Chapter Fourteen

Cleo POV

"Its okay if you don't feel comfortable telling us you don't hav-"

"No it's fine I'll tell you guys" i answer and they all lean in more to hear the story.

"Well it all began on the night of the accident, I had just finished grocery and was heading back home, suddenly a truck came out of no where and hit the car making it tumble and roll until it was upside down, after I called you guys I was starting to feel really light headed and just as I was about you know "die"

i saw a figure coming in my direction and squating down in front of me, I could tell that they were definitely smiling because the gold tooth was shining in the moonlight.

I remeber waking up to find myself in a Plane and the men in there had seen I was awake and they cloaked me and I fell into deep sleep yet again. I wok-"

"I'm sorry guys it's just really bad memories" i answer honestly

"You don't have to say the story if you're not comfortable." Scarlett assured me rubbing my back in the process.

"No no it's okay, I'm so where was I, oh yeah I woke up again this time in a room and I was tied down in a chair, I couldn't see where I was because it was so dark A man came out of the shadow and he told me his name is Ricardo and that he was taking revenge on Jason for the death of his sister and father" I could sense Jason's muscles tense from beside me along with his jaw clenching real tightly.

"What happened next"Matteo asks trying his best to keep his cool.

"Well he tortured me every day asking me questions about Jason and everytime I didn't answer a question which by the way was all the time I would get hit thus leading to all the bruises and marks I have be cause I never answered a single of his questions he just gave up and turned me into a slave in his island mansion where I was beaten and pushed around by the guards and other slaves and then one day one of the guards dropped their gun so I picked it up and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to escape seeing as you guys never saw any of my messages.

But I needed to deal with something first and that was putting an end to Riccardo so I crept up to his office and I did a surprise attack on him and we had a little fight which lead to the scar on my arm and I hit him with a vase whilst he was focused on his head injury I took that as my chance and shot him in between the eyes and the crotch ofcourse just for fun.

I escaped but I soon found out that the island I was on was on the other side of Australia and since I didn't have any money for a Plane ticket and none of you where answering my calls I had to work for the money that's why it took me a year to get here"

once I finished my long tragic story I turn to see Elizabeth and Scarlett rush over to me gulfing me up into a big bear hug which I happily returned swiftly.

"I can't believe you went through all that even when you were being beaten you still held strong to protect us"

Elizabeth sobs we held that position for a little before the sound of Mickeys crying along with the twins could be heard and we jerk from our position and rushed to the noises quickly saying our good night's to one another knowing very well that we will most likely fall asleep after they fall asleep.

I rocked the twins for what seemed to be for ages and they fell back to sleep. Just as I was about to fall asleep as well a knock came from the door.

"Come in" i answer and tge knocker opens the door without wasting anymore time. Emma's little figure comes in with her dragging her blanket along with her.

"Mommy I can't sleep can I sleep with You?" She asks using her puppy dog eyes and I instantly melt at the sight of them.

"Ofcourse care bear come on over" and with that said she happily skips over to the bed and I tuck her in right beside me we both fall asleep.

Next day (13:00)

We got back to the house at 10 in the morning and since it was a Sunday we just lounged around.

The kids had gone with the guys to the water park except for my little Emma, So now besties and I along with Emma are now heading to Starbucks for some coffee and a little girl time.

We arrived at the café, we brought Dave and Leo as security. Jason had told us we needed to each have 2 security guards of our own we obviously being us went against it and just brought those two instead.

We decided on sitting outside since it was after all a beautiful day. An hour passed by with us laughing and joking and we all agreed it was time for us to leave 2 black suv pull up parking in front of the café entrance. They came out rushing towards and they were armed with guns.

Dave and Leo stand in a protective stance but are shot immediately Scarlett leans down to check on the two only to tell us Leo is the only one who can still have a chance to live.

I pass Emma towards Elizabeth and grab out my daggers and gun and begin protecting them. I was able to kill 3 of them but I didn't know was that there were more of them and they had snatched Emma from Elizabeth's grasp.

I waste no time in running just I'm about to reach them I feel a sharp sting on my left calf I look to see that it was a needle and the man who inserted smiles like an idiot. I try my best to not give in to the effects.

But I could not any longer all I could see was Elizabeth running up to but can't because i was already thrown into the SUV while Scarlett is yelling for Jason to come.Soon I let the darkness consume me knowing that I had failed to protect my family.

Jason POV

We arrived back at the mansion from the water park an hour ago and now we are waiting on the girls to come back. We wait patiently but they stI'll have not arrived I try calling Elizabeth but it went straight to voicemail.

I know I made an oath not to do it but I did and ended up calling Cleo the phone picks up but instead hearing her sweet voice I am met with Screams and gun shots along with Scarlett yelling for help.

"Jason you guys need to come quick some men came and they took Emma and Cleo they shot the guards but Leo is still breathing come quick!!!!!!!!!!" Just by hearing that the guys are in full alert and Lucas begins tracking the number to its location, while Matteo starts calling some of the men to come back.

I on the other am trying to wrap my head around the fact that the love of my life and my child have been taken from me.

Just as I'm about to head to the weapon's room the phone rings. I look on caller ID to see that it's an unknown number Luckily Lucas is right next to me and knows what to do in case it's the kidnapper.

I answer it hesitantly," Daddy?" And I immediately know that it's Emma.

"Princess are alright"

"Yes but daddy I'm scared and they don't want to take me to mommy"

"Hey hey it's okay everything is going to be fine, remember that you're a brave girl"

"Yes (a chuckle is heard from the phone) how touching listening to a father daughter conversation" just by hearing that voice I knew it was already.

Jessica

Jessica how could she do this to me. That bitch is going pay real hard.

"You listen here Jessica when I find you, you're going to wish that you never did what you did" I say my voice lacing with venom of hatred.

"I'm sorry Jason but you were just drifting away and so I had to come to these measures but don't worry if little Emma behaves herself then she will be alright but as for Cleo well you know what I probably so toodles

And I know Lucas is probably tracking this number right now as we speak so go ahead but by the time you arrive she will already be dead so byeeee!!"

Lucas tracks it and shows me the location only to see it's far but luckily we had already been on the road by the time we were chatting with that ungrateful bitch.

And to think I used to trust her alot after everything I have done for her this is how she repays me.

Cleo POV

I wake up to the feel of cold water being splashed over my head. I look around frantically hoping that its all just a bad dream. Why am always in such positions all the damn time.

I hear laughing from the corner of the room and the figure walks out from the shadow and instead of seeing a man I'm faced with a woman and it's not just any woman but Jessica Cruz Jason's supposedly fiancé.

"You are a really nice person I didn't want to kill you at all but it was all the work of Jason" she says maliciously.

"What do you mean"

" Well you see Jason and I aren't in love technically the engaged thing was all just part of the plan"

"What plan?"

"Oohhh I'm so glad you asked, I'm going to tell you since you are after all dying so here it goes." She says before grabbing a chair and placing in front of me and she sits her self on the chair.

"You see 2 years ago a year after you had died my husband Donatatello one of Jason's best men had gotten killed by some street gang.

I was devastated and I went to Jason who also was in a bad state and so together we decided to pretend we were engaged be cause Jason was getting tired of being given pity eyes from Everyone and he wanted to move on.

While I needed money and a place to stay, we signed a contract and set down some rules but the numbet one rule was to not fall in love since we were still attached to our deceased loved one I on the other hand broke that rule I had fallen in love with him." She says staring at the wall lost in thought.

"So why am I Here?" I ask.

"I tried day by day trying to make him love me back but when you came back I just knew I was even far from my goal than I was before"

"Meaning??" I question.

"Meaning that he still loves you he sti'll does and I know that killing you will mean he will move on knowing that you're actually dead" she answers but I don't listen all that i just zoomed in to the fact that Jason still loves me.

"But he isn't going to want to be with you after you kill me"I confidently answer .

"Well thats were you're wrong you see I'm a planner so that being said I am 2 steps ahead of you" she evilly says smirking in the process and she snaps her fingers and two men come in holding Emma in either side of them.

Emma finds me and tried to run in my direction but fails as they hold on to her even tighter.

"Take her to the west wing the last room" she boredly says.

When they leave with a screaming Emma. Jessica turns to me and smiles." So yeah as you can see Emma is going to be the one who helps me get married to him" she says and sighs happily.

"Right on to the torturing" she claps her hands and runs them in the process like the fly she is.

While she looks for the perfect weapon a bomb explosion can be heard from the entrance and that leaves Jessica in full alert.

"How did they find us I gave them the wrong bloody location"she screams.

She turns to me holding onto a knife." I guess I'll have to go straight to the killing then" she walks over to me like predator walking to its prey.

She gets closer but as she is about to come closer a honk is heard from the other side of the wall.

And the next thing I know the wall is blasted and huge truck bulldozers right in and unfortunately for Jessica being right in front of it got crushed.

I cringe at the sight of her blood but relax when I see Matteo come out of the truck and cuts me free before helping me into the truck and we reverse out.

I immediately see what's happening it's full in war but by the looks of it we seem to be winning at this point.

I hop out of the car and try to run to the house again the key word tried. Jason is now holding on to my wrist and he pulls me into a hug which at this point don't care anymore and hug him back.

I pull away from the hug," Jason I need to get to the West wing Emma is in there"

"Don't worry she's right here" once he says that Emma comes running out of one of the SUV' s and tackles me into a big hug.

By the time our hug ends so does the gunshots I look from behind the truck to see the only survivors were our men and we had won.

I smile joyously knowing that the bad is gone and that good has triumphed.

I look away from the sight and am met with the girls running towards me with the twins and Michael in hand and I hug them all.

I turn to face the guys only to see Jason kneeling on one knee. The girls snatch the twins from my grasp smiling widely.

"Cleo there is no word to describe the amount of love I have for you. You are everything I could have wished for and more. I know it sounds cringey and all but when I first met you I just knew it was love at first sight. Now I'm just going to go straight to the point because I know how much you hate sappy stuff so here it goes Cleo Isabella Sanchez will you marry me"

"Yes yes yes I will indeed marry you Knuckle head" I answer.

And just like that our love has finally come together after all the obstacles and challenges we are finally getting married.

2 months later

I stare into the mirror unable to recognise the girl that stands before me. If you would have told me that I would be getting married three years back I wouldn't believe a word you would say and I would probably kill you for trying to curse my life with such willy nilly folktales.

I always used to say that love was just a dumb word boys used to get girls to fall for them, I still do believe it is mostly when It applies to playboys and not all guys are like that I suppose.

The wedding was phenomenal, my three angels looked absolutely stunning and I was finally able to get Camilla into a dress I swear that girl is probably a boy under all that divaness she's always putting up. It has been a nutty roller coaster I'll give you that But none the less it was worth it.