King Asshole

Emily's POV

I wake up and forget what happened the night before until the pain in my stomach returns. It isn't the first time this has happened. Liam gets jealous and angry very quickly, I don't believe he has changed at all since we were 16. Our wedding night was when it started. He overheard Lilly asking me if I am sure I should marry "King Asshole" as she calls him. You can imagine his reaction.

Most people celebrate on their wedding night and spend their time together that night but I just avoided Liam as much as I could. I think a lot about our wedding and how the night that was meant to be the best night of my life became the worst. I don't have it that bad though after all Liam isn't an alcoholic or addicted to drugs or anything, he just loses his temper sometimes but he always makes up for it afterwards. Sometimes he can be the sweetest person just like he was back in highschool. Which is probably why I fell in love with him in the first place.

"Good morning sweetie" Liam says bringing me pancakes in bed and kissed me on the head.

He used to do this every day after our wedding. I think it's how he deals with the guilt. Every time he does something to me, I get pancakes. For him it makes up what he done. For me I don't think anything can.

Bella's POV

"Mum! It's a red light!" Jade screams as I quickly brake just in time to stop myself crashing into the other cars.

How stupid am I? There's kids in the car. I shouldn't think about Emily whilst driving, I know that, but I can't keep her out my head. Everything life used to be had changed and I was happy for a good six odd years and now here I am back to the place I was before.

"I'm sorry Marcus, Jade" I try to comfort them " It was an accident, you are safe now"

Well this is brilliant. I can't even drive them to school safely.

When we get to the school I give them their bags then leave before I make another mistake.

I can't get over the fact that Emily seems so different. She seems to think more than she talks now and she covers up. Emily always liked outfits that showed off a bit.

I use one hand to steer and take the chip and run my finger across it. The V sticks out and It reminds me of what I've been working for. Five years of hard work and I'm neglecting to find reasons for it.

No.

Stop thinking like that.

Jade.

Marcus.

Mum.

Hell even our ginger cat in London, wotsit .

I done it for them. Not for myself but for them and maybe just maybe I should have done it for me too.

I'm desperate. Too desperate and I need to stop. I have kids I need to take care of. It scares me that without them there's so much I would be doing right now that I can't do because I know I need to look after them.

When did things even get out of hand?

Was it when dad died? When I got outed? When I got raped?

I shake my head. I'm thinking and driving again. It's not a good combination. Thinking is as lethal as drinking whilst driving.

A call comes through from my mum into the car so I answer it.

"Sweetie, I was wondering if I could come and stay with you guys for a bit?" Her voice sounds excited.

"I mean sure you are welcome anytime mum but is anything special happening?"

"Are you alright Bella?" It's turned to concern now.

"Of course I am why?" I lie straight through my teeth.

"It's turned September today. It's your birthday in 5 days"

My birthday? I forgot that existed.

"Oh yeh sorry. Must've slipped my mind." I let out a laugh "I'll see you in a few days then"

Then I hang up before she can question me further.

I get out the car and walk towards the house. I need to relax for a few hours just before I get the kids home from school. My job doesn't start until October so I have nothing to do anyway.

As I get inside the house it seems quiet. Suddenly someone grabs me and pins me against the door that just shut behind me.

The door handle dogs into my back making it ache and causing me to let out a little scream of pain. As I look up a man is holding me. A man I have seen many times before.

Liam.

"So you are back?" He says in a tone like he can't believe I'm here. "Didn't I tell you to stay away?"

"It's been years Liam" I say in full confidence "and I'm not after your women anymore"

He lets me go and mutters "you better not be," before leaving the house.