The Art Of Love

Chapter 2

      The doctors said they wanted to monitor my baby and me for a few days to make sure everything is all right. I can't stop staring at him. He was perfect... He looked so much like Derrick. I kind of hoped he did. Luke crawled up in the hospital bed with me. As he started to stare at his baby brother. "whos that?" he asked," it's your new baby brother." I smiled, trying to keep the tears back. "why are you so sad" Luke asked, "because mommy really misses daddy...and mommy can never see daddy again," I say with a tear rushing down my cheek.

-------Derricks P.O.V.--------

I was looking for them everywhere... So far, I came up with nothing. I even searched the hospitals for them everywhere none of them have gotten back to me. I just wish I could see something that I'm missing. Or am I just crazy? To think they'd still be alive, I wish I could see them one last time... I just wish...

------ Unknown P.O.V.---------

"This was a mistake... I should never have listened to you now; my son is in so much pain and in so much grief all because I let a low life like you make me believe. That was best for my son... My family. You either fix this, or you die." my head bowed. I was shaking "but your majesty, what about your end of the deal," I said under my breath "the deal was off as soon as you broke his heart and fooling his mother into thinking that was the right thing to do for my kingdom. Go now and fix this!" "yes, your majesty," I now and walk away quickly. I don't know where to start looking for them...

----------Lanna P.O.V.-----------

            It's almost time to go home. I sighed in relief.
Luke and Torri are fast asleep. I look over at Katey "do you think you can hold him for a few seconds while I start packing?" she nodded "how about I pack, and you think of a name for him. You have to sign those papers before you leave." I look down to see him sound asleep every now and again; he would move his fingers. "I know what to name him," I smiled. "William," I smile and trial the top of his head. I couldn't help but cry. I was filled with so much joy and then so much pain. I told Katie where I was I trusted her. I stayed in plain sight; I only moved one town over. It was hard to know we were so close together but yet so far. I'm in so much pain my heart yearns for him. I miss his laugh... I miss his embrace... I just miss everything. I thought everything was going great until the rock shattered the glass and changed my life.

          Katie rolling me out of the hospital. William in my arms Torri and luke by my side. The only person missing was him. "Katie, do you think you could take care of Luke and Torri for me for a few days so I can spend some one-on-one time with William." "you don't even need to ask. I'll drop you two off at your apartment" "thank you for doing this," " I know you have a lot on your plate"... The car ride was silent; it left me with only my thoughts. I look back to see my children watching a movie and William sleeping. I wish Derrick could see them and how much they've grown up. My smile turns into shock as we turn into the apartments. I see Molly walking up the steps into my building. She looked nervous and unsure. "Katie, I need you to park. Just park and wait." "why what's wrong" "Molly is here... She's heading up to my apartment; she knows I'm here," I say, my words are trembling. I used a false name; I did everything I was supposed to do. How did she find me? "take a deep breath in. It's going to be okay. Just relax; we can wait until she's gone."

--------15 minutes later---------

She finally left. Katie drove to the steps to drop William and me off. I hugged her goodbye. She wouldn't leave until she knew I was safely in my home. I see a white sheet of paper taped to my door. Molly left it.

Dear Lanna,

I know you're alive... I know you just gave birth. Derrick needs you... I hate admitting that, but it's true. I was wrong to think you were bad for him. I'm sorry. I know he will understand why you left; please come back. He's looking for you. He knows you might be out there somewhere. So come back and tell the truth before he finds out for himself. I wish you the best.

Love,
Molly