Broken. (The sequel to 'Yes Mr.Sykes') - (COMPLETED)

Part 15 - "A Nightmare."

NATHAN'S P.O.V

I was jolted awake by someone shaking my arm as I let out a sleepy groan.

"Nath? You were having a nightmare, you started mumbling and screaming in your sleep." Beth frowned, a concerned expression on her face.

I sighed as I ran my hands through my hair, feeling that it was completely drenched with sweat.

"What was it about?" Beth asked, sighing as she stroked my cheek.

I shrugged my shoulders. I didn't really want to explain to her that I basically passed out after having sex and had a dream that I'd been arrested for beating Jay up in the middle of a crowed airport.

Not the best start for an engagement, but I knew that Beth would get it out of me eventually so I might as well tell her.

I sighed as I sat up, finally pulling boxers on as I realised I was still sprawled out naked on the bed.

"It's nothing Beth, honestly." I mumbled, trying to make it as convincing as I could, which I was obviously failing at.

"Nathan, don't even bother lying to me, alright?" Beth sighed, rolling her eyes at me.

I sighed again, knowing I couldn't lie to her.

"I had a dream that the police knocked at the door and I was arrested for beating Jay up." I mumbled. Saying this in my head sounded childish, but saying it out loud just sounded pathetic.

I was expecting Beth to tell me to grow up and stop being so stupid, but instead she wrapped her arms around my waist, nuzzling her face into my chest, but never said a word.

I reacted by wrapping my arms around her shoulders, holding her as close to me as possible.

A deep breath escaped my lips as I felt pressure release off my chest.

"That won't happen Nathan, I don't know how many times I have to explain that to you." Beth sighed, looking up at me as her bright blue eyes sparkled in the light.

I nodded in response, not wanting to annoy her anymore with the subject, so it was best just to drop it.

I was glad when Grace walked into the room in her pink pajama's, it was good for Beth to be distracted by her.

"When can I see daddy?" Grace mumbled sadly, rubbing her eyes with her fist.

Okay, maybe I couldn't avoid Jay all together after all.

I looked over at Beth, who's facial expressions and mood had dropped within seconds.

"Maybe not for a few weeks baby, just until everything has calmed down."

I looked back over at Grace, sighing as tears brimmed her eyes.

I couldn't help but feel guilty, because if I hadn't have punched Jay, everything would have been fine. Grace would still be able to see her dad, the only thing that would be still bothering me is that I'd still be the jealous one.

Normally I could hide things very well, but I could never hide the fact that it didn't hurt that Grace wasn't my child.

Beth still slept with Jay, and that still hurt no matter how much I told Beth that I was over it, I knew I never truly would be.

And that really upset me.

"Maybe I should take Grace to see her dad? And apologise to him." I suggested, looking over at Beth as she raised her eyes at me.

"Do you really think that's a good idea?" Beth asked

I sighed and nodded. "I promise I won't punch him."

Beth sighed in defeat and nodded. She knew that I'd go to see Jay, whether I had her consent or not.

***

I sighed as I parked outside Jay's house. I was actually nervous for this and I had no idea why.

Probably because Beth had given me strict orders to not leave Grace and Jay alone in a room incase Jay decided to run off with her again.

I picked Grace up, relaxing slightly as she wrapped her arms around my neck.

No matter what blood or birth certificate say, she was my child just as much as Beth's or Jay's.

I placed Grace on the ground as she knocked her tiny fist on the door.

We were soon greeted by Jay, who actually looked surprised that I was here instead of Beth.

Grace ran to give her dad a hug, only just reaching the height of his knee.

Jay looked at me as Grace ran further into the house.

"Can I help you?" he frowned, tightening his fist on the door handle.

"Beth said I need to stay with Grace to make sure she doesn't randomly end up on another trip to Spain." I mumbled, trying my hardest to stop the sarcasm rising in my voice.

Jay nodded and sighed, knowing he wouldn't win this argument so he moved out of the way to let me in.

I perched myself on the sofa in the living room, glancing around and a frown formed as I saw the pictures on the wall.

One of Grace, one of Grace and Jay... And one of Jay and Beth.

What the hell was he playing at, having that in his house? Was he doing this to piss me off? Because it was working, working very well in fact, and I hated it.

"Right, we need to talk then." Jay sighed as he sat on the sofa on the other side of the room, as I heard Grace playing with her toys upstairs.

"Yeah, I think that's a good idea." I mumbled, finally agreeing with him on something.

Jay looked over at me, sighing.

"I know you love Beth, and I was wrong to take Grace." Jay started. Okay, this was going well so far.

"But..." Oh, maybe it wouldn't last that long.

"Beth will be with me again, and I want you to know that. Me, Beth and Grace will be

a family, I can promise you that."

I didn't say anything, in fear of losing my temper with him again, and I really didn't want to do that knowing Grace was just upstairs.

"And I will do anything to make sure that it happens Nathan, and I really don't care, if you get in the way, I'll find a way to get rid of you. I promise."

That sounded like a threat, and I have no idea how literal that threat would become.