CHAPTER THIRTY ONE

LIAM POV

Instead of stopping her I watched her walk away because I didn't have the guts to stop her. Maybe I deserved to lose her because I failed to fight for what I wanted. I couldn't find the right words to even explain how sorry I was.

Kacey looked like was about to fall but she held one of the tree's for support. Within seconds I was already by her side holding her in my arms.

Our eyes locked and it felt like time had come to a stand still. The whole world had slowly faded around us and all my attention was on the woman in my arms.

"Kacey."

"I'm fine I just slipped, that's all."

"Put me down, I'm perfectly fine and I can walk on my own."

"You don't look fine to me Kacey just let me take you home it's the least I can do."

I released her.

"Fine since you're acting stubborn all of a sudden."

I shook my head negatively.

"I'm not acting stubborn, I'm just trying to protect you."

She scoffed in annoyance.

"If you really wanted to protect me you would have stopped Amelia from revealing my identity."

"Kacey please I would have done something if I hadn't been so clueless I made a dumb mistake."

"You're right let's not talk about this anymore, it will only make things much harder."

A few minutes after we came out of the woods we were almost close to Kacey's house.

"You can stop here, I don't want my mother to see you."

I nodded quietly.

"Can I ask you something?"

She nodded quietly.

"Sure, just make it quick."

"Why don't you want your mother to see me? Are you ashamed of me Kacey?"

"This is my only way of protecting you Liam ever since the scandal happened my mother has been looking for you."

"She wants to kill you with her bare hands and she isn't joking."

"Well you don't have to do that for me because I'm capable of defending myself."

"Alright then I hope that this is the last time we'll see each other Liam because I never want to see you again."

Before I could utter a word she walked away leaving me speechless. Once Kacey was gone I went back to my own car and began driving back home in deep thought it was going to be a long journey.

I turned on the radio as Be Alright by Dean Lewis began to play in the background adding more to my misery. I felt like the lyrics of the song were taunting me.


KACEY POV

I closed my eyes tightly leaning against the door as angry tears spilled down my cheeks. He was standing right there in front of me and yet I couldn't even tell him the truth. The doctor told me that my pregnancy might have complications. What if I lost the baby and Liam found out later? He would definitely hate me forever. I pushed the negative thoughts away and wiped my tears away. And placed a comforting hand over my flat stomach.

My mother wasn't happy with me because I chose to have this baby against her wishes. If I chose to stay here it would only add to my stress levels and possibly make things worse.

Feeling more determined than ever I went back to my old bedroom and took my clothes out of the closet and began to pack my clothes in an empty suitcase.

The house that was filled with my childhood memories made me sick and didn't want to stay a minute longer.


AMBER POV


With Kacey's father out of the picture it only made things much harder. Half of the debt was paid but It wasn't enough to keep those vulture's away. They were hungry for more money but I didn't have any to give them.

"I'd like to buy your famous blueberry muffins, '' a male voice muttered quietly.

When I looked up Elijah smiled at me.

"Elijah when did you arrive?" I asked curiously, fighting my own smile.

"Last night."

"I went to talk to Kacey and she told me everything."

"Yeah well it isn't much of a secret everyone in town knows about the scandal that happened."

"She put the family name to shame. I'm disappointed in her but she needs me right now and I can't abandon her."

"After all she's Still my daughter."

He nodded quietly.

"So Mrs. Simpson, how about that muffin?"

"I'll get your order right away."

I handed him the muffin he winked at me and walked away.

If Kacey had fallen in love with a young man like him things would have been different for her because Elijah comes from a respectable family.


RES POV

At the end of each semester my best friend enjoyed throwing one of the craziest parties that became the new headlines of the News.

His parents were super rich and famous and just like he was an only child. Sid and I had a lot of things in common and we were both obsessed with motorcycles.

They are our thing.

In fact we brought our motorcycles at the same time mine was red while his was a blue one.

It was the party of the year and I wasn't planning on missing it. All my friends were going to be attending it.The birthday boy was my best friend Sidney. He was turning twenty three years old.

I looked around the party and everyone was having fun. It was either they were drunk or getting laid somewhere in the house.

Sidney liked the high life and he enjoyed taking risks as well. That's how he wanted to live life to the fullest.

He tapped me on the shoulder while holding a glass of whiskey in his hand.

"Are you enjoying yourself?" He asked curiously.

"Well it's definitely one of the greatest parties. I'm impressed."

He smiled at me.

"You haven't seen anything. Res wait until the girls show up, it's going to be epic."

I cocked a brow at him.

"What girls?"


He smirked in response.

"For this occasion I decided to hire strippers to entertain us."

"Strippers?"

He nodded quietly.

"Yep they are coming from a club called kiss it's the most popular club in town and besides I want top quality girls but there's a catch we can't have sex with any of the girls."

"It's against their policy or something but if things get intense I might just break their so-called policy."

The doors of the party opened and ten girls walked in wearing the same outfit.

I locked eyes with one of the girls until Sid patted me on the shoulder.

"I see that you already like one of the girls."

Sid looked at the girl and frowned.

"Though she doesn't look like your type."

"Then we'll just have to see whether she'll meet my standards or not."

"What are you planning?"

"You'll find out later" I muttered while watching the girl I planned to subdue.


RON POV

I could feel the heat in my cheeks when Res kept staring at me like he had recognized me. I adjusted my mask and tried my best to ignore him. I had to act like I didn't crave for his attention if he was ever going to notice me.

After the first show was over I went to sit on one of the stools that were placed near the mini bar. Only a few seats were occupied.

Someone placed a shot of tequila next to me.

I looked up and Res smiled at me.

"You might wanna drink this first before we get to know each other."

I pushed the shot away.

"I never asked you to buy me anything."

He smirked at me.

"I just wanted to act like a gentleman."

I rolled my eyes at him.

"Have we met before?"

I shook my head negatively.

"I don't think so besides I don't even know who you are."

"Sorry I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Res."

He offered me his hand.

"What's yours?"

I placed my hand in his.

"Ron."

"Ron?" he repeated once more.

"Your eyes look familiar."

I released my hand out of his grasp and drank the shot of tequila he had offered me.

"You drank it."

"I don't like wasting free alcohol."

The tequila made me feel a little dizzy.

This was the first time I had taken alcohol. I just hope that it doesn't affect my plan.

"Are you feeling okay?" Res asked curiously.

He looked amused.

"I love this song, why don't you come dance with me?"

"Ah you're a straightforward lady please lead the way."

I got off the stool and lost balance when my high heels hit the ground. Res caught me before I could hit the floor.

He pulled me close, crushing our bodies together.

A gasp escaped my lips.

He smirked at me.

"Is this one of your moves?" He taunted.

KACEY POV

Once everything was packed I dragged my suitcase and stopped in my tracks when I heard someone moaning.

I remember being alone in the house. I left my suitcase at my door and slowly followed the sounds to my surprise they came from my mother's bedroom.

The door was left slightly ajar and I pushed open taking in the scene I found. My eyes widened in shock. My mother covered herself with a bedsheet trying to hide her nakedness.

How?

"Kacey just let me explain, '' Elijah muttered quietly.

I glared at him.

"Explain what?That you're screwing my mother behind my back!"