Love Is All I Need

Date Night

Jack and I have now officially been together for 6 months. Our relationship is growing stronger and my bond with Bella is beautiful. At the moment, Jack and I are at a restaurant as it's our 6 month anniversary.

"I'm gonna call Lindsey, make sure Bella is okay." I say.

"Stop worrying." Jack says.

We talk about anything and everything. Then we take another romantic still down the same street we did on our first date.

"Jack, I want to tell you something." I say.

He deserves to know about my past. It's only fair.

"You wanna sit down?" Jack asks.

I nod my head. We sit down on a bench I start to speak.

"I don't care if this changes your view on me, but you deserve to know. A few years back, in Illinois, I was kidnapped." I say before tears start streaming down my face.

"Oh my god." Jack says before I continue to speak.

"They took me to an abandoned warehouse. I was stripped of my clothes, left naked and then raped." I say.

"Holly..." Jack says.

"They let me go eventually, and I ran home. I figured out that I had been missing for almost a week." I say.

"Holly." Jack says as I notice his tears.

"Is this why you wanted to take things slow, because I completely understand?" Jack asks.

I nod. Jack takes me into his arms and we cry together. After 5 minutes, we walk back home and I go into my apartment. I put on my pyjamas, brush my teeth and then head over to Jack's. Sometimes I stay home, but tonight I feel that I need some safety.

"Holly, I was about to call you asking if you wanted to stay over." Jack says he invites me inside.

"Is Bella asleep?" I ask.

"Yeah. She went down about 10 minutes ago." Jack says.

He looks uneasy. I hope I didn't freak him out too much.

"You look tired, I'll be in bed in a minute." Jack says.

I go to his bedroom. I get into bed and as I'm adjusting my pillow, I find something. An unused condom. I stare in horror. Jack walks in, I look at him and I well up.

"How could you?" I say.

"How could I what?" Jack asks.

"How could you cheat on me? Who was it with? Lindsey?" I ask as I get off the bed.

"Holly! I would never cheat on you!" Jack says.

"Then why did I find a condom under the pillow?" I ask.

"I can explain." Jack says.

"Go on then!" I say.

"Remember that night about 6 weeks ago when you was looking after Bella at your apartment because I was having a party at mine?" Jack asks.

"Yeah?" I say.

"Well, Craig brought a girl over and they had sex in my bed. Don't worry, I brought a new mattress and new sheets." Jack says.

"Oh." I say.

"Di you believe me?" Jack asks.

"Of course I do! I was just worried." I say.

"You know I would never cheat on you." Jack says sternly.

Jack comes closer to me and we start to kiss. Things start to go further and the Jack locks the door.

"What if we wake Bella up?" I ask.

"The door is locked and we'll have to go in the shower." Jack says as he takes me to his en suite.

He turns the shower on, locks the bathroom door and we both undress. I think you know what happens, but for once in my life, I can finally say, I feel completely safe.

"Are you sure?" Jack asks.

I look into his eyes. I caress his face and slowly nod my head. We start kissing and well... you know.

"Jack." I say as I run my fingers through he's wet hair.

"I love you so much Holly." Jack says.

"I love you too." Jack says.

After 30 minutes we both get out, get dry and then go to bed. We both lay awake, our limbs tangled.

"Jack?" I say.

"Yeah?" Jack replies.

"How long would you wait until children?" I ask.

"Are you saying?" Jack asks.

"No, not really. Well, I'd love to start a family with you one day, but I want to wait a few years. Maybe 2 or 3." I say confidently.

"I'd like to start a family with you too, but I get where you're coming from when you say you want to wait." Jack says as he starts to play with my hair.

We peck each others lips, then Bella starts crying.

"Daddy! I want Holly!" Bella screams.

The two of us jump out of bed and run to Bella's room. I immediately soothe her and she soon calmed down.

"Did you have a bad dream?" I ask.

Bella nods her head and sniffles.

"You wanna talk about it?" I ask.

This time, Bella shakes her head.

"Can I sleep with you tonight daddy?" Bella asks.

"Of course you can sweetheart." Jack says.

I pick up Bella and her bunny and bring her to Jack's bed. I put her in the middle and the three of us snuggle close.

"Goodnight mommy. Goodnight daddy." Bella says.

"Goodnight baby." Jack says.

"Goodnight Bella Boo." I say.

I kiss her forehead and then get comfortable. I start to drift off to sleep, but then I think about what I told Jack and it makes me wide awake. I lay awake for 2 hours and eventually decide to get up and lay on the couch. I put the tv on low volume so I can listen as I fall asleep. Again. My phone buzzes.

"If you don't want me to kidnap you again, break up with Jack, move back to Chicago, or I will burn you apartment and Jack's. - Your Kidnapper" I say out loud.

All I do is scream.

"Holly!" Jack says as I sit up in the couch.

"What? What happened." I ask.

"You blacked out. You were taking a break from helping Bella make cakes." Jack says.

"Wait, so was it our 6 month anniversary yesterday?" I ask.

"Yes." Jack says.

"Did Bella get into bed with us?" I ask.

"Yes." Jack says again.

"Pass me my phone." I demand.

I open my phone and check my messages. None from my kidnapper. Oh no. My mom.