A Different Beginning

A Different Beginning ~ Part 106 ~ Setting Up a Plan

Point of View: Sang 

It turns out instead of a bath, Mr. Blackbourne meant the large hot tub that apparently Gabriel had purchased for the cottage last winter as a present for Mr. Blackbourne's birthday. Swearing a light green bikini, I stayed curled up in the back corner of the hot tub watching the rest of the boys climb into the warm water with me. The hot tub was placed on the back porch of the cottage just under a slight overhang, protecting it from snow. Thankfully the water was nice and warm and countered the cold air warming my shoulders. 

Unfortunately, my bandages were therefore very prominent in the hot water and a layer of protection was added to it making me a little uncomfortable. This also didn't help the fact that each of the boys would stare at the bandages for a long period of time before settling into the tub. Unhappily, I rested my head against the side of the hot tub looking out into the snow covered fields and forest. 

I wasn't unhappy with the boys I was more unhappy with myself and how I had easily overreacted to something that I should have known better about. With a sigh, I rubbed my face with my hands slowly as the last of the boys piled into the hot tub. Feeling hands on my sides, I quickly opened my eyes to meet Mr. Blackbourne's and I blushed seeing his marvelous well toned chest naked. Blushing a little, I stayed still as his hands gripped my sides and carefully moved me in the water so that I could comfortably sit on his lap. 

"Miss Sorenson as much as you don't want to we need to talk about this." He states placing a very soft kiss on my forehead. With a slow breath I nod my agreement and feel the other's in the tub shift as well preparing for the family meeting to commence. "It is obvious to see that we are not connecting as well with Miss. Sorenson as we should be. Although this is understandable because of recent events I do believe we have hit the point where we are beginning to completely loose trust in one another and we much make a change for the better." Mr. Blackbourne states, his hands gently rubbing my bandaged sides as he speaks. I keep my eyes casted down at the water not meeting anyone's eyes. "Miss. Sorenson has chosen to keep the information of her kidnapping a secret from us in order to protect our feelings." He states and I quickly glance up to meet his eyes before looking back down at the water. "And although I feel as though she is doing a wonderful job each of us needs their own closure in this process and Miss. Sorenson needs a way to compress from the ordeal." 

I spot a few heads nodding in the reflections of the water and I slowly let out a sigh my hands fidgeting  in my lap as he continues. "The reason why we came here as a family is because we need to work on our connections a little bit more with no distractions involved. So we need to decide what would work for all of us as a group." 

There is a moment of silence as Mr. Blackbourne concludes his speech when I hear the splash of water across the way. My eyes lock onto the soft green eyes of Dr. Green, his hand raced in the air as though he was back in grade school. "I have mentioned this before and I know that everyone will be apposed to it again however, to start the ball rolling in the right direction I suggest that we bring in outside help, a psychiatrist to walk us through the different channels." Instantly I tense up thinking about a stranger coming into the room and Mr. Blackbourne's arms wrap around me drawing me flush against his chest. 

"Although that is an idea to consider. I do not believe that everyone would be comfortable with someone outside of the group coming in." Mr. Blackbourne states and my eyes widen as I quickly look around the group and both North and Gabriel's eyes catch mine. Giving them a small smile they return one as well when there is another splash and all eyes focus on Nathan. 

"All of us are different from each other." He states and glances to each of us and then focuses directly on me. "I understand that what Sang went though is tough to speak about and I believe that each of us need something different from her and that she in turn needs something different from us." Surprised, I keep myself focused on him nodding in agreement to what he is saying. "I suggest that each of us meet with Sang one on one and let ourselves vent a little and discuss our feelings. These meetings would be private between each member and Sang but at the end of the day we could have a family meeting and just chat about where we stand now with Sang." I can feel my heart pounding as Nathan finishes and I quickly look to each of the boys. 

My eyes meet the soft brown eyes of Luke's and he smiles one of his bright silly smiles at me. "I have already had time to meet with cupcake and I feel as though I understand what she went through. I also realize that it wasn't my fault that she was taken." I can see pain flicker through his eyes and I shift a little nervously ready to move to him but he continues. "I did blame myself for her pain and she showed me that it wasn't my fault but her mother's, father's, and Mr. Hendrick's. I have forgiven myself for the mistake thank's to Sang's help. I believe that Nathan's idea is spot on and everyone should try to meet with Sang one on one. It did help clear up my feelings and I know she feels better about it as well." 

Feeling tears start to form in my eyes, I nod in agreement and Mr. Blackbourne slips his hand to my head and gently guides me into his chest to calm down. My hands wrap around his waist slightly as I fight for control. "I am willing and I will obey." My heart pounds in my chest as I spin around and meet Kota's bright green eyes. Instantly I cover my mouth in a nervous state as my eyes flicker to the rest of the boys who are thinking. 

"I am willing and I will obey." My eyes rush to Dr. Green and he smiles softly. "I would never pass up alone time with sweet and sexy Pookie." I blush relaxing a little. 

"Fucking hell yes I am willing and hell yes I will obey!" Gabriel states and smiles softly to me. "No fucking way am I letting Trouble slip through my fingers." Gabriel reaches over and slips his hand into mine and I give it a soft squeeze. 

"I am willing and I will obey." Nathan agrees as well nodding his head his hand slipping into my free one. "It will be nice to get some one on one time with such a beautiful girl." 

Smiling, I glance to Victor who nods his head, those brown eyes filled with flames of heat making my face heat up as well. "I am willing and I will obey." He states his eyes wondering me. "I want my princess to trust her prince charming." I can feel myself loose my breath and nod before looking to the rest of the guys nervously. 

My eyes land on Silas's who instantly nods in response as though it was nothing. "I am willing and I will obey." His voice is smooth and comforting as his eyes lock with mine. "There is no way I am letting you go. That is never an option." 

"Although I have already had my time with cupcake I wouldn't mind some more." Luke states easily making me smile. "I am willing and I will obey." 

I nod quickly in response whispering a soft thank you before turning to North. "Fucking hell for once I am willing and hell I will definitely obey. There is no way I am letting you all get one on one time with her and not me." He smiles and I blush before looking to the leader of the group. My eyes flicker to Mr. Blackbourne's soft grey eyes nervously. I can see his mind slowly moving through all of the different outcomes before he meets my eyes in return. 

"I am willing and I will obey." He states easily making my heart pound right out of my chest as I collapse into a complete sobbing mess. "I want you back just as much as everyone else, Sang." He whispers in my ear as he wraps his arms comfortingly around my body and rocks me.