Forgotten Memories.

Thoughts 2

I honestly have never found myself in such a situation as I am in right now as I make my way through the trees to my truck. I'm heading into town to get some supplies, clothes, and medication for the woman who has taken a place rent-free in my mind since she found her way to my hunting cave. I would never have even thought I'd be here when I packed up to do my monthly hunt. I usually stay for a week depending on my kills and the traps I set out, maybe longer if my luck is not good, but dâmn!... The biggest thing I can't figure out is this feeling of protectivness that sits churning in my gut since seeing how badly she was abused and beaten.

Why would someone want to hurt her? I can't seem to get the feeling she is still in trouble out of my head. The need and desire to protect her outweighs the thoughts of taking her to report what she's been through. Something keeps telling me I need to hide her from the world and keep her safe. shît my parents are going to think I've gone crazy when I bring her back to the farm. I'll have to cross that bridge when I get there. For now, I've got to get shît done and get back before it's too late in the day. I really don't like the thought of her being alone out here and being as far as town, which is about 10 miles out I still feel on edge, but bringing her out in the open in daylight as badly as she is bruised, it's certain to raise questions and attention she doesn't need that right now.

I made it to the truck and started my journey with the thoughts of getting shît done quickly and getting back here to her. I make it to town 15 minutes later and park outside the diner. I got out and went inside. I was greeted by Virginia, the owner." William, it's so nice to see you. What brings you this way?" She says as she comes and hugs me, kissing her cheeks, "Just coming to get supplies. And order lunch before I do my shopping" with the raised brow. She looked at me for a moment.

She shakes her head and asks what I want. So I put my order in for 2 and got the look from Virginia. Ya know, the one that says, "I call bullshit." Yeah, she knows me, so yes, I'm sure she wants to ask questions, but one look, and she holds back for now... I know I'll get it from her later, so I told her I'd talk to her in a few days. When I return to the farm, I'll call her to come out. She agrees and drops it. I let her know I'd be back in 30 mins for my order and walked outside. I looked around, and the streets were fairly busy with people doing their shopping. I headed across the street to the local clothing boutique, entered inside, and asked for some assistance with getting at least 4 different outfits, pajamas, undergarments, and shoes. Also, about the sports bra she had asked for, the staff was very helpful. I was getting my purchases paid for when I saw someone taping paper to the door.

I watched as a woman taped and walked to the next door. Hmm... that's strange. I thought once I paid, I walked out and turned my head to the paper and almost choked on my breath. There she was in all her beauty. Missing!! Destiny Waters is 22 yrs old. She's been missing since July 20th, last seen in Clearwater County, leaving her work after her shift... Shît I looked around for the woman I saw posting this, but I didn't see her anywhere OK, so I guess Destiny was right about her name. I took out my phone and took a picture of the missing poster, and headed towards the pharmacy.

I quickly grab everything I need and get out. I am watching for the lady while I make my way to the truck to deposit my purchases and head back into the diner. As I walk in, I can hear the chatter of other patrons enjoying their meals. I got to the counter and gave my name to the waitress, and waited. She comes back with my food. I paid after thanking her and turned to leave. I see the lady with the posters. I walked to the door and she opened her car door. I rush out and try to catch her, but I don't quite make it. She's pulling away by the time I get down there. Damnit... I stood there thinking what I should do when my phone pulled my attention. I take it out answering "Hi MA." "OH honey! I'm so glad I caught you with service. When are you coming home dear, and how is hunting? Is it good?" Chuckling, I answered her ramble. "Yes, Ma hunting is good. I'm fine, and in the next day or two, I'll be home. Is everything OK there? MA How's PA doing?" Oh! Yes, dear, everything is fine. I got a call from Virginia that you had come into town. I just wanted to check on you dear, you know I worry about you out there all alone hunting by yourself. "HA" Virginia, I should have known cheeky woman! "Mom, really, I'm fine, and I'm not alone. OK. I'll be home in a few days. 2 tops OK, I've got to go. MA I'll see you soon. Love you" and hang up the phone shît why did I say that? Now she's not going to leave me alone, and I was right.

My phone rings again as I climb into the truck and start backing out once on the road, I answer it, and there's MA.. "William Micheal Sholt, what do you mean you're not alone! And how dare you hang up on me before I say bye to you?" she says in her, now you royally pissed me off, tone. Sighing, I said, "I am sorry, ma'am, I didn't mean to disrespect you. I am just in a hurry to get back. I apologize. "... stopping there, hoping I can soothe her anger a little she finally says "ok I accept your apology, son. Now, what do you mean you're not alone?" Damn I was hoping I didn't have to explain yet so with a big sigh I explain everything except my naughty thoughts of course and the silence on the other end makes me look down at my phone to make sure the call is connected still "MA are you there?" Clearing her throat "son I think you should bring her home today!" sighing I don't agree"MA I can't move her, yet she needs to heal a bit more, and I don't want to have her out in the open I think someone is after her MA and I want to keep her safe ok ill bring her in 48 hrs alright MA, and please let Pa know what's going on" She agrees and asked if I need her to send one of my brother's or a ranch hand to help I told her no I've got it, and we said our goodbyes ending the call I went faster down the road to get back to her.

Once I reach the mountain, I park and grab the bags and make the walk to the cave. I watch around, making sure it's clear before I move the facade back enough to get myself through. I set the bags inside and went back out to cover my tracks and put the facade back in place as I made my way through the cave. I can't hear anything. Oh fûck I hope she's alright. I walk a bit faster. Once, I went around the corner there. She is so beautiful, sleeping peacefully. I can't help myself. I set the bags down and walked quietly to the bed, and I just watched her. This woman, man, there are no words to say what she makes me feel, her face peaceful and relaxed, her brown hair with the natural caramel highlights splayed out on the pillow. Her dark lashes frame her almond-shaped eyes, her full cheeks and her little nose, her full pouty pink lips, and the silky light skin of her neck. God, she is sexy. I never would have thought anyone's neck would turn me on. But hers does. I force my eyes away from her tempting neck, and Brown meets my blue eyes with a small smile on her beautiful face that is slowly turning red. I smile back and ask her if she slept alright, and she turns another shade of red hmm... what's got her blushing like that...