Redemption

Chapter 8

Theme Song: Luke James - I.O.U.

Laurent's P.O.V.

Naomi and I head to our bedroom to get dress for rehearsal. As she get dress, I watch her glancing at her scars in the mirror. I know this hard for her and it break my heart to see her hurt like this. I wrap my arms around her as she slightly shake and tremble. Something off about her but I non put my finger on it. I non wanna press her about it, but I will find out eventually. I know they did something terrible to her. The minute I find out, I can plan they funeral. "I don't get it. Everything was so perfect. We'd still be enjoying our honeymoon if I never left that day.", she said as tears stream down her face. I hold her tighter, resting my chin in the crook of her neck. To know she blame herself for what happen hurt me more than words can ever say. "Bebé, this non you fault. We get through this together. Tell me how you really feel. Are you really up to going?", I ask, obviously worried about her. "Yes, baby. Besides, we have a workshop. It'd be nice to see the fans. I can't let what happened stop me from living life. I'm gonna have to face it one day anyway and proceed to move forward. It's gonna be hard, but I'll be okay.", she said, giving me a small smile. She try so hard to be strong but I know she broken inside. It only a matter of time before it come out. This non go away easily. "You so amazing. I love you so much, Naomi. I grateful just to be able to hold you again. You non alone. You have family and your fans.", I said, kissing her cheek. She dress in the new Fenty collection from head to toe. She wear a pink blouse, some black Fenty slacks, and black Fenty Creepers.

Even after all she go through, she still non lose her sense of fashion. "You look beautiful, bellé.", I say as we get in the car as our driver take us to the workshop. "You make me feel beautiful.", she say, hugging me close. Once Naomi walk in, everyone clap in celebration. Naomi disappearance affect everyone and it make us appreciate her even more. Selena run up to her, embracing her in a warm hug. Naomi hug her as tight as possible. I tell she miss her family. "OMG, are you okay? We missed you so much!", she say as she gaze at Naomi through unshed tears. "I missed y'all....so much!", Naomi said between tears. Larry walk up to her, giving her a huge bear hug, making all of us laugh. "Awww. I missed you too, LarBear.", she say, wiping her face. "I can non believe you here. I so grateful. So grateful. I thought I lose my sister.", Larry say as he cried. I feel his pain. Naomi is his sister and when she go missing, it broke him. "I missed you so much!", she reply, hugging everyone. I look around and see either fans crying or recording Naomi's special appearance. "Where's Monster?", Naomi ask. "She's in the restroom. She worry about you so much.", Trey said as he hugged Naomi close. Moments later, we see Monster come out and her expression say it all.