Meg

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Gabriella's POV

Omg, I'm here! You can do this! I walk up to the door and knock. A beautiful blond opens the door. Hi umm.. I'm Gabriella Valentine. I was looking for my family. Is this were Val and Vinny Valentine live? Val she yells. A guy with similar features to Dad walks out. Who is it Meg? He reaches her and looks at me in the doorway. He looks shocked, confused , sad and angry. Vinny he yells. Vinny comes, what's wrong? He reaches us and looks at the door. No f*****g way Ma? He asks. I shake my head no. I'm Gabriella Lina Valentine are you Valor and Vinny Valentine my cousins? The boys look at each other and back at me. Meg grabs my hand. Who's at the door kiddo asks a kind gray haired woman. She turns around dropping a plate. It clatters on the floor. Her mouth wide open and her eyes filled with shock. Gabriella? Yes? Omg your home. Oh sweet child your home. You look just like your momma. She weeps as she hugs me. Where have you been? How'd you get here? How'd you find us? Hold on Nanna give her a min to explain. Says Meg. She holds my hand. It's ok whenever you're ready. She pointed at the boys. Don't you dare say a word until she's done. They nod and set down. I look up and they have blank looks on their face. My name is Gabriella Lina Valentino. I'm 21 years old as I'd yesterday. My mother was Lina Marie Purize. She married my father Falcon Mesa Valentine and died giving birth to me. My father said my Uncle Vinny was jealous of their relationship and tried to destroy them. That Uncle beat and rapped my mother, almost losing my twin brothers. So we went into hiding for a long time because my father was afraid you'd come after me. I look up and everyone's angry and hurt. Meg keeps holding my hand. The lady they call Nanna came over to me. She looked into my eyes and she looked trusting. She shakes her head. Kiddo that's not true. What? What do you mean it's not true? Oh sweetie… I'll show you. She walks out for a few minutes. She returns holding a leather book. She opens it and shows my mother in a wedding dress. She looks so happy. I look to the left but it's not my father. Who's this? That's Vinny Valor Valentino Valentine, is your father. Those two over there are your twin brothers Valor and Vinny. No it can't be? Why are you lying? Were not lying sweetie. She flips the page revealing a picture of me, my mom and the guy they say is my dad. With the two guys sitting at the table. A lump grows in my throat. She hands me a glass of water and I swallow it down. I look up then what is the truth? Val and Vinny's grand dad disowned him because though we are mafia we don't touch women. Falcon seen them as weak and unworthy of anything other than a f**k and killing them aside from one women. Lina Marie Purize ,Val and Vinny's mother. She was a beautiful woman. She was Falcons best friend and they did everything together. He had to leave and go to the Americas for schooling. The Valentine's always went to business school. Generation after Generation. Well Falcons twin brother Vinny Valor Valention Valentine had already come back from business school he was first born he got the job first. So Falcon left Lina here. She was always here; she was a second daughter to Vinny and Falcons father and mother. Well Lina and Vinny got close and soon got married, getting pregnant with the twins. They were around five when Falcon got back. He'd been so busy he didn't know that Vinny married and had the boys with Lina. He came home and the boys were running through the house. Lina just had their daughter You Gabriella. She was walking down downstairs. Falcon saw her and instantly got angry. He grabbed her by the hair pulling her down the stairs. She held onto you trying to protect you. I was trying to get the boys away, sending them to get your father. He was in this room unable to hear anything. I tried grabbing you as you cried. Falcon pushed me and I hit my head going out cold. I woke up in the hospital. Later finding out that he took Lina and Gabriella. He r***d Lina until she bled to death. We have no idea what happened to you Gabriella. We could never find you. Your father, your real father looked for you everywhere he never forgave himself. Tears stream down my eyes. The man I called dad who cared for me killed my mother and took me away from my family. I become angry and start shaking. I feel a hand in my shoulder and I look up. I'll be ok sweetie your here now. How about I take you to a room and you get cleaned up then will talk some more. I nod as leads me through the house. We reach a room and she opens the door. It's a simple room with a full bed, dressers, night stand, closet and a bathroom. It has some pictures on the white walls. I set my stuff down and turn around. I take a breath and look at Meg. She nods and we walk back downstairs. My twin brothers are still sitting there. Would you like some tea sweetie? Yes please. She brings me a cup and sets down. Thank you.

Megs POV

I can't believe there sister is alive and standing here. I can't read the boys expression. I lead Gabi to a bedroom. She looks around and back at me. I nod trying to reassure her the best I can. We walk downstairs and Nanna makes tea. I grab a cup and she brings one to Gabi. Thank you, she says softly. I glare at Val. He looks at me like what I do? I glare harder and then at Vinny they squirm. Ok fine quite looking at me like that whines Val. I try not to laugh. I'm sorry it's just that I spent the last 21 years thinking you were dead. So I'm a little shocked and angry. Vinny nods his head agreeing. It's so freaky she looks and sounds just like Many says Vinny! I smack him upside the head. Don't call your sister freaky. He bows his head. Meg? I turn around looking at Gabi. Yeah Gabi. Can I call you Gabi? Yes I like that. Ok then Gabi what can I do for you. Umm.. Who are you to me? Honestly nobody, but hopefully we can become friends. Really I honestly thought you were married to Valor. I nearly spit my tea out. Val looks like a cat who ate the canary. Nannas grinning and Vinnys laughing his ass off. No, Gabi we are not married; we just met almost two days ago. What? She says shocked. Oh big brother she has you wrapped around her finger she taunts. Everyone laughs while Val glares. Oh come on hubby you know it's funny. He tries not to grin. Oh and you she points at Vinny. Who me? What I'd do? She gets up and slaps him. That's for my friend Riha. His eyes bug out. I didn't.. She… I know the story she glares at. He gulps. Ok stop you look like ma and it's freaking me out. We laugh again. I wrap my arm around. Then a man that looks like Val and Vinny comes through the kitchen. What's going on here says a booming voice. Hi Vinny, how are you? I'm alright Greta how are you? I'm fine, would you like some tea? No thank you but I'd love to know what's going on. He looks over at us then at Gabi then back at us. He then does a double take and shock covers his face. Tears form in his eyes. Gabriella he asks so softly? Is that really you? Yes it's me she says softly. He walks up to her staring at her. I don't know what any of us expect. He pulls her into a hug and starts crying. I can't believe it. My baby girl's home. He continues sobbing. I look at Val, Vinny and Nanna who are all shocked. Soon the sobbing dies down. How, what, when and where. Well I flew here and I'm really good at hacking. I just got here not even 30 min ago and yes I've been told the real story . I guess I always knew that dad.. I mean Falcon was lying. I just never wanted to see it. We stand there watching them. Then there dad gets a huge smile on his face. I'm so glad your home. Me too wow that's a lot to take in. I think to myself as I watch them interact.He turns around and looks at me. Who are you and why are you here? I bite my lip and look down. He's kinda scary. Umm.. I'm … Val stands beside me; she's my girlfriend. I look at him like a fish outta water. What the hell? Omg why is he lying. You never said you were seeing anyone. I thought you were still pining over Bethany he says. I glare at Val feeling jealous. Ok I shouldn't be jealous. What's wrong with me. I look at Val as he clenches his jaw. I place my hand in his and he grips it. Excuse us please, I say softly leading Val upstairs. We reached his room and I shut the door. I led Val to the bed and we sat down. He places his head on my chest and closes his eyes as I run my fingers through his hair. We sat in a comfortable silence. I'm sorry about that. It's just.. Val you don't have to explain. I'm here right now. For some ungodly known reason we have a connection and I'd kinda like to see the way it goes. My phone rings and it's Marg. Hello? Omg Meg the doc called and said that an unknown person paid for Will's surgery. That's wonderful Marg! I can't believe it! I'm so happy for you guys. We are to. His surgery is tomorrow! Wow that's awesome Marg I'm so happy for you. I love you guys so much and will be praying for you. We love you to Aunt Meg. I smile as Will yells into the phone. You guys be careful bye for now and I hang up. Thank you Val. You don't know how much I appreciate it. No need to thank me Meg. Now just give me the info about your ex. I bit my lip. I was expecting something a little different ,but ok. Alright let's head to your office and I'll tell you everything I know. We walk down to his office. I take a seat in the leather chair. He looks at me and I clear my throat. Alright, here's his schedule of everywhere he goes and what time. The man works like clockwork. You follow this you can get all of his money and kill him without lifting a finger. What do you get out of this aside from the boy's surgery. I get a piece of mind that that piece of s**t is gone and I never have to worry about him again. He was a piece of s**t husband and I wasted four years of my life. Alright that's touching and all now tell me the real story he says. What do you mean that is the real story? No it's not! Alright you wanna hear why I want that piece of s**t dead. Yes!

I wipe the tears that leaked out. We had just got married and he was getting his business to move forward. I was the accountant. I made him millions within two years of being married. Everything was great. We were happy. Well we started branching out towards Europe. He was leaving and I stayed to keep things in check. Well he started leaving more often. He wasn't coming home, but once a month. He came home for our anniversary. We went to dinner and an evening of love making. The next morning I got up before he woke up to make a special breakfast. On my way down the stairs his bag was sitting so I took it to the laundry room. I opened it up and it smelled like a w***e was in his bag. I lifted a shirt lipstick stains covering the collar. I didn't know what to feel. So I just put them back in and took the case back to the stairs. I went up stairs and grabbed some clothes and left the house. When I got back to confront him he was gone. I shrugged and took a shower. He didn't call or text after that day. I started living in a void. I didn't care. I was numb. Finally after months he showed up at the office. I wanted to work things out. I know wishful thinking. I waited until after everyone left. I walked down the hallway. As I walk through the hall I hear moans in the distance. The closer I get the louder the moan gets. I reach for the knob. Why am I doing this? I know what I'm about to see. I've been expecting it. I knew. I just never wanted to fully accept it. I open the door to see some slut bent over his desk as he takes her from behind. I just stood there and watched the scene in front of me. I didn't feel anything. Then he turned his head and smirked at me. He kept f*****g her as if I wasn't there. I smirk back and his face falls. He stops f*****g the moaning slut. Sam why'd you stop. Shut up he screams. He turns around pulling his pants up. What are you doing here? I just stare at him. Four f*****g years down the drain. I mumbled to myself. I went to leave when I got pulled back in. Where do you think you're going he said with such venom. As if this is my fault. He grabbed a handful of my hair. He screamed at the slut to get the f**k out. She ran away in a hurry. He pulled me by the hair heading toward the coach. I slashed and tried to get away. He punched me in the ribs. I couldn't breath. Then another blow came. He told me I wasn't going anywhere. I shivered in disgust. I keep thinking why? I begged him to let go. He just pulled my hair pulling harder. He grabbed my throat. He told me the shut the f**k up. His breath smelled of alcohol. He started to pull my dress up. I keep begging for him to stop. Then he told me to keep begging. I screamed telling him to get off of me. I tried to punch and kick, but he had me pinned down. Shut the f**k up b***h. He punched me in the face. I was sobbing at that point. He screamed Look what you made me do. He said now you're really going to pay. He pulled me by the hair and pushed me against the desk. SAM STOP I scream. I tried to move but I couldn't. He shoved himself inside of me. I cried out but he wouldn't stop. He grabbed my hair smacking my head against the desk. I start blacking out blood running down my nose. I tried to stay awake and get him off , but I was too weak. I blacked out. Then I remember waking up there all alone. Blood was everywhere. I ran to Margs house but she wasn't home. I went to mine. He wasn't there. I grabbed my stuff, went to the ATM, got all the money I could. I stayed at a hotel for a week. One day they came to the door with the papers for the divorce and said I cost the company billions. So here I am. No one knows except you. I hang my head crying.

Val's POV

She said we have a connection. That she wants to see where it leads. My heart flutters. What is this? Why do I feel this way? I haven't been myself. Yet when I'm with her all I wanna do is cuddle and find out everything I can about her. Then Marg calls about Will being able to have the surgery. I sent the money earlier. I wanted him to be ok for Meg. She really loves that kid. She hangs up and looks at me.Thank you Val. You don't know how much I appreciate it. No need to thank me Meg. Now just give me the info about your ex. She bites her lip. She's gotta stop doing that. We head to my office. Alright, here's his schedule of everywhere he goes and what time. The man works like clockwork. You follow this you can get all of his money and kill him without lifting a finger. What do you get out of this aside from the boy's surgery. I get a piece of mind that that piece of s**t is gone and I never have to worry about him again. He was a piece of s**t husband and I wasted four years of my life. Alright that's touching and all now tell me the real story he says. What do you mean that is the real story? No it's not! Alright you wanna hear why I want that piece of s**t dead. Yes! She begins telling me and more she tells me the angrier I get. That piece of s**t. He is getting so much worse then what I was preparing for. We don't hurt women, but when a man does he better be praying to god. I try to stay calm and not scare her. Her voice breaks a few times and my heart clenches. She won't look at me. I look over and see Dad, Dillion, Nanna and Gabi. I look back over at Meg. I get up and pick her up bridal style and head to my room. She puts her head on my chest as she continues to sob. We reach my room and I place her on the bed. I go to shut the door. Only to be stopped. Please stay, she says so softly and broken. I'm not leaving. I go and shut the door and strip down to my briefs. I help her undress and climb under the sheets. She faces me putting her hand in my hair. I kiss her forehead pulling her in. We lay there not saying a word. Thank you Val. I don't say anything, I just hold her closer. We fall asleep in each other's arms.