Forbidden Love

chapter sixty two

Listen to the song on the side (Bloodlines by Barbarossa) :) Also this chapter is dedicated to @Keyiamarie because she was one of my first readers and commenters. She still comments and votes on every chapter. Thank you for continuing to support me from the beginning :)

I flipped through the many, many pages in Rachel's file. There was so much in here about him that I didn't know. For starters, his will shocked me the most. Everything was left to me. From his car to his old apartment, and his billion of dollars in his bank. I had no idea Tobias was this wealthy. I guess boxing professionally had its perks. But I still didn't find the "surprise" that Rachel was talking about. I was about to pull my hair out from how anxious I was.

I flipped another page angrily, wanting nothing more to finally find the page she was talking about until I saw Noel come running towards me. My heart began pacing as I thought of the worst thing possible. Was it Tobias? Was it our baby?

"Reign!" Noel said, her breathing coming out fast and all over the place. "You have to come with me. They found the driver of who ran into you guys."

I was frozen in my seat. I could feel the hairs behind my neck stick up. I dropped the pages I was holding and gaped at Noel, unable to speak. They found the driver, as in he's dead? I don't know if I could handle seeing a dead body.

"Reign," Noel repeated, a bit softly now that she had control over her breathing. "They think it's Tobias's father."

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I followed Noel and a doctor down into the basement of the hospital. They told me repeatedly that I didn't have to identify the body, however, it would be helpful if I did. He was homeless with no real home or family. Nobody cared for him (which he deserved) and I was probably the last person who ever knew him.

The morgue was cold and depressing. Cadavers were spread across metal tables, probably waiting to be opened and examined. The whole thing made me want to throw up, but I kept my head held up high. For some odd reason, I felt if I knew Tobias's father was dead that Tobias would come back to me. It's silly, I know, but I couldn't help but hope.

"We're unsure if this is in fact, Brian Sorensen. Again, we appreciate you doing this," the doctor said, pulling out a long drawer.

I held my breath, preparing myself. The doctor opened the black, zipped open the bag and I immediately held my hands over my mouth and nose. Noel placed her hand on my back and began rubbing circles, but even she couldn't handle the sight in front of her.

In front of me there was no doubt it was the man who viciously abused the love of my life. I could never be able to forget how he looked, a curse in which I was stuck with. From his overgrown beard and dirty hair, this was Tobias's father.

I thought back to Valentine's Day. One moment I was in Tobias's arms and the next I was flying, literally. I never for once thought about who did it. I assumed it was an accident, that someone was too drunk and sad because they didn't have a loved one on this day, or maybe their love one passed away. But never in a million years would I have thought it was Tobias's father. In all honestly I thought he was laying around dead in some alleyway. I was certain that all that anger Tobias had that night didn't vanish. I really thought Tobias had already killed him.

I nodded my head at the doctor. "That's him. That's Tobias's father."

The doctor gave me a curt nod and thanked me for my assistance. My eyes kept glancing at all the dead bodies around me. They were taunting me, staring me down. That's when I had an overwhelming feeling that something bad had happened. I didn't know what, or how, but there was something in the pit of my stomach telling me to go back to Tobias. I quickly pushed passed Noel and the doctor and ran out of the morgue. Noel called after me, but I could stop.

My body felt like needles were stabbing me everywhere as I waited in the elevator. Please let Tobias be okay I prayed over and over again. I let out a deep breath as I pushed out of the elevators and began jogging to his door. My heart was racing as I prepared myself for the worst, but it was useless.

There, Tobias was laying down as he always was. His chest was rising up and down softly, due to one of the many machines next to him. His eyes were shut gently and from here he looked like a sleeping angel. I took notice that the crib was empty and I was assuming Scott took her out for a stroll. This wasn't the first time he took her out.

I kicked off my shoes. My warm wool socks lead me to Tobias's bed. There, I gently got in bed with him, careful to not mess up any of his wires. This wasn't the first time I panicked. If I even went to the bathroom or down to the cafe I felt like something bad was going to happen. But every time he was the same; nothing bad, but nothing good either.

I placed my head by Tobias's clavicle and closed my eyes. My heart was still racing from the mini heart attack I almost had. I couldn't lose Tobias. I don't know if I could be able to function without him. It's funny; I didn't even know him six months ago, yet he controls my every mood. I glanced up at his slumber face. His scruff was no longer scruff. It now represented a full grown beard. I giggle a little to myself. Now he really looked like a bear. Maybe I could pretend that he was hibernating and that he wasn't dying.

"Breathe Tobias," I whispered, my fingers softly touching his cheekbones. "Come on, you got this. Take a breath, open your eyes, move."

Nothing.

"Remember what you told me on that night we met and you took me back to your place? Though I was drunk, I remembered very clearly what you said. You told me 'Sweetheart, we're going to make history someday.' I didn't think anything of it, who would when they just met a stranger," I laughed a little, tears spilling down my eyes. "But I always thought back at that throughout our relationship, and as always you were right. We did make history together; we made our little girl. We're not done yet, though. You need to keep fighting. And I know you're tired, you've been fighting all your life, but I need you this time."

My tears were staining his hospital gown, but I didn't care. My heart was erupting hot, molting lava and I didn't know how to stop it.

"I would spend an eternity alone, for just a lifetime with you Tobias. I guess I already reached that."

As I wrapped my arms around his torso, I could feel my body shake from my tears. I couldn't lose him, but he should've woken up by now. There was no excuse. He was either still in there or he wasn't. I was afraid it was going to be the beginning of the end and I knew it was going to kill me inside.

One more chapter left until the epilogue. Are yall ready?

Who would've thought it was Tobias's father that ran them over? I bet it didn't even cross your minds xD

Also Reign's baby is with Scott lol. I feel like I made y'all paranoid. Nobody kidnapped the baby or anything. No more plot twists, we only have a chapter left!

Thoughts on the new cover? I made it!! I also made the sequels cover too, but I won't show yall that yet.

So, for Tobias's point of view it was mostly of him being in the coma, when he first met Reign/when he found out he was sick, and when he decided to keep Rachel's illness a secret. I've decided to incorporate that all when he's in his coma, that way you all get what you want :) if there's another scene that you guys want comment here and I'll try to squeeze it in-- no promises, though.

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