His Secret [Completed]

Original: Chapter 43 - Sorry

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I thought this Halsey song fit perfectly with this chapter! I even titled it after the song so I hope you enjoy.

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I stood and paced the room to keep myself calm, my breathing had picked up and I felt as if I was going to have a panic attack. I knew my past would come to haunt me, I guess it has finally caught up with me. I couldn't run forever. 

"Brad..." I breathed not quite believing what Alan had said. 

"Sophia are you okay darling, you look a little pale?" Sherry asked concern filling her eyes. 

I nodded but then felt my head spin and I stumbled backwards. I need to sit down. 

A pair of strong hands grasped my upper arms and led me to a chair. James sat me down and then left the room. A few moments later he returned with a glass of water. 

"Thank you," I smiled at him as best I could since I didn't know which of the four versions of him I was seeing was the real one. 

"I think Brad's her ex," Kelly told her mother who gasped in realisation. I remember talking to Kelly and Sherry about this a few months ago. I was so scared back then. I received constant phone calls and harassment from him. It's been a few years since we were together and clearly, he still hasn't let it go.

The men in the room were clearly confused. I knew this from the looks that Jack was giving his sister. He hated being out of the loop. 

"Brad Connor. Was that his name?" Alan asked glancing down at a piece of paper on his desk to check.

"Yes..." I replied not really knowing what else to say. 

"Would someone mind explaining to me what the hell is going on!" Jack's voice concealed nothing, he was getting frustrated and quite frankly so was I. 

"She doesn't have to talk about it, what happened isn't necessary. All that matters is finding out why Brooke is working with Sophia's ex and what he is getting out of it." Sherry shut her son down though I'm not sure why. I understand that she is trying to protect me but from what? I can't hide from the truth forever. 

"I need to talk about it," I confessed, "it can't be healthy keeping it inside." 

"You talk about it when you are ready to, don't feel like you have to explain to anyone. You've already confided in Kelly and Sherry so please don't think we are pressuring you," Alan told me, he really has become the father I had always wanted.

It wasn't that my father wasn't around because he was- at the beginning of my life anyway. After Ethan died neither of my parents could handle it. My mother ended up committing suicide which only made my Dad worse. He wasn't there for me as much and turned to drinking. It's nice having people there for me even through all of this. 

I explained the whole story again. It was easier this time and I feel like I have come to terms with what happened. My whole life has been a disaster but now I'm starting to feel in control again. 

"...he's a police officer that's why I couldn't escape from him. He literally had the law in his hands," I finished. 

"So now Brooke has the law on her side as well!" Kelly huffed, "I must admit I thought she was just a dumb blonde, I've never been so wrong in my life." 

"Where do we go from here?" James asked from behind me. He still had his hands on my shoulders and was gently caressing my arm. It was only a small gesture but it kept me calm. 

"I don't think there is much we can do Sophia I'm really sorry," Alan confessed again and I wasn't surprised because I knew this was coming. The money is gone and there is nothing we can do about it.