CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Paisley Redmond P.O.V

By time I got home with the twins, I was still furious. The nerve of that man to teach my kids how to lie! I know the boys would have wanted to spend time with both of us and all that stuff, but more of it would have been initiated from Kyle's side. Afterall, he's been telling my kids from day one we all will be like a family.

I want to give my children a family, but I am hesitant. Hesitant because I doubt Kyle and his intentions. No matter how much I try to convince myself that he would atleast be honest with his kids, I am always reminded of what he did to me.

I remember how he promised methat he will always be by my side, that he'll never hurt me cause I am everything to him.

But now when I think of that day he made all these promises to me, I can't help by hate myself for believeing him so easily and falling in his trap.

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5 Years Ago.....

After I left Luke's place, I staright away head over to my apartment to get ready for the dinner.

I was so excited! Kyle and I will be together soon! I am getting married to him. I am getting married to my first boyfriend, my first love, my first kiss!

Things between us happened too quickly! I mean two months after the internship, we started dating as he cofessed he likes me and would love to give it a try in the form of a relationship.

I was very nervous! I never thought I could ever find someone who would be interested in me for real. In school, there were some guys who showed interest in me, but I never paid any attention to them. I had grown up in my own complexes due to my family situation. So, when my friends used to come and tell about the guys who liked me or something, I always used to think it's a game for them.

But then came my Kyle. He made me believe in myself. He brought out the confidence in me I always lacked.

After we started to get serious in our relationship Kyle said he wanted to meet my family. I was surprised! Guys always run away from meeting the girls family, but he himself suggested meeting them. I couldn't help but fall more for him after this. We went and met my family and they all adored him alot. We immediately got a thumbs-up for our relationship the first time he met them and today almost after a year he proposed and I said yes.

Why would I refuse to the man I love more than anything? To a man who not only cares for me but cares and loves my friends and family as his own. I confess, I feel like the luckiest girl to have such a wonderful guy as mine. My soon to be husband!

I got in my apartment and got dressed in a skin hugging black cut sleeves that needed at my mid- thing with cut work on the side, I paired it up with hot pink high heels and a white clutch. Pulling my hair back, I half tied them and put on the diamond studs Kyle got me for my birthday. I refused to him many times that I could not accept such an expensive gift from him but he just brushed me off saying "I will get you whatever I want. You are my life and you deserve the world."

I couldn't just say anything to him after that.

I was ready when my doorbell rang. I went and opened the door only for my heart to stop beating. There he stood wearing a black slacks, expensive shoes, a sweater that hugged his beautifully sculpted body, while he carried the jacket on his arm. To add to it, he carried a huge bouquet of pink and white carnations, making him look sinfully handsome.

You may think that pink and white carnations are not the flowers you give to your fianće, but I completely love them. Much more than the clíche red roses.

"You look breathtaking, my love." He said smiling while handing me the bouquet.

"Thank You. You look absolutely handsome too!" I replied blushing.

"Hey! Are you blushing?" He said coming close to me.

"No. Let's get going. We'll be late!" I said coming back after putting the flowers in the vase.

"You can deny if you want, but I can clearly see it." He said snaking a hand around my waist kissing my forehead, leading us to the car.

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After having dinner we went out for a walk.

"Come I want to sit for sometime." I said while pulling him with me to a bench.

We sat there in silence with each other hugging. A total clíche scene but I loved it.

"Kyle?" I said not looking at him.

"Hmm?" He hummed in response.

"I know this might sound stupid since we have come too far in our relationship, but I want to tell you this." I said turning to him completely tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear.

"Just say it, baby. I will never judge you." He said giving me a reassuring smile.

"You know how my father back in US treated me, right?" I asked.

He clenched his jaw and nodded.

"See, I have been betrayed and devalued by my own father. You know what all he has said to me and made me feel. He broke my heart, Kyle! He said all sorts of things to me, that a child cannot bear.

He was suppose to be my hero, he was suppose to protect me when kids bullied me at school but he broke all my self confidence. He called me an unwanted child, a mistake, blamed me for his and mom's failed marriage and the abortion mom got. He said I would never be loved, people would always use me for their benefit and kick me aside like garbage and I can never take a stand for myself, because I am weak. He called me a bitch, a burden, a good for nothing creature.

He may have harmed me physically only once, but he broke me emotionally and mentally tremendously. But you helped me believe in myself, sweetheart, restored my lost self-confidence. You have been like a saviour for me, Kyle. Thank you for loving me like this, for being with me, for facing my complexes with me with patience.

If ever you feel, Kyle, that you can't cope with me anymore or it's just getting to much to handle, just let me know you can't be with me. I would feel happy knowing that you trusted me so much to come and tell me your feelings. But don't ever betray or lie to me, Kyle. Kill me but don't ever break my heart. I will die the very second if you do that. Whatever I have in me, is because of you, without you I'll be nothing. I beg you, baby, don't ever betray or lie to me. I love you too much to bear that." I said to him with tears running down my face.

"Listen to me and listen good, Paisley. Whatever your father did to you was because he was a hollow man. He's just unfortunate that he couldn't see he had such a gem of a daughter.

You are not weak! You are the strongest woman I have ever known. I feel proud knowing I am marrying such a pure and wonderful girl. Today most of the girls loose their innocence just in a click. It means nothing to them, they just want to prove it to others that they aren't a virgin anymore whethere by choice or by pressure. But you, you put your foot down taking your stand when that moment had come between us. You don't feel ashamed of it. I feel proud that you told me you didn't want anything like that to happen between us till we got married.

As far as getting over your complexes and fears are concerned, I didn't do it, you did. You had it in you to overcome it! All you needed was someone's help and assurance and I feel honoured that you chose me to be the one. I will never leave you, being with you makes me feel at peace, it gives me joy. You changed me for good, my love, you made into somebody I never thought I would be. I'll always be by your side, with you, for you.

You are my world! I love you more than anything else in this f*cking universe. I love you, princess I'll never hurt you, I won't ever betray or lie to you. I would die rather than doing any of it to you. I love you Paisley, you are all I have. Always remember that!" He said looking at me with so much love and pride in his eyes. For a second I thought I saw guilt and hurt in his expression but it went away as quickly as it came.

I was still crying listening to his words. This man will surely never hurt me. He's my everything I'll be finished if he ever betrays or lies to me.

"Baby, why are you crying now?" He asked with concern.

"Because I am happy and I feel like the luckiest woman to have you!" I said smiling.

"And I will always make you feel this way." He said and kissed me. I kissed him back with all the emotions I was feeling.

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I didn't realise I was crying until Luke asked me.

"What's wrong Paisley? Why are you crying?" He asked worriedly.

I touched my face and felt my cheeks were wet.

"Oh that's nothing! I was just remembering all that has happeed in the past days, that's all." I said giving him a fake smile.

"I know that's not the reason and I won't pressure you to tell me about it. But just know if you want to talk, I am here with you." He said holding my hand.

Sometimes I feel why couldn't I just love Luke like I loved Kyle. He been so supportive and caring to me and the kids. He's always been there for me. But I don't see him anything more than as a friend unfortunately.

"I will." I smiled at him.

"I have made grilled chicken. Would you like that?" He asked hopefully.

I was actually quite full because Noah and Ryder literally shoved the food down my thorat at Kyle's, but I could eat a little to make Luke happy. Afterall he made my favourite food.

"Of course! I'll be back after changing. You set the table." I said walking towards the satirs.

He mumbled a "sure" behind me.

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Noah and Ryder were so tired that they slept immediately after I gave them a bath. Now it's only me and Luke having dinner.

"Luke, how's the position of law firms back in London?" I asked him while talking a bite of the scrumptious grilled chicken.

"These days if you ask me, it's really uncertain. Many law firms small or big have lawyers who are leaving the firm's." He responded and took a sip of water from his glass.

"Why is that?" I asked swallowing the bite.

"There is alot of competition in the market. So, people have started breaking people from other firms for the benefit of their own." He explained. "But why would you suddenly ask that?" He asked.

"Nothing just like that." I said. I did not want to tell him about the offer right now.

"Oh okay......" He was cut off by his phone ringing.

"No! Now how the f*ck did that happen? Try and convince them. Do something! I don't care this has to be done!" He was quiet and was listening to the person on the other line.

"No! I can't come. I pay you to do your job. F*cking, do it!" He was again quiet.

"Fine! I'll be there." He said and cut the call.

"What happened? What has got you so stressed?" I asked him as he placed his phone down.

"Somebody has diverted my most potential clients to their own firm. These people are very essential go the firm. I think I'll have to go back." He said running a hand through his hair frustratedly.

"Then you should go. Your firm needs you, go look into the matter." I said.

"I don't want to leave you and the twins, while Redmond is here." Luke said and shook his head in negative.

"I'll handle him, Luke. Don't worry! He can't harm me anymore." I assured him.

"But I don't trust him, Paisley. I know you might find me to nosey in this matter but I can't help it." Luke said and I frowned.

"Hey hey hey. Who said I find you nosey, huh? I know you are only trying to help me and the boys. Trust me, Luke, I'll be fine. I don't want your firm to suffer because of me. Your firm is your dream, Luke, you have worked very hard to build it. Go we'll be fine here, I assure you." I told my friend with a reassuring smile.

"I don't want to, Paisley! I don't feel it's right." He said.

"Luke Dawson, you better pack your stuff and leave by tomorrow or else I'll throw you out of the house myself!" I fake threatened.

"Geeze! Woman calm down! Seriously, Paisley I don't feel good about leaving." Luke stressed on the same thing again.

"Netheir do I and nor will Noah and Ryder feel good about it, but you have to go. Please, Luke, this firm means so much to you and Melissa. You both are very important for me and I don't want to see you people losing out on something because of me. You have to go. Please!" I pleaded.

"Fine! But you will call me if he creates any problem. Okay?" He asked.

"Sure thing! Now eat and pack." I told him.

After three hours everything was done. Luke's flight was at 7:25 am tomorrow morning. Mr.Luke Dawson has a private plane, but he could not use it as Aunt Marissa his and Mel's mom was using it to go to Paris.

"All set for tomorrow?" I asked standing on Luke's door.

"Almost. Come in!" He said turning around.

"Luke, I know you are stressed out but I want you to know that I'll handle everything here. You just concentrate on the firm." I said to him trying my best to ease his worries.

"Ya! But please feel free to call me for anything." He said.

"Promise. Now you should sleep you have an early morning flight tomorrow." I told him.

"Yep, after I'll be done with this little packing." He replied.

"Want help?" I asked.

"Nah. I am good!" He replied.

"Okay then. Goodnight!" I said.

"I'll miss all three of you Paisley. Goodnight!" He said hugging me.

"We'll miss you too. But now you better go off to sleep. We don't want you to miss your flight tomorrow now, do we?" I said and pulled away from the hug.

He just smiled and turned back to packing and I left his room.

I lay down in my bed after having a shower.

I slept quickly knowing I have to drop off Luke tomorrow at the airport early morning.

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Hey Babies!

This chapter had a glimpse of their past. Kyle indeed made big promises to her.

Wicked Kyle! Sending Luke away to get his family back.

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