Remember: Till death do us part
Christopher
Shout out to CUTE-IN-PINK, NaruHinaL0vR and SuperSweetGirl11
25 years ago (1987)
Laura's eyes were wide and she was shaking. This couldn't be, the test had to be wrong! There was no way she could be pregnant! She quickly took the test again to be sure. This just couldn't be it's been a month since she broke things up with Douglas since he was still stuck in the past. Laura wasn't blind, she could easily tell Douglas wasn't over Ember and refused to move on.
Laura almost fainted when she read the test for a second time, positive, positive, positive.
"Fuck…." Laura mumbled staring at the two positive pregnancy test, "Dammit…. I told him to pull out…."
"This can't be happening..." Laura said in disbelief throwing the test away, she sighed in desperation and trying to understand what she has to do next. She was relieved she had a stable job and people had changed over the years; an unmarried, pregnant woman was better treated from a decade ago but it still wasn't easy. She could easily lose her job over this but since her baby's father was her boss, she knew Douglas wouldn't fire her…. Has along as she kept the truth a secret.
"What am I going to do?!" Laura whispered. Laura quickly went to her phone and called her mother, Rose. Her mother wasn't the typical 'Lockwood', she wasn't a spoiled brat or a richy thinking she was above the world like every Lockwood was. Laura always enjoyed when her mother told her stories about her father, she admired how her mother who came from a rich family wanted to settle with a man with humble beginners. Her mother was divested when her father passed away from an illness, but her father's death help mother and daughter form a special bond.
Half an hour of scolding
"Alright…. Laura listens to me carefully" Rose said sighing through the phone, once she had finished scolding her daughter for having unprotected sex.
"Yes…." Laura mumbled waiting for her mother's advice
"You're going to tell Douglas," Rose said. Laura's eyes widen in surprised, she couldn't tell him… she already knew Douglas wasn't a fan of children and she wasn't sure how he would react. Douglas's company was growing expansionary! And a love child could have negative effects on his stocks and investors.
"I can't, mom" Laura said placing her hand on her stomach, "Douglas doesn't want kids and a love child would ruin his company"
"I don't care about Douglas's company! I care about you and your well-being" Rose said in a slightly bitter tone, and mostly angry that Douglas's knocked up her daughter and left for another bimbo, who's only after his money.
"I can't do it... I'll just keep my baby a secret" Laura said
"Laura…" Rose said sighing some more
"Please... Please don't tell him" Laura pleaded
"Alright… well I'll be here for you" Rose said smiling even though Laura wasn't able to see it, "And I'll help you however I can"
Present (2012)
Christopher yawned and stood near town hall with news that Danny and Ember would arrive to in order to see the mayor and to acquire the marriage certificate papers as well. He loved his job! He is a photographer for Amity Park's biggest news stations and tabloid and was the top photographer they had.
"Hey! Chris!" Christopher looked up and waved at a fellow photographer when he heard his phone ring. Christopher put his camera's strap around his neck, he took out his phone and saw it was his mother.
"Hey mom" Christopher answered and adjusting his camera some more, "What's the matter?"
"I'm sorry honey… but I won't be home tonight" Laura said while she taps on her computer, "I have to work late"
"Not again! Ugh! Mom stop kissing ass to that bastard!" Christopher said enraged at his mother's boss.
"Christopher Lockwood! Watch your tongue!" Laura scolded
"Sorry... I'm just saying! Why are you still working with him? I offered you a job at Amity Park news" Christopher said. Christopher sighed and couldn't understand why his mother still worked for Douglas, she's a kind woman and he hated seeing his mother being used by others.
"I know…. but I have my reasons... He pays me good money" Laura explained looking over some papers which were placed on her desk, "We're talking about this more tonight, alright?"
"Sure... Fine…." Christopher said shaking his head slightly. Christopher loved his mother with all of his heart, she was the only family he had besides his grandmother. He didn't consider the rest of the Lockwood family, her mother explained how the Lockwood's cut all contact with her when his grandmother married a 'loser, a poor man, and a disgrace to humanity'. And he couldn't be any happier! He saw how his aunt and cousin were and didn't want any part of their drama, "Do you want me to pick up something for dinner?"
"That would be nice, thank you," Laura said before hanging up.
"I'll make something out of myself, mom" Christopher looked up and noticed a limo arrived, he adjusted his camera and prepared himself. He made sure to wake up early to get the perfect spot, he needed to perfect pictures in order to secure his promotion. He wanted to make good money so his mother could stop working for that asshole, he wanted to take care of her as she took care of him for his entire life.
"Here goes nothing…" Christopher places his camera and started to take pictures when he saw Danny and Ember exit the car. Christopher took the best photos he had ever taking, he even surprised himself.
"My ring!" Christopher looked up and saw Ember on all fours and searching for something, "Where is it?"
"Ember? What's wrong?" Danny asked stopping when he saw his fiancé on the ground.
"I was waving and the engagement ring flew off my finger," Ember said starting to panic over her very expensive engagement ring, "I don't know where it went?!"
"It must be too big…. I guess I picked the wrong size" Danny said looking as well. Christopher put his camera away and he saw something shining in the corner of his eye, he noticed the other reporters were too busy taking photos to notice.
"It's the ring" Christopher mumbled bending down and picking up the ring, "It's the engagement ring…"
"This is worth thousands... With the money I could…." Christopher looked back at Ember who was still searching for her ring, he saw their escorts were searching as well. Christopher noticed no one was paying any attention to him, he could steal and sell the ring... He could finally have the money and ensure his mother wouldn't have to work for Douglas anymore.
'Always be honest, Christopher' Christopher closed his hand around the ring, as he remembers a lesson his mother had told him when he stole a chocolate bar when he was a child. 'You have to be kind to others because people will always remember bullies'
"This isn't right" Christopher whispered opening his hand and staring at the magnificence ring, "I will get the money… but not like this…."
"I'm so sorry, Danny," Ember said getting up and accepting she had lost the ring forever, "I…"
"It's alright, Ember," Danny said taking her hand, "I'll get you another one"
"But I don't want another one... I want the one who proposed with" she said sighing.
"Ember!" Christopher shouted pushing through the crowd and trying to get through security, "I found your ring!"
"Let him pass!" Ember said quickly going towards him, "Oh! Thank you so much!"
"No problem," Christopher said giving her the ring. Ember smiled and put the ring back on her finger, she stared at it tenderly before hugging Christopher.
"Thank you! Most people would have stolen it" Ember said as she parted from him, "You're very kind"
"It's my pleasure," Christopher said smiling at her, "Anytime"
"Coming, Ember?" Danny asked taking her hand. Ember waved at Christopher and followed Danny inside; Christopher smiled and returned with the other reporters.
Eleven at night
"Mom," Christopher said opening the door and smiling at her, "How was your day?"
"Very long," Laura said in a tiring voice. Christopher took his mother's purse and coat as she sat down, he put her things away and went to get Italian which was his mother's favourite.
"Here," he said putting the food down
"Thank you, dear," Laura said as she ate and relaxed, "You didn't have to get Italian… I know you like Tai"
"It's fine, mom," Christopher said smiling at her, "I don't mind, mom"
"How was your day? Did you get any good photos?" Laura asked. Christopher nodded his head and place his plate down, he got up and returned with his camera.
"I got a really good spot…. These photos are my best so far" Christopher proudly said showing his mother his photos. Laura looked through the photos and saw how amazing they were, "I think I'll be able to get my promotion with these"
"I know you will," Laura said giving the camera back, "I'm proud of you, Christopher"
"I also found Ember McLain's ring when she drops it," Christopher said taking his plate
"You did," Laura said
"I wanted to take it and sell it… but I knew it was wrong" Christopher said smiling at her, "I gave it back"
"That's wonderful, honey," Laura said proudly that her son chooses to give the ring back when he could have easily taken it, "You did the right thing"
"I know I did," he said and hugging her, "Thank you"
"I love you, Christopher," Laura said hugging him back
"I love you too, mom," Christopher said back
Douglas's penthouse
Douglas sat down with a glass of his finest whisky, he sighed and was about to drink when he heard a knock on his door. He growled in annoyance and went to answer the door, he raised a brow when he saw Glitter.
"Glitter," Douglas said taking a sip of his drink. Glitter couldn't believe her eyes as she entered the large penthouse, she tried to fight down her anger and jealousy! She couldn't believe a loser like Douglas lived in such a magnificent home! She used to live in luxury until her daddy cut her off completely, she sighed in annoyance and sat down.
"What do you want?" Douglas asked sitting down in his chair with a glass in one hand and having his elbow on the chair's armrest showing off his Rolex.
"We have to get the plan started," she said gripping her hand into a fist, "Okay?!"
"Angry are we?" Douglas asked easily noticing Glitter annoyance of being here
"That's none of your fucking business!" Glitter shouted. Douglas smirk and put his glass down, he got up and slap Glitter across the face.
"Listen here, Greta!" Douglas said while Glitter held her red cheek, "This is your only warning! If you break a single thing in my house, a tv, a cup, or even a fucking pencil! You can kiss your child support goodbye! Along with your home, any form of income and even your daughter's education! Understand?!"
Glitter simply nodded her head as Douglas sat back down, he smiled and took his glass as he acted like nothing happened.
"Carry on," he said drinking
"Danny and Ember are crazy for each other… and it sickens me as it does for you" Glitter said calming down knowing her child support and everything she holds dear was at risk.
"Tell me something I don't know," he said putting his empty glass down
"Danny is a big softie and wants to feel loved and appreciated! Don't you remember when Ember ignored Danny when she was working on her first album?" Glitter asked remembering the moment her plan came to be. "It was big news after Ember admit it during an interview," she said.
"I remember… those two talked it out and stayed together" Douglas said
"Well? Ember is focused on her career and wouldn't want to lose it! She would do anything to keep her career! So if Ember's is too focused on her career and ignore Danny, he'll feel lonely and unloved. Ember is stubborn and probably won't notice, she will argue with him and Danny the same" Glitter explained staying perfectly still, not wanting to knock over a single thing in Douglas's home.
"I see where you're coming from," Douglas said thinking of this plan of her, "It would be strain on their relationship"
"Danny a young man after all... And what do most men want? They want sex! Ember clearly won't satisfied his needs, so I'll have my daughter come along and 'satisfied him'." Glitter said smiling at her master plan.
"You honestly believe your daughter will seduce him?" he asked
"She a Lockwood! We get whatever we want" Glitter said
"You didn't get Danny" Douglas pointed out to Glitter's annoyance.
"Don't worry... She won't fail" Glitter said clenching her teeth and glaring at Douglas, "Once she succeeds and news of Danny's affair gets out…"
"The engagement will be over" Douglas finished and smiling, "Ember will by mine and Danny be yours"
"Exactly," Glitter said nodding, "You know many powerful people and you can use bribes as well!"
"Alexander's died last year," Douglas said getting up and walked around the living room, "He was strictly against bribes, he even refused me after I bribed him 1.3 million… he said no to me. He was a good man…. But Ember's new producer isn't Alexander, he isn't against the idea of bribes... I could easily make a call and 'suggest' giving Ember more work"
"Perfect," Glitter said
"I'll make the call tomorrow," Douglas said getting himself another drink, "Now get out"
"Fine" Glitter said getting up and leaving the penthouse. Douglas smiled while he stared at his window, watching over Amity Park, he had the most beautiful views money could buy.
"Tomorrow… tomorrow Ember will lose everything" Douglas whispered drinking his whisky straight and laughing.
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