Chapter Eleven
Riannon’s POV
My heart broke into five million little pieces and I had no one to pick it back up and super glue it together again. Beau was the best thing that had ever happened and I had to let him go because of my father’s stupid mistakes.
He didn’t seem too hesitant to let me go. It saddened me.
I just wanted to be back into his arms where I knew I would be safe.
“Tomorrow the protection people are going to come and pack up our house so that we can leave,” my mother announced after I had left the kitchen.
My mom said that she wanted me to go with them so that I could be safe since Beau obviously wasn’t going to go with me and protect me.
I walked up to my room and started to pack up all of my belongings that would be going to storage. I decided I would leave my wall of memories up so that when all of this is done I could come back and remember what my life was before all the craziness came.
I really am going to miss this old place. I really didn’t want to leave all of my amazing shoes here but I had no choice. Maybe it would be something that I would look back on in a few years and realize that it was just a phase. My room is almost all packed up the only thing left is my collage wall. In the midst of my family drama I had totally forgot about Sky. I felt like such a horrible person now. Sky had been my best friend for so long. I couldn’t believe that I had to leave him and Ethan. The resentment I felt for my father was getting even stronger as the thought of my whole world being flipped upside down didn’t seem fair.
I stomped my way down the stairs making sure I was heard by everyone.
“Why do I have to leave dad?!?” I yelled/screamed at him anger infused with my voice.
“Honey, we are not discussing this any further. You are leaving and that is final. It is not safe here.” My father rebutted.
“Okay then can I go and stay with Sky or someone. You do understand he is going to be heart broken when he comes over one day and finds me gone with no goodbye.” My father stopped and knew I was right.
Sky’s parents loved me and they had a big enough house that I could stay. All he had to do was give me some money so I wouldn’t be a burden.
“I can change my name, looks, and start fresh here daddy. I don’t want to leave this place.” I argued. A fleck of understanding crossed his face but he wouldn’t change his mind.
“Ugh I hate you,” I screamed and stormed out of the kitchen. Tears were rolling down my face when I walked into my room. Everything was already packed. I quickly went through the boxes.
I was going to do something drastic. I didn’t care if I hurt my parents there was no way that I was going to let them ruin my life.
I pulled out enough clothes to get by for a few days, some deodorant, and my toothbrush.
I grabbed my credit card (the one with now $9,000 on it), and my cell phone. I left them a note,
Mom, Dad, JT, Cassi
I love every single one of you but the thought of leaving the house to be shoved into some witness protection program seriously sucked to me. I know I am a good girl and that I know what is right in my heart. I love you and hope that you will all be safe. Soon I will change my phone number, looks, and possibly my name.
Good luck with the babies JT and Cassi I know you will make great parents. I hope to meet up with you one day and have a happy reunion.
I love you SOO MUCH
Love Riannon.
I left it on the door and ran to my car. Shoving the keys into the ignition and going to the nearest bank. I withdrew the $9,000 and plus all of my savings.
I didn’t want to but I knew that if I hadn’t my dad would hold the accounts and I needed that money to survive.
I didn’t know where I was going all I knew was that I needed to leave. With my stuff and a little over $2,000,000 in the trunk, I called Sky and Beau and told them to meet me at the park.
Sky still had no clue what was going on so he was hesitant. When I finally convinced him that it was urgent and couldn’t wait any longer, he finally caved and said he would be there as soon as possible. I just needed them to hurry before my dad found out that I was in contact with them.
The second I saw Sky I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him smack on the mouth. I wasn’t an ‘in love with someone kiss’ it was a friendly kiss showing him how much I needed him.
Tears were coming out of my eyes as I told him that I would be leaving and I didn’t know where I was going.
“What do you mean leaving,” he asked.
“My father said that we have to go into witness protection or something like that,” I didn’t want to give him any of the details because I feared it would put him in danger for even knowing me.
He was crying too when Beau came up and hugged us.
We stood in our bear hug for a good ten minutes before I couldn’t take it anymore.
The only two people who I had ever loved were going to be moving on with their lives and I wouldn’t be apart of them.
Sky said that he would come with me but I refused to let him do that for me. Beau had problems of his own and hadn’t really said anything to me.
Sky sensed the tension between us and said his final goodbye.
I kissed him again. “I love you Sky. I always will and I know that you will have a great life. Take care of Ethan. He is a great guy and you deserve the best too”
“You too Ri, I love you. When everything is safe, you can come back and I will be here. You have been the best friend ever!” he hugged me and started walking away.
“You will be okay Riannon, I know it” said Beau. I loved his optimism.
“Thank you for being here but I really need an explanation of what you have to do with my family,” I demanded. “The explanation my father gave me was a little too vague for me.” I placed my hands on my hips and waited for his version of the explanation.
“About a year ago your dad got death threats. Saying horrible things that they wanted to do to him and his family. My dad was sent to be his bodyguard when he went out, about three months ago, your dad was shot at--” I held my hand up to stop him.
“He was getting death threats?” Why didn’t I know this? Why didn’t he and my mother tell us these things?
“Yea baby girl. My dad was doing a great job. When your dad was shot at my dad jumped in front of him and took the bullet for him. My dad was a very dedicated man.” It hurt him to tell me this I could tell that.
“So he is in a coma?” that was so sad. I can’t believe he had been through so much and was still the sweetest guy in the world.
“Yea baby girl. I really don’t know what to do. The doctors say that he has no chance of surviving. My mother left me because I wouldn’t let her pull the plug on him. She said that if I wanted to stay with him then I could do it on my own.” He was starting to cry and it broke my heart.
“Where is he now,” I ask trying to console him. I see how much it pains him to tell me this.
“He is at our house. A nurse stays with him most of the day. It’s so hard baby girl because I go home everyday thinking that when I announce that I am home his voice will reply ‘that’s great son’.” He was hurting now and it hurt me to listen.
I know it’s so soon in a relationship but I think that I am in love with him, like really in love with him. I would do anything right now to make his pain go away.
Then the idea came to me. “Do you want to get away with me,” I asked. Hope spread across his face. “You really want me to come with you,” he asked.
“Of course,” I replied, “I don’t have anyone else. I mean, if you wouldn’t mind leaving your dad here.” I saw regret fall across his face and then his decision was made.
“I just need to say goodbye,” he replied. I was so grateful for him right now. I needed him with me and I was so glad he was coming.
I pulled his head to mine and pushed my lips to his hard to show how grateful, happy, and sad I was at the same time. His lips were so soft and caring. I kissed him with everything I had. Our tongues exploring every inch of each other’s mouth. I was in heaven for the minute of the kiss.
I pulled away not wanting to stop. I knew we had to get going soon. “Let’s go,” I said still breathing hard. I jumped in the passenger side and he drove to his house. Leaving the car he drove behind. He lived right next to our house and I was worried my dad would come and find us.
“I thank you for everything but please hurry because I don’t want my dad to find us here,” I said trying to be as considerate as I could to a guy who was going to leave everything behind to be with me.
“Let’s take my other car,” he said. I had no clue what kind of “other” car he had. I was surprised that he had more than one.
I was amazed that his house was nice and big. His dad must have been great to live the high life. It was by no means as big as our house but it had potential.
To be precautious he pulled his car out of the driveway and pulled mine into his garage. His car “other” was an Audi A7. It was a beautiful yellow. I was glad that no one would be able to recognize me in that car.
The last thing that I needed right now was to be recognized.
I walked into his house and was blown away. His mother must have been an amazing decorator everything was perfect. I walked into the kitchen to wait for him. I knew that he would want to say goodbye in private.
A few minutes later, he came in to where I was.
“Baby girl I'm done saying goodbye. I just need to pack up my stuff,” he said and wrapped his arms around me while I was looking at a family portrait of his family. They looked so cute his mom was beautiful and his father was just as handsome.
They looked like they had been a happy little family at one time. I couldn’t believe that there was as much evil in the world that would make a man have to be in a coma, his wife leave him, and have a sweet 17 year old be responsible for his own life.
I knew I had my problems but Beau has his own share of them. I had to stop myself from crying in front of him. He gave me a quick peck and off he went to pack his stuff.
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Beau’s POV
“Do you want to get away with me,” she asked. I couldn’t contain my joy. Of course I wanted to go with her, I loved her.
“You really want me to come with you,” I asked. I wanted to make sure that she really wanted it.
“Of course,” she replied, “I don’t have anyone else. I mean, if you wouldn’t mind leaving your dad here.” There was nothing I could do for my dad. I had to say goodbye and save Riannon because she was very much alive and my father was in a coma.
“I just need to say goodbye,” I said honestly.
The next thing she did shocked me she pulled me in for a kiss. It started out simple but grew until she pulled away and said, “Let’s go”
His lips were so soft and caring. I was in heaven for the minute of the kiss.
When she asked me about my dad, my heart sank.
“Yea baby girl. I really don’t know what to do. The doctors say that he has no chance of surviving. My mother left me because I wouldn’t let her pull the plug on him. She said that if I wanted to stay with him then I could do it on my own.” I can’t believe I was crying. The look on her face was killing me. The last thing I wanted to do was hurt her.
“Where is he now?” she asked trying to rubbing her hand down my back getting so close I could smell her perfume. It was like poison to me. I couldn’t think for a second.
“He is at our house. A nurse stays with him most of the day. It’s so hard baby girl because I go home everyday thinking that when I announce that I am home his voice will reply ‘that’s great son’.” I didn’t want to hurt her but I couldn’t help but notice her body language.
When we got to my house, I got my car and moved it. We couldn’t go anywhere in her car of course that would give us away. I pulled out my car and pulled hers into the garage. It would be safe there. I walked into the house knowing I would miss this place and all the memories it held both good and bad.
I walked into what used to be my parent’s room. The only thing that had changed was instead of their huge king bed there was now a hospital bed. My father’s limp pale body was lying there unmoving. He was in the same position I had left him in when Riannon had called me to meet her. I was going to miss him so much. Even though he couldn’t tell me that he would be proud of me I knew he would be. “Dad, I just wanted to say goodbye” I reached and grabbed his unmoving hand.
I wrapped my fingers around and a tear fell on his skin. I sat there for a minute and let the tears flow. “I really love this girl. More than anybody I have ever known. I want to grow old with her and have little babies with her. She is beautiful. You would love her dad. You probably know her name is Riannon Thomas. Yea, I know what you are thinking she is Mr. Thomas’s daughter. Without you she is in a lot of trouble and has to skip town for a while.” I couldn’t control myself my hands were shaking.
“I am leaving now. I love you so much dad” I kissed him on the forehead and walked out of the room.
Riannon was standing in the kitchen looking at the family portrait that was hanging. It was right before the accident. Everyone looked so happy and my parents looked in love.
I hoped my mother was okay but I couldn’t help but think of her as a bitch that left me when things got tough. I would look her up but I had to wait until Riannon was safe and far away from here.
I wrapped my arms around her “Baby girl I’m done,” I whispered in her ear.
“Okay let’s go. I just need to get my things from the trunk.” She said and I remembered I needed my stuff too. I couldn’t go and not have anything with me I was so stupid.
“Okay I need to pack my stuff,” I said as I kissed her before she walked out.
I ran to my room as fast as I could. I grabbed a duffle bag.
I packed my clothes, toothbrush, hairbrush, and the most basic belongings. I went into my dad’s safe where I knew he held all his bodyguard stuff.
In there I found a fake ID he had made for me. I wondered if Riannon had one since her dad had entrusted my father with his life. Mine said that I was 22. I could easily pass for that. It also said that my name was Alexander Beau Sharpe. I roamed around and I found it there was one with Riannon’s name on it. Then I found the letter…….
Dear Mr. Sharpe
If anything were to happen to me or my wife I want you to take over custody of my daughter Riannon. In this envelope are a fake ID and enough money to live off for ten or so years. I want to thank you for everything that you have done for my family.
Keep my baby girl safe.
Sincerely,
Your Friend, Robert Thomas
It was like a pull on my heartstrings. Her dad had known this would happen. The letter was dated the day before the accident.
He knew he was going to die that day and knew my father would take care of Riannon.
The ID said that her name was Parker Riannon Sharpe.
This way we could say that we were either brother or sister, or husband and wife. My heart jumped at the thought of really making Riannon my wife.
The envelope, well more like suitcase held over $10,000,000. Her dad was rich so I understand why there was so much money here. Of course, we wouldn’t be needing the money because we were going to try and keep the lowest profile possible but I was grateful that we would be able to pay for anything that we needed and not have to sleep in the car or anything like that.
I finished packing, taking care to hurry yet get everything. I packed the ice chest with some food so we wouldn’t have to stop for anything but gas.
I walked out the door, kissed my finger tips, and placed them on the door hoping that when we came back, whenever that would be, that everything would go back to normal.
Riannon was waiting in the passenger seat when I was done.
I packed the trunk and couldn’t help but look in her cases. There was at least a few million in there. I threw her a purse that was my mom’s with some money and the IDs.
“Whoa, where did you get these? They look real,” she said pulling them out and looking at me with a funny look on her face.
Before I could explain anything she got to the letter that her father had sent to my dad and read it aloud. Tears started welling up in her eyes and I couldn’t take it any longer. I pulled the car over and hugged her tight to my body trying to calm her down.
“My dad is in serious trouble,” is all that she could whisper in to my chest where she was sobbing. “I know baby girl…I know.” When she was calmed down I told her that we also had $10,000,000 and that I would do anything to keep her safe. I skipped the part where I had guns and knives in a suitcase.
She didn’t need to know that I was basically a trained junior SWAT member. I figured we could discuss that later and I would get her into a shooting range for some practice.
I wanted to do what he did one day, at least until after his accident.
With some practice, no one would stand between me and my girl. She would be able to stand up for herself and be a serious bad ass.
Just like my father I would take a bullet for her. I just hoped that she was okay with everything that was happening. I hoped that she knew I would never let anything come between her and I and I would kill for her. Since the IDs said that we were older we have nothing to worry about. All I needed to do was get her out of this town and even maybe the country before anything can happen to her.
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