Tangled Up in You

Chapter Six: Not Again.

~One Year Earlier~

I didn't have much time, he would be here any minute. Terry sent a terrifying text message that he wasn't going to stop until I was either back in his control or six feet under and that it was my choice. I chose neither of those options. This is my life and I'm taking back control of it. No longer will I let Terry dictate and control every aspect of my existence. Too long have I lived in complete misery and fear. Not anymore, though. My sister and her boyfriend set me up with a safe place to run to. I would go there and live by my maiden name and I would be protected by Michael's family. Terry could never find me there, not where I was going.

An hour later, I found myself on a flight to Massachusetts. I was traveling all the way across the country to get away from my monster of a husband. What happened? What happened to the happy, gentle man I once knew? The man I once fell in love with and vowed to spend the rest of my life with. That man was gone, now and was possessed by some kind of monster. Or maybe he was always that way but didn't dare show his true nature until I vowed my life to him. All I know for sure now is that I'll be safe. I'll no longer have to worry about him coming for me. He will never find me where I'm going. He can never hurt me again...

~Present Day~

I laid there on my bed, my mind racing. Every thought making its way back to FP. Days seemed to drag on lately. I changed my phone number, so I didn't have to face FP. I felt horrible ignoring him and avoiding him the way I have. Especially after that night we spent together. He made love to me. FP was a real man, nothing like I've experienced before. Although, he was only the second man I'd ever been with. It's what's best for both of us, though. I must protect him and myself. Suddenly, my phone began ringing, causing me to jump ten feet. It was my sister.

"Hey, sis. Long time no talk." I mumbled.

"Yeah, I know. I'm sorry Helena, it's just been crazy around here lately. Listen, I have to tell you something." She said in a worried tone.

"Rhiannon? What's going on?" Suddenly I felt terrified and began to tremble with fear. I had heard that tone from her before.

"It's Terry. Helena, he found out where you are. I guess he hired a private investigator to find where you went. I only know this, because I talked to Mom about an hour ago. She said Terry has been so distraught since you left that he hired someone to find you. And you know Mom is on his side, so she believed him. Believed he was upset and just couldn't go on without you. She paid for him a plane ticket out there a few days ago. He's there, Helena. He knows where you are and by now, he probably knows where you live. It wouldn't be a bad idea to leave for a while, or at least have FP stay with you. I know I told you to stay away from him, but he can protect you." My sister explained as I just sat there in silence and shock. I didn't know how to feel.

"Alright, thanks sis. I'm gonna call FP. I'll text you. I love you." I said and hung up on my own sister, before she could say anything else.

I was so shocked and scared, I couldn't think straight. What if he's here? I jumped up quickly to go check all the doors and windows. Typically, I do this as soon as I get home, but my mind had been clouded lately. Suddenly, I heard a window break downstairs, setting off my security alarm. I ran over to my closet and pulled down the shoebox containing my revolver. I gripped it tightly in one hand as I dialed the police on my cell phone in my other hand. I ran to my master bathroom and shut and locked the door. I quickly rattled off my address to the dispatcher and told them what was happening. They said the sheriff was on his way, immediately.