly" I smirk, god playing a bad guy came in handy every now and then "I wasn't the one trying to use blackmail"

"You have no proof" he spat. Shit no I don't...but he doesn't know that.

"Well that's where you are wrong" I lie again "I have a copy of every message and email you sent me, but you don't have to take my word for it I could always forward the file to your wife for..."

"NO" Creston is beyond panicked now "There see I told you, you were the one taking risks"

"What do you want?" Creston squirms like a worm on a hook.

"I want you to drop the charges against Ryan"

His laugh echoes in the carpark "No chance, why should I?"

"Because it's the right thing to do...and because if you don't I will tell the whole world how you tried to blackmail me with sex...and how you tagged my cellphone and home phone just so you would get a first shot at any big stories" he isn't cocky anymore "And I'll start by telling your wife...now are you really happy to take this risk?"

"Okay fine, I will drop the charges" he agrees reluctantly "But what shall I tell the officers?"

"That Ryan was protecting me and our babies" I look straight into his eyes "And I swear if you ever come near me or my family again, then I will pay your wife a visit. You have nothing else you can use to hurt me now...its over"

X-x-x

Ryan looked relieved when I walked back inside he rushed over to me and cupped my face in his hands "Abi, Are you hurt?" He gave me the once over with his eyes, before kissing me "What happened? Did you speak to Creston?"

"Yeah he agreed to dropping the charges" Ryan kissed me hard, his lips crashing into mine took me by surprise.

"How did you persuade him to do that?" Zach wondered.

"Let's just say Owen Creston has secrets of his own" I laugh a little "Hey listen I have been thinking, you're right we don't need to broadcast the birth of the twins"

"I was going to say maybe it's not a bad idea to do the OK spread" Ryan smiled "At least we can have a say in how our babies are exposed to the craziness..."

"Fair enough, I'll speak to Kate in the morning" Ryan's eyes haven't left mine "I should go and speak to Freya"

"Yeah I think that would be a good idea, and remember no matter what ever happens, you are her Mom and she loves you"

X-x-x

I found Freya with Brent, he was teaching her to play the cello "I'll leave you guys to it" Brent stood up, he realised we needed to talk. I watched as Leroy followed Brent out of he room.

"So the cello huh?" I smile trying to break the ice.

"Mom what's going on?" Obviously Freya wasn't going to engage in small talk, she knew what she wanted to know. She was definately her mother's daughter in that respect "What did that journalist mean?"

"Okay sweetie I'm telling you this because you are alot older now and you need to know what's going on, before its plastered across the newspapers" she nodded at me "The thing is what that journalist said was the truth, I was attacked by a man called Hendley"

"Yeah I know" Freya's response shocked me "I have seen it on Google, but I don't get what it's got to do with Dad. Obviously I know it does in a way but why didn't you say something about it sooner?"

"Because of the reason your dad was away from home, I didn't want you to find out..."

"He was on tour" Freya looks confused and it breaks my heart.

"No baby, your dad was with another woman..." Freya staggers backwards "That's why we got a divorce"

"NO, you're lying Dad wouldn't do that to us, to me" she shakes her head frantically.

"Freya I'm not lying honey I promise" I try to reason with her "And he didn't do it to you, Baby your dad still loves you very much. He just didn't love me in that way anymore"

"Why didn't you tell me sooner Mom?" To my surprise she relaxed.

"I didn't want to hurt you baby, I know how much you love your dad"

"Yeah and I love you too Mom, I love you both the same" Freya looked sad "I'm just disappointed that Dad did that"

I wrapped my arms around my little girl and hug her tightly "I love you so much Freya Nicole Carter" I exhale as I stroke her long hair.

"I love you too Mom" She smiles up at me "lots and lots"

X-x-x

I'm glad I managed to talk things trough with Freya, she had taken the news alot better than I thought she would. But then again my beautiful little girl was growing up. I glanced over at her while we were standing stage side waiting for OneRepublic to come on stage "Abigail" a familiar voice bellowed behind me. I turned and to my surprise Pete Wentz was standing there.

"Hey you" I smiled as I hugged him "How are you?"

"I'm good thanks" he beamed, I noticed his girlfriend standing beside him "And look at you, wow you're blossoming nicely"

"Yeah thanks" I laugh at his backhanded compliment. I smile at Pete's girlfriend god I wish I could remember her name, I must seem so rude.

"I'm glad I bumped into you actually" Pete handed me a card "It's a new project I am starting, and I'd love it if you would help me out. I am trying to get as many celebrities as possible to promote it" I read the card and it was an animal based charity.

"Yeah absolutely count me in and I'll ask around for you too" he looks thrilled.

X-x-x

Pete spoke to me and my Mom for most of the concert, he then had to leave when he got a phone call.

They guys were closing up the show with If I Lose Myself, seeing Freya dancing and singing to all of OneRepublic's songs was pretty special. She was enjoying every minute of it.

The instruments stopped and Ryan thanked everyone for coming and for all their continuing support, he then nodded at Leroy and rushed towards me "We need to do a runner" he grabbed my hand and Leroy gestured my Mom and Freya to follow us "There are over 25,000 people here tonight if we don't get out now we could be stuck for hours"

"Yeah honey I get that" I was struggling to keep up with his rushed strides "But 6 months pregnant, with twins in Louboutin's...I ain't going anywhere fast swetie" the thick New York accent came through in my voice. Ryan laughed and scooped me up into his arms.

"That better?" He chuckled as he carried me out of the building and towards the van that was waiting.

"Yes" I giggle "Erm where are we going?" I realise Ryan isn't taking me to the van, he is heading towards our Range Rover which is parked behind.

"Home" he whispers, he drops my legs gently so my feet touch the sidewalk, then he opens the passenger door. He is plotting something, he quickly rushes around the other side and gets in the drivers side "Open the glove box" It's a blindfold, shit what's he up too.