THE PROMISE
Chapter 28: I will be rising from the ground like a skyscraper
Skies are crying
I am watching catching teardrops in my hands
Only silence, as it's ending, like we never had a chance
Do you have to make me feel like there's nothing left of me?
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper
As the smoke clears I awaken and untangle you from me
Would it make you feel better to watch me while I bleed?
All my windows still are broken but I'm standing on my feet
NICK'S POV
Everything seems to fall in the right places. I can't help but smile when I opened my eyes and saw the girl curled up in my arms, my Miley.
I nuzzled my face on her strawberry-scented hair and then I kissed her forehead while holding her close to me, never wanting to let go. I would NEVER let her go, ever again. No matter what happens, I would stay beside her and hold her through everything that life's going to throw against us.
She stirred in her sleep and I rubbed her back until she fell asleep again. We're going to have a meeting with her lawyer today so we could start the divorce papers as soon as possible.
Miley woke up around nine in the morning and I told her to take a bath already because we'll be having lunch with her lawyer. I got dragged to the bathroom and she made me take a shower with her. Yeah, just shower. No funny business. We got dressed and headed up to Starbucks for a quick breakfast.
We then proceeded to the mall and shopped for a while.
MILEY'S POV
"Are you sure it's safe for us to be here in the mall? What if Liam finds out?"
"Mi, he's miles away from this town, and besides, we'll be out of here after lunch."
Okay, I only agreed to go here because I'm going to meet my lawyer and Nick promised me a new dress, bag, and pair of shoes, ha!
"I want that bag!" I immediately pulled Nick towards the store and few minutes later, I grinned as Nick signed on the receipt and the lady gave me the paper bag.
We walked hand in hand at the mall as he carried my paper bags, such a gentleman.
"Where is my lawyer?" Nick just grinned as he nodded towards the familiar guy standing outside an expensive restaurant and a girl was beside him, "Someone's excited to see his little sister..."
With that, I ran up to the guy and assaulted him with a tight hug, "Joooeeeyyy!" I squealed as I ran up to him. He's Joe, Nick's older brother.
"Oh, Smiley, it's nice to see you again!"
"You too!"
I pulled back and smiled at the lady beside Joe, "Hi, I'm Miley!"
"I'm Demi," she replied with a funny smile on her face.
I watched as Joe wrapped his arm around her waist and smiled proudly, "She's Mrs. Joseph Grey..."
My eyes almost bulged out, "Oh my God, you're married? That's amazing!"
I pulled Demi in a hug and when I pulled away, Nick was already by my side and had his arm wrapped around me.
"So, where do ya wanna have lunch?" asked Demi.
"Oh, I want Chinese food, babe," said Joe.
I chuckled as Demi rolled her eyes.
"How about Nick and Miley?" asked Demi.
I smiled and said, "Chinese is fine with me."
Nick kissed my hair, "Well then, Chinese it is."
Joe, Demi, Nick, and I went to a nice Chinese restaurant named, SienPao express. Joe and Demi sat opposite me and Nick on a booth we chose. We read the menu and picked-out orders. We talked while waiting for our food and Demi was kinda nice, just a normal and down to earth woman.
"So, Miley, what is your favorite hobby?" asked Demi.
I smiled and bit my lower lip, "Shopping, I guess."
Demi let out a very large grin, "Oh my God, me too! Joe and I are on a vacation for our honeymoon and would you mind if I ask you to shop with me?"
"Oh my God, I'd be happy to take you shopping; I'd even tour you to best shops here."
The boys rolled their eyes. Of course they would! They are guys; they would never understand how much shopping means to us girls.
Demi ignored them, "Oh my God, our credit card bill would be epic when it comes out."
That's when I realized that I actually don't have any money. I can't use the credit card Liam gave me. I only have my savings that I earned two years ago back when I was still single and working. It was now that I realized how stupid I was for letting Liam make me quit my job. Now I don't have any money but my savings.
Demi's forehead creased, "Did I say something wrong?"
"I can't shop. My life's pretty complicated right now. With my soon-to-be ex-husband and financial status, I can't spend a dime for clothes, or bags or shoes."
A smile crept up on her face, "Don't you worry about that, I know Nick could fix financial problems."
I felt Nick's arm snake around my waist and he whispered, "Don't worry about money..."
"See, money is not an issue here, Miley," said Demi.
I turned to Nick and looked in his eyes, "I won't be able to pay you, I don't have a job and-"
"Shhh," he cut me off, "You'd be my wife soon..."
"But I want to earn money by myself. I don't want to be too dependent on you, that's what Liam did to me. He made me quit my job so I got left with just my savings I had two years ago," I protested.
He kissed my cheek, "I'd let you work in my company, but in the meantime, let me fulfill your needs. I'll take care of your shopping spree."
"Fine, only because you're going to give me a job later on."
Demi clapped happily and I laughed a bit as Joe rolled his eyes. The dishes were served and we started eating as Joe and Demi threw out some jokes that were really funny. I love this couple, they seem so carefree, and they look perfect for each other.
Nick and I were the serious ones, he would wrap his arms around me and kiss me occasionally, while Joe and Demi pick-up a fight about random things. I love how we differ from them; but I could see Nick's sincerity better with this.
I suddenly remembered the real reason we're here, where is my lawyer? When we were finished eating, I looked up to Nick, "I thought we're going to meet my lawyer?"
Nick just chuckled while Joe got his eyes wide, "I told you she won't be able to guess it!" said Joe.
I looked at Nick confusingly, "Huh?"
"Demi would be your lawyer."
"Demi?"
I looked at Demi and she has this pretty smirk on her face.
"Oh my God, you're a lawyer? That is so cool; I thought you're more of in the fashion career."
Joe chuckled, "I know right? She doesn't look like a lawyer at all and she doesn't act like one. It's her alter ego. Just like Hannah Montana."
I laughed and Nick did too, "She's one of the best divorce lawyers, Mi. Joe just said that because he hadn't seen Demi in the court like I did."
"Yeah, but he does know what I could do when I'm serious," Demi added, referring to Joe, who cringed at the thought, "See? He is such a baby."
Nick and I laughed with Demi. Joe paid for the bill and we headed to the penthouse of the hotel that we're staying to discuss divorce matters with Demi.
Demi and I got left in the bedroom while Nick and Joe stayed on the living room. Demi had demanded some privacy for us to talk so we got the comfort of the bedroom.
We sat on the couch as we sipped on our coffee that we grabbed at Starbucks on our way here.
"So, what's the name of your spouse, Liam?"
"Yeah, Liam Blakelee."
"Don't feel awkward okay? Just think that I'm just a friend who's ready to listen to you. I won't judge you, I won't be biased, just tell me everything from the first time you two met."
I started telling her how my Uncle Sam made me marry Liam, how Nick and I failed to run away at that horrible wedding day, how Liam treated me and showered me with material things, how he would be dominant over me in bed, how I put up with the tiredness and hopelessness. I told her that I lost my hope that Nick would come back for me, and it really surprised me when he did. She laughed about the Parisian macaroons story, and I told her how Nick and I would sneak out behind Liam's back just to see each other. It was on the part where I'm talking about my pregnancy when I started to pour tears. I told her how happy I was when I found out I was pregnant because it's my dream to be a mother. I also told her that Liam wasn't capable of reproducing and she nodded her head to take note. She hugged me tight after I had told her how my baby was taken away from me, never missing the fact that he raped me when he found out I'm pregnant, and he threatened to hurt me on our way to the clinic. I never missed the fact that I was against aborting my own child. She comforted me and told me that she'll help me fix everything, and then she yelled for Nick's name, saying something about helping her calm me down. I soon found a different but familiar pair of arms around me, it was Nick's. Demi moved out of the way to let Nick embrace me with his comfortable hug.
"Hey, hey, it's okay... Everything would be fine, Demi will help us."
Nick kissed and held me until my crying subsided and a few moments later, I found Demi scribbling some notes on her notebook. I just watched her as Nick wrapped me in a nice warm blanket and made me drink a glass of water.
Demi stopped writing and turned to us, "Okay, let's plan this..."
Joe sat beside his wife as Demi started discussing about the divorce. She told me that I have to retrieve some papers from Liam's house, Nick, Joe and she would accompany me in that process. She assured me that she would file a petition wherein Liam wouldn't be able to come close to me, except on court hearing. She told me that we need a proof that I didn't want the abortion, so we decided to find some employee that would testify. She added that the most effective ground for the divorce was Liam's impotence. But if I want security against Liam, I should press charges about marital rape and the abortion. He wouldn't have something against me since adultery isn't a crime in our state. Demi assured me that this would be done quickly and everything would be fine.
That night, when Nick was asleep, I stared at his peaceful state, smiling as I noticed the parts of his face that I love the most. I touched his curls with my fingers and I kissed his lips lightly. His eyes slowly flew open, "Hmmm, Mi? What's wrong baby?"
He wrapped his arm around me.
"I'm sorry," I whispered sincerely. He smiled and caressed the side of my face, "For what?"
"For causing all this trouble..."
"Miles... This isn't your fault. It is just how it's meant to be, and I'm gonna be there for you, no matter what."
"I don't deserve you..."
He frowned and wrapped an arm around me, pulling me closer to him. We were eye to eye, just two inches apart from each other's faces.
"You're something special, Miley Ray, and you're the only one who doesn't notice it. People make mistakes, nobody's perfect. You've gotten in a marriage, but two years later I still do love you, and it will never change. My love for you would never change. We're just the same, we think we don't deserve each other, but we do. You make me happy, I make you happy. I love you and you love me, that is all that matters."
Tears fell from my eyes and he wiped them away.
I looked deep in his eyes and said, "I love you."
"I love you too," he leaned in and captured my lips in his. After the kiss, he pulled my head near his chest and held me tight in his arms, never wanting to let go.
AN: THIS ISN'T THE END YET! =] I loved SKYSCRAPER so much so I used the song for this chapter! The song is very inspiring. PLEASE REVIEW AGAIN! =]
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