Coming Home (Paul Lahote Imprint Story)

Chapter Four

Tala's POV

The movie was close to being done when I received a phone call. I looked at the caller ID and saw that it said 'La Push Hospital' on it. I quickly excused myself into the other room and answered the call. "Hello" I said into the phone.

"Hello, I am calling from the hiring office at La Push Hospital, may I please speak with Tala Jones?" A woman on the other end said.

"Speaking" I said politely.

"Hello Miss Jones, my name is Sarah. I just finished looking over your resume and application and we would love to have you come in for an interview" Sarah said.

"Please, call me Tala. I would love to come in for an interview, when would you like to have me in?" I asked.

"Would tomorrow around noon be okay? I know it is short notice, but we are very understaffed and are in dire need of some new hires" Sarah explained.

"Tomorrow is perfect, I look forward to meeting you" I was smiling on the other end of the phone in excitement.

"Excellent, I will schedule you in for tomorrow at noon, I look forward to meeting you also, have a great night Tala" Sarah said before hanging up.

I squealed in excitement as I hung up the phone. Just as I was about to put my phone away I got another call, this time not so happy. The caller ID reading 'Daniel'. This was the second time he has called today, feeling a sense of weakness I answered the phone, wanting to know what he wanted.

"H-Hello" I said quietly.

"Ah my dear Tala" Daniel spoke "Oh how I have missed your voice"

"Wha-what do you want Daniel?" I squeaked out, I could feel myself shaking.

"Well I think you know the answer to that question darling" Daniel said causing me to feel ill.

"I will never go back to you" I told him trying to be strong. "You don't even know where I am"

"Really? Do you think I would be calling you if I didn't already know where you are?" He said manically into the phone.

"No" I whispered. I quickly hung up the phone, my knees gave out from under me and I dropped into the chair at the kitchen table. I could feel myself begin to hyperventilate again as the tears were flowing down my cheeks.

I thought I was going to lose consciousness again when I felt a warm hand on my shoulder. I turned around to be faced with Paul. He looked so worried.

"Tala...what's wrong?" He asked keeping his hand on my shoulder.

"He-he found me, I don't know what to do Paul" I whispered.

"Who found you?" Paul said kneeling in front of me taking hold of both of my hands in his. 

"M-My ex" I got out as more tears started making themselves present on my face. 

"Tala, why are you so scared of your ex? What happened?" Paul pleaded looking into my eyes.

"He hurt me" I barely got out.

"How did he hurt you sweetheart" Paul said rubbing circles on my hands.

"I-I can't, not now, I barely know you, I don't want you to think any less of me" I said feeling ashamed of myself from the past. 

"I understand Tala, you tell me when you are ready, but know that I would never think any less of you, no matter what. Do you understand me?" He said seriously while still comforting me.

I nodded my head "Thank you Paul".

"You do not need to thank me Tala, now let me bring you up to your room" Paul told me as he began to pick me up and carry me upstairs. I laid my head on his chest feeling calmed by the heat on his skin and the beat of his heart.

When we got up to my room, Paul placed me on my bed and pulled the covers over me. I could feel my eyelids getting heavy and sleep beginning to take over. When I felt Paul stand up and begin to walk away from me I grabbed his hand with mine. "Please don't leave me" I said looking into his eyes.

"Never" Paul said laid on my bed pulling me into his arms. I laid my head on his chest sighing and fell asleep.

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Paul's POV

As I laid on the bed with Tala in my arms I couldn't help but wonder what her ex could've done to her to create this reaction from her. It broke my heart to see her crying like this, I just wanted to hold her in my arms and make all the pain go away.

I felt her stir a little in her sleep, so I pulled her closer to me which caused her to let out a sigh of what I can guess is content. I smiled looking at her. I still don't know how I could get so lucky with an amazingly kind, smart, and gorgeous imprint. 

I shifted my position so I was laying down more and kissed Tala's forehead. I began to feel tired so I pull Tala closer and fell asleep beside her.

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Tala's POV

I was beginning to wake up when I felt something warm around my waist and on my face. I opened my eyes to see someone having their arms wrapped around me. I began to panic, not knowing who it was in the bed with me. I finally looked over to see that it was Paul and my heart rate slowed down. I began to feel my cheeks heat up as I remembered what happened last night, my melt down, asking Paul to stay with me through the night. 

I tried to sit up, but Paul was not having it as he pulled me so I was practically laying on top of him now. I could tell he was still asleep but he had a big smile plastered on his face still. I poked Paul on the chest but all he did was grunt and hold me tighter. I giggled a little bit and rubbed his cheek "Paul it's time to wake up now" I said sweetly.

"No, I don't want to wake up, because then I will have to let you go" Paul said starting to wake up. His words made me laugh as he loosened his grip eventually so I could sit up. "How was your sleep Tala" Paul asked me as he stretched his arms sitting up.

"It was good, thank you again for last night, I know you didn't have to stay with me all night. I appreciate it." I said smiling at him feeling a little embarrassed still.

"Tala, please don't feel embarrassed when you are around me; and it was no problem, I am here for you okay?" Paul said pulling me in for a gentle hug.

"You know, you are such an amazing guy" I told him looking up at him. We continued to just stare at each other. Paul began to lean in towards me, him looking at my lips and me looking at his. I leaned in towards him as well, until I noticed the time on the clock that read '10:45am'. "Oh my god! Is that the time? I have to get ready! I have an interview in like an hour!" I said jumping up and running around the room grabbing clothing and my make-up.

"Ok, I will take that as my cue to leave" Paul said with a chuckle. "Good luck with your interview Tala, I will see you afterwards to go cliff diving still right?" He asked me.

"Yes I will definitely see you later for cliff diving. Thanks again Paul" I said waving at him as he walked out of my room. I sighed and began getting ready for my interview.