Once In A Lifetime (Sequel to Secrets)

I Need To Know

Natalie's Pov

Things between me and Craig were great. Everything except the fact that I feel like he's hiding something. I want to ask him so bad, but I'm afraid of the answer ill get.

I decided to ask him once he came home from work. That was probably a bad idea. He always gets home late. 😒

I was about to fall asleep when, I heard him coming up the stairs. Perfect now I don't have to wait until tomorrow. He walks into the room with a big smile on his face.

"What are you doing up?" Asks Craig

"Waiting for you, I can't sleep unless I'm in your arms."

"Well I'm here now so you can sleep." Says Craig

"I have to ask you something."

"It can't wait until the morning? Baby I had a long day and I'm tired." Says Craig

"It can't wait! Did you have something to do with Lorenzo's death?"

"What of course not." Says Craig

"Please don't lie to me. I know you beat up Ray because he sent Lorenzo to come here. Then you killed Lorenzo."

"Baby I would never kill Hazels father. How can you ask me something like that?" Says Craig

"People are saying that you killed him. There's all these rumors going around. I don't want to walk around like an idiot."

"Look I already told you I didn't kill him. Now I'm going to bed." Says Craig

"Craig I love you so much. Please just tell me truth. It will hurt me more if you're lying to me, and I find out from someone else. I don't care that you beat up Ray or killed Lorenzo. Yes he's Hazel father but he wasn't a very good one. I'm sure he would have killed me sooner or later. We don't have to tell Hazel until she's older."

"Alright fine I killed him." Says Craig

I don't even bother to look at him.

"Baby I had no choice. I did it to protect us. I'm a better father than he'll ever be. Please don't hate me. Do you still wanna be with me?" Asks Craig

"I'm a little hurt but I don't hate you. I wish you would have told me sooner. It was driving me crazy not knowing who killed my child's father. Why couldn't someone else kill him. Promise me your not gonna kill anyone else? You have to stop before you end up in jail."

"I promise it's over with. I'm done with that shit for good." Says Craig

"Good because you can only get away with so much."

"So this is gonna stay between us right?" Asks Craig

"If she finds out she will hate you. So I pray that no one tells her. I'm not going to tell her. She loves you like a father. She might not understand if I tell her right now. I'm so confused I don't want to lie to her. What if she hates me to? She will grow up resenting me. What type of mother am I?" 😐

"Look it's for the best. Would you rather he be alive and beat the shit out of you. I'm sure she remembers him hitting you and Ray hitting you. I'm not like them I never put my hands on you. I've done nothing but try to love you. Dammit I killed and hurt a lot of people for you. I didn't have to but I did because I love you. I can't live without you." Says Craig

"You did all of this for me?" 😳

"Yes." Says Craig

"Next time just walk away. If it makes you feel any better I won't talk to Ray again. Ill keep this Lorenzo thing a secret. I don't care what anyone has to say about us. I'll ride with you till the wheels fall off. I want this forever."

"I'm glad you said that. I really thought you were about to leave me." Says Craig

"I'm not going anywhere."

"You better not because I wouldn't let you leave. I'll fight to have you back in my life." Says Craig

"I love you."

"I love you more." Even though you make me do some crazy things. The things I do for your love." Says Craig

"I'm just that amazing. I almost forgot I have a date for when we should get married."

"You do when?" Asks Craig

"Valentines Day." 😍

"That's different I like it. Whatever you want is what you'll get. I can't wait to tell the others." 😁 Says Craig

"I can't either I've been dying to tell my girls."

"So whose going to be your maid of Honor?" Asks Craig

"It's between Aaliyah and Mia. With Mia I'm afraid all that stress will send her into a relapse. She's been so strong. Maybe ill just go with Aaliyah."

"Aaliyah is so mean to you. She treats you like shit. It's obvious who should be the maid of honor Mia. She's been through so much. This will make her feel special." Says Craig

"But there both so special to me. I can't decide at the moment. Besides I don't want one of them to be mad at me."

"They won't care one will be a bridesmaid and the other will be the maid of Honor. It's your day so do what you think is best. I just want you to be happy." Says Craig

"I'll decide later it's giving me a headache, just thinking about it."

"I'm going to bed goodnight." 😘 Says Craig

"Night."

For once I sleep good. I finally know the truth now. Some people probably think I'm crazy, weak or stupid. Just because I'm still going to marry Craig. I honestly don't care. He risked his life for me and Hazel. I'll do anything for him. This is the happiest I've been in a long time. I was so used to being sad because that's what I thought I deserved. Lorenzo and Ray made me feel ashamed of myself like I wasn't good enough. Then Craig came a long and he loved me unconditionally. He loved all of me. This is the guy I want to spend the rest of my life with. No one understands but they don't have to.

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Do you think Natalie made the right decision by staying with Craig? What will happen will Hazel finds out who killed her father? What would you if you in Natalie or Hazels shoes?