New Life

Chapter 20

Second update in one day! I'm proud of myself haha, I really hope you enjoy this chapter, there's some parts to this that can be difficult to read. There is mention of rape and how caroline is feeling... but there is also Zayn who helps her. I also hope no offense is taken during this chapter, if there is please please message me so we can discuss it. 

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*** WARNING- SOME THINGS MENTIONED COULD BE TRIGGERING (MENTIONS RAPE). ****

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Edward stands listening to every word Zayn is saying, he laughs as the boy tells him everything he wants him to do. 'You have a very promising future in the mafia Z'

They end the phone call quickly after that, Edward faces Jake and the remaining men. 'It looks like we have some rapists on our hands, Jakey. We have some very important instructions to follow' Jake is shocked at the revelation, he had no idea they were doing that to anyone. He couldn't believe he hadn't known. Who had they done it to? His heart breaks as deep down he knows who.

With that thought in their minds they turn to the men to begin their sickly fun.

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It's five hours later that they arrive back to the mansion covered in blood. Their faces set in a hideous glare, the torture not having relived any anger that they held. As Edward enters the doors he barks loudly for doctors to take Jake and treat him for his injuries as he had noticed Jake slowly succumbing to the pain.

Jake is quickly pulled away and led to his own room, Edward then quickly indicates for Kit and Jax to stand outside his room, Edward still did not fully trust Jake. For now all Edward wants to do is go to his boy but knows he should shower. His need for his boy is greater. He rushes up and into the room to find his baby boy unconscious on a bed hooked up to machines while his two brothers sit beside the bed holding Louis' hands tightly.

Their heads snap up as Edward enters the room, they take in his blood covered state and the distress seen on his face.

Harry stands looking worried at him 'Ed baby, he's stable okay. He's stable, the cut isn't deep enough to kill and we will still hear his gorgeous voice. Go shower for me okay, go shower and then come back and sit with us' Edward stares looking from his brother to Louis and back to Harry.

Marcel stands kissing Louis' head before taking a hold of Edwards hand and pulling him toward the connected bathroom. 'Let's get you clean for our sub'

The bathroom door slowly clicks shut as Edward mindlessly follows Marcel. Harry sighs at the mess they are in. He wants to kill everyone and anyone for what happened to his boy. He cannot help but feel relief that Louis didn't suffer what Caroline did. For the first time in years Harry feels lost and so unsure of what the best thing to do is. So instead he sits beside his boy, holding tightly to his hand, two whining dogs laid at his feet as they watch over Louis, all he can do is await his brothers return.

In the bathroom it is a slow process trying to bring Edward out of his shocked state, Marcel had stripped and cleaned him until all blood was gone from his body. The entire time Marcel hums and whispers odd words of comfort, while Edward stands stock still staring into space, his eyes unfocused.

'Ed darling, look at me' Marcel carefully brings his brothers face to his and places a tender kiss to the mans lips.

'It is not your fault. You killed the bastards who did this. Lou is okay, he will survive this.'

'He's hurt Marce, he is hurt'

'Yes, yes he is but you know that he is strong. SO brilliantly strong, you need to believe in your boy, believe in our Louis because he will be okay. He just needs time.' Once Marcel had finished his sentence his voice wavered as he felt familiar pain in his throat from speaking too much. Edward is quick to check him before placing a few kisses to his scar and then lips.

'Your right, I do believe in Lou. Come on let's sit with him.'

As they exit the bathroom finally dressed and holding each other's hand for strength they see Harry mumbling incoherently to Louis as he caress' his face. Tears are falling from his eyes and he holds tightly to Louis. The sight is heart wrenching, seeing their brother in such a vulnerable state. They quickly crowd around him, holding Lou and their brother. Trying to convince themselves everything will be okay.

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Zany sat beside Caroline's bed for a while. They sit in silence- there's nothing to say. They know how each other feels and they don't need to discuss details.

Zany began to slowly hum a tune taking his mind from everything. All the pain he still feels and the pain he knows Caroline is going through.

Soon Caroline reaches for his hand drawing his attention back to her. He turns to face her, seeing her face bruised and sunken from lack of sleep. She showed signs of dehydration and starvation from the time she spent captured.

'I'm disgusting' her voice is hoarse and breaking as she speaks.

Zany sits straighter holding her hand tighter 'your beautiful'

'I'm used'

'Your pure' zayn argues remembering the words Louis had once told him.

'I'm weak' tears run down her face as she gasps for breath

'Your powerful' he counters

'I'm stupid to fall for his lies' her voices cracks further

'Your smart. You can't blame your heart for what it felt'

'But I'm worthless'

'Your worthy of love, life and laughter. You are worthy'

'Zayn... I'm broken.  How will I continue?' She looks at him searching his eyes for answers. He doesn't miss a beat as he replies.

'You are strong. Baby, being broken is a choice. You are far stronger than allowing yourself to live in pain and torment. It'll hurt for a while- it'll feel like your dying- for a while. And honestly the pain will never fade not completely. It'll be like a dull ache. With days worse than others. But you my dear you'll  never allow yourself to be broken and neither will we. So get yourself some sleep. The fingerprints will fade. The smell with be replaced. The taste will change. The feeling will be pushed away and you'll feel something new when your ready. It's okay to take your time and please do. But don't shut you self down, don't admit defeat. Do not let them win. Because if you do then and only then you are broken. Now rest. It's time to rebuild my darling.' He stands holding her hand tightly and leaning forward just enough to whisper

'We've got you when you fall. When you cry we will catch those tears. We'll hold you when you want to break apart. Your not alone. Your family. And we look after family.'

As Zayn turns he sees Niall stood with tears in his eyes reaching out to comfort him. Zayn lets a small smile spread across his lips as he pulls Niall to his chest. They walk to the door only pausing as Zayn turns and says one final thing 'they paid for their sins Caroline. They suffered, I made sure of it' before she can reply they are gone from the room and she is left with Zayn's words. He's right.

'Being broken is a choice' And it certainly isn't mine.