| Chapter four whoop whoop, I've actually gotten really into writing this story which is really unusual for me. Please tell me what you think of it, my personal message area is always open and so is the review area. |

Two days had passed since Oliver had left Grace with the hope that she and the other girls would be soon free. During these two days she never lost faith that he'd come back and get her, he had begun to even imagine a life they could have together. Though as these days faded into a week since that night Grace only saw how stupid she had been. She now realised that he mustn't be coming back, she saw now that he didn't want a woman that was broken because of everything she yad been through he obviously wanted someone that was unlike her strong. On the sunday that marked the first full week since that night Grace was pulled of the field and tied to the whipping post yet again, she was too depressed to even ask why she was present there. All she did was take a deep breath in and wait for the pain to hit. Though none came, everything after that seemed to pass in a blur, one moment she was tied to a post and the other she was now being held in Oliver's arms as the police rounded up the men and brought the girls altogether. He had actually came back for her, she took a deep breath as she tried to comprehend what had jsut happened. Though her body didn't seem to be up to the challenge which caused her to fall unconscious in his arms.

(With the parents)

Mrs and Mr Farell along with their daughter had been called into the school to attend a meeting that was to be held by the police. Once they arrived they found that not only were the Taylor family there, but there were many other families all who had lost children to these men. It was so over whelming for the family, they could comprehend what was happening and when some families mentioned how young there children were and how recently they had been taken it made the Farells fear that their darling daughter would be dead. Mrs Farell sat down on her chair like most other parents trying to drone out everyone else to hope that her daughter was still alive out there. That was when the police officers entered.

"Many of you are wondering why we have called you all here, why we forced you to travel miles from your homes to attend this meeting here. You are probably also thinking that you're going to be extremely annoyed and mad if this is just one of those meetings were we tell you we are doing all that we can. Will this isn't one of those meetings, this is the meeting were we tell you that we had actually found the children that have gone missing. Yes, yes please calm down and sit back down if you would. These children have been missing for quite some time and have been kept in appalling conditions so before you are able to see your children they are going to have to go through some rehabilitation. This rehabilitation will take place at the only place large enough to house this many people and the owner has willingly volunteered his home, it is the house of Mr Oliver Warbucks the billionaire. I understand that you want to see your children straight away though we feel this would only do them more harm. We have to prepare them for this meeting and give them the chance to understand the world around them. The rehabilitation will be six months long so I'm afraid that you will be unable to see your children until February, this is not the polices doing but the doctors that viewed your childern. It is there expert opinion that this time is necessary so as not to over whelm them. We thank you for your patience and will be in contact for the date you will travel to the house to see your children."

The room was silent after the police officer had made his speech. No one knew what to say, some parents understood the fact that they would have to wait due to the mental health of their children, others did understand but were furious because they simply wanted to see their babies. Though this night was one of the best of the families lives as after five years their children would be back with them. Though the police were about to send a list round of the children they found that hadn't made it.

(Back with the girls)

Grace woke and suddenly jolted upright in bed, she was in a room she had never seen before and in a large bed with silk... no satin sheets. She didn't understand what was going on until she turned and saw Oliver asleep in the chair beside the bed. That's when everything came flooding back to her, she had assumed it was a dream but now she knew it was real. She was out of that place along with all the other girls which meant she couldn't be more happier. Oliver started to move as he yawned opening his eyes slightly to she Grace looking over at him. "You've been unconscious for a week my dear", his voice was full of concern as he spoke, "the doctor's said it was due to everything you'd been through, they also treated your back." The last comment was difficult for him to push out, when he had first seen her injuries he didn't want to believe they were real and then when he knew he wasn't seeing things he wanted to kill the man that had done this to her.

(Time skip 4 months - Christmas Day)

The girls seemed so much more happier than the way they were when they first arrived. The housekeepers and cooks that had been looking after them chose Christmas presents for each and every one of the girls that they got Oliver to buy. It was the first Christmas they would have had in five years and everyone wanted them to enjoy it even if they couldn't be with their parents. Mrs Pugh, Mrs Geer, Anette along with all of the other staff had grown very fond of Grace, many of them including Oliver's bodyguards Punjab and The Asp had noticed the relationship that was blooming between her and Oliver. This meant that when Mrs Pugh suggested what he should for her for Christmas, he had agreed whole heartedly and actually informed the staff that he had been thinking of it himself. As the early hours of the morning came rushing in Punjab knocked on Oliver's door and informed him that the childreb could wait no longer and wished to go downstairs to see if santa had come. He laughed pulling on his robe, since everyone had decided that opening presents was best done in pyjamas, ao he made his way down the stairs and into on of the living were a tree had been set up. He was immediately able to pick Grace out, she was sitting on one of the chairs watching the younger ones open and begin playing with their gifts. Obviously there was no gift for Grace under the tree, Oliver had her gift somewhere else. He made his way over to her and asked if she would take a walk with him so they could talk. She agreed and pulled her silk robe tightly around her to keep the heat in as they stepped out onto on of the balcony's that couldn't be seen from the living room. "You probably noticed there was no gift for you under the tree", he tried to sound as calm as he possibly could with what he was about to do. "You didn't need to get me anything, being away from that place if good enough", she gave him a weak smile as she looked out at the landscape. "Well I actually did get you something", Grace and as she turned round she said "Really?". Grace did not expect to see what see did when she turned round, Oliver had moved from his standing position to now being on one knee holding a small box. "Grace from the moment I saw you I fell for your charm, you are the most amazing intelligent woman that I know. I love you with all my heart and I was wondering if you would do me the honor of becoming my wife?", Grace was stunned though she was quickly able to shake the feeling of and respond. "Of course I'll marry you", she smiled as he stood sliding the ring onto her finger, she placed a soft kiss upon his lips. They made their way back into the home and almost the entire staff were just smiling at Grace, which obviously told her they had known what he was going to do. The other girls seemed oblivious to what was going around them as they happily played with each other with their new toys. As Grace made her way over to one of the seats to be with the girls the staff all whispered their congratulations to her, which caused the redness of her cheeks to simply just grow.

After Christmas dinner Oliver stood on the steps in the main hall telling everyone to gather there as he had an announcement to make. The girls weren't really sure what was going on apart from Lucy who had known all along about the relationship Grace had with Oliver and had actually been told that afternoon about their engagement. The staff gathered as well even though they all knew they just wanted to be their, they truly felt as though Grace and Oliver were family to them so they would be there to support them. Grace stood by Oliver's side the entire time as he officially announced their engagement. All the girls were so happy for the couple and wished their congratulations before they younger ones ran of to play with their toys.

| Ohh... Grace and Oliver are engaged but what will her parents think when they hear the news since they still haven't seen her in five years... |