These Signals Of Love (Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan)

Chapter 3: Home

Jimmy set my bags on what would now be my bed.

"Here ya go." he said and smiled at me. I smiled back at him.

"Thanks Jimmy. For everything."

"Don't worry about it. What else am I here for?" he smiled his Jimmy smile and I instantly felt happy. "I'll let you get settled in here. Need anything just holler."

I laughed. "Okay. Thanks again."

"Sure thing Erica." he said and then disappeared downstairs.

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2 Weeks Later

Jimmy and I had been living very well together. We got along great, like always and he didn't seem bothered by me being there.

I was cooking breakfast and Jimmy was upstairs in his room still asleep. I was cooking some eggs, hash browns, and sausages.

I took out the plates and was about to serve the food when I felt someone cover my eyes. I smiled, thinking it was Jimmy.

"I know it's you Jimmy." I laughed.

"Oh it's not Jimmy." someone whispered in my ear. I froze, instantly remembering that voice. The voice I never wanted to hear.

I quickly turned around and saw none other than Nathan. He was clearly drunk.

"What do you want?" I asked, trying to sound brave, when deep inside I felt like screaming.

"I came back for what's mine." he said and smiled evilly.

I turned around and ran to the stairs, but Nathan grabbed my hair and threw me to the floor. I screamed.

"Thought you could get away from me huh? What, did you find someone else to fuck?" he said venomously.

"Leave me alone!" I pleaded.

"Oh fuck no. I'm going to make your life a living hell."

He punched my right cheek and I cried out in pain. He kicked me several times. Then he grabbed my hair and dragged me to the living room.

"Stop! Please!" I cried.

"Now why would I do that? That'll just take away all the fun."

He was about to slap me again when I saw someone run to him and punch him on his jaw. I looked and saw it was Jimmy. Nathan had fallen to the floor.

"Don't you ever touch her again." he growled.

Suddenly the front door opened and in came the rest of the guys. Matt and Brian instantly got Nathan up and kept him on the couch. Johnny called the police and Zacky came to me.

"Are you okay Erica?" he asked me. I nodded slowly. He helped me get up and handed me to Jimmy.

"Thank you." I mumble into his bare chest. He patted my hair.

"Don't worry about it Erica. I'm sorry I didn't come sooner."

I nodded.

Minutes later the police came and took Nathan away. Zacky and Brian explained what happened. The officer questioned me a bit and took pictures of my injuries. She said that Nathan wouldn't hurt me again.

Jimmy took me to my room once everyone left. I wanted to be alone so he left.

I honestly thought this all ended, but it seems I was wrong. I was going to divorce him as soon as possible.

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3 weeks later.

The divorce process ended up taking little time. Mostly because Nathan was going to jail, and I assured the judge I didn't want anything to do with that man again.