Better Than Words (Book 2)

Chapter 20

I woke up in the living room next to Zayn on the couch and Liam leaning against the chair with a blanket. We must've fell asleep watching the movie. They both were still sleeping so I sat up and grabbed my laptop to watch last night's camera's and checked the time. 6:02am. Wow. I focused on the camera recordings and noticed a shadow move across the camera, I looked like someone in a grey hoodie and black jeans approaching the house.

Is this Jason? I watched more and saw him place something next to the door and the garage door. Okay this is getting serious now! What the hell is he doing? My heart started to race and jumped when I heard Liam yawn.

"Never knew my yawn could scare you," Liam rubbed is eyes.

I motioned him over to me and showed him the recorded video. "I think this is Jason. What is he placing by the garage door and the entrance door?"

Liam shrugged, "I'm not sure but I suggest you stay home today, call in and just say you aren't feeling well. Don't leave the house, I'll bring Carly to school and bring her home. I just honestly think it isn't safe for you or Zayn to be out yet,"

"Why?" Zayn asked his voice groggy causing Liam and I to jump.

"Come look at this," I said again as I rewinded the video.

Zayn had a blank expression on his face as he watched, "It's Jason. I know it. He was wearing those clothing when he showed up,"

I was at the point where I was trembling. Why is he coming after me now? I'm married to a celebrity does he not know that? I'm glad I have Zayn and Liam protecting me right now because I feel like I can't protect myself.

Liam called the boys over and we had a 'meeting' and they went over on who's gonna watch over me and when.

Paul was there too so he volunteered to escort me to and from work, Zayn obviously volunteered to protect me at home, Harry when I need something from the store, Louis and Liam volunteered to help me with bring Carly to school. And Niall volunteered to do anything.

I was told to call my boss to call in so I did and when he picked up and I told him my situation he told me I had to come for only an hour until they get someone to cover over me.

"Well?" Louis asked as he took a sip of his coffee.

I looked at him then at Zayn before speaking. "I have to go to work but stay I'll stay there for an hour until they get someone to take my shift,"

Zayn looked down and sighed. "Why?"

"You can't keep me locked up in here like I'm a prisoner just because an ex is coming after me but I do need to work and earn  money for the family and plus it's only just an hour, you can handle it Zayn and all of you guys too. I know you can, I'm going to work no matter if you like it or not." With that statement I walked out of the room and got changed into my work close.

I grabbed the keys and was going to walk out the door before Harry stopped me.

"Ahem, where do you think your going so fast?" He asked putting his arm on the door shutting it.

"To work? Did you not hear me?" I asked bitterly. "Now out of my way,"

"Not so fast Emma, Andy is coming over to drive you to work." Liam said as he slid his phone into his back pocket.

"Oh my God! Seriously? I have feet and hands, I can drive myself!" I snapped.

"Emma Lauren!" Zayn yelled.

"You guys are pathetic!" I fully snapped and pushed Harry out of the way and slammed the door.

I'm 22 f*cking years old I can handle things myself. I don't need Andy. I don't need Paul. I do not need anyone today! My face was red as I drove down the streets to work.

When I pulled into the parking lot I walked stormed into the building and into the locker room to grab my belt with my stuff and slid my gun into the holder.

"Morn-" John was about to say when I stormed past him and walked out.

I clearly wasn't in a good mood to speak with anyone. Eveyone who tried talking to me I just walked right passed and kept walking until a hand landed on my shoulder turning me around. And that hand belonged to John.

"What is going on with you this morning? I never seen you like this. Are you okay?" He asked concerned.

"I'm fine," I muttered and brushed his hand off walking away before he stoped me. Again.

"Emma you're not okay. I know you're not, you never are harsh to people. Whenever you come to work you're always so cheerful and nice, to anyone in fact. Somethings wrong and you can tell me,"

I looked down and sighed, "My ex is after me okay? Jason Devarl. He abused me when I was a teenager," I explained to John about my little relationship with him and my situation.

He had a looked shocked to say anything so I just went on, "Zayn and Liam installed security camera's last night and this morning I caught someone doing something in the yard and setting something by the doors, one was a cruel note and I font know what the other or was. It turned out to be Jason and Zayn made a big deal about it," I told him more what happened this morning. "I snapped at the boys and stormed out of the house,"

"You know he's your husband right? Of course he'll try every way to protect you and keep you safe," he finally said.

I got up and straightened my belt. "I know, it just pissed me off so much, they think they could keep me inside forever? I do have a family to take care of,"

We talked a little bit about the situation before going back to work.

The got I spent at work was boring. There was no call which is good because Jason could be the issue why we were sent there, Zayn wouldn't be too happy.

Alright, Alright I guess I am over reacting today but what gives?

I decided to bring everything which is the equipment on my belt with me just for protection.

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"Hello? I'm home," I called with just a teeny bit of expression.

"Emma? Thank God you're back!" Zayn sighed with relief coming around the corner and walked downstairs to give me a
tight hug.

"Why wouldn't I be back?" I asked.

"Two reasons, Jason is after you so I was worried that he kidnapped you or something and second, The lads and I pissed you off so I thought you wouldn't come back," He said.

I sighed as I walked up the stairs and plopped myself on the couch, propping my legs on Zayn's lap as he sat. "No matter if I get angered I will always come back. Always. You boys made me annoyed and mad because you guys wouldn't let me leave alone without Paul or Andy and everything else that's going on. I had a talk with John at work and he made me realize that I over reacted. So yeah,"

"I'm sorry Emma, I really am. I didn't want you hurt or anything, I just want you safe," Zayn leaned over to give me a little kiss.

"You're forgiven, I know you were just trying to protect me," I smiled.

I then yawned an stretched, "Its been a long stressful morning, I'm gonna take a nap."

I fell asleep and hope the stress goes away.

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Happy golden birthday Louis!!!!! Can't believe your 24 already...

Just to let you guys know...in this book I changed up the ages because I can't keep up that fast 😂 Lol! So Zayn is just a year older than Emma, which means he's 23 and she is 22.