Danger- Sequel [Luke Brooks]

Infidelity- Chapter 20

*Maddie’s POV*

It’s been two days since-

I shudder at the thought, every time I try to recite what happened in my head my whole body shuts down, my mind, my emotions, anything to block out the immense pain I feel. As I move my body to face my window an unbearable ache runs through my bones. I move my hand to where the pain descended from; I lift up my plain grey sweater to look at the marks that had been inflicted by anger. My eyes gaze upon the dark purple bruises that run from the top of my stomach right to the bottom and the scratch under my eye are the outcome of my infidelity.

I push my top down and shut my eyes as the piercing pain once again runs through my body as I slowly move to get up. I push my hands down hard on my bed to steady myself as I rose.  The physical pain I feel is nothing compared to the feelings that exert from all the distress that has happened over these past months. I divert my gaze to my phone as it lights up with his name and a picture of us that I used to adore, the darkness no longer in his eyes, instead it’s replaced with undeniable love and happiness, the overwhelming urge to answer the call was concealed as I felt my ribs crunch as I moved my arm steadily towards the ringing phone. Instead I left it ringing and as carefully as I could made my way to the bathroom.

Once inside, I sat on the cold tile floor as I could not make it any further; I fell to the floor in agony and let my head fall into my hands. How did I ever get to this? A victim of domestic abuse

As I shut my eyes all the memories of his violence came pouring back, flashing images of his face, his angry face as he shoved me into an alley way, the essence of evil consuming his body as he swung his first punch, right into my rib cage, his punch was hard and enough to make me cry in agony. He held his hand firmly over my mouth so that none could hear; he started swearing at me, threatening me to be quiet. A tear trickled down my cheek and onto his hand, his eyes burned into mine, he released his firm hold over my mouth and as he took his hand away he swung back hard right beneath my eye leaving it bruised and swollen. As I fell to the ground he dragged me towards another alley, an alley which was dark and cold although it was right in the middle of the day. He forced himself on top of me and clasped his big hands around my small neck

 “If you scream, I’ll make sure that’s the last noise you make” he warned

His face showed no signs of remorse or guilt as once again his fist swung hard into my stomach

After he’d released his anger by breaking my body, he left in a hurry just in case someone was to find us. He left me crippled in a dark and cold alley way. My eyes fell droopy and my body was consumed by the feeling of tiredness, I let my body rest until I was finally ready to make my way home. Luckily the walk was short although it took me hours to drag my body through streets and lanes until I reached home. I opened the front door with difficulty to find none home. That’s when I heard them, Jai and Faith making out up stairs, her ear piercing giggle drove through my body, I hated how this made me feel. As I made my way upstairs I called out in vain for them to “Get a room” to which Jai retorted:

“Where’s Johnny?”

Ever since I’ve ignored him, every time he’s knocked on my door I’ve shouted for him to go away. He was right, where is Johnny? The guy who’s meant to be my love, the guy who I ultimately chose over Jai.

I opened my eyes, I couldn’t bear to reminisce anymore of the horror I’d experienced, the agony I’d felt and the love I’d lost. The man I was so in love with became my enemy, a pure sign of evil.

My body feels so heavy. I have been lying on my bed last few days and haven't really talked to anyone expect Ron, he came to speak to me a couple times, I managed to mask my hurt, I told him that I fell at the gym and he reluctantly believed me, he’s been really odd lately. He forgot our whole conversation just minutes after we’d had it and he struggled putting a new cover over my duvet.

Suddenly I hear a strong knock on my door, my body freezes and my heart starts to beat rapidly. What if it's Johnny?
I slowly pull myself up from the bed and lazily drag my numb painful body to the door. I stand behind it, with no intentions of opening

“Who is it?” I ask, my voice shaky

"Jai" He replies

My heart stops for a second, I consider opening the door and letting myself fall into his comforting arms when I remember just who is sitting next door in bed waiting for him

“Go away” I call walking away from the door

Although I hated how I was treating him I knew it was for the best, it was the best way to prevent myself from escalating my feelings for him

“You can’t avoid me forever” he whispers

*Beau’s POV*

“Nicole” I gasped, my eyes wide in amazement at the figure shadowing the doorway

My right fist still clenched just inches from Luke’s face and the other grabbing a hold of the collar of his shirt, he was quivering in fright, something I’d never thought I’d see

I released him from my grip and diverted my attention to the completely unexpected guest

“What the fuck is going on?” she asked, her hand on her chest as if she’d just seen something heart wrenching

“Our argument just got a little over heated” I groaned straightening out my top and lifting myself from the bed and making my way towards her

She took a step back as if she was afraid; something which sent kills through my body

“I’m calm” I whispered holding my hands up

She rushed towards me and hugged me tight as if it was the last time she ever would, I hugged her back letting my body connect with hers. My air ways were intoxicated with her heavenly scent, her warmth temporarily paralyzed my body

Luke coughed slightly as if to remind us that he was still present, I slowly pulled out of the hug that I could easily have indulged in forever and diverted my gaze towards my brother who just moments ago I was willing to beat the fuck out of

I made my way towards him; the fear in his eyes was replaced with hurt

“I’m sorry” I gestured opening my arms for my brother to hug me

He rose from the bed and made his way towards me, returning the gesture by pulling me into a hug, this was weird for us, we don’t hug, not like this anyway

“I’m sorry for what I said” he whispered

“What did you say to get Beau so worked up?” Nicole asked intrigued by what could have wound me up so much

“He said he wished that I was dead” I turned to look at her, my brows furrowed as I uttered the words

“I didn’t say that I wish you was dead” Luke spoke blankly

“You said as good as” my eyes narrowed in confusion

“I said I wish they had you and not Ami” he recited

“Ami’s dead” I whispered hoping not to hit a nerve

“Ami’s not dead” he barely whispered “They have her”

“Who has her Luke?” I asked, once again feeling completely and utterly confused by his sudden revelation

“Mitch has her” he whispered “And I’m going to get her”

So this chapter was a little emotional, but now Beau know's that Ami's alive, will he help Luke find her? What will happen between Maddie and Johnny? Nicole's back, what's going to happen with Beau and Nicole? Let me know in the comments below. The next chapter will be a little longer :) Thankyou for reading, make sure to vote, comment and share- @lukeatmebitch and @fedoraluke