Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters.
A/N: I apologize profusely the gap between chapters.
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Tony bent down and spoke into her ear.
"I will do all that and more if...you give me custody of your child."
Heaven suddenly felt that familiar anger come to the surface as she forcefully shoved herself away from Tony.
"What?! This child is Mine! Why do you always have to manipulate me? I asked you to do something for me out of the goodness of your heart and this how you treat me?" Heaven shouted.
Tony only chuckled.
"No need to get so upset my dear. It's not like I would forbid you to see them. You and Troy would be free to live here with your child. The only thing is that I would have legal custody over them-"
Heaven suddenly slapped him.
"How Dare You! After what you did to my mother, and now...This?! I was wrong to have ever stayed here this long. I let the hope of seeing Troy again and my anger with Logan cloud my judgment."
Tony only stepped back to watch his daughter's outburst, a small smirk on his face.
"Where will you go, Heaven? I am the only family you have left. Logan doesn't want you anymore. That sad excuse you call your father never wanted you. And that boy you called your brother is dead. Need I go on, or have I made my point?" Tony asked scathingly.
Heaven felt her tears welling up, but refused to let them fall. She held her head up high.
"You think you can control everyone, don't you Tony? Well you can't. Troy will come back one day and we'll be united, without you. I'm leaving you Tony! I hate y-"
Tony suddenly reached out and put a hand over Heaven's mouth while simultaneously pushing her backwards so her back was forced up against the opposite wall.
"I wouldn't finish that sentence, my dear, you might regret it. And one day you will come back to me. I've given everything you have, Heaven...and I can take it away. Your funds, cars, clothing...everything."
Tony stepped back and released his hold upon Heaven.
"But go on, leave if you must, Heaven. Your angry blue eyes are already telling me that you will. You're so much like your mother in that respect, I suppose, so bent upon leaving me. But this time, my dear, you will come back. How long do you think you can last out there, without my support, without even Troy to comfort you anymore. And with a child, no less. You will return."
Tony sounded so confident, it made a chill run up Heaven's spine. But still her determination rose, enough to allow her to smile and reply,
"No, Tony, I will never return or see you as family ever again. Good bye."
Heaven was able to walk out of the room with her head held high. Thank the fates for small favors, she supposed. The moment she walked into her bedroom, she collapsed into a nearby chair.
Heaven didn't want to fool herself. Most of what Tony said was true. She had no else left. She had alienated all of her friends in Winnerow after she divorced Logan. All of her friends in Boston were only superficial, the wouldn't pay any attention to her if Tony stopped supporting her.
But that wasn't even the worst of her problems. Of course she had her own money, but over the years it had become invested in with Tony's accounts. She doubted she had soul control of any bank account. If she left, she knew it would be difficult to survive upon her small personal savings until she found a job.
Especially since she wanted to continue living in Boston, so that she would be near, should Troy come back.
All of these doubts whirled through her mind, but she kept coming back to the fact that she had been betrayed once again by Tony.
That feeling erased all other rational thought, Heaven had to leave. She wouldn't be able to forgive herself otherwise.
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The next day, Heaven resolutely left Farthy. All of her worldly possessions in two small suitcases. She didn't dare to take more lest Tony object.
On her way out Heaven was disturbed to notice that Tony's confident smile did not waver. He only said,
"My home is always welcome to you, my dear. I only hope you forget this foolishness soon enough and come back to where you belong."
Heaven ignored him and only continued walking out of the door towards her awaiting taxi. Her previous car sat in the garage, her keys left in the dish in the front room. Heaven tried not to feel a pang of regret and tried to focus on the fact that she would be free soon.
The taxi drove her to a small apartment building. It was located in downtown Boston in one of the poorer neighborhoods, but it was the best that Heaven could afford on her limited funds.
She could probably have gotten a good sized house back in Winnerow for the cost of the small apartment but she was afraid to leave the city. It was the only city that Heaven Knew that Troy sometimes came to.
Heaven made herself believe that Troy would return to Boston eventually and they would find each other on their own, without the interference of Tony. Heaven could only hope that that time came soon.
She drove by Farthy manor as often as she could on her breaks and during her lunch at the nearby elementary school. Looking for any sign of a familiar visitor, or telltale smoke signal coming from hidden cabin. Each time she was disappointed. It seemed as if Tony was purposefully showing No activity just to frustrate her.
As her disappointment grew, so did her child. The small life within her was often her only source of comfort.
However, despite her often despairing mood, Heaven's determination only increased. The months passed by and the successful birth of her baby girl only made her more confident in her abilities.
Tony had sent a plush stuffed animal, Heaven remembered clearly. A note, of course, was included.
Dear Heaven,
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. I hope you are doing well. As you know, my home is always open to you.
Sincerely,
-Your loving father.
Heaven immediately through the letter away. She did, however, keep the toy. How could she not? Annie's eyes lit up at just seeing the thing. And as long as the child never knew who it was from, it could do no harm, Heaven reasoned.
The years went by and Heaven progressed in her own life. She was able to move into a relatively nicer apartment, but it was still nothing compared to what she had before and she still had to be frugal with her money.
She was content with her life though, her daughter grew more everyday. Heaven liked to think that her daughter had inherited the only the best things from her parents. Annie had Heaven's blue eyes and her father's rich chestnut colored hair.
Heaven would spend hours brushing it until it shined. Yes, all in all, Heaven was a happy woman...
During the day, that is.
At night, when it grew cold, was a different story. The darkness and chill reminded her sharply of Troy's fears. She would remember their late night talks together about his premonitions of death.
And she would wonder. What had become of Troy? How was he holding up without her? Did he even think of her anymore? Did Tony even tell him about her? Heaven doubted it and often felt burning hatred with Tony just thinking about it.
But it was at these moments when she had the most doubts. She would lie in bed for hours just thinking what would happen if she went back to Farthy this instant and just demanded Troy's address up front.
As always, the rational part of her mind reminded her of Tony's request. She knew more than anyone how unlikely it was for Tony to change the terms of his 'offer'.
No, she would have to find Troy on her own or give up custody of her daughter to Tony for the information. Often, as the sun rose, Heaven would realize how unlikely the former outcome was becoming.
Her hope was dwindling day by day. The only thing she was able to hold onto was her daughter. The knowledge that by denying herself the love of Troy, she was insuring her daughter's happiness and well being.
All too soon though, even that small comfort would be ripped from her.
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Once again I do apologize for the long wait of this chapter. I hope you enjoyed it though and would appreciate any feedback. Just to let you know, I do plan on finishing all my stories, it sometimes just takes longer than others though. Anyways, thanks for your patience!