✔ Shattered! (Book Two) (Sequel to Scars) ✔

Chapter Eleven

'What the f**k are you talking about?' Tom asked Amber, Shoving her off his lap, probably a bit to harshly, She stood up and looked around the room, from her facial expression, she looked like a deer caught in the headlights.

'I'm so sorry, i thought since you were here, They knew, I'm so so sorry'. Amber told me, Rambling. I just smiled sadly.

'It's ok, it's not your fault. I was going to tell them soon enough anyway'. She just nodded and left the room, Still looking incredibly sad. I sighed and got off James lap, Passed the baby to him and left the room, going to find her.

She was in the kitchen, wiping away a few tears with a tissue.

'Hey, Can I come in and talk to you?' I asked her from the doorway, She jumped slightly, obviously not realising I was there but nodded.

'Of course'.

As I walked into the room, i went right up to her and wrapped her in a hug. She didn't move at first, clearly shocked, but soon enough, She wrapped her arms around my back and hugged me back.

When we pulled apart, She smiled.

'I really am sorry for blabbing your secret'.

'Honestly, Don't worry about it. It's out now, It's like a massive weight off my shoulders, but, I gotta ask... How do you know?'

'Aaron told me, A few days before he... passed. He was really upset and told me that he had a kid with someone who used to date Tom, He said it wasn't planned but he didn't regret it and wished he could have done more for you'.

Hearing those words, words Aaron spoke, about me and AJ brought tears to my eyes.

'I know he was thinking of leaving me and coming to get you'. She admitted. I averted my gaze to the floor. 'I know he didn't cheat on me with you'. I looked up at her.

'He really didn't, I can promise you'. She nodded.

'I know, and I know if he ever did leave, it was because he thought it was the right thing to do. By you and by your son.'.

'Thank you... for not hating me'. I admitted.

'how could I? You're the mother of the love of my life's child. With AJ in the world, There's still a part of Aaron here with us'.

I never thought about it like that, but, I guess that's true.

'- Why are you even here, hanging around! f*****g pathetic!' I heard someone shout from the other room. Oh, No, Not now.

I ran back into the room with Amber following close behind me, To find out whats going on.

As predicted, Tom and James were in each other's faces, screaming at each other, Demi was holding AJ, He was crying.

'Stop this, NOW!' I told them, but they ignored me.

'Why dont you f**k off back to LA, She doesn't need you'.

'TOM!'

'Like f**k, were you there for her and that little boy?'

'James, Just leave it'. I didn't want this to turn into a massive fight, but I can see that that's where this was going. 'Please'.

He looked over at me and smiled, but when he turned back to Tom, His fist connected with James' chin, Letting out a loud crack, It made AJ scream more.

'Demi, Get the kids out the room please'. i told her, She nodded quickily and she, Peyton and Amber took all three kids out the room and away from the fight that was kicking off.

Mike, Ollie and Liam weren't getting involved. If they wouldn't then, I will.

Tom was on top of James, laying punch after punch into his face, James wasn't even fighting back.

'Tom, TOM STOP! NOW!' But he wouldn't.

Suddenly, When Tom pulled his fist back, Blood flew through the air and splattered over the carpet.

'f**k sake, Ok, Enough!' This time, Liam did step in. I tried to pull Tom off James, but he wasn't budging.

Stepping forward, I got on my knees and tried to stop his fist from connecting with James' face, but in the process, Toms fist connected with mine instead, I fell forward, on top of James and cried out.

He got me right in the nose. I pulled my head back, Blood was started to drip from my face, Upon seeing this, Liam abandoned his worry for Tom and instantly helped me to my feet, Mike and Ollie came rushing over, but I told them to f**k off.

'Are you OK?' I asked James. One of his eyes were closed and already beginning to swell, His face was covered in blood. He just nodded.

'Oh my god, Katie, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to get you, Please I-'

'f**k you, Tom, Get away from me. That goes for you two as well'. I shouted at Mike and Ollie. 'Neither of you tried to help him'. I pointed at my bloodied boyfriend as he got back up to his feet.

'Kate, I'm sorry'. I just shook my head.

'Where's your bathroom?' I asked Liam, ignoring everyone else. He took my arm and pulled me towards the stairs.

Telling me he would send Demi up, He left me to sort my nose out and closed the door. I could still hear shouting from downstairs but ignored it for now. I'd like to think there won't be any more physical fights.

I sighed and leaned against the side, pulling my wallet out and opening the letter Aaron had written to me before he died...