Keep Me (ON HOLD)

Chapter 5: Thoughts and Words

I do hope everyone enjoyed the previous chapter. This chapter will not as long, maybe about 800-900 words at best. I am thinking of prepping for a new book, without the daddy aspect, more contemporary. Let us begin, shall we?

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Chapter 5

James's P.O.V.

As she spoke and told my brother and I, the horrors of her upbringing. My hands formed fists, I was beyond livid. The people who were supposed to treat her with love and respect, tossed her in retrospect to the curb. My mind succumbed to darkness, wanting to harm those who would attack and ridicule someone so pure. I gazed at my brother, tightening his grip on her as she tried to get up and remove herself. Tears leaking down her beautiful cheeks. Xavier got up, setting her on the couch, following in suit as he entered our combined office space. Slamming the door, I sat down at my desk. Running my hands through my hair, I let out a big breath.

Xavier's P.O.V.

I watched as my brother tear his hand through his brown locks. Stepping over to the whiskey bottle I keep in the office for such stressful occasions. I poured some in a glass for myself and for him. Setting it down at his desk, I walked toward the window to gaze upon the land of our estate. No words were spoken as of yet but they would be uttered soon enough. When my little baby spoke, I was mortified at how evil the world is. How a child could grow up and become an adult without having any love from the people who brought her here. I wanted to comfort her, but my anger was... no is too much. At this moment, all I want is to smash this glass window, to feel the a little bit of the pain she must feel.

"James, what she spoke of is horrifying," I say, malice intended in my tone. "At this very moment I want to sit with her and forget this ever happened to someone we both love so dearly but I cannot. I want to kill them with my bear hands and watch the life leave their eyes.

"I cannot agree more, but what can we really do. With the all the success we have and the time we have spent waiting for someone. Now we have found that someone and she's afraid to trust us fully." He said, voice slightly raising.

"I can see it too, the apprehension and the fear that we will end of hurting her," I sigh. "I heard her mumble in her sleep last night for us not to hurt her...  to not leave her."

I turned my head to look at James as he took a sip from his glass. Copying his actions, I took a sip from my own. Sitting down at my desk, I unlocked my phone, gazing at the beautiful pictures of our angel. Giving us a small smile or a silly pose. I scrolled and I cracked a smile, something I rarely do. I was looking at the drawing she drew and took a picture of.

"What are you staring goofily at?" He inquires, raising an eyebrow at my rare smile.

Walking over to him I showed him the photo. He chuckled at the sight a little. I could not help but chuckle as well. Our little angel had drawn us as a family. The fact of the matter was she wasn't that great at drawing. James in the photo had clouds which I assumed her muscles and a stick figure body. I myself had a long beard which in reality would entirely too heavy for my own stick figure body. However, it was the thought that counts, we were all holding hands and all had smiled drawn on our faces. Hearing a rustle and a loud sniffle, I set my phone down on James's desk. I pressed onward to the door, opening it to find our little girl on the floor crying her eyes out.

Uttering a phrase that nearly broke my heart 'Please don't hurt me.' Squatting down to her level I placed my hands under her arm pits lifting her into my arms. She laid her head on my shoulder as her arms encircled around my neck. From behind me, I heard James stand up and press on towards me. One hand on her bottom and another on her back, I walked to my desk and sat down. She sobbed in my shoulder as I rubbed her back. Her breath coming out in short pants obviously not good for her lungs. I kissed her soaked cheek then neck. She gripped me tighter, my heart was breaking as she cried even more. I did not care that she was soaking my shirt. I wanted to know what was wrong and I wanted to know now! Controlling my anger, I softened my tone.

"What's wrong baby? Tell daddy what's the matter," I murmured softly in her ear.

Watching as James came over and squatted down to match her height. He began stroking her bare thigh, lifting her head she rubbed her eyes and nose with her shirt. A bad habit that had to be broken eventually but as of now, I'd let it slide. Her beautiful eyes were red and beautiful brown skin stained from the tears. Rubbing the remaining waterworks off with my thumb. She played with her fingers, making up and down motions.

"Wanna play Itsy Bitsy Spider Daddy!" She all but exclaimed. Moving her hands in the motion for the game in front of my face.

I knew she was trying to get us to change the subject but I wasn't swayed so easily. She looked down at James who was still stroking her soft skin. She made the motion in front of his face, earning a small smile from him.

"Maybe later, my love. Now can you tell us why you crying outside the office?" He asked, softly.

Sighing she glanced at both of us and started to talk;

"Because you are going to get rid of me. You two walked out the room and I know from your like that  you didn't love me or even want me. You both were mad and I must have have been a bad girl with my past and all. I am damaged goods. My mother was probably right and no one of your race would want someone like me." She whimpered.

Pulling her close to my chest, I growled in her ear. I was baffled and a little angry at the thought she had. Looking at James I could tell he was thinking something similar. I motioned for him to grab the extra chair and sit down so he could hold her now. I need to face her directly so she could see the steel in my eyes. Placing her n his lap, I gripped chin and forced her to look at me.

"It doesn't matter what our skin color may be or how old we all are. We love you for who you are and we would NEVER EVER get rid of you. How could we when you have made us better men and better people. Now I know it will be hard to get those thoughts out of your head but myself and James will help. And if I ever hear you say something bad about yourself we won't hesitate to spank that pretty little ass of yours. Do you understand us?" I said, firmly.

Nodding her head, I placed a kiss on her forehead and then a small kiss to her lips. I felt James place I assume a kiss to her neck.

"I in daddy sandwich." She said, giggling.

I let out a deep bellow of laughter at her observation. Picking up her hands, I entwined them with my own as I placed a kiss to her forehead.

"Your so adorable and so smart." I praised.

Placing his lips by her ear I heard as he whispered encouragement in her ear. "Who's so smart" before placing a kiss on her ear lobe .

"Me?" She mumbled, unsure of herself.

I raised my eyebrows at her as James whispered with more force the same question. She immediately yelled 'ME' Giving her a makeshift raspberry on her cheek, I watched as clapped her hands and smiled eyes crinkling with happiness instead of sadness. I smiled as well, proud that we averted another misstep today.

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Hopefully you enjoyed this chapter. It's kind of weird but I wanted to get something out there for everyone to read. Sorry for the spelling and grammar mistakes.

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Yours Truly,

Sarah 💋