Her Security ( The complete Security series)

The Letters

DENNY

I wake up in the hospital what the hell happened?

I look around and see Daniella I have all these wires and machines stuck to me and I feel like my heart has been ripped out of chest I look down and it's confirmed something happened to my heart.

I keep looking around where the hell is Maliki

" Daniella" It comes out as almost a whisper

" Denny your awake"

" Where is Mal?"

" I'm calling the Dr. in here"

" Daniella where is Mal"

Her face turns crimson as tears fill her eyes.

" Where is Maliki"

The nurses start coming in and Daniella runs out the door. What the hell is happening the last thing I remember is being in labor with my daughter and then a bunch of the machines going off before it went blank.

Did something happen to Maliki while I was out? How long have I been asleep? And why do I think I had open heart surgery?

The doctors are talking but I can't hear a word they are saying my mind is frantic where is my husband?

" MRS.CARTER"

" Owens, my last name is Owens"

" Did you hear me?"

" Um... No sorry can you please tell me where my husband is"

" Who is your husband Ma'am?"

" Maliki Owens"

" I'm sorry I should probably get your family now"

She runs off and everyone starts piling in, there is no dad and no Maliki. I turn to Gail

" Where is my dad?"

" He will be along soon sweet Pea"

" And Mal, where is Mal?"

Daniella holds out an envelope

" I'm sorry, we couldn't stop him"

I gulp and grab the envelope to open it

Ardenia Rose Owens

I want you to know no matter what you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Every moment we have spent together will be cherished. I love you more than my own life so I am giving my life to you. My heart has always belonged to you baby and now it is where it belongs. I know it is a little tattered but you will always have a piece of me. Take care of our babies and tell them how much daddy loves all of you. I'm sorry I took my vows seriously this time but you need to be there for our kids. I love you Ardenia and I am waiting for you in another life, live this one to the fullest for me.

Forever and Always Your Paul Bunion

Maliki

My tears are streaming from my face as I am reading it. But I have no words no function in any of my body all I have are tears. Why the hell would he do this? I can't live without him I can't I tried once and it nearly broke me. Did he not realize that?

I hear the others trying to talk to me but I can't hear or even see anything besides the letter that is in my shakey hands. What do I do now how do I go from here? Am I just suppose to morn the man that means more to me than the entire world and move on? I can't move on from this it isn't possible I feel like my world has been shredded into a billion pieces.

I close my eyes and just let the tears fall, as I fall apart at the Seams.

GAIL

The nurse hands me two letters from Damien I open the one with my name on it. A ring falls out of the envelope.

Gail

I'm sorry I couldn't do this in person but I wanted you to know. You made me find love again when I never thought there was a chance. Thank you for being my rock when I needed you I know this hurts me as much as it does you. I hope you understand that I couldn't let this happen I have never seen a love like Maliki and Ardenia's and something like that I can't sit around while they let it go. I love you Gail Mathers I will see you when you are ready to be mine again.

Tears stream to my eyes and I slip the ring on my finger. I do understand what he means and I am sad it has to happen this way but I can't break down for Denny girls sake I need to stay strong.

MALIKI

My eyes flutter open slowly, how the hell am I still alive? My chest hasn't been touched I lay there trying to figure out what is happening.

Did Denny die before I could get to her? Where they not able to do the surgery? I turn my head as an older Gentleman walks in.

" Good your awake, Mrs. Owens woke up about 20 minutes ago and is a sobbing mess thinking your dead"

" How am I not dead?"

" Your father- in- law took your place sir"

" Why the hell would he do that?"

" Probably the same reason you wanted to.... Love"

" Come let's go see your wife"

I nod and he disconnects the blood pressure cuff and takes out my IV. Then walks me down to Denny's room everyone is surrounding her.

" Get the f**k away from me"

Brandon: " Den we are just trying to help"

" I don't want your help I want my f*****g husband bring back Maliki that is how you can...."

I chuckle cutting her off

"You talk too much baby"

jaws start dropping and hands fly over mouths as Denny just gapes at me.

" How the f**k?"

" Ask her" I point to Gail as I make my way over to the bed laying beside her.

She curls into me instantly

" Please, please don't leave me like that again Mal"

" I will try my best baby" I kiss her head and everyone leaves the room gaping about me still being alive.

Gail walks up and hands me a letter.

" He wrote that for the two of you."

" I'm sorry Denny girl but your father always did what he must for you"

She nods

" He really loved you Gail"

" I know he left me the engagement ring"

She leaves the room and I open the letter

Maliki and Ardenia

I never thought when I put you in each other's life's that your love would grow stronger than any I have ever seen. There is something about the way you would give up anything for each other that I admire more than anything. Ardenia I am so proud of the woman you have become. You are an amazing mother and I hope that you live everyday to the fullest with those beautiful kids. Maliki I have always asked you to take care of my little girl and you have proved to me time and time again that you will risk your own life for hers. For that I thank you son you are the reason I feel confident doing this I know I can't let the love you two share die so easily. Take care of each other and I will see you when it's your turn.

Love always

Dad