Pure True Love

Written by: Dueler312

Disclaimer: I do not own anything of OLTL

Chapter 14

Things were definitely looking okay with the wedding plans for Starr and Cole's wedding, even though it was a hassle. Cole had a good idea of who to ask to be a groomsman, but he hadn't had time to ask that person yet, and without it, he couldn't start ordering tuxes for the wedding party.

Starr's side though was flowing more easily, even though they had a lot more to do. Starr's wedding dress was starting to look like a real wedding dress, though she and Adriana noticed there were still a lot of alterations to do on it so it could firmly fit the bride there. They even got to work on Langston's and Dani's bridesmaid dresses, though they were still in the early stages.

Even though things were going smoothly, Starr and Cole still haven't forgotten about James, and what he could be up to, after their confrontation with each other at Marty's. They still didn't know about what John or Dani and Nate noticed.

That was all about to change when Starr found out one day in February. She was in the grocery store with Hope picking up stuff for the apartment.

"Still playing the love card, Twinkle?" asked James. He just walked up to Starr, like it was just nothing. Starr though turned around, and a look of disgust came onto her face.

"You better getaway from me, James, before I call the cops," Starr warned him.

"Wow, all these threats, and you still don't show the heart to do them," James said. "I know you want me, Starr, and you know if you look in your heart, you see that you want me too."

"The only person that has my heart is Cole," Starr said, taking one step with each word that she said. "Now leave us alone." And with that, she took the cart filled with groceries and Hope and walked away from him. James just shook his head.

Over at the park, Langston was hanging out there with Adriana. The two young women found out that they really didn't know each other real well, other then because of Starr, and decided to hang around to try to get a little closer.

"Its good being back here," said Adriana, "being able to see and remember everything around here."

"I know what you mean," said Langston. She looked over and saw a familiar building that reminded her meeting Starr for the first time, when they saw the message about Starr that was spray painted on the building, though it was covered over now. "So many memories of what have happened, and yet I'll never forget them, because they've made us into the people that we are today."

"Okay, are you sure my mom hasn't shown you her ways there?" asked Adriana. Langston just laughed.

"There you are," someone called out. Langston and Adriana turned around, and saw Ford running toward them.

"What do you want?" asked Langston. Adriana stood close by Langston in case she needed to defend her. She had completely heard about what happened with Langston and Ford.

"I just want to let you know, James is up to something," Ford informed the two women. "And I got a real bad feeling about it.

"Why don't you tell the police about it?" asked Adriana. "They can do something about it."

"Because right now, I don't have any proof to back up my claim. I just thought it would be better to warn you, just in case he does something to Starr, okay," said Ford.

"And why are you wanting to let us know?" asked Langston. "I thought you were working on trying to get James to stop this?"

"Hey, I actually have been, and so has been Nate," Ford explained. "But apparently he doesn't seem to get it that Starr doesn't want him. Anyway, I just wanted to warn you, because I heard him talking about something a few nights ago, and I was trying to tell you, but you were never around."

"Well, in case you have forgotten, I am trying to help plan my best friends' wedding," said Langston. "So I'm really going to be busy for a while.

"Look, I don't want James to get in trouble, and I know you don't want your two friends hurt, so just take my warning and keep an eye out," Ford said, and he hurried off.

"He seems to really not want his brother to get our cousin," said Adriana.

"Well, even though he doesn't care that much about us, I have seen that he does care about James, and trying to get him to stop this crazy act is definitely one of the top things to do," said Langston. She and Adriana then continue walking around.

Later, at the their apartment, Starr and Cole were laying down next to each other on the couch, watching Hope play with her crayons at her little play table.

"You know, I wonder if she's going to be an artist instead," wondered Cole.

Starr thought about that for a sec, and said, "You know, you could actually be right there, Cole. We could definitely have a future artist there." They both then laughed a little.

Just then there was a knock on the door.

"Ugh, if it's something about the wedding again, I'll go nuts," said Starr as she and Cole got up. Cole went to see who it was.

"It's Langston and Markko." Starr was pleading they weren't here because of the wedding.

"Hey you guys," said Langston. "

"Is there something else we need to do with the wedding?" asked Starr.

"Oh no, don't worry," said Langston. "The wedding planning is over for today.

"Yeah, we're just here for a friendly visit," said Markko. Starr and Cole were glad for that.

"Look," said Hope, who walked up to Langston, holding her drawing. Langston bent down and saw what she drew. Is that you, your mommy, and your daddy?" she asked. Hope just basically answered by kissing Langston on the cheek, which everyone laughed at a little.

"Oh, listen there is something I do have to tell you guys," Langston added, after standing up. Starr could tell it was serious, so she sent Hope back to her table to continue drawing, while she and the others went to the kitchen table to talk.

"What's up, you two?" asked Cole.

"Well, you are going to have to ask Langston, because I don't know what it is," said Markko.

"Trust me, you guys aren't going to like this," said Langston. She filled Starr, Cole, and Markko in on what Ford had told her and Adriana about James being up to something. When she finished, Starr was just in shock.

"Cole, do me a favor," said Starr.

"You don't even need me to say it, Starr," said Cole, as he pulled out his phone, and dialed for John.

Over at the police department, John was working on some paperwork when his phone rang. "McBain," he answered.

"John, it's me," said Cole. "Can you get over to our place real quick? We just heard James is up to something."

"I'm on my way," said John, and he hung up, and got ready to get over to Starr and Cole's place.

Over at LaBoulaie, Adriana walked in, with Blair, Dorian, and Kelly playing a game. Dorian was the first to notice her.

"Hey, sweetie, why don't you come on in and join us?"

"Actually, I got to talk to all of you, because I just found out something that involves Starr," said Adriana.

"Wait, if it involves Starr, shouldn't we call her and let her know what it is?" asked Blair.

"Langston is with them right now, telling her and Cole about it," said Adriana.

"What do you mean?" asked Kelly. "What do you and Langston know?"

Adriana filled them in on their encounter with Ford at the park and the warning he said about James being up to something. Over at Starr and Cole's apartment, Langston did the same thing with John, who brought Brody along. When Langston finished, John looked at everything Langston said.

"You sure this is what he told you?" John asked.

"I'm positive," said Langston. "You can even go ask Adriana. She was with me when Ford told me all of this."

"I have to say John, it definitely fits violating the restraining order," said Brody. John agreed, and promised everyone that they would take care of this, and headed out.

Starr just leaned on the table there, worried about what could happen. The other three saw that she was down, but then a little surprising thing happened. Hope walked right up to her mom, and gave her a hug, while saying, "Mommy." Starr looked down and saw her and smiled. She then picked her up, and said, "Thanks, Hope."

Cole, Langston, and Markko headed over to them and joined in the hug. If Starr was glad for one thing, it was her man, their daughter, and their best friends.

Ford was just about to unlock the apartment door to go inside when Brody and John appeared.

"Robert Ford," said John. "We need to talk to your brother, James."

"I take Langston has told you about what I said," said Ford. "Come on in," he said as he unlocked and walked in. John and Brody walked to James's room, and knocked on it, calling out his name. No one answered.

"Did your brother say he was going anywhere tonight?" asked John.

"No, we were going to watch the game, while I would try to get Starr off his mind," answered Ford. Brody carefully opened the door, and, with his and John's weapons out, walked into his bedroom.

It was empty, except for the usual stuff. All his clothes were gone. John knew that there was something weird going on, and he had to call it.

A/N: Getting intense, huh? Where did you think James went to? And what is he up to? Stay tuned.