Chapter 7
Jimmy looked at his father in disgust.
"I can't believe you, what does Hazel have to do with this?", asked Jimmy.
Ellie stood back and listened to the conversation. It was still unclear what Jimmy's father had actually done.
"She found out my secret and she blackmailed me. She said if I didn't try to get you away from Ellie she would tell my secret", said Paul looking at his son.
"I didn't want to hurt you Jimmy, but I was weak", said Paul looking at Jimmy.
"Where is the woman?", asked Jimmy.
"She is around, she doesn't want the baby, she says she will give me the baby at birth, all I have to do is give her money", said Paul. "Does mom know?", asked Jimmy.
Paul shook his head no.
"You mom and I haven't talked since the separation", said Paul looking at Jimmy.
Jimmy shook his head and rubbed his eyes.
"So you decided to go out and get a hooker pregnant", said Jimmy.
"Dad what were you thinking?", asked Jimmy looking at Paul.
"I made a mistake Jim", said Paul.
"What if she doesn't give the baby up, how are you going to raise him or her, like you raise me never there or just throwing money at it", said Jimmy.
Paul's head snapped up at this.
"Jimmy I had to work to provide the best future for you", said Paul.
"I didn't want the money dad, I just wanted a father", said Jimmy looking at his father before rolling away from him.
"I'm sorry", whispered Paul.
Ellie looked at Jimmy rolling towards her. She said nothing, she just bent down and hugged him tightly.
"You know it hurts so much that he would do something careless and that he actually was going to help Hazel", said Jimmy sighing onto her shoulders.
"It's alright Jimmy, at least he was honest with you about everything", said Ellie looking at him.
"Let just go to bed", said Jimmy.
Ellie nodded her head. She sighed. God Hazel was a mean bitch, what was her damage.
"Marco, calm down will you", said Ellie as she watched Marco fidget next to her.
They were now sitting in the doctor's office. They came to see what exactly was wrong with Marco.
"Marco Delrossi", said the nurse.
Marco and Ellie got up and walked into the doctor's office.
"So what seems to be the problem?", asked the doctor.
Marco went into detail about what exactly was hurting him. The doctor ran some tests.
"Well I have ruled anything dire, it seems to be chronic pains, it's unusual for some young as yourself to be experiencing this however it has been known to happen. I will prescribe some pain killers, but I advise that you watch them. This pain killers are strong, so only one every day, never over do them. They can be very addictive. Also, I will put you on an exercise and diet program so that the pain killers will no longer be as necessary", said the doctor.
Marco eyed the pain killers. He already knew that he was in trouble. He knew already that he would get addicted to these pain killers. He wanted to ask for help but he just couldn't. he couldn't confide in Ellie about the problems that had been going on at home. He wanted to just dull the pain. He knew that these pain killers will do just that.
"You should just ask her, I mean it's Emma you have been in love with her since the 7th grade", said Craig as he strum his guitar.
Sean nodded his head letting out a sigh.
"I know that it's just I want it to be perfect when I ask Emma to marry me", said Sean looking at Craig.
"What about you Craig, ever going to pop the question to Ms. Santos?", asked Sean.
Craig looked up at him and smiled.
"Maybe", said Craig.
"What do you mean maybe, what are you planning?", asked Sean.
"Look I loved Manny since the ninth grade, she is my muse you know, it's always been her, I want it to be more I don't know concrete. I know we are young but this is real I know it is", said Craig.
Sean nodded his head in agreement.
"I know what you mean, Emma is it for me. Sometimes she drives me insane you know. She is all about saving the world, but I love that about her", said Sean.
Craig nodded his head.
"So I have an idea on how you should ask her", said Craig smiling as they joined together to make plans.
Manny sat down at her vanity and brushed her hair.
"Hey baby", said Craig coming into the room. Manny smiled and kissed him softly.
She was in her pjs about to go to bed but she couldn't sleep without him. It was like her body didn't get comfortable without him being near her.
"Oh I got fan mail Craig", said Manny giggling.
She looked at the envelope with no return address. That was odd she thought to herself. She gently ran her nail under the flap of the envelope. Craig took off his clothing and heard Manny gasp. He looked at her and saw her trembling.
"Manny, what's wrong baby?", asked Craig.
She trembled with fear, her eyes were wide and tears glistened in them. Craig took the letter from her hands, and rubbed her back. He looked down and began reading.
Manny Many, love you so much
I want you to be with me always
I want you always, I have to have you, if I don't I will kill people
I will do it, I want you as my wife. No one can have you
Not even that rocker star boyfriend of yours
I will have you I promise, I'll be watching you. I love you
Craig stared at the letter.
"Manny calm down baby, we will get to the bottom of this", said Craig.
He reached over and dialed a number. He hugged her trembling body to him.
"I wont let anything happen to you", said Craig.
"Hey man we have a problem can you come over please", said Craig before hanging up.
Manny trembled and let tears flow down her face. She shuddered. She was scared she knew this letter was off. Something was wrong with this letter.
One Month Later…………….
"Hey Manny, you alright", asked Emma walking into the room.
They were now in California. They had just had a show that night and they had just come home. They decided to all buy a place together in LA so they wouldn't be without each other. Manny nodded her head. But she wasn't alright. She had been receiving those creepy letters for the past month. The person had been sending roses as well, dead roses. She shuddered at the thought. Craig had been great throughout the whole thing and very supportive as well as protective. He hired more body guards and he was always with her. He was great and Manny fell even more in love with him. Manny looked at her best-friend and smirked. Emma didn't know tonight Sean Cameron was going to ask her to marry him.
"Emma Nelson, come out on stage please", said Craig into the microphone.
Emma looked at Manny that was smirking at her. Emma looked at her best-friend in confusion.
"GO on", said Manny pushing her out.
There in the middle of the stage was a chair. Craig motioned her over telling her to sit in the chair put there for her.
"What is going on?", asked Emma taking a seat.
She gasped when she saw Sean step onto the stage in his leather jacket looking like her own personal prince charming. There was no one there except for the band, and her parents that were in the audience. She heard the music start up. She looked to the side to see Manny and Craig with his guitar standing next each other.
Shania Twain Featuring Bryan White From this Moment:
(I do swear that I'll aways be there. I'd give anything and everything and I will always care. through weakness and strength, happiness and sorrow, for better or worse, I will love you with ever
T of my heart.)
Manny swayed to the music and looked at Craig. Emma looked at them and smiled. She turned her attention to Sean. He smiled at her. It was that smile that made her stomach flutter.
From this moment life has begun
From this moment you are the one
Right beside you is where I belong
From this moment on
From this moment I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love I'd give my last breath
From this moment on
Sean took hold of her hands and looked her in the eye. He brushed her hair gently behind her ears making Emma sigh in content. She loved him.
"I love you", whispered Sean.
Emma smiled at him and whispered the words that made his heart soar.
"I love you too".
I give my hand to you with all my heart
Can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on
Sean gave Ellie the signal. Ellie walked up to them and present Emma with a dozen roses.
"Sean", whispered Emma with tears in her eyes.
Sean said nothing yet. She smiled at him wondering what in the world was Sean up to.
You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
From this moment
I will love you as long as I live
From this moment on
"Emma Nelson you are my heart, my dream, I love you more than life itself. Whether I die tomorrow or the next day I know my destiny is the same, my destiny is you. You have changed my life. You have made me want to be a better man, a better person. I know that this wouldn't be possible without you in my life. So Emma I was wondering", said Sean looking at Emma and bending down on one knee.
Emma gasped and her hands flew to her mouth to hold in her tears.
"Emma Nelson would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?", asked Sean presenting to her the ring that she saw that morning when she was picking up her clothing. Emma smiled and got down on her knees.
"Yes", whispered Emma before pulling Sean down for a kiss.
Sean let out a smile. His smile lit up the room. Emma Nelson was going to be his wife. There was nothing better than that.