"Breathe Me" (Sequel to "Don't Let Me Get Me") (Ben Mason Fanfic)

Chapter Nine : "Save the Date"

Allison's P.O.V

 "Evil Presence?" Ben asked in disbelief as I'm telling him the story about what happened yesterday when that lady came in. "Yeah. I told her that there's nothing evil in the room but she keeps on insisting that there is and she also said I'm also in trouble" I said. As much as I wanna think she's just crazy, something about her voice seemed to say that she's telling the truth and I can't help but be worried about it.

 "I think everyone's gone pretty tight right after the mole news and murder came out" Ben said while choosing a shirt.

 "Yeah. What happened with the investigation anyway? Do they know who it is. And also, Ben please stop wearing black shirts, I know you have a great body and all that , but stop wearing black please. Even just for one day" I said and then he smiled. I think Ben's doing it on purpose, I get that he's wearing black because it's what he feels but I haven't seen him wear anything other than that color for months.

 "Okay. Whatever you want love" he said and then got the gray shirt. "Did you just call me 'love'? Do that more" I said and then he started laughing at me. I think this is the first time in weeks that his mood is as good as this. And it's nice that despite all the threats we're facing right now, things like these happen. Things that reminds us to take a step back, breathe and enjoy the fact that we're still alive.

 "Do you have a mission for today?" I asked as I got Charlie from his crib.

 "No they're cancelled. Which means I'll have enough time for your guys" he said and hugged us both. I have to make the best out of it since if the mole will be up to his/her game again, peace will walk right out of the building.

 "Umm Allison, about the silhouette you're seeing. I saw it too"  Ben suddenly uttered. I don't know what to say, so it's real.

 "Really? Where?"

 "It doesn't matter. I'm gonna do everything I can to protect you and Charlie" he whispered as he kissed my forehead.

 "Do you think it's Karen?" I asked.

 "Probably. She's responsible for almost everything bad that happened to us the past months" he replied and then got Charlie. "He's such a happy baby" he said while staring at the face of his son.

 "You have no idea how happy I am right now" I said and then he smiled at me. A few minutes have passed, and Ben left the room to talk to his Dad. I laid Charlie back to his crib and started preparing his milk only to hear him talk once again.

 "Mama" he uttered and when I turned he's already standing. "You've gotta be kidding me. Why aren't you doing any of these when Ben's around?" I asked him and he's just laughing. I guess I have no choice but to live with the fact that my baby might be smarter than me. I laid him down again and gave him the milk.

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 I was about to enter Dad's office when I noticed Hal and Maggie arguing right at the end of the hallway. I just smiled, knowing how different they are and yet they make it work. I wish Allison and I could do just the same.

 "Hey Dad" I greeted as soon as I got inside.

 "Hello suckerfish" I looked at my side and saw Matt looking at me. "You're supposed to be in school right? What are you doing here?" I asked him.

 "Your brother decided to take the day off" Dad uttered while reading a paper that Ms. Peralta handed last night. "Day off or you ditched it?" I asked Matt.

 "Same thing" he replied.

 I just shrugged it off and walked to Dad. "How's the investigation? Do they know who's the girl that went into the woods?" I asked. He then looked at me and said that they have a list.

 "Can I look at it?"

 "I don't think that's a good idea"

 "Why?"

 "Allison is included"

 "What?" I asked. That can't be, Allison is with Anne the whole morning , she said she was with her and I believe it. "I'm trying my best to get her off the list, Ben. I know this is stressful for you, for her and or course for Charlie but basing on the descriptions , her body type matches the girl they saw. And it's just a list, it doesn't mean anything" he said.

 "Doesn't mean anything? she's included on the suspect list. It means that they don't trust her" I uttered. I can't believe it, they're really gonna do everything to throw me and my family under the bus.

 "That's exactly why I'm looking for ways to clear up her name" he replied. I decided to just shrug if off, I'm sure Allison is innocent.

 "I came here to say something"

 "What is it?" Matt asked.

 "I wanna push through with our wedding?"

 "What? Ben, do you think it's a good idea to have a celebration like that when a mole is waking around?" Dad asked.

 "No. But I feel like this is the right time for the both of us. And you said it yourself, there's a mole walking around. Maybe we could draw it out and expose it once and for all"

 "You do know you'll be putting you're life in danger right?"

 "I do. But I'm not doing it for myself. Please Dad, I wanna get married to Allison" I said and then he just sighed.

 "Fine .. when?"

 "Next week. It's just a small ceremony anyway"

 "Okay" Dad replied.

 "Yes!" Matt suddenly exclaimed. We both looked at him and he seemed so happy about it. I don't care about my age, because obviously .. it doesn't matter in a world like this. Dad got up and then gave me and Matt a tight hug ... unaware that a small eye-bug is spying on us.

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