A Shot at Love

Chapter 6

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This was going to be much harder than I thought. I didn't think that she would be so against coming back home. I had heard that things were not going exactly the way she thought her life would. Getting pregnant at a young age and being thrown out of her home she was forced to grown up rather quickly. Thinking about it I feel somewhat sad but then I think about her being where she belongs.

"Everything should take a turn for the better tomorrow sir."

Hopefully it does. I couldn't take this much longer. This has taken up too much time as is and I need things to settle down. It's only a matter of time Paisley.

Paisley

Seeing them has made me physically sick. So many thoughts were running through my head. After all this time they finally decide to show some interest in my life. The only reason is to try and control me. I was not going to go back to living that way especially with Elizabeth and Margaret. They deserved a better up bringing than I had and I was going to give that to them.

"Are you alright Paisley?" I looked over and saw Michael watching me. Moments like these I was grateful for having him. He was always there for me and he always knew what to say.

"I'm fine just thinking about a few things." I hoped he would believe me. I did not want to talk to him about my parents. He knew that I got kicked out but he doesn't know everything.

He gave me a knowing look but didn't push me on the matter.

After the day I had being at home was all I wanted. I stopped off to get the girls before we headed home. Michael gave me the next few days off and that gives me time to think things over before I ran into them again. With all the thoughts running through my head the most logical one seemed to be to run. I didn't want to uproot the girls and leave Michael and his family behind but I didn't want to risk them finding where we live.

At times wish that things were different and that I didn't have to make these choices. I wish that my parents would have just accepted what happened but instead they didn't and now the girls have to pay the price.

I had decided to sleep on it the rest of the night. I was not sure what to do. This situation could take any turn and i was not to sure if that was what i was ready for. I had the girls to think about so there were fewer options than i wish there were.

Waking up early the next day I had finally made a decision about what I was going to do. It had took me a while but I figured that it would be for the better. For the time being I had decided to move. I would still be close enough to work at the diner but since running into my parents I am not to sure what they all know and the last thing I want is for them to end up at my front door. I knew that it would take a while for me to get everything together so I called the one person who I know I could always count on. It had been a while since the last time that we had spoke to each other but he promised me he would always be there and he hasn't let me down once.

"......." the phone continued to ring and I was starting to get nervous.

"Hello"

" Xavier....... It's Paisley."

The line fell silent. I knew he was still there but the silence was killing.

" What do you need?"

"They're here. They don't know where I live but they found me at the diner and I don't want to take any chances" I knew he would help me no questions asked. He loved me but he couldn't stand to see anything happen to his nieces.

"Give me a few days and I will have something for you." I was relieved.

I always knew that I cold count on him. He always took care of me when I needed him. I was tired of all of this. I just wanted to be left in peace. I've done everything that they have wanted me to since I was a child and its times for me to live my life. I decided that I was going to go ahead and pack our things. Xavier usually accomplished these things pretty quickly so I wanted to be prepared when everything got settled.

1 month later

     Things were slightly better then they were before. Xavier has found a place for me and the girls to go. No one knew where we were and that's how I wanted to keep it as the moment. I still kept in contact with David and his parents to let them know that we were fine. I have spoken to Lucas a few times but have kept my distance.

     I wasn't sure what my parents had planned but the last thing I wanted to do was involve someone if I could help it.

     I had managed to find work at a clinic as a receptionist with the help of Michael and Michelle. I have asked so much from them and I haven't told them anything. Leaving work I was still a little paranoid. I had no idea how my parents had found me before so I was worried about them showing up.

     I made sure that my job was close to the apartment and to the girls daycare so I wouldn't have to be out to often. Even though I know I shouldn't let them run my life still I had my groceries delivered to the house when I needed them. As I headed to get the girls I couldn't help but miss David and his parents. They have done so much for me but I couldn't risk anything happening to them. 

     All I could hope is that everything will go back to normal. That my parents will forget everything and leave me and the girls at peace bit something deep inside in me told me that this was only the beginning.