I kicked him in the gut and twirled around and tripped him with my staff, then slammed it down right between his legs. "You are just as good as you were when you left." My sparing partner said and I dropped the weapon and walked off without a word. I grabbed a towel and wiped the sweat off my body, then grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge. "Alright there dear?" I waved him away and he nodded. I sighed and plopped down on the couch. I was flipping through channels when I heard a new reporter.

I flipped back and sat up, staring at the TV. "No new lead on this murder case, but it was said that pennies were placed on the priest eyes, not unlike the so called Saint's calling card that took placed 8 years ago, after they executed Papa Joe in a courtroom full of people." I sat back and took a drink of water. "Why do you even bother with that shit?" "Fuck off!" I said and threw the bottle of water at him.

"Temper." He said and walked over to me. "He was your brother in law, why don't you care?" I asked and he chuckled. "He tried to take you from me, I wanted to kill him right then, but your mother begged me to spare him." I scoffed and stood up, turning off the TV. "Where are you going?" "For a walk." I said and walked outside. It was breezy of course and sunny. I sighed and touched my shoulder where the scar was.

"Does it still hurt?" he asked, walking up behind me and kissing my cheek. "Stop that." I said and he wrapped his arms around me. "What's this? You don't want to be with me anymore? After all these years together?" I removed his hands and leaned against the stone railing, looking at him. "Just leave me alone." I said and he smirked. "Oh come on, you know I said I was sorry about the whole mystery guy thing right?" I raised my hand to hit him, but dropped it.

"Matthew, go away." I said and he pulled me into his arms and started kissing my neck. I tried to push him away, but he only budged a little, then bit down on my neck and I gasped at it. I grabbed him by his hair and pulled him off me. I jerked his head down and kissed him passionately. He pulled away after a minute or so. "There's my beautiful, fierce fiancé." He growled in my ear and nuzzled my neck.

"Ah, the two love birds are at it again." We pulled apart and turned to see my twins' siblings smiling at us. "What?" Matthew asked and they walked over to us. "Mother wants to see you two about the wedding stuff." Bethany said and Benjamin punched Matthew in the arm. "Yeah, everyone is ready for you two to finally tie the knot and take over the family business." I turned away from them and stared at the beautiful scenery. Bethany walked over to me.

"Are you alright Marietta?" I smiled at her. "I'm fine, tell mother we will be along shortly." She nodded and grabbed her brother's arm. "Come on, give them some alone time." Matthew walked over to me and placed an arm on my waist. "Shall we?" I nodded slowly and couldn't help but notice the dark clouds heading our way.

"Marietta, what are you wearing?" my mother yelled as soon as she saw me walk in with Matt. "I was training." I said and she shook her head. "You are a bride now, so no more training, Matthew here is going to protect you from now on." I glared at her back as she walked over to a table. "Now I like this cake, which do you like Matthew dear?" I sighed and stuck a finger in the sample cake. "It's too sweet." I smiled at her face.

"If you don't want to be helpful, then just go play with your brother and sister. Matthew and I will decide everything." I walked over to the door. "Since when it you become a bitch Mother?" I called and opened the door, walking out. I walked onto my bedroom balcony and saw my father talking with a group of men. He looked up and waved at me, blowing me a kiss. I flipped him off and saw some of the men smile at me.

I looked up at the sky and saw the dark clouds closer. I have been in hell for the past 8 years. As soon as I got back, I was told I was marrying mystery man, who was shown to be a handsome man named Matthew. He was rich and my father thought I would be happy running the business with him. I had locked myself in my room for the first few weeks, and then finally Matthew and I grew closer as he could sneak into the room whenever he wanted.

He talked me into training with him and then I found he was very likeable when he wasn't in his gear. He was just a normal guy, wanting a normal life. I found myself getting used to being back and even was happy to see my younger brother and sister. I spent some days talking about my life out of the family with my sister; she wanted to go to America.

My brother wanted to take over the business, but once I was back, he realized I was better fitted for the roll and tries to be my personal body guard, but I easily lose him. He likes to train with Matthew, although he doesn't stand a chance, even with Matt holding back. I was then throw into wedding plans, but could care less. My mother wants me to dress like a proper lady, but I refuse to. Nowadays I normally train all the time and when I'm not, Matt is always around, I'm never alone.

I don't want to be here and yet I'm stuck. I want to be back in Boston, I want to go back in time and change what had happened that night, and I could've changed so much. I wanted to rid myself of the nightmares that still haunted me. I care for Matthew, but it's not love and it won't ever be love. I already love someone, but I don't know where he is. After they killed my uncle, the guys were with that same man that tried to kill them, and suddenly they just disappeared.

I heard a knock and Matt walked in, and came over to me, rubbing his head. "She hit you for doing something wrong right?" I said and he laughed. "You won't ever learn." I giggled at him and he wrapped his arms around me and looked out at the forest. "Want to join me for a ride?" I smiled and nodded. I was only allowed off the grounds with Matthew, as I could easily get away from anyone else.

"Something on your mind, sweetheart?" he asked as we walked hand in hand to the stables. "No. Why do you ask?" I said and he shrugged. "You seem different, distant." "I'm fine." I said, opening the door and walking to my mare's stall. I got her ready and stroked her neck as Matt was getting his horse ready. "Stardust, let's go." I said, climbing onto her back and smiled as Matt climbed onto Bane. "Ready?" I asked and he nodded at me, then we took off.

We rode through the trails and came to my favorite spot, a sunflower field; it was beautiful this time a year. We let our horses graze as we settled into a nice patch. I was sitting in his lap and he was kissing my neck. "You want to leave?" he asked suddenly and I glanced at him. "What?" "You don't want to be here anymore. I can see it in your eyes." he said and touched my cheek.

"Matthew…" "Don't say it." he whispered and I turned in his lap so I could face him. "I'm truly sorry." I whispered and he lifted my chin and kissed me with such passion. I kissed him and next minute we were lying on the ground with him on top of me. He pulled away and stared at me. "You don't want to marry me do you?" I shook my head and he sighed and sat up. "I knew this day was coming, I was just praying I could change your mind before it came." I sat up and fixed my hair and blinked at him. "I'm not sure I understand you." "The day you agreed to come back with me, I knew you wouldn't stay. I knew something would call you back, but didn't want to admit it. I knew what it was, but my pride wouldn't let me accept it." "You knew?" "I did, it's him isn't it? When you were watching TV, a new report about them, everything came back again." I nodded and took his hand.

"I care about you Matthew, but I love him. I barely know him, but I know I'm right. It's been eight years and nothing has changed, the feelings are there and won't ever change." I explained, placing his hand against my heart. "You know they will just make me come back and get you." I smiled and winked at him. "I have a plan that will make everything work out."

Time for a breakout and a riot.