The One & Only (On Hold)

Chapter 9

Francesca's POV

After hours of shopping I finally got tired and called Blake to come pick me up. He said he'd be here soon so I decided to go find a place to sit down until then. I was carrying bags and bags full of stuff in each hand and saw a tree towering over an empty bench, quickly making my way there I laid back against the trunk of the tree and laid the bags down underneath me.

A while passed and Blake still hadn't arrived. I sighed and checked my watch. It was 5:29pm. I closed my eyes and let the wind blow past my face, enjoying the silence. My feet still hurt form walking around all day. I heard a car pull over and my eyes flew open to see Blake rushing out of the car with a worried look on his face.

"I'm so sorry love. Dad told me to stay behind at home because someone important has arrived. I would of sent James or at least called Matt to bring you back home but I couldn't." He bit his lip and took my bags from underneath me.

"It's okay. I'm just exhausted. Who arrived?" I asked curiously.

He ushered me into the car seat and shut the door behind me. He ran to the drivers side and quickly got in. "Just an old family friend." He said hesitantly.

He started the car and we were off. He was driving really fast and it was freaking me out. "Blake slow down." I cried. He ignored me and kept driving. "BLAKE!". No reply.

I covered my eyes and took in deep breaths. One thing you might not know about me, but I get sick in cars easily. If the car goes too fast I get a headache or throw up sometimes even pass out. I tried to keep down the nasuea. I was getting dizzier by the second. "Blake.." I mumbled. I peeked through my fingers and he was still driving, looking forward without a second thought. What was wrong with him?

I closed my eyes and a familiar pain started to appear in my stomach. I tried moving my hand to clutch my tummy but I was paralzyed. I couldn't move my body. My mouth felt like it was glued closed. The pain got worse. Spreading throughout my whole body, The light appeared in my eyes once again and I was back. I saw Hadrian again. He was sitting in front of me, lounging on a chair with a creepy smile on his face. 

"Welcome back Francesca." 

"What is it this time Hadrian? I don't need this right now."

"hahaha, You see Francesca, I've just made you're life ten times more difficult than it was yesterday."

"What? What have you done to Blake?" I shouted.

"To Blake? Nothing my dear. I'm testing your mate. We shall see if he is faithful to you. I've sent one of my connections to your location."

I was confused. What is he on about? "Blake was late to pick me up because someone has arrived. Is that who you're talk about?" 

"That's correct my dear. I have done nothing to Blake. If Blake acts strange that is his own doing. I be back soon my dear."

The lights faded. But I was still paralyzed. The pain faded but my body couldn't move. I tried. But I soon got too exhausted to bother and I just let sleep consume me.

I had nightmares. Nightmares of the day my parents were taken. Nightmares of what might happen in the future. They scared me. There was one that scarred me for life. There was blood everywhere. My family lay in front of me, including Blake. Their lifeless bodies twisted in weird positions.  I fell to my knees at the sight. Hadrian was beside me. He had a regretful look on his face. That nightmare played continuously in my head. 

I woke up. I was in a field. I knew this wasn't a dream because I pinched myself continuously. My body ached when I moved a muscle. "Blake?" I called out. I slowly got to my feet. I had a sense of deja vu. It reminded me of waking up in the ally way, but I had no idea how I got here. The last thing I remember was being in the car with Blake. "BLAKE?" I cried. Walking to the trees, I heard cars. I urgered myself to move faster. I ran to the road. I was too fast and I couldn't stop until I got to the middle of it. My feet were planted to the ground. I couldn't lift them. I saw headlights coming my way, I kept trying to move but to no avail. I screamed before the car hit and felt the impact of it. There was a horrid sound. My ears were ringing, I felt liquid dripping down my face from my forehead. The pain was too much for me to handle and I blacked out.