AN: Hey guys, sorry this chapter is a little delayed again, I was once more busy busy busy... lol.
Someone commented that I was updating too fast, and I was wandering if anyone else thought so? What I do is write the chapters on the weekends, then update them ever other day or two. And thanks to all that reviewed last chapter, I was going to thank you individually but that would keep this chapter in my hands for another day. So let me know if you think I update too fast and enjoy this chapter!
Chapter 28
OoO Broken Glass OoO
"Oh wow", Was Prue's response to Piper's news.
"Yeah, I know." Piper said, and tried a smile which wasn't very convincing.
The three sisters lowered themselves down and sat on the couch, Prue's eyes never leaving Piper.
"What's wrong mommy?" Prue's five year old asked.
"Nothing darling, go play with the dog." Prue answered, still starting at Piper.
"Mom, there is no dog here." Harry frowned.
Ronald was staying at Prue's, and obviously was a great occupation for Harry.
"Go explore the house, it's very big." Piper said, smiling at her nephew.
Harry seemed to like the idea, and ran off down the hall.
"Are you sure?" Prue asked.
"Of course I'm sure Prue, what kind of question is that?"
"I know, sorry, it just seems so..."
"Overwhelming? Tell me about it." Piper finished her sister's sentence.
"How far along?"
"About six weeks." Piper said.
Prue finally smiled.
"Congratulations Piper, you really deserve it."
"I know, but Paige said that a miscarriage is very likely to happen." Piper said, repeating Paige's exact words.
The three sisters spent the rest of the night together, discussing various things (and there was sure a LOT to discuss). Piper had a chance to tell her sisters about what happened all these days in LA, and finally at nine she convinced them that Leo should be back soon and she could stay alone for a while.
After her sister left Piper had more time to think, which was good in some ways but very depressing mostly.
She wished Leo would be home soon.
Piper wasn't sure what she would tell him, but she didn't see him all day and was worried.
At eleven, she found herself falling asleep in front of the TV so she dragged herself upstairs and collapsed on the bed, trying to forget all the troubles.
---OoO---
Leo ran his hand through his hair, annoyed.
This has been a long day and he was tired and sweaty and hungry for a shower.
Dobbs's questioning was hard, he found himself wanting to beat the crap out of her quite a few times.
That bitch has been spying for his father for years.
He made a turn into his street, happy the day was over.
He was hoping with all his heart that Piper would still be there, but when he walked in all the lights were turned off and there was no sign of her.
Frowning, he threw his jacket off and headed upstairs.
He wanted desperately to call her but it was midnight already and too late for that.
He took a quick shower, then walked into his bedroom and turned the light on, threw his clothes off and turned to get into bed.
That was when he noticed the brown head sticking out from the covers.
He smiled at the sight, relief washing over him.
Carefully, he got into bed while trying not to wake her and wrapped his arms around her waist.
Automatically, she turned to face him, her eyes still closed in deep sleep.
"Thank god for you." He whispered in her ear, and fell asleep himself.
---OoO---
Piper opened her eyes, and looked around her.
The room was dark, but she could tell it was morning, a cold, rainy morning.
She wanted to wrap her arms around herself to get warm, but then realized someone has already taken care of that.
Leo was sound asleep next to her, his messy semi-blond hair all over his pillow.
She drew herself closer to him and found a warm spot where his neck connects with his shoulder and buried her head there.
She probably fell asleep again, because the next thing she knew she woke up in the same gloomy light, but Leo wasn't next to her anymore.
She set up, and realized there was someone else in the room.
Leo was sitting on a chair not far from the bed.
As soon as she set up, he got up and set next to her in bed.
She felt something cold but refreshing on her cheek, smelling like... a rose.
She smiled, and he put the single red rose in her hand.
There was a card attached to it, and it said; 'I'M SORRY'.
Piper looked back up at Leo, who had a weak smile on his face, a face which looked exhausted.
She put her arms out the same time he did and they pulled each other into a tight hug.
"I was worried about you yesterday." She whispered into his ear.
"It took longer then I expected."
"Did you tell James?" She asked.
"Yeah. He took it pretty hard." Leo said as they pulled away from the hug to look closely at each other.
"And you? Are you ok?" She asked.
"Yeah, I'm so sorry about how I acted yesterday; I shouldn't have spilled all that anger on you..."
"No Leo, it's ok. It's not every day that you find out that your father is a piece of... well, Big Man."
"It's not as big of a shock really; my father was never the cherry on top of a cake." Leo said, a depressed smile on his lips.
Piper looked down at the rose in her hand, and played with it uncomfortably.
"Come on, breakfast should be ready." Leo said, getting up.
Piper told Leo she would be down soon.
She took her time while dressing, knowing that soon she would have to deal with telling Leo she was expecting, and he was the father.
Would he think that she planned it? Would he accuse her of not taking precautions? Will he think that she's a crazy cow who tried to get pregnant on purpose?
No, not Leo, he wouldn't. But she was sure he wouldn't jump with happiness at the news.
They practically hardly knew each other... She remembered how he said that he loved her, and stopped picking out a shirt.
Did SHE love him? But how could she, what she had with Luke was so special, she couldn't possibly fall in love with another man so easily? Right?
She closed her eyes to clear her mind, and grabbed the first shirt her hand reached.
Love or not, she was pregnant and he had the right to know.
Taking a deep breath, she walked out of the room and found him in the kitchen table, a laptop open in front on him, his face pensive.
She took a seat across from him, and he looked up.
His face lightened a bit, and he put the lap top away.
"Marta left breakfast in the sun room." Leo said.
Ten minutes later, they were both sitting next to the small dining table, eating.
Piper moved the food from side to side with her fork, and only realized it when she saw Leo staring at her.
"Want me to get you something else?" He asked.
"Oh, oh no, sorry, no, this is delicious." She said, stuffing some food in her mouth.
When she swallowed it, she again forgot to eat and set there for a few minutes just staring at Leo eating.
Ok, this is it, I have to tell him.
She opened her mouth to say something, but no voice cam out.
Deep breath, he isn't going to freak, he will understand.
Again, she tried to say something but it was even harder then she thought.
Ok. You can do it. NOW!
"Leo!" She called a little louder then she intended.
"Yes?" He asked, looking alarmed.
"Um... there's something I need to tell you."
Oh my god, oh my god, OH MY GOD...
"The files?" He asked, putting his fork down.
Breathe, in... out... in... out... in...
"Yes. I mean, no! Not the files.
OH GOD, OH GOD, OH GOD...
"What is it then?"
"It's ah... Well, you know..."
Kill me somebody!
"No, I don't know. What's wrong Piper?" He asked, leaning forward at the table towards her.
"It's not wrong Leo, things like this happen..."
"What? Piper, I don't understand..."
AAAAHHHHHH!!!
"Leo... This is so hard..."
"What is? Piper, talk to me." He said.
I can't!
"Leo... I'll just say it ok? Just, straight out..."
"Ok..." He looked completely confused.
"Ok. OK"
Breathe...
"Leo, I am..."
Then his cell phone rang.
Yes! YES!!! Whoever invented the cell phones, they are a genius!
"Hold that thought." He said, and took his cell out.
---OoO---
"Hello?" Leo said into the phone, still looking at Piper.
He could tell she was trying to tell him something, but her eyes were wide and alarmed.
"Hello??" He said again when no voice came from the other side.
"Good morning." A deep voice said into Leo's year.
Leo felt his heart begin to pound, and the blood stop rushing through his body.
"You son of a bitch" Leo muttered under his breath.
"It's good to hear from you too son, long time no talk..." His father's voice laughed at him.
"What the hell do you want?" Leo snapped back.
He looked to see Piper now standing right next to him, her eyes confused, but he could tell she knew who he was talking to.
"Come on Leo, let's stop the cat and mouse game here. You know exactly what I want. And I'm willing to make it easy for you; all you have to do is be daddy's good big boy and pass over the damn disk."
Leo laughed.
"Sorry dad, this time you don't have the benefit here. So you can stuff your threats up your ass." Leo said.
"I'll take that as a no." William Wyatt said, his voice sounding as relaxed as ever.
"Damn right."
"Very well then, let me just give you this small advise;"
Leo took a sharp breath.
He knew his father had something else up his sleeve.
"You grab your little girlfriend..." He started.
"Don't you dare!" Leo cut him.
"... and duck."
The line went dead.
It took Leo a few more seconds to realize what was going on. He looked at all the windows that filled the room all around and when he heard the first gun blow it was almost too late.
"GET DOWN!" He shouted, grabbing one of Piper's arms and pulling her to the floor with him.
"Go get behind the counter! HURRY!" He made sure she started heading towards the counted on her knees, but by that time all the windows were already breaking and glass was flying everywhere, sending cold wind and rain into the room.
"Don't move from there!" He called again to Piper's directions, while hearing the occasional scream coming every few moments from her.
He quickly got to his feet and ran to another room to get his gun.
Then he realized that the bullets weren't following him.
Obviously, his father sent them to aim at Piper, not him.
He grabbed his gun and ran back into the sun room, where glass was shattered all over the wet floor and none of the windows were in one piece anymore.
His cell phone rang again, and he knew exactly who it was.
"Order them to stop the fire!" Leo screamed into the cell.
He heard his father laugh.
"Got you a little scared didn't I?"
"DO IT!" Leo snapped back.
He heard his father saying something to someone else, and about ten seconds later the last shot was fired through the air.
"Now, if you want to avoid anything like that from happening again, you might want to be a little more cooperative the next time I call you." He said, and the line went dead.
Leo heard the men outside getting out of the bushes and finally cars open and slam close, then the engines started and the cars drove away.
Leo was about to dial Darryl's but remembered abut Piper who's been silent behind the counter.
He rushed towards her to find her sitting with her back against the wall, her knees up to her chest and her hands all bloody.
He kneeled down next to her and took her wrists.
Thankfully, the blood was only coming from her palms, probably since she used them to crawl towards the counter, and the floor was fool with glass.
Her eyes were glassy with tears, and she looked plain terrified.
"Come on, it's ok, it's over." He said, but he knew it wasn't.
AN: well, that was a long chapter don't you think? I guess I couldn't stop myself. Lol. Don't forget to leave me a review.