Hauntings Of Our Past - Sequel to What Was Once Hidden.

Chapter 25

Alex's P.o.v.

I didn't even need an alarm to wake me up. Hunter's barking made my eyes shoot open. I groan and roll over look at my phone.

7:45a.m.

I set my phone down and got out of bed which seemed to excite the dog even more.

"Shut up Hunter! Before you wake up Grayson!" I scold him. Hunter calms down and sits. "C'mon." I tell him as I walk out of my bedroom and downstairs. I let Hunter outside to use the bathroom and decide to make breakfast while I wait for the dog to finish up. I start the eggs and microwave French Toast sticks. Hunter starts barking so I let him in and lock the back door.

Carl is coming home today and I really don't want to be here for it but I have to. The microwave finishes up and the eggs are almost done. The time was now 7:50 and I should be getting Grayson up anytime now. I put the stove on low so the house wouldn't burn down as I was upstairs.

"Gray, time to get up baby." I say entering his room. Grayson shoots out of bed and hugs me. "Daddy comes home todayyyy!" he yells dragging out the y. I laugh even though it's heart breaking. "Let's go get breakfast."

Grayson watches cartoons preferably Paw Patrol while I finish cooking the food. Once it was done I set the table and we started eating.

"Hello!" I hear. Who the hell just opens my front door? "Stay here" I tell Gray. I walk to the foyer and of course Daryl is there holding ballons and beside him is Glenn carrying streamers.

"What the hell is all of this?"

"For Carls welcome home party!" Glenn shouts with a wide smile but once he notices my unsatisfied expression his smile falls. "Or was that not a thing..." He awkwardly laughs.

"I thought you would be happy that he's coming back." Daryl says confused. I cross my arms and roll my eyes not wanting to get into it. "That was before he cheated on me with Enid."

"He did what!?" Daryl asks.

"He cheated on her with-" Glenn stops talking as Daryl shoots him a glare. I laugh a bit and walk back to Grayson.

"All done mommy but I need help washing my hands." Grayson tells me. We wash his hands and all I can think about is how today will be full of unexpected events.

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It's almost one and I am not excited about Carls arrival or maybe I am. I'm nervous and extremely scared about what's going to happen. Everyone is here and by everyone I mean Daryl, Glenn, Maggie, and Carol.

I'm sitting on the couch while Grayson is helping set up the so called party.

Cody❤🙈- So, they are having a party?

Hot Mama 🔥🙊- yeah. Wanna come?

Cody❤🙈- Sure. On my way.

Hot Mama 🔥🙊- See you soon❤

Cody❤🙈- ❤❤

"Mommy!" Grayson shouts as he sits on my lap. "I'm excited for daddy to come home."

I'm sad but angry and really trying to not sure either of those emotions. Yesterday I was sad and today I am just so angry. I don't think I even want to see his face. I go to say something but Glenn cuts me off by saying, "Carl pulled into the driveway."

Grayson hops off and runs into the kitchen. "It's time!" He yells then runs to the foyer. I stay standing in the kitchen and kneel down so the island is blocking me. My heart beat speeds up as the front door opens and footsteps are heard. I feel my throat start to close up but ignore it. Grayson yells and I know he is hugging Carl, the rest of us stand up and yell surprise. I'm the last one to stand and nothing comes out of my mouth but Carl's eyes sure to lock with mine. I'm not sure what I feel, my body is hit with a whirl pool of emotions. I'm sad, I'm angry, I'm in love...all of these I feel. Grayson is clinging onto Carl's neck and he is holding Grayson with one hand and the other he is holding his suitcase. Carl puts the suitcase down and opens his arm for me to come give him a hug. His eyes are begging for me. We have to play it off infront of Grayson so I walk over and am welcomed into his warm embrace. He smeels the same, feels the same, looks the same, but the sad thing is we aren't the same. I kinda tense at first but relax when Grayson pulls me closer. Carl kisses my head and then Graysons. "I missed you guys so much." He says.

"I miss you too daddy." Gray tells him.

A knock at the door gives me the opportunity to pull away from Carl, I don't want to I want to kiss him endlessly and pull him into our bedroom and cuddle into the world ends but I also want to yell and kick him out of the house.

I open the door and welcome Cody into the house. We walk into the kitchen and immediately Carl's eyes go to Cody then to me and anyone looking could tell anger filled his eyes. It felt kinda good but also me hurting him felt bad.

"Cody wanted to stop by and welcome Carl home." I say.

Carl knew that Cody wasn't there for him. They weren't even close.

"Welcome home buddy." Cody says. Carl shakes his hand calmly and politely, "Thanks man."

It was awkward silence for a minute or so before Glenn lifts up a big knife and smiles, "Okay, who wants some cake?"

-

It's around 7 and everyone left an hour or two ago. Carl is putting Grayson to bed and I am in the middle of brushing my teeth. As I am in looking in the mirror Carl's reflection comes into view.

"Am I allowed to sleep in my room tonight?" He asks. I spit the tooth paste that was in my mouth in the sink before speaking. "I guess. Unless you're going to fuck someone right next to me."

"Oh, c'mon Alex! That was unnecessary." He says following me out of our bathroom.  I turn to him with anger raging out of both of us.

"What is unnecessary is you lip locking with Enid!" I shout. Carl throws his hands up and let them collapse at his side.

"That was a drunken mistake." He says.

"But you fucking enjoyed it." I say getting into bed. Carl gets into his pajamas in silence it was like that when he turned off the light and got into bed. I didn't want to leave the night on that note so I decided to speak up.

"I have an appointment tomorrow for the baby...you can come. If not Cody is willing to come." I tell him. Carl rolls on his back and sighs, "What is going on between you two?" He asks.
"Nothing. We are just friends."

"Bull shit." Carl responds sitting up. "He came to my welcoming home party for YOU! And now he is willing to go to our babies ultrasound appointment."

I sit up also and look at him in the dark, he is still visible.

"He is just my best friend!" I defend. Carl huffs and lays back down but I decide to stay sitting up.

"He still treats me better than you are right now. He didn't cheat on me and ruin our friendship. Maybe he would be a good boyfriend." I spit out. Carl forcefully gets out of bed, takes his pillow and a blanket that lays on the foot of the bed and walkes out shutting the door.

I didn't mean what I said but maybe I did. I lay down with tears asking to Escape my eyes and I left them. I cry myself to sleep and before I know it the darkness consumes me but even in my sleep it's a nightmare. I am haunted by bits and pieces of my past and most importantly the love of my life.

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A/N : I know I haven't updated in so long. I am so sorry things in my head have been insane.

Anyway, I have plans but I also have an idea for the ending soo that may or may not happen soon. I'm leaning more towards soon because my stupid head is coming up with more and more ideas for new books and I already have this one and The Love Of A Girl needing to be updated. But also I just think it's time for this one to end. I can make a third one and I'm actually thinking about it but if you guys want a third one then I will do it I have plans kind of.

With that being said there will be major time skips most likely and possibly some short ass chapters. BUT I will try to make them long.

Anyway enjoy what's to come.✌