Chapter 48

Philip: Now you two have to understand that it is imparitive that you let me explain to Belle that you know. We promised her after Aunt Marlena died to never tell anyone about our childhood.

Shawn: She needs to know that we all will never hurt her. You have to tell her that we know.

Brady: We will I will go talk to her right now.

Brady left his friends and headed into Belle's room. He smiled at his baby sister. She had Zariana wrapped in her arms and the baby was sleeping peacefully. Belle also had her eyes closed.

Brady: Are you asleep, Belle?

Belle: (opens her eyes and looks at Brady) No I'm awake. I was just closing my eyes. It's about time you came back. Where is Philip? I wanted to see him.

Brady: He is talking with Shawn and Chloe. I see Zariana has calmed down.

Belle: I think she just wanted me. I'm the only one she really knows besides you and Philip. She is getting to know Shawn though which is a good thing.

Brady: Belle, I really need to talk to you about something.

Belle: You sound serious. What's wrong?

Brady: I was talking to Chloe like you told me to do. She was asking about you and why you wouldn't trust Shawn.

Belle: Did you tell her that I wouldn't trust Shawn because he cheated on me?

Brady: I told her the truth, Belle. Don't be mad at me.

Belle: What do you mean the truth? What exactly did you tell Chloe?

Brady: It just kinda slipped out and then I had to continue.

Belle: Brady, you didn't tell her about that did you?

Brady: I'm sorry Belle. But Chloe loves you like a sister and she won't tell a soul and she would never hurt you.

Belle: I can't believe you!

Brady: Philip came up and helped me tell the story. Then Shawn walked in after he overheard all of it.

Belle: Shawn knows too?

Belle started to cry and shake as the memories all came rushing back to her. Even though it had been 10 long years since it had happened, it seemed like only yesterday for Belle. Brady reached over and took Zariana from Belle.

Brady: I'm sorry Belle. But they love you and they are here for you.

Belle: Why? You promised that you would never tell anyone. Besides I never told you all the details so you have no idea what happened.

Brady: I heard Aunt Marlena talking to Uncle John a few nights about it. I know exactly what our dad did to you, Belle.

Belle: You have no idea what it was like. And now here I am turning into my very own mother by drinking instead of being at home with my daughter. I left Zariana alone with Shawn while I went out drinking. Oh my God!