Us and only us...

We cant do this anymore...

3months later
Michaels POV
The past few months have  been hectic. The ambulances came a couple of minutes after Nicky left and mine and Latices parents where called immediately to pick up Destiny.

That's were the issue was. Destiny was born with asthma and when the doctors tried to remove her from where we were laying she would not stop crying and had a very bad asthma attack. Luckily she was okai but she did have to be sedated to calm her down.

The doctors had found out that Latice was suffering from internal bleeding and had to be rushed into surgery. She came out fine but did have to stay under examination and couldn't move a lot as she might tear her stitches.

Me on the other hand, my injuries were more extreme and I had to be put into a medically induced coma to keep me safe. I was only in it for a couple of days but I also was drugged up so I don't really remember the rest of it.

Once we had both gotten out of the hospital it felt good yet weird to be back at home. But all we really cared about was making sure Destiny was okai. She was fine yet she didn't want to leave either one or the other of our sides. The only time she would leave us was when she was asleep.

And this is were things had been getting awkward... Latice sort of distance herself away from me. When I ever tired to sit near her or even hug her she would make an excuse to get away from me. When we went to sleep she would make sure she was far away from me and would always shove a pillow in between us.

We also haven't done anything sexual in a very long time. And to be honest I missed her touch. I didn't have to be sexual but I couldn't even touch her before she would run away or jump in fright. I really don't know what's wrong. But I hope we are okai...

Latices POV
Ever since I've been shot it's like something has changed in me. I've become more weary and scared. I just feel like Nicky has been constantly watching us and our every move.

I've also been getting nightmares again. Not just from when he raped me but from the night I got shot. It's always the same thing... Nicky taking Destiny away from us and it's all because I am with Michael.

This is why I've become so distant from Michael as I feel like if I show him some sort of affection there will be consequences and I don't wanna put my baby in danger. Honestly I don't think I can do this anymore...

Michaels POV
I'm sitting on the couch watching TV with Dezzy to look up and see Latice daydreaming in the kitchen. So I decide to go over. I lightly grab her arm and she jumps in fright.

''Oh sorry I'm well I'll go'' she says whilst already walking. I grab her more firmly by the arms and stop her.

''No Latice please stop we need to talk. Why are you avoiding me'' I ask her pleadingly

''Michael get off of me'' she replies through gritted teeth

'' No please tell me''

''I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE OKAI. IM AFRAID OF SOMETHING HAPPENING TO DESTINY AND DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THAT WOULD KILL ME. IM AFRAID THAT NICKY IS WATCHING OUR EVERY MOVE AND IF WE BE TOGETHER WE WILL REGRET IT'' she snatches her arm from my grasp and storms upstairs

I'm speechless. For a while I just stand there not knowing what to say and what to do. I wanna go up there yet I don't wanna annoy her before. I decide to let her relax and blow off her steam and hopefully everything is okai tomorrow. I hope...

Hours later after I put Destiny to bed I head into mine and Latices room to see her already laying down. Yet there isn't a pillow to stop me being close to her. This is a sign.

''Goodnight princess love you'' I say whilst pulling the covers over me.

Out of nowhere she spins around and plants a kiss on me. This one seemed desperate and passionate at the same time but i didn't complain. After she was done she turnt back around and went to sleep. Everything is back to normal.

Latices POV
I don't know what came over me but that kiss was like a sort of goodbye. It was needed.

Michaels POV
I wake up to see that Latice is not next to me and the house is extremely quiet. This is very unusual as you would usually hear Destiny laughing or the TV. I get out of bed and head downstairs to see that no ones there.

''LATICE? DEZZY?'' I yell.

No response. At first I think they have gone out for the day until I see a note on the table. As I read it my heart crumbles.

Dear Michael,
                          By the time your reading this everything will have happened by now. It breaks my heart to write this letter but we can't hide the truth. Reality has been wanting to come out for a long time but we have been denying the truth. Well nows the time and we need to face the facts. We can't do this anymore. It hurts me to say this but we can't. We are putting our baby girl in danger and from what she has already witnessed it's not healthy. We can't be together. You will still be able to see Destiny every other week but we can't see each other. My mum will drop her off and pick her up when you have spent your time with her. I didn't want it to end like this but it's for the safety of all of is. My love for you will never die and you will always be in my heart, but I will always have to live with that. Loving you and not being able to be with you. I wish you well. Goodbye Michael  
                Love Latice xxx

Tears well up in my eyes and forcefully pouring down my face without control. My legs begin to shake and I immediately drop to the floor. For a while I just kneel there and cry until I decide to call her. I run upstairs and grab my phone and click Latices number. 

''Sorry but the number you have called is not recognised plea-''

I throw my phone against the wall and curl myself into a ball. And cry. I can't believe what just happened. She left me. What am I gonna do???

TO BE CONTINUED!!!