His Best Friends Daughter- BK1 TPBS 1st draft

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They entered into a war zone behind Lucas. Ben was in Michaels face threatening him with all sorts of physical damage. Red was trying to pull Ben away as Maxon was blocking Ben's swinging hands as they came close to Red.

"Anna, you need to do something. Ben won't listen to any of us." Lucas ran his hand over his head. In normal circumstances he would have dealt with this easily. He'd have no problem stopping Ben but now he was family it didn't make things easy.

"What the hell..." she shook her head and looked at Damon "can you whistle?"

The screeching noise bounced off the walls and stopped everyone as they winced at the sound and turned to it's origin.

"Why the fuck didn't I think of that?" Lucas stood shocked.

Anna smiled at him before facing Ben and her father.

"What the fuck is going on?"

Red stepped backwards and bumped into Maxon who grabbed her to stop her from tripping. "She's swearing... good luck brother!"

"Thanks Red... always loyal."

"I asked a damn question!"

Ben tensed and clenched his fists "He knew where the fucker was and didn't tell anyone... this could all be over..."

"I couldn't! He said he'd be watching. He would have ran..."

"We'll never know now will we?" Bens voice was full of venom as he ground the words out.

"Ok... I agree with Ben... BUT... I can see why Dad did what he did."

All eyes in the room were stunned. Resembling a kangaroos as they're hit by headlights.

"Look at what he did to me.."

"Never going to fucking forget it!"

"No one will Ben but he..."

"Look, I know you think I fucked up again but I got the recording and was able to get his number plate. The authorities..."

"Won't be needed" Lucas interrupted. "This family takes care of its own. Frazer won't get the chance to walk away."

"It still doesn't change the fact that Michael knew where he was."

"For fuck sake, I KNOW! I know I should have said something but fuck it I had a chance to talk to the fucker and I took it."

Michael sat shaking with his head bowed to the ground. "I'm so sorry Anna. I fucked up. I should have protected you... I'm so fucking sorry..."

"I get it Dad. I really do but you forgot about me when Mum got sick. I didn't just lose her. I lost you. I had Red and Ben and their mum. I didn't have you." She took a shaky breath "I don't have to forgive you for this Dad. He conned you too."

She stopped as she saw the tears from her fathet's eyes trickle slowly down his face.

"I need time. Time to process everything. I want my Dad back but... but right now I need space for me."

"Actually" Damon broke in "space for us."

"What?" Michael looked shocked "Annalisa you don't have to.."

"I am Dad. I'm marrying Damon."

"Do you love him?" Red asked.

Damon's breath hitched.

"No."

"Then why are you still doing this Anna?" Ben was in shock.

"I care for him. I feel safe."

"Frazer won't be breathing for much longer Anna. Marriage is for life." Lucas spoke.

"Or divorce" Ben chipped in.

"There'll be no divorce. We're getting married in an hour."

"EEEEEEEKKKK! No way! Do you know how long... Anna!!! Come with me!" Red made her way across the floor in just seconds and grabbed Anna's hand pulling her out of the room.

They stopped at the base of the stairs amd Red turned to look at her friend.

"Are you sure?"

Anna smiled softly "I'm sure."