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Chapter Ten
Things between me and Paul were peaceful, now that I had reunited with my mother and the twins were happy with their father. Yet school was a different matter; I was stressed to the point of needing Jasper to calm me down by the hour. Paul was practically tearing his hair out in his worry for me. I tried to hide my stress from the twins and luckily they didn't seem to notice.
It was Saturday and even though I didn't have school I still had to go to work, another part of my life that stressed me to no end. It was one of the busiest times of our working year and we had more stock rolling in every day as well as customers.
It was relatively early when I finally got up and was already dressed by the time the twins had awoken. This was not normal, especially for me. A loud knock on the door alerted my presence to the outside world, realizing that I had been staring in a daze out the window for over five minutes now. I walked to the door, trying to get there before the twins with little luck.
Blaise opened the door, his eyes brightening when he saw who was behind it, "Daddy!" He cried, launching himself into Paul's arms.
Paul picked him up effortlessly, "Hey buddy, how's it going?"
Blaise giggled, "Good but mummy has to go to work today."
"And you're going to spend the entire day with daddy." I said firmly, taking him out of Paul's arms and kissing his head. "And then mummy and daddy will have all day tomorrow to spend with you."
"Will Jakey be there as well?" Ophelia asked, now nestled in Paul's arms.
Paul sighed, kissing the top of her head, "Jakey's got to go to work but he may come around today to make up for it."
"Alright you two, go and get dressed." Paul said firmly, settling Ophelia on the ground.
Blaise wiggled out of my arms and chased his sister to his bedroom. I was nervous, I couldn't help it and Paul sensed it in a heartbeat.
"If you're not comfortable with this then it's okay." He assured me, pulling me into his arms, "I can take them to the park and then come back here…"
"No, it's okay." I butted in, "It isn't fair on you to keep coming over here. I know it's not the most comfortable situation for you. And I trust that you'll keep them safe."
He gave me a giant smile and grabbed me by my waist and lifted me into his arms, lifting me off my feet, "I love you." He murmured, holding me close.
Instantly the two of us froze, staring at each other wide-eyed. We had become so comfortable with our relationship that we hadn't dared to move further or mention our love. It was true; I did love him but I still feared getting hurt. Swallowing that fear I smiled, kissing him and shocking him further.
"I love you too." I whispered.
He smiled tenderly at me, his hand gently brushing back my hair and cupping his hand behind my neck, pulling me closer to kiss me sweetly. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer and deepening the kiss. Our breathing became hitched but neither of us wanted to stop, Paul pushing me up against a wall, his hands tangling in my hair and his tongue traced against my lip, asking for entry. I groaned into his mouth, feeling his tongue slip in but before we could get further carried away Blaise and Ophelia returned.
I looked down at my watch as Paul gently lowered me to my feet, "Oh no, I'm going to be late." I groaned, rushing to my room and grabbing my bag. Returning to my imprint and children, I kissed the children on their head and Paul on the mouth, "Have fun today and be careful." I shouted, running out to my car.
I drove carefully, not wanting to speed and get caught or hit someone or something. Luckily when I got there Lynn had already opened up and gave me reassuring smile when she saw my frazzled state.
"It's quite alright, dear." She said calmly after I had apologised countless times. "I am more than capable of opening up in the mornings; I do know that you have two little ones to take care of."
I sighed, "I know, I just don't like letting you down."
"You haven't dear." She said reassuringly, "But I do have to ask you to close up tonight; I have a doctors appointment."
"That's fine; I'll call Paul and let him know." I said without thinking.
"Paul?" She asked, looking at me interestedly, "And who is Paul?"
I blushed, "My boyfriend and the children's father."
Lynn's eyebrow's almost disappeared into her hairline as she whirled around to face me, "When did you get back with him?" She gasped.
"A couple of months ago," I said, feeling guilty that I hadn't told her soon, "I didn't want to say anything because I've been so unsure…"
"It's alright dear, just as long as you're happy." Lynn beamed at me, "But I want to meet this boy."
I laughed and continued to shelf the new stock. The day passed surprisingly quickly but as always pack up was always the longest as time seemed to go painfully slow. I was still sorting through all the new stock and I was now up the front shelfing when I heard a customer arrive. As I turned and spotted the new arrival I felt unease spread over me at the sight of Jason.
He had ignored my rejection and had continued to come but didn't attempt to talk to me again, which relieved me greatly. I smiled welcoming but turned back to my task in front of me, knowing that he wouldn't ask me anything. As always he strayed down to the back of the shop, picking up a random book now and then, glancing briefly at the blurb on the back before setting it back and continues his slow walk around the shop.
I don't know how long he was in there when someone else entered. I looked up, getting ready to serve when a small bundle ran into me, hugging me around my legs. I looked down in shock, to find Blaise grinning up at me and then I turned my attention to sheepish Paul, who was holding Ophelia.
"What are you doing here?" I asked surprised, picking up Blaise and hugging him to me, completely forgetting about Jason lurking in the back.
Paul shrugged, coming closer so he could kiss me, "Your mother invited us over for dinner so I thought we'd come by and see what you think."
"And daddy said he wanted to surprise you." Blaise whispered in my ear.
Ophelia began to squirm in Paul's arms and he reluctantly put her down, "Ophelia, where are you going?" He called, watching nervously as she ran to the back of the store. He looked as though he was about to follow her but I placed a calming hand on his arm.
"She's just going down to look at the children's books." I told him, putting Blaise down so he could run after his sister.
"Has it been busy today?" Paul asked, pulling me into a hug.
I sighed, resting my head on his chest, "Yes, I'm exhausted. All I want to do is close the shop down and leave but I can't."
He looked at me in confusion, "Why?"
"There's still a customer in here." I murmured unwillingly, glancing at Jason. I tensed as did Paul when we found him glaring at us, well Paul.
Paul frowned, "Does he know you?" Jealousy was leaking from him.
I couldn't help it, I shuddered, and "He's the guy that's been coming in here for about a month."
He tightened his hold on me protectively, "We'll stay until he leaves…"
"No, I don't want the kids near him." I pleaded.
"I don't want you near him."
I sighed, "I have to be here; it's my job. I can't just leave because a guy is a little creepy."
Paul sighed but nodded his head reluctantly, "I'll meet you back at your mother's then." I nodded and continued to let him hold me as he called the twins, "Ophelia, Blaise it's time to go."
They came straight away, both looking disappointed, "Mummy, there's no good books." Ophelia grumbled.
I kissed her head, giving her a hug, "I know but I'll see what I can find." I promised, turning to Blaise to give him a kiss on the head, "And I'll find a little monster book for you as well."
"Bye mummy." They said in unison, each holding on to one of their father's hands.
Paul gave me a final kiss, glaring at Jason behind me, "I'll see you soon." He whispered, "Call me if anything happens."
I smiled and waved as they left, relieved that there was only ten minutes before I could shut down. Jason, however, didn't seem like he was going to be leaving any time soon and I started to get annoyed by his constant staring.
"Is there something you are looking for?" I asked impatiently, wanting to start closing every thing down.
Jason smirked, coming to stand in front of me, "It's sad really, all you had to do was ask."
I blinked in shock, "Excuse me?"
"You're trying to make me jealous." He said matter of fact, as if it was the most common thing in the world, "If you wanted me then all you had to do was say so." He stepped closer to me, his smirk twisted.
I stepped back, "If you're not going to buy anything then I'm going to have to ask you to leave." I said firmly.
His eyes darkened and he stepped closer. We were now out of view from the few passing people and I was becoming slowly terrified. "I am not leaving until I hear you say you're mine." He hissed.
"I think you should leave…"
He slammed his fist into a shelf above my head, making me jump, "You're going to tell that poor excuse of a boyfriend of yours that you're with me. I don't want to see another guy around you when you're mine."
I started shaking as he grabbed my hand, squeezing it painfully, "Let go." I cried out as he tightened his grip further, "Stop it, please stop." I begged, now trying to push his hand off of mine.
"I'll be back soon and I'll be watching. If I find out you haven't left that man and his children then I'm going to be very angry." He threatened, pulling away and storming out of the shop.
My shock dying away I slumped to the ground, holding my hand limply against my chest.
A/N and Jason's back! Check out my new story 'Cry of the wolf'. It's a Jacob/OC. I'll be updating this story just as much as this one because I've almost finished writing all the chapters to Never Too Late. Read and review and don't forget to check it out.