My Security
Chapter23 2-1-08
I know I haven't updated in a long time. I apologize. But I have been working on this fiction and plan to continue updating it maybe once a week. This chapter was posted on another board, but not here. It's needed before I start adding new chapters. I hope someone is still interested in reading this fiction.
You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you will live in torment if you don't trust enough. Frank Crane
Jimmy James felt rejected after Haley refused to let him acknowledge her publicly as his daughter. Taylor was accepting of Haley as her sister, but her mother still hated the child with a passion.
A few days later, Nathan told Haley that Jules slipped off while Mr. James was on a business trip, moving to New York with Taylor. She left a nasty notes stating Mr. James would see them again when he figured out who his real family was! Haley had heard enough, feeling like the home wrecker she never intended on being.
She hadn't realize that Jules had manipulated the situation long before she was born. Mrs. James was the real villain. Just as she thought his life couldn't get any worst, Nathan would receive his paternity results in three days. Nikki was constantly hovering around when she brought Helena over, but she spent most of the time talking to Lucas on the cell phone or talking about him.
Haley left for work that morning. Meanwhile, Nathan received an unexpected phone call from their lawyer. Deb Scott still had to do another six months in the rehab facility, but insensitively the court granted her a weekly, two hour, supervised visitation with Nathan starting the following Saturday! Deb used her feminine whiles to seduce the parole board and her psychologist. Tricking them into thinking her actions were that of a mental break down that she was currently recovering from. The court decided they should try to resolve some sort of family communication since they were not only heir to an extremely wealthy estate, but they both would be in charge of the care of his grandparents once she was released.
Nathan freaked out. Locking himself in his room, he threw a tantrum, breaking things and screaming out expletives. Mr. James had to call Haley home from work because Nathan wouldn't let him inside and he was scared the young man may hurt himself. It took her hours to calm him down.
The young man's nightmares returned, keeping Haley and him awake much of Sunday and Monday night. Spending the night at the James estate, Haley wasn't at the cottage early Tuesday morning to hear her social worker's reminder about the inspection later that afternoon.
Lucas had retrieved the other reminders of the upcoming visit while hanging out at the cottage with Haley Saturday evening and Monday after school. He had erased the messages as well as thrown away a written reminder from Haley's caseworker that she never noticed she dropped when checking the mail on Monday. Lucas was positive that if she got emancipated, Nathan would move in and Haley would never go to Princeton. He couldn't let that happen.
The Sawyer's were having breakfast when Lucas rushed in and swiped a bagel from table before going right back out.
"Nice of you to join us, Son." Larry looked disapprovingly at his son retreating form.
"What's that smell!" Peyton waved her hand in front of her face to dispel the awful cologne Luke had practically bathed in before taking another sip of her orange juice as her best friend held her nose.
"Oh yeah! Larry, what are you going to do with all the beer cans and bottles you took from the Tric last night? I thought the recycler came yesterday?"
"Why would I need empty beer cans and bottles, Honey? So that's what was in those bags I saw in the garage last night. I thought the kids gathered them for the schools recycling drive or something."
"We're not having a recycling drive, Mrs. Sawyer, but I was thinking about a bikini carwash to raise money for new Cheerleading uniforms. Besides, those beers haven't been open" Brooke perked and Karen frowned at her. "What? I didn't drink any. It's breakfast time for crying out loud!"
The curly blonde kicked her friend in the shin, not noticing the eyes locked on her.
Peyton's parents suspiciously turned to their little girl. She and Brooke had been caught drunk or stealing liquor for an outrageous party on more than one occasion.
"Oh no! I haven't been drinking and Brooke and I are so over the party scene." The girl insisted.
"Give us credit, Ms. Sawyer, P. and I wouldn't be stupid enough to leave evidence in the garage." Brooke blurted.
Karen sighed, that girl could be a handful sometimes, but she was honest. "Lucas is probably doing some scientific experiment or something. He could have at least asked before taking the beer. I swear that boy sometimes!" She droned on angrily. Her husband kissed her and Peyton before leaving. "Peyton, will you and Brooke put those bags from the garage in my trunk? If he wants to use my inventory, he going to have to ask me like a man and pay for it. Your brother needs to be more responsible. Oh and could you take this letter out to Haley? It came to the café. She's not answering her cell . It's important that she sees it as soon as she gets in. She has another inspection today." She handed her Haley's mail.
Peyton obeyed her mother, going to the garage in search of the alcoholic beverages, but they were no where to be found. She strolled to Brookes' beetle thinking her father must have taking the merchandise back to the club.
Brooke headed for the beach house. Hopefully the could catch Haley before she left for school. Peyton reached for the knob just as her brother was leaving. He jumped and quickly stepped out, shutting the door behind him.
"Peyton what the hell are you doing here?" The frazzled sibling questioned.
"I have the same question!" She folded her arm as Brooke eyed him with scrutiny.
"I...ummm...Yesterday, I left my Chemistry notes here. I came by to get them."
His sister viewed him cautiously taking in his unusually messy demeanor and strong odor.
"Well I have a letter for Haley." She raised to his sight.
"You're empty handed, Einstein and you smell like beer?" Brooke probed, going for the door.
"I don't smell like beer and I guess she has the notes with her." Lucas rambled, staring at the letter. "I'll see her before you do, so I can give her that."
He reached for the letter, but she dodge him.
"No way! What the hell are you up to?" Peyton yelled.
"Nothing! I'm just trying to save you the trouble!" Luke defended. He snatched the letter that time and marched for his car that was parked down the boardwalk.
Tired of arguing with her ass of a brother and looking at the time on Brooke's cell, Peyton gave up and they rushed to school.
As soon as they were out of sight Lucas went back inside the cottage and leaned against the door, breathing a sigh of relief while he tore the memo into little tiny pieces and let them scatter to the floor. The paper seems like nothing compared to the broken or half full beer cans and bottle, cigarette butts, pizza boxes and papers and other garbage from the club that littered the living room and bedroom.
The bathroom and kitchen had also been destroyed. Lucas had turned Haley's neat and tidy place into a pig sty. He even left open and empty condom wrappers on the night stand, sofa and bedroom floor! There was no way she was going to be emancipated now! She would never find why because she went straight to work after school and the inspection was an hour before school ended. That left Lucas plenty of time after school to clean up the evidence before Haley returned from work. He laughed to himself. "This is all worth it, Luke. Haley is the prize."
During lunch, Haley sat with Nate's group, although he was gone with Felix and Stacie to watch Anna and the rest of the Lady Raven play for the state championship in Raleigh. Hales was glad he would be back tomorrow night. She didn't like to be away from him for very long. She knew it was sort of pathetic, but she didn't care. She loved Nathan Scott and their relationship was back in sync. She licked her lips just thinking about the gift of his fine tuned body he had giving her last weekend. Making loving to him had been the most magical experience she had ever encountered. It was so indescribable. Every time was more phenomenal. The girl couldn't wait for the next time. Hoping they may get a chance that weekend. Her thoughts were interrupted by Peyton.
"Looks like somebody's lusting again." The skinny female teased.
"Am not!" Haley turned crimson , looking away to avoided the question. Ms. Sawyer just chuckled.
"I'm glad guys are working things out. It looks like he won't have to stay with Mr. James soon."
"If these inspections ever end." The short miss groaned.
"Well, another will be in the bag today. Only one more after that." Peyton rooted.
Her friend dropped her sandwich and became very serious." What do you mean today? I did't know there was an inspection today."
"Mom said your caseworker has been leaving you messages and two letters reminding you have come to the house. It's at 2pm. Lucas was suppose to give you one of the notes this morning." She panicked.
They both searched for the clock. It was twelve thirty.
"I was running late this morning. Nathan and I overslept. I didn't have any idea." She sighed. "I'm so glad I keep that place clean. Relax, Haley." She remained confident. "You're right, Peyton. It's going to really feel like home once Nathan's permanently there too." The auburn hair girl hugged her tightly.
Suddenly, Peyton had a bad feeling, remember the smell of beer on Lucas and his weird behavior at the cottage that morning. She hope she was wrong about his action because she was afraid he had done something terrible. Not wanting to alarm Haley or her friends that didn't know about the emancipation, Peyton whispered to Brooke will peering over her shoulder to see her brother with the biggest look of satisfaction on his face while he flirted with Nikki two tables down.
Leading her best friend out to the atrium she made plans. "We have to go to the beach house right now! I hope we make it in time. My twin has really done it this time, Brooke!"
After school…
Haley darted inside to find her cottage empty and as clean as she had left it. She had no clue that Peyton and Brooke had gotten there too late, but clean up anyway with the help of the Sawyer's maid , gardener and a furious Karen Sawyer. They knew it would break the sweet girl's heart to discover how badly Lucas had ram sacked the place. She worked so hard and caused no one any trouble. Everyone loved her so much. Haley deserved that love and support. That's one of the reasons Peyton already had her mother on a mission to get Ms. Myer's last inspection overturned because her brother's sabotage.
Earlier a whistling Lucas arrived at the cabin wearing old clothes and carrying cleaning supplies. he was surprise to see her mother and twin waiting for him. He wasn't getting off this time, not by a long shot.
Karen knew her son was a candidate for early graduation and a preparatory semester at Princeton for it's most promising future Freshman. She and her husband had decided that would leave before summer session started, less than a month away. His obsession with Haley was too unhealthy. He plead and cried, not wanting to leave until he was positive his best friend would be attending too. Secretly, he had this fear that Haley Myers would marry Nathan and she would never come to college. But his parents decision was set in stone and he would be shipped off soon praying the women of his dreams life would follow.
The cottage….
The tiny lass ran for the answering machine. There were two messages. She rewound them and hit play.
Messages 1: Hey, Hales It's your stallion of a man! I just wanted to let you know I miss you much, Babe. Anna and the rest of the girls won the semi finals. The championship game is tomorrow afternoon! Go Ravens!.. Go Ravens! Get your freak on!..(chuckles) When I get home, maybe we can practice your lay up, even better, lay downs. I'll show you what scoring's all about if you've been a good little girlfriend! (argues with Felix in the back ground "Dude! It's not phone sex if I'm talking to the answering machine!") She knew he was smirking from ear to ear. Love Ya! Bye!
The sound of his husky voice was a complete turn on. Nathan was so amazing. Saturday just wasn't coming fast enough for her. There's no way they could do the long distant thing when she went to school, but his daughter was here. Her plans were interrupted by the sadness on the voice of the next messenger.
Message 2: Hello, Ms. Myers. This is your social worker. It appears your last inspection was very different from the others... What happened?! I'm sorry to inform you, but under the circumstance you FAILED your inspection... Please prepare and plan for the next one . If your living conditions are not 100 satisfactory, you will not be emancipated. If there are extenuating circumstance that caused your lapse in judgment on this inspection, feel free to call me so that we can discuss it and get you the help you need. You will not be notified to when the next visit will occur. Be prepared at all times and don't give up hope...Goodbye.
Haley replayed the tape several times. Trying to make sense of the failure. How the hell did she fail? Her heart was nearly shattered. If she couldn't get emancipated , there's no way she and Nathan could live together while he was still in high school. She couldn't go to Princeton without him and probably baby Helena, she just wouldn't survive. This was suppose to be full proof ! They needed each other more than ever with his daughter's paternity to be revealed in a matter of days and now the court forcing visitation with his brutal bitch of an aunt. She was already letting him down. She needed answers and reassurance, but this wasn't something she could discuss with Nathan over the phone. She needed someone to hold her and kiss her temple. Someone whom she trusted.
Mouth and Skills were on a double date, so she drove to the cafe hoping Karen could shed some light on what she missed in her inspection. Unfortunately, Ms. Sawyer was in a meeting with some upcoming acts for Tric. Lucas was probably with Nikki. Frantically, she called Peyton, finding the curly top and her father were bonding over a golf game. There was only one other place she could find solace and she was desperate enough to go there.
Out in the hall, of James' Girl cosmetics , the receptionist and Haley were having a standing off. She was now in shouting and begging to see her father. Fearing her future with Nathan was crumbling and turning to dust she had an extreme urge to see the man that was growing into a true parent for the lost girl.
"I just want five minutes, with your boss! That's all!...Please!" She asked politely for the fifth time.
"I told you, young lady! Mr. James is not to be disturbed!" The stern old bat refused to budge.
Inside the board room a ruckus could be heard from outside. It was getting out of hand and Jimmy could hear what sounded like a very familiar voice yelling. Rushing to the exit, Jimmy and the rest of his staff decided to see what was going on.
"Well, I'm sure he'll see me! Pleeeeeease! I really need hi...to talk to him!" Haley corrected herself, not yet fully admitting the strong bond they shared.
"I told you to leave! Must I call security?" The receptionist barked angrily.
The board looked at the pretty teen. They didn't know her, but there was something very familiar. They were all curious to why was she so desperate to see Jimmy?
"Rose! That's enough! Anytime Haley wants to see me, let her in! Do I make myself clear?"
She was startled by his reaction to her usually good natured and sweet boss. Immediately she obeyed. "Yes, Sir! I didn't know." She defended meekly.
Haley watched as Jimmy quickly cleared up the situation. Sheewas starting to really love this guy. He was becoming the dad of her dreams.
"Well now you do, Rose! ... Everyone else listen up too. This is my daughter, Haley. If she needs me, you better make sure she can get to me. Got that?" He reprimanded.
Mouths fell open and no one responded as Mr. James walked over to the terribly upset juvenile who was now sobbing and lead her down the hall towards his office. His tone had soften and he patted her shoulder lovingly.
"Tell me what's wrong, Pumpkin. I'm here to help." He soothed.
By the time they left Mr. James' office. Haley's mind had been put to ease. They decided to have a daughter/daddy slumber party at the beach house. They sat around the living room eating junk food and watching westerns or just talking late into the night.
Jimmy reminisced about the fun times he and Lydia had when they were dating. He gave his shy daughter tips on how to stroke a guys ego without putting up with any crap. The pair discussed what they were going to do when Taylor came to visit the next weekend. For thevery first time in Haley's life, Jimmy watched his oldest girl fall asleep. He carried her to bed and pulled the covers up on her. He brushed her silky mane away from her peachy cheek and kissed her forehead as if she were a toddler.
"Goodnight, Pumpkin." The adoring father whispered.
The tired teen could barely hold her droopy blues eyes open and yawned. She turned over and adjusted himself in the bed.
"Goodnight, Daddy" She sighed and brought her no longer estranged parent to tears before he went back to the sofa, covering himself with a blanket. He protectively slept there all night.
Morning...
The slip of a girl was feeling better when she sat down to breakfast with her dad the next morning. Jimmy had convinced her that failing the inspection was only a minor set back. He was taken off guard by Haley's long term plans to be a family with Nathan and Helena, but took it in stride. This was typical of his loving child. However, he was afraid her love for Nathan was so strong and unconditional that she was setting herself up for heartbreak, especially in the wake Helena is the boy's daughter.
Nikki wouldn't let him take that baby several states away to live with Haley. She hated Haley from what he could see.
Mr. James had no doubts that Nathan loved Haley with the same passion as she felt for the lad, but when things became overwhelming or he was insecure about a situation, such as moving to New Jersey, Nathan easily panicked and created pain and havoc on both himself and his girlfriend. Haley's good intention could backfire on her and the explosion could be devestating.
They discussed politics and debated on when the recession would end and then the subject returned to her emancipation.
"I would be glad to call your social worker and put in a good word." He sincerely offered.
Karen had secretly notified only him that she had already convinced the emancipation team to come back for another inspection that afternoon. She told them that Haley had been away caring for a sick friend and had no idea her son Lucas had a wild party and trashed her place.
"You would do that for me?" Haley's heart warmed at the older man's identical kind brown eyes.
"Yes! I would be proud to speak up for you."
"Thanks." She kissed his cheek before continuing. "But I have to do this on my own. If I want to be treated like an adult, I have to act like one." She wiped her mouth with the napkin and got up to leave. The southern gentlemen rose in respect of the young lady leaving the table.
"I have to go to school now. Thanks a lot, Mr. James I really appreciate all you advice and spending time with you."
"Call me dad, Pumpkin. You can come to me with anything, anytime … Haley." He walked over and hugged her tightly. After letting go, she waved before walking away.
They both carried warm smiles and the emptiness they usually shared was now fulfilled on both ends. Neither could wait for Nathan to return so they could share the news of there growing relationship with him.
Late that evening, Haley slowly opened the door to the dark cottage and headed straight for the shower. She was beginning to hate the smell of chocolate cake and French fries. She removed his work uniform and grabbed a washcloth before entering the shower stall. The powerful spray of hot water invigorated her body as she began shampooing her long locks humming Mariah Carey's "Your Girl". Her thoughts were of Nathan again. Like a million other times a day.
She shivered at the image of his firm muscles and gorgeous mug. She recalled kissing, petting and fondling him softly during their nights alone and sometimes afternoons. All the worries of her day quickly melted away. Haley surmised making love as one of the greatest transactions two people could share, but she never fathomed it would so gratifying. Each time was different, more meaningful and filling.
She rinsed her body and turned the water to cold. Her memories had over stimulated for the uptenth time since her boyfriend had been away. She had to get it under control. He wouldn't be back until the next afternoon.
Ten minutes later, she finished up his bathroom routine, leaving the room spotless. The relaxed girl opened the door and noticed the dim lamp on the nightstand was on, not to mention the stereo was playing a love song from the living room. Shee checked the tightness of tie on her fluffy around her nude frame and cautiously moved into the bedroom.
She saw big feet and long muscular legs glide atop of the comforter and a the masculine form in navy boxer briefs she had purchased for him. She loved when he wore those to bed. They hugged his tight butt and showed off his package. Covering her mouth with her hand she giggled and blush at her the word "package". Her heart almost popped from her chest as she rushed to greet her super hot beau. Pouncing on the high post bed, she hovered over him. Unfortunately, the romantic lighting had deceived her! She hurriedly shield her slipping robe clad figure with her hands and arms. It wasn't Nathan lying on their bed, but Lucas!
She scampered from the bed, standing to one side as if she had found a poisonous viper or a rabid animal between the sheets. She crossed her arms over her bare chest, feeling violated.
"Lucas! How the hell did you get in here?" She snapped.
Non-chalantly, he sat up and tried to strike a seductive pose. "Remember? You gave my mom a spare key. I heard about you failing your inspection. I knew Nathan was out of town. I just wanted to cheer you up. We are friends." He licked his lips his eyes follow her entire physique appreciatively.
"Just friends, you perv!" She breathed, pacing to control her rage. " Look, thanks, but I'm fine, Luke. Now, if you don't mind, I would like to get dressed...Bye!!!!!" She snatched the large male by the arm and pulled him off the bed and over to the door. She was ill at the idea that the blonde was in Nate's sexy apparel and that she had almost mixed them up. How could she? Eww! The Sawyer boy was way too devious and despicable to ever be her guy. Ever!
"Stay out of my place!" She warned.
"But... " Lucas stammered, stunned at her reaction. As far as he was concerned he should be getting laid right about now.
"You went through his underwear drawer! Gross!" She critiqued.
" I had to take a shower and..."
She yammered on before he could get a word in edgewise. "Take those off! I bought them for my boyfriend, not you! Get dressed and go home!" She instructed him strolling away and hustling to the other side of the room. She opened the bedroom door, hoping to give him a clear understanding that nothing was going to happen. Then she went in search of clothing of her own.
Lucas followed, blocking her access to her underwear dresser. "Hales. Don't be like this." He coaxed, touching her shoulder only to have his hand forcefully pushed away. "I'll be leaving for Princeton soon and since you refuse to go and you're letting that idiot ruin your life it. We don't have much time. Let's be together the way we belong. Nathan doesn't have to know...I won't tell him. I swear."
Haley was pissed now. How dare he try and manipulate her into being unfaithful to the love of of her life? Even if she found Luke desirable, which she didn't. It would kill her to betray Nate that way. She tried to be rational because apparently her friend was pyscho! Things were already as unstable as a powder keg. The teen lowered her tone and reached up gently stroke Luke's forearm.
"Take them off, Lukie. Please...Please, Lukie take it off." She persuaded hoping the use of her nickname for him would get him to co-operate. Moving closer to make eye contact, she vowed to finally reached him and soon he would be wearing his own damn clothes on his way out the front door!
"Is that what you really want?" He continued to flirt despite her obvious anger.
The seething lass gritted her teeth. "Yes. It's exactly what I want." She huffed.
He smirked and pulled both sides of the underwear from his waist causing it to fall to the floor and a wide-eyed Nathan to noisily back up into the door, trying to catch the air that had been sucked from his lungs by Haley and Lucas's intimate interaction.
Mr. Scott had caught a ride home with one of the player's mom, hoping to treat his girl with his early arrival. Both Haley's and Luke's focused turned to the door and a crushed Nathan. His ripped soul was reflected when sullen blue eyes met regretful and terrified brown ones. Haley trotted to the door and unsuccessfully tried to explain the situation. She reached out to take his hand, but he shoved her away. Ache, ire and despair filled the strong boy's soul and words as he aped her.
"Take it off, Lukie. Please...Please, Lukie take it off. It's exactly what I want." I thought you weren't that type of girl. You were suppose to be different, Hales! I'm such a dumb ss! I thought we had something special and amazing! I loved you!" He responded with a cracking and pain filled tone.
"I love you too! I was just trying to get Luke out of your clothes." Haley try to explain.
Nathan's eyes widened in disbelief. He thought she was confessing instead of digging herself a bigger grave with her poor choice of words.
"I mean. I wanted to take your briefs off of him."
This time his mouth dropped open and he looked at her with hate and disgust. She held his hand up, waving them in clarity.
"Wait! This isn't coming out right. Let me star.." She brushed her hand against his arm and he moved stalked away.
"Don't touch me and don't talk to me! I never want to see you again. Who would have ever thought you were such a slut!" He stomped though the hall and living room before the misconstrued girl could catch up, slamming the front door behind him. She knew he was to angry to listen. Still covered in short robe and gaining an audience, she watched from the boardwalk as he drove away in Mr. James' car. She was going to make him hear her out, but first he had other business to attend to.
A devious and still nude Lucas admired his reflection in the mirror about the dresser with a cunning and confidant grin. He had never expected Nathan to show up. His timing couldn't have been more perfect if he had planned it himself. As far as Lucas was concerned. Things were looking better by the moment. That was until a steaming and irate Haley returned to the bedroom.
The bubbling brown eyed pixie took the toe haired lad's clothing and shoes from the wicker chair in the corner and walked behind him, shoving with the strength of a heavy weight fighter out of the room, out of the house, off the porch an onto the beach, where a ton of their classmates were starting a bonfire, including Peyton and Brooke.
Suddenly, everyone one heard the boy screaming for the fiery girl to stop her march to the bubbling surf of the ocean with his clothes. After scattering his items into the endless ocean abyss, Haley faced the young manipulator.
"YOU REALLY DID IT THIS TIME! I DON'T THINK HE'LL EVER FORGIVE ME!... LUCAS, READ MY LIPS! I DON'T WANT YOU! GET THAT THROUGH DAMN THICK SKULL! LET IT SINK IN AND ABSORB IT SSHOLE!... I LOVE, NATHAN! SCOTT WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT! I ONLY WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO HIM! LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE!….. OH, ANDPRAY TO GD THE ONLY MAN I WILL EVER LOVE SPEAK TO ME AGAIN BECAUSE PAYBACK IS A BITCH, LUCAS SAWYER!"She marched back to her home, slammed the door shut and locking it.
Peyton and Brooke rushed up the steps, hoping to gain entrance while Lucas was left to explain to the mob of onlookers why Nathan Scott had took off like a rocket. Why Haley was in a robe and had thrown Lucas out buck naked and tossed his stuff into the sea before calling him every name in the book on her way back to the cottage...
Pamela