Where have you been?

Chapter Nine

I stepped out of the bathroom and smiled as Ronnie was still sleeping. I woke up early and decided to go get us breakfast. I walked to his side and moved his hair from his face, smiling as I watched him sleep. "I love you."

I left him there sleeping as I left, deciding to go to this little diner I knew and ordering our favorites. I sat there waiting, drinking a cup of coffee as I saw my father sit across from me. That's it, morning ruined.

"What are you doing with Ronnie, Cassie? You're supposed to be marrying Justin as soon as this whole ordeal is over with."

"I'm not marrying him. I already told him that. I'm staying with Ronnie." I saw him shake his head and roll his eyes.

"How could you do this to me? Justin is the perfect son in law. He comes from money, Cassie. Even though I wasn't totally impressed with what he does, his family is very impressive. Perfect to merge with mine. You went and ruined it by opening your legs to that.... that engrade. You just couldn't wait, could you? To embarrass me this way. He's not good for this family."

"Enough! I am done doing everything you want. I want a chance to be happy for once in my life. He makes me happy and that's all that matters. He is a very good man and if you would just give him a chance, you would see that too. You're so hung up on money and image, the stuff that in the end, doesn't even matter." The waitress came and set the bag of food on the table. I thanked her and gave her a tip. "I have to go. I'm surprising my husband with breakfast." I got up and grabbed the bags and started to walk away.

"We're done, Cassie. As long as you're with him, you're dead to me. Mark my words, I will find a way to get him away from you. I did it before and I'll do it again."

I turned and looked at him. "Go ahead and try. It won't work this time."

I walked out as calmly as I could and quickly got into my car, making sure to lock the door as soon as it was closed. I pulled out as I saw my father walk out of the diner and watch me leave. I always hated having fights with him, it always made me uneasy and scared. I knew he would stop at nothing to get me away from Ronnie and I knew what he was capable of. My only thoughts were that I didn't want anything bad to happen to Ronnie because of me and I was considering just packing my stuff and leaving. I want to be with him so much but I didn't know if all this was worth it.

I pulled into the driveway and made my way into the house with the food, although I had totally lost my appetite. As soon as I shut the door, I heard him on the phone.

"Just shredd the papers, we're staying together. And draw up papers for Cassie to change her last name to mine. Let me know when it's done." He hung up and turned around, his smile fading when he saw my face. "What's wrong baby?"

I shook my head and tried to smile. "Nothing. I got you breakfast. I hope you like it." I set the bag down and started going through the boxes. "Who were you talking to?"

"My lawyer. He's taking care of everything." He walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. "You haven't changed your mind, have you?" I didn't answer and he turned me to face him. "What's going on?"

I took and deep breath and looked at him. "I just think maybe we're rushing this. Maybe we need more time to make sure this is what we both really want." He laughed and shook his head.

"This is what I want and I know you do too. We talked about this last night remember. Right before we made love. You're not leaving me. Now, tell me what happened while you were gone?"

"Nothing."

"You're a terrible liar. Tell me. I can't help if you don't tell me what the fuck happened!" I knew he was right and I sighed.

"I saw my father. He's furious with me, with you. He said he'd stop at nothing to get me away from you. That you're not good enough to be his son in law. I find it funny that it's not because he doesn't think you're good enough for me, but for him, his image. I know what he's capable of, Ronnie, and I don't want him to do anything to you. Maybe I should go-"

"No, no way. He's not taking you away from me again. We'll deal with it, together, baby. You're not going anywhere."

"I just think it would be best if we just slow down a little. I'm going to go back home and put some distance between us so my father won't hurt you. I can't have him hurt you, Ronnie. I can't." He shook his head, his grip on me tightening.

"Do you love me, Cassie?" I refused to answer and I knew he was getting pissed. "Goddamn, Cassie. Do you love me?"

"Yes! Too much." He smashed his lips against mine. I struggled to get away from him, but I was no match for his strength. I gave in and returned his kiss as he pressed me against the counter.
He reached for my shirt, pulling it over my head and throwing it behind him and doing the same with his. He pushed everything off the counter before lifting me up on it and shoved my skirt up.

"You're not going anywhere, Cassie." I nodded as I reached for the top of his shorts, helping him push them down. We were in a frenzy for each other.

He pulled my panties to the side and slammed into me, both of us moaning at the impact. It was fast, hard, animalistic sex. My hands gripped his broad shoulders as his gripped my hips, his fingers painfully digging into my skin.

I screamed as I came around him, harder than I ever have before. I tried to move away from him, the feeling so intense, it was almost unbearable. He wouldn't let me, he just kept going. It didn't take long for him to lose it as he pulled me close to him and came deep inside me. We held each other in the aftermath, content holding one another before he slightly pulled back.

"You're not going, baby. I can't lose you again." I nodded and kissed him. I knew I couldn't leave him then, ever. No matter what happened.

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"Baby. I need to talk to you." I smiled as I heard Ronnie singing that as he walked through the front door. It was late and Ronnie had been in meetings with the band all day and most of the night. He told me that they were anouncing the upcoming tour and he would be pretty busy with that for a while. He wasn't kidding either.

"I'm in here." I called from the kitchen and heard him walking in. He stopped dead in his tracks and stared at me. "What?" He shook his head as he looked at me, his eyes on fire.

"You're just so sexy in my shirt and nothing else." I giggled as he rushed forward and wrapped my in his arms, kissing me fiercely. By the time he lifted his head, I was completely out of breath and totally turned on. It amazed me how much he could make me want him just by kissing me.

"What did you need to talk to me about?"

He kissed me again and stepped back. "Its done. We leave in three weeks." I tried to smile as my heart sunk. I knew how excited he was and I didn't want to ruin it.

"So soon?" I turned around and finished putting the ice cream away before I faced him again.

"Yeah. I want you to go with me. I can't be away from you for six weeks." I smiled and kissed him.

"I would love to go with you."

"Good. I wasn't going to take no for an answer. Oh, come with me. I got us something." I took his hand as he walked us out to the living room and I saw a box sitting on the coffee table. He picked up the little jewelers box and smiled, almost shyly. "Since we decided that we're going to stay together, I felt I needed to get you this. It's more for me really, I want everyone to know you're taken." My mouth fell open as he opened the box and showed me a diamond ring with a matching band. I looked at him and smiled.

"It's beautiful." He smiled as he took them out and placed them on my finger.

"Perfect fit." I nodded before pulling him to me and giving him a gentle kiss.

"Thank you. Now we just need to get you one." He nodded and held up his hand, a black ring already placed on his finger.

"Already done." I laughed as he pulled me roughly against him, his lips meeting mine again in a lazy kiss. "I love you, beautiful."

"I love you too."