CHAPTER SIX

Emily Bett Rickards as Erica Maxwell

Luke Dawson P.O.V.

I was sitting downstairs with Noah and Ryder, while Paisley was upstairs calling up her firm informing them about her absence.

She is a wonderful girl, dosen't deserve any of the miseries life has thrown her way.

I love her so much. The love I hold for her continues to grow every single day, the way she has tackled all difficulties and the unconditional love she harbours in her heart for Noah and Ryder leaves me in awe.

Seeing her suffer, tugs at my heart. I want to protect her from all the evils in this world. She's definitely strong, but it seemed as she lost all sense of judgment when it came to Redmond and his horrific deeds.

There was was something about Kyle Redmond which set me off from the very beginning, way Paisley and him started going out. His traits were that of extreme ruthless and selfishness that he managed to tactically conceal when it came to Paisley, which is why none of us could even fathom his actual intentions.

"Uncle Luke, can we plewese go outside and play?" Ryder asked.

They both are really adorable! The love I have for them was as if they were my own owing to the very strong connection I feel towards them. Such innocent boys have to suffer because of their as*hole of a father.

If I given a chance, I would kill him a hundred times for hurting MY Paisley.

"Of course, Ryder! Just wait for sometime then all of us will go to the park." I said making the boys beam with happiness.

"Thank you, Uncle Luke! We love you!!" Noah exclaimed. He is the over energised lad out of the two.

At that moment I doorbell rang I got up to my feet and made my way to check the visitor at the door.

Opening the door I was shocked to see none other than, Kyle Redmond standing at Paisley's doorstep.

To say I lost all sense of sanity and blinded by fury would be an understatement, the hatred I feel towards his man runs so deep words will fall short to express it. He isn't just my rival in business world just actual life as well.

I come from well established wealthy family, yet I always wanted to make my own name and go out of the way to prove myself hence, I chose law and so did my twin Melissa. The fact that this profession was a catalyst and gave me the opportunity to meet Paisley makes me grateful every passing day.

After the internship at Redmond's, I worked hard to open my own firm Dawson Holdings. Today, I can proudly claim that we are as big and as influentional as The Redmond Associates.

I was about to open my mouth and throw insults at him, when I heard Paisley ask "Who is it Luke?"

I was just rooted to the ground glaring at the swine infront of me.

I turned around to see Paisley looking at him with shock, she pinched herself to make sure it is true but piched too hard and let out a hiss.

Just as I was about to rush towards her, Redmond shoved me aside going near her and held her arm in his hand inspecting the spot she pinched.

Seeing him touch her, flared jealousy inside me. I would have beaten the living shit out of him for touching her if the kids weren't home.

All through their conversation I was giving him time to leave, but I lost it when refused to get out even after being asked by Paisley.

So, I took this as a chance to mock him using his own words which he used that day."You heard what she said now get out of her property this second or else I won't hesitate to make matters worst" and with each word that was dripping with disgust I took a step towards him.

Being the arrogant bastard he is, he replied with absolute lothate and anger."I won't go anywhere till I have a chat with my wife, Dawson! It's our personal matter, it would be better if you keep your damn mouth shut!"

I had a very good comeback for his false claim that Paisley was his wife, but kept shut when Paisley gestured to me with her hand to keep quiet, silently telling me she got this. I don't doubt her for that one bit, she wise and mature to deal with it.

When he could not get to talk to her anymore he got the twins in between.

What surprised me the most was the fact that he knew about them.

Only our group of friends and Paisley's family knew about Ryder and Noah's existence.

At that moment Noah and Ryder chose to make an appearance chirping while calling out for Paisley.

I couldn't help but think how all of us would look as a family. When Paisley would get to know about my feelings towards her and if she would accept them.

The thought of having a family with the only woman I love, never failed to fill my heart with joy.

Paisley's tears which were till now at the bay started flowing freely when he asked the twins all sorts of questions about their father.

I completely lost it when I saw her crying yet again because of that f*cker! I've sworn I would let him harm her or the boys, I decided to distract the twins from this meaningless questions.

Of course, I won't let my girl cry because of that worthless excuse of a man!

"Okay! Who wants to go for swings to the park with Uncle Luke?" I asked.

"Me-me!" Noah and Ryder exclaimed together raising their hands and jumping.

"For that big boys go to your room and change. So that we can leave." I said trying to take them out of the room.

"Bye Mommy's friend!" "Bye Uncle Kyle!" both the twins said beforing running off to their room.

"Bye." Redmond whispered.

I stomped behind the twins not before giving him a deadly glare and intentionally shoving him aside with my shoulder.

I got inside the boys playroom and give them new pair of clothes to change in and sent them inside bathroom and asked them to shut the door but not lock it.

All the while I was standing at the rooms entrance seeing and listening to them talk.

By the end of their conversation, I was shook! Redmond and Paisley were still married in the eyes of the law. That f*cker never submitted the divorce papers!

His confession was like a blow to my gut. Paisley was still his wife! Did it mean he could get her back by blackmailing her in the twins name?

For the first time in many years, I got the feeling of immense fear that I loathed so much. I couldn't bare the though of the only woman I love to be taken away from me once again.

It happened once and it hurt soo much.

I still remember that day when I finally decided to confess my true feeling to Paisley even after knowing she was in a relationship with Kyle.

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5 Years Ago.......

Our internship period was coming to an end, by our I mean, Paisley and I.

After we started, Kyle made sure to keep Paisley with him at all times. He would take her out with him to work every single day.

He knew I loved Paisley, yet he made sure she couldn't be around me much.

They started dating 2 months into our internship.

When I heard it, I sulked the whole night knowing she is with another man, but I was ready to step back if it meant she would be happy. I can do anything for her happiness!

Things definitely started becoming hard for me. Seeing her laugh and smile with him started breaking me slowly.

He became a part of six of us because of Paisley. Everybody accepted him with open arms so I didn't have much of a choice. I wouldn't let her know that I hate him, else I'd hurt the woman I hold so dear.

I kept my feelings about her to myself wanting her to find her happiness, I was so discreet about my feelings that even Melissa remained in the dark.

Every-time seeing them hugging and kissing shattered me, but I endured this painful silence. After all, it was a conscious choice I made for the well being of my Paisley.

One day a couple of weeks before our internship was coming to an end I couldn't keep it inside me anymore. So, I decided to tell Paisley about it irrespective of her relationship.

I called her up.

"Hello" She answered with joy.

"Hey Darling!" I replied. "I want to talk to you about something extremely important. Can I come over to your place, if that's okay with you?" I asked.

"OMG! OMG! I have to tell you something very important too." She said squealing. "Luke, I am not at home right now. I'll come over to your place in while and we'll talk, sounds cool?" She asked.

Hoped bloomed inside me.

I really wanted to know what could it be that had her squealing with joy.

Please let her feel the same about me. I prayed.

"Sure! Just give me call when you come."I said.

"Great! I'll see you then. Byeeeeeeeee!" She said making me chuckle.

"Bye!" I said grinning like an idiot and cut the call.

It was 6 in the evening when the doorbell rang.

I rushed outside knowing it was Paisley, all the while I had a stupid smile plastered on my face.

"Hey! Come in." I said opening the door.

"Hey" She said entering and turned towards me.

"So, what was it you wanted to talk about?" She asked sitting down on her favourit bean bag and I sat opposite her.

"Well, so did you. You go first." I said.

"But you called me, Luke." She said in a matter-of-fact-tone.

"I know, but still. Ladies first" I insisted.

"Nah Luke, let the chivalry slide and just spit it out already!" She retorted.

"Nah, you do please, madam." I said with a chuckle.

"Fine! I wanted tell this when everybody was together, but since you are too stubborn you'll be the first one to know." Paisley said with a huge smile.

My heart was pounding inside my chest at an inhuman speed.

"Just continue." I said with impatience.

"Well, nothing too big just that, I AM GETTING MARRIED TO KYLE." She said letting out a delightful laughter flashing the ring.

Hearing those six words my world came crumbling down. I instantly regretted asking her to speak first and sat there absolutely shocked.

"Luke say something." I heard Paisley's nervous voice.

"Uh.... I-I mean isn't it too early to marry him? You've only known him for like a year." I said.

"Aren't you happy?" She asked with a slight frown.

"No no! Of course, I am. But I think the decision of getting married is just too early. I feel like you are rushing into it." I told her truthfully, but my heart had shattered into a billion pieces.

"I agree and I happen to feel the same way, but whenever I am with him I feel safe. I feel so complete. That's all I want! So, I said yes when he proposed." She said her face glowing with such happiness.

I could feel my chest tightening and bile rising in my throat.

"Oh! Even you wanted to say something. Go on say it." Paisley told me.

"Oh that's nothing too important." I lied.

"You sure?" She asked again.

"Positive." I replied with a fake smile.

"Okay then. I have to leave, Kyle is taking me out for dinner. Don't tell anybody Kyle and I will tell them together. Bye!" Paisley said getting up and picked up her sling.

"Bye." I mumbled.

She turned to walk out of the door and my life.

"Paisley!" I called out when she was about to step out of the door.

"Yeah?" She asked.

"Congratulations! I am happy for you if you are." I said with honesty.

"Thanks! I am the happiest I have ever been. Take care." She said with a look of content.

The moment she closed the door I cried falling on the couch. I was bleeding inside, my was heart burning. The entire night I spent drinking till I lost my conscious.

The next morning I woke up feeling empty.

I decided if Paisley's happiness is with him, I will let her go.

After all I love her too much.

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My flashback of that horrific day came to an end when I felt Noah tugging on my shirt.

I crouched to his level.

"We are all drwsed. Can we go now?" he asked.

"Mommy is not feeling well. I have to go and talk to her. When she feels better we will go out. Okay? Till then you both stay inside your room and play." I told him.

"Okay." They both said with a huff.

I closed their door and went to Paisley's room.

I lost her once and I won't let I happen again. I said to myself with determination.

I decided to go up to her after a couple hours giving her sometime before talking her.

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Hey Lovelies!

The longest chapter I have written so far. 2339 words to be precise.

Poor Luke also suffered alot.

So yeah he is also a main character in our story. I know this chapter was not in Kyle or Paisley's POV, but hey my babies also need rest after so much drama. Plus this was important for you to understand the further story.

I hoped you liked it.

Kindly vote, comment and share. It encourages me to update further.

Unit next time:)