After downing my third cup of coffee i got Chloe dressed, packed the diaper bag, fed her and was on my way to work. I had been right to get her the toy, she loved watching the lights, i didn't know if she liked the melody that played, i suppose i would find out soon. Work that day was busy, Saturday... one of the days parents enjoy spending time with each other, i could see from raising Chloe that it was not easy period but then again she was never that bad. "Wow today was brutal." Emma said as she collasped in to a chair. "Yea." I had to agree since it was only her and me today usually we had Abigal and i was sure neither of us realized excatly how much she helped us in till she wasn't here. The children were absolutely horrible, they ran around knocking over things, screaming as they chased one another, at least none of them fought they just seemed to be having a lot of fun. Though naturally Emma and I had to calm them down which lasted for maybe a couple of minutes before it started again full force. So we were glad to see them go home.
"I am so glad Chloe behaved." She said after a few minutes. "Me to." But Chloe was always good so it wasn't like i expected a terror fit from her. "Lyn... is it alright if i ask you what happened to her father?" I nearly stopped breathing, i should have expected someone to ask but i hadn't. So i chose the first thing that came to mind. "When he found out i was pregnant he left us and joined the navy." It occurred to me afterwards that i probally should have just said he got in to a car accident or died of some type of illness.
"He gets you pregnant and then bails? Hun i am sorry but that man did not deserve you." I could see the sympathy and anger in her eyes. "Well i got Chloe so i could honestly careless about the bastard." At this point i was just going with whatever fitted this lie better. "I understand that. She's a wonderful child, always so well behaved." She smiled and stood up. "Yes she is." I smiled at least i didn't have to lie about that. "I best be heading home my hubby has a surprise for me." She giggled excitment lighting her eyes. "Ya we should probally head home to, Night Emma." I smiled and she practically ran out the door. I laughed, Chloe cooed and took a hold of my finger. I slung her bag over my shoulder, gently put her in the car seat, carefully replacing my finger with the toy and walked outside. Crossing the parking lot to my Dodge truck, i unlocked it and gently put her seat in it's place. The click letting me know it was locked in. Just to make sure i tugged on it a little bit happy that it was secure and then hopped out shutting the door behind me.
Now i would have to kill off this imaginary man, so to avoid her asking what if he comes back. I am such a idiot. The drive home started off being just that in till i decided to go to this art show at the local college. I wasn't sure if i actually wanted to go or if i was trying to avoid another break down which would probally happen anyway's. Pulling in to the parking spot, i turned off my truck, hopped out just to climb in to the back and take Chloe out of the backseat. I got out once again, slung her bag over my shoulder and shut the door behind me. I made sure the truck was locked before i slipped in to the crowd and entered with everyone else.
There were so many paintings, sketches, it was amazing! These people are so talented! There was this one that was so realistic that i wondered for a second why there was a kitten in a vase. Chloe seemed to enjoy all the bright colors before she fell asleep. I smiled at her and slipped off my jacket using it so the light stayed out of her eyes. I saw this one of a farm and another of horses running towards the sunset. Everything was amazing. I looked around and found myself wishing i was still in college working to become a nurse. I wasn't surprised that i missed school after all being a nurse and helping people was something i strived for. Maybe eventually i could be but for now i was a 19 year old mother who cared for children, well thats what people would be allowed to know.
A man about 20 feet away from me was watching my every move. My fear spiked and i spun around heading for a crowded area. I would have went outside but i was afraid he would follow. I looked at him out of the corner of my eyes and saw that he hadn't meant to scare me. He knew i was looking at him because he raised his hands probally to show that he meant no harm and took a step back lowering his hands back to his sides. I relaxed as much as i could, embarassed that i had over reacted. I realized with a shock that he was probally 16 or 17 years old. More than likely just checking me out or something. Now i just felt stupid. There was no way in hell that i was going to go back to the portrait i had just been looking at. I looked away from him just to find that i was standing right in front of some muscular guy who was staring down my shirt.
Not wanting to anger him in case he went all wanna be hulk or something i turned away resisting the urge to glare at him and i crossed the room preferring my embarassment rather than some guy who could force himself on me and there would be nothing i could do to stop him. At this point i probally should have just went home. So much for no way in hell because i was not standing in front of the portrait again. Chloe let out a little cry and i knew immediately that she was hungry. I sat down on a step away from everyone else and dug threw the diaper bag pulling out her bottle setting it between my legs so i could take off the cap. Putting the lid on my knee, i went back to looking threw the bag.
I found the container of formula at the bottom and brought it to the top putting two scoops in to the bottle, put the lid back on both the formula container and bottle. Giving the bottle a good shake before i put the nipple in her mouth and she sucked greedily. Once she was finished i would leave, there was no point in staying if i was just going to continue to scare myself. I noticed that the teenager was coming towards me. Once he was in front of me he stopped and looked at me. "I want to apologize for scaring you." He started, oddly out of character for a teenager. I decided to stop him. "Honestly it's not you fault, i actually scared myself earlier when i was watching the news." I said not able to hide my embarassment.
He seemed the accept that but something in his eyes told me that he knew i was lying. Chloe finished the bottle and i set it in the bag and burped her. "Godric!" A black haired woman called as she walked gracefully towards us. So his name is Godric well thats a unusual name. "Isabel." He said her name in greeting and she smiled at him before looking down at me. "Hello my name is Isabel Beaumont." She said and i put the bag over my shoulder. "I'm Lyn Taylor and this is my daughter Chloe." I had said this enough times now that it was like the truth to me so i was hoping that they would see it as the truth as well. They exchanged looks and i stood up. They obviously doubted what i had told them so i needed to leave now. I checked my watch and honestly i did need to get home now, it was really late and i hadn't eaten all day. "I need to get home but it was nice to meet you both." I smiled before walking past them.
I hope they know i wasn't trying to be rude but i had been so unless the were physic i was deffinately very rude. Sorry... I am just trying to avoid trouble and protect Chloe. I had a feeling that they knew she wasn't really my daughter. How would they know unless they were... vampires. Oh my god, I stopped and turned around facing them. My shock echoed in their eyes. These two could ruin everything... i needed to leave... now.
I made it to my truck and got Chloe in dropping the bag on the floor of the truck and hopped out shutting the door only to be pushed against it. "Where does the child belong!" He growled, he thought i was going to hurt her. "You've got it all wrong i am protecting her!" I was panicking. "From what?" I couldn't tell him. "I can't tell you. Please you have to believe me! I gave up everything to save her! I would never be a danger to her!" It seemed like he was trying to decide if he should trust me or not. I wasn't going to risk anyone finding out so i had whispered and would continue if i had to. "You will tell me." He said his voice steady as he reached in my pocket and took my keys before opening the front door and putting me inside. "Move over." Oh my god, were we being kidnapped by a vampire. I didn't have any choice but to listen so i moved, he got in and turned on my truck pulling out and speeding down the street. "Hey! Slow down!" I yelled at him, leaning between the seats holding her seat so nothing happened to her. Thankfully he did slow down, slowly i moved back to sitting in the seat.
"Explain." It was a order, something i had never been good at taking but for Chloe's safety and survival i had no choice. "Fine..." I guess i really had no choice... who knows what he would do if i didn't tell him. "A couple of months ago i witnessed her parents being murdered, the killers were about to hurt her when i cut the lights and broke in grabbed her and got the hell out of there. I changed everything, my idenity, car, i left behind my life to save hers." I gave him the quick version but it was still enough that ff he let me go i would have to move and change everything once again. We couldn't stay here... it was just to risky now. "Why didn't you take this to your police?" He asked looking at me. "Eyes on the road!" I said pointing out the window. He chuckled but did so much to my relief. "I probally should have but then more people would be involved." My mother would have involved herself and it was just a risk i wasn't willing to take.
"Where are you taking us?" I asked after a moment. "No where, any of the places i go wouldn't be safe for either of you." He answered. I was beginning to wonder if he was going to kill us. "Will you let us go home? Please." His face was blank i couldn't tell what he was thinking and it scared me. "As long as you live in Dallas i can protect the infant and you." I blinked, did he really just offer to? "Why would you? Your a vampire i am a pathetic human, i don't know wouldn't i be considered food." Fully granted a vampire protecting Chloe would be great for her, i didn't know him and i didn't want to risk her life. "If what you say is true then she will need all the protection she can get and like you said your a human." Ha ha... very funny. "By the way your truck sucks." I rolled my eyes. "I know i'm human but i have been driving this thing for a couple of months i am well aware that it sucks." I said not actually caring that he had dissed the truck.
I was uneasy with being around him now... it wouldn't have been this way if he hadn't approached this the way he did. "Please let us go home." I tried again, having every intention to just run as soon as i got the chance. "I am sorry for treating you like a criminal." Yeah he had treated me pretty close to that but i knew it was because he thought i was going to harm Chloe. This guy was a very caring man. "You don't have to apologize. I probally would have done the same thing if was in your place." The fact that he was trusting me like this was strange to me. It worried me and i couldn't help but think the worse. "Where do you live?" He asked and i just gave him a look that screamed you really think that i am going to tell you that. "I am just going to make sure you two get home safely." I honestly don't care what his intentions are, i am not telling him. "Lyn i could track your scent any time i wanted to and find where you live." He could fucking track me! Shit! "Your annoying." I said without thinking and was startled when he laughed. "Here." He pulled over and got out, i slipped behind the wheel. "I am following you to make sure no one causes you any trouble." He said in a tone that told me end of discussion. I sighed knowing that i couldn't stop him anyway's.
He followed me about half way before he just rode in the bed of the truck, i didn't know weither to stake him or myself. He was honestly annoying the hell out of me. I would have to change everything again, it was hell to find a job that i could take Chloe with me and now i had to do it again because of him. I mean i understand that he cares and all but damn, all he had to do was watch my reactions and know that i had know intention of hurting her ever. Fucking pain in my ass. He shot me a amused look almost as if he knew i was fuming and i resisted the urge to flick him off. When i pulled in to the driveway he was already beside my door, i opened it enough that it wouldn't hit him and got out. "Are you staying or Dallas or are you going to run?" He asked, voice steady, eyes showing nothing. "I will either be here or gone tomorrow night." I told him and i caught the amusement flicker threw his eyes before he looked at the back seat. "She's crying." I opened the door and climbed in sitting beside her. "Whatcha doing baby girl?" I asked in a playful tone knowing full well she couldn't answer me but she did immediately stop crying. I got her out of the truck, grabbed her bag, and got out shutting the door behind me. I walked to the door and unlocked it but when i turned to say goodbye to Godric he was no longer there. So i just went inside, changed her diaper, and put her to sleep.