Unexpected (Angelina Jolie)

Chapter 33. Dark Side.

After a full explanation and introduction to Jason about how me and Liam met in Cambodia from Angelina and Maddox's filming a new netflix series; Jason seemed to like Him. Obviously I left out the kiss part but by the look on Liams face he understood that it would be a rough topic right now.

As my eyes start to go heavy from tiredness, I'm fighting to stay awake to see as much of Liam as I can. "I think you should get some rest little one." Liam mumbles.

Little one? I'm not a baby.

"Will you still be here tomorrow?" I ask.

"If you are up to it, I was thinking of taking you to the beach before I leave." His Australian accent thick. I nod my head in response before letting my eyes shut, hearing my bedroom door close and the presence of Jason next to me.

Looking over at him, he gives me a reassuring glare, "It's okay, sleep now and I will lay here to make sure you are safe." Then darkness as my mind gets filled with nightmares.

***

Waking up to the sound of a similar voice that fills me with hatred is not the way I was hoping today would go. Listening in on the conversation, I can just make out what is being said.

"No Johnny, You are not taking her! She is really sick right now and won't be able to handle this much change!" Angelinas voice filled with frustration.

"Let me see her then!"  Johnny buts in.

"Look, tomorrow is the court case so you will see her then and this will all be sorted." Brad's voice enters the conversation also known as the voice of reason.

Voices rising, footsteps getting closer and closer. Looking to my left Jason is gone - probably to school. A loud bang is heard as my door handle almost breaks off.

"You cannot go in there! Get out!" I have never heard Angelina yell like that, she sounded as if she was willing to kill just to keep him away from me.
My stomach churns as the anxiety gets worse. This is all your fault. Everyone would be better off without you.
I run, run as fast as my feet could carry me to the toilet before puking up whatever was left In My stomach; legs trembling, I manage to stand up and stumble my way back over to bed. This better just be a virus.

***

Liam walks in holding a bouquet of moonlight flowers and a card about an hour after Johnny had left. Handing me the gifts he sits down next to me his hair just as perfect as yesterday.

Opening the card it reads:

Dear Sophie,

Never in a million years would I have thought that a girl like you could like a guy like me. You are so sweet and kind, you don't deserve any of this and I hope things start to look up very soon.

You and Jason belong together, the way he looks at you with such love tells me you and him are the next 'Brangelina'. Who knows you could follow in your mothers footsteps.

I leave for New York tonight and would love to take you out for some fresh air, get your mind off of all this stress.

Lots of love, Liam :)

"Aw Liam, thank you." I lean over and give him a friendly hug. " I would love go on a walk but I should probably freshen up first." He smiles at me before leaving the room.

After twenty minutes of trying to make myself look normal again, I finally approach Liam. "Shall we?" He asks holding out a hand.
"We shall." I reply taking it after placing a note on the counter to let Brad and Angie know where I have gone.

Getting out of the car the fresh air hits me, filling up my lungs and relaxing my muscles. The sun shining bright but a cool breeze blows through my strawberry blonde hair. Whilst we walk down to the sea the sound of the water crashing against the sand and rocks fills my ears and the sand against my flip flops feels soft and bouncy.

As its a Monday all the kids are back at school and all the adults are back at work so the beach isn't as busy as usual. Instead of being filled with families from around the area, there are only a few couples - tourists from around the world.

"When I leave tonight" He takes my hand and looks me in the eyes, "Will you be alright?"

No, I'm not alright. The stress and the anxiety. The constant battle with myself and not wanting to disappoint.

"Yes." Is all I reply. Lying straight to his face was so hard but I have actors blood so of course he believed me. I try and put a smile on my face, try to show him I will be okay not just tell him.

Before I knew it, I have been tackled to the floor by Liam, his hands tickling me.

"Stop! I can't breath!" I say between giggles. He stops and starts to run away.

Oh he wants to play this game?

I run after him, cutting corners to catch up and before he can tackle me to the floor again I leap onto him as he falls flat on his face; sand flying over us in the breeze.

"Alright! Alright, you win!" He laughs. My world starts to spin but I beat it back, use up all energy I have left to have this happy moment. I can't let darkness take over, not now. Not here.

After a few hours night starts to fall and he drops me back home, before I close the front door I take in his features and his delicate smile one last time before whispering, "Goodbye Liam."

My smile falls from my face. Back upstairs for me.

Opening my bedroom door my room has now been cleaned and aired out; my bed made and sides wiped down. Angelina tries to clean as much as possible; she doesn't believe in keeping maids and likes to say that she is not the ordinary Celebrity because she isn't, she's a mum.

I huff as I return back to the safety of the duvet covers, closing my eyes trying to remember Christine; the woman who could always make me feel happy.

"Soph?" Angelina voice interrupts my thoughts but I don't open my eyes to look at her, not when she thinks so little of my feelings. How could a mother say that about their child? How could she say that the reason she gave me up was because I have Johnnys blood.

I feel her hand genitally caress my cheek before she kisses my forehead. "When I was young I had lost my way, lost my way to being happy. God only knows I was a trouble maker and hurt everyone around me. Having you... having you changed all of that. Most of that. You showed me the way and I made bad choices, I know that and giving you up was probably the worst mistake I could have made but I don't want the same for you. My darling Sophie with a heart of gold. You are worth so much more then me and I will never be able to live up to Christines standards but I can have a good go. I never meant to hut you and I know that what I said was unforgivable." I can hear to upset in her voice as she tries to hold back a sob. "I love you." Is the last thing she says before leaving the room. Leaving me.

Finally I can't gold up any longer and the nasty thoughts re appear; bickering in my head.

They have to stop.