I didn't feel like you guys liked that last chapter...So yea.. This chapter will for sure have rakel and romanceismyguiltypleasure in it. So yea enjoy :-)
Disclaimer: I do not own the Clique series or anything to do with the Clique series it all belongs to Lisi Harrison, so yea...
"Mass?" Alicia spoke up after a few minutes of silence. "Did he really try to hurt Sophie?"
Massie nodded. "He came to me before when Sophie was asleep, when I first met him and he asked me to leave with him to California. I told him it was a great idea, that Sophie would love the beach, but he told me that he didn't care for her and wanted to put her up for adoption. Then I simply told him to get out of my house. Today he startled me, he wouldn't let my arm go and I could've caught up to Sophie, but he wouldn't let me go. Saying that he wanted her dead that she was only getting in the way."
Massie bit her lip, and felt the tears coming. She ran straight for the bathroom, when she got in there, she splashed cold water on her face, and looked at her reflection. It was hard being a single parent, but yet she wouldn't give it up if she had a chance. Massie walked out of the bathroom and came face to face with Derrick.
"Massie. We need to talk." He stated simply. She nodded knowing that this would come eventually.
"Not here though. Let's go back to my house, I'll go get Sophie and tell everyone we're leaving." Massie said already walking away. She picked Sophie up from Alicia's lap. "Bye guys we're leaving."
Alicia nodded understanding when she saw Derrick paying his share of the meal. Massie mouthed "Help Me!" to Alicia and she bit her lip to keep from laughing. She would've gotten Massie out of "the talk" but they really needed to sort everything out, Derrick needed to dump Claire, and get together with Massie. It was so obvious it was hilarious how much they needed to be together.
Massie, Derrick, and Sophie walked out of Slice of Heaven, before Derrick spoke up. "We'll take my car since you came in Dylan's limo."
Massie nodded and looked at Sophie. She had been surprisingly quiet for the last hour. "Honey are you ok?"
Derrick looked at Sophie too, apparently he had noticed the same. Sophie looked up at them sadness in her eyes. "Daddi and Mommi don't wuve each other. Mean gurl said so."
"Claire? You mean Claire honey?" Massie asked. Sophie nodded and looked at her shoes. It was obvious that Claire was making Westchester a bad experience for Sophie. "See what your soon-to-be-wife is doing, she could scar Sophie for life!"
"Massie, Claire is just being Claire. She'll get over it and she's actually pretty nice once you get to know her." Derrick explained. Massie's blood was boiling inside. How could he say that!?
"Nice Derrick real nice. You know what I'll call a cab I don't want to talk to you about anything. It's obvious that you'd rather be with the Ice Queen in there. You don't care about Sophie, you don't care how Claire could scar her, and do you know what I'm starting to think that Westchester is a bad experience in general in fact, maybe we should leave! And one more thing you never cared about me!" Massie practically yelled in his face.
"Massie calm down your being ridiculous, I'll drive you. We'll talk about all of this when Sophie isn't here and we're at your house." Derrick sighed clearly tired of all the yelling. Massie dragged Sophie into the car reluctantly seeing as she hated the very idea of riding in the same vehicle of the Ice Queen lover. She strapped Sophie safely into the booster-seat less, seat.
-O-
Derrick pulled up to the Block Estate and drove past the gate. Massie unbuckled Sophie and picked her up out of the car. She started walking toward the huge Mansion-like-house, with Derrick trailing behind her. Massie let Sophie twist the key and open the door.
As soon as they were in the house Sophie took off running towards her room, most likely to play with her huge bratz house that Josh had made specially for her. Massie walked in and sighed, she turned back to face the problem, Derrick. She raised an eyebrow and sat down on her black couch.
"Ok so we are here Derrick what do you want to talk about?" Massie asked calmly trying to forget the scene that happened in the Slice of Heaven parking lot. Derrick was lucky that she hadn't clawed his eyes out for defending Claire when it was obvious she gave a bad example for Sophie.
"Massie, can you seriously ask that. You left all of us with no answers and honestly would you have ever told me that Sophie was my kid if you hadn't came to the soccer game?" He asked his eyes had anger, hurt, and sadness in them.
"Honestly Derrick, no I wouldn't have. I wouldn't ruin your life like that. It's obvious your happy with Kuh-larie and that you could give less about me and Sophie." Massie answered this time her voice raised an octave higher.
"Where do you get all this crap from? Yes Claire seems to like me a lot, but I couldn't get over this girl I fell for in 7th grade. This girl who seems to hate me so much that she wouldn't even tell me that I had a child!" Derrick said smiling at Massie. She managed a small smile.
"I couldn't ruin your career like that Derrick. You were just starting to get Scholarships to all these wonderful colleges. I couldn't ruin that with a child, and now you have the perfect wife. Claire. She's what any guy could want if you ignore her nasally voice and her personality." Massie muttered not looking up.
Derrick raised her head with his fingertips. "Don't you realize I would have given it all up for you. I still would, Massie honestly I don't think I could ever love Claire. You and Sophie are my family."
"Derrick.... I can't I'm sorry. I just can't do that to Sophie, I mean Claire will fight for you but I don't want to put Sophie through that. No matter how nice you say Claire is she is permanently scarring Sophie, she could have nightmares. Derrick, you don't love me you are just making yourself believe that you love me. Okay? Tomorrow you'll wake up and realize what a mistake this was." Massie explained more trying to convince herself than Derrick.
"Massie, stop pushing me away. You keep pushing me away from you!" Derrick said, grabbing her shoulders and making her look at him. "Get it through your head I love you! Not Claire!"
Without warning he crashed his lips onto her. She immediately felt a jolt of electricity as their lips moved in synchronization. Derrick poked his tongue in her mouth and they fought for dominance, Massie was first to pull away for air.
"Now tell me you didn't feel that Mass," Derrick said just inches from her face "When I kiss Claire it's like I'm kissing a pillow, but when I kiss you I feel sparks."
Massie started crying. "Derrick I want to be with you, but I, I just can't."
"Can't or won't Massie? Why won't you just try it, then make the decision. Please I can't stand losing you again, especially when I could've prevented it." Derrick explained, sorrow plain in his voice.
"Because Derrick. I don't want to get hurt again. How do I know you want dump me for the next blond slut that comes along? How do I know you won't go straight back to Claire huh? That's why Derrick because I'm scared of getting hurt, again." Massie explained on her knees, now, sobbing.
"Because I don't love Claire, I never did, she was the closet I could get to you. Alicia had Josh and I couldn't ruin that for them. Besides Massie what if you never had your own magazine just because you were scared. Block, we have a kid to raise and you can't do it all by yourself." Derrick explained kneeling beside her.
He held her while she sobbed, then her sobbing turned to hiccups. "Derrick, even Olivia Ryan would have been a better choice than Claire. I'll be with you, marry you, whatever! Just dump Claire please."
They heard a clap of thunder. "Okay Mass, I'll text her right now, and make a reservation at a hotel, okay? As long as your happy."
"Nope, your not leaving me, I'm still scared of thunder, and your staying here. Sophie will love waking up and the morning and first thing she sees is her dad. But seriously dump Claire, I can't stand her." Massie said pouting. Derrick shook his head and rolled his eyes, and opened his phone. A few seconds later she heard it close.
"Ok engagement is off, but I have to go and get my stuff tomorrow morning." Derrick said. Another clap of thunder, and a bright light that signaled lightning. Sophie ran, tripped, ran, tripped, and finally decided on walking to them, she had tears streaming down her face.
"I...I....I scared!" She screamed, burying her face into Massie's neck. Massie rubbed her back trying to calm her down. Derrick took Sophie into his arms, and gave her a hug.
"Guess what Sophie?" Derrick said in a baby voice. Massie smiled and rolled her eyes at him, he stuck his tongue out at her. "Daddy's moving in with you, so you'll see me all day, every day except when daddy has soccer games."
Sophie gasped, and looked at her mom for evidence that it was true. Massie nodded, and Sophie's eyes sparkled with happiness and she had the widest smile Massie had ever seen. That is until the thunder and lightening started up again. Then she buried her head in Derrick chest.
"I'll get some flashlights just in case the power goes out." Massie said getting up and going to the kitchen. She opened up a drawer and grabbed seven different flashlights, and headed back to the living room. Another Clap of thunder filled the silence of the house, it started raining buckets.
Just as Massie got back to Sophie and Derrick the power went out. "Of course.." she muttered sitting down and turning on a flashlight. Sophie looked up the light reflecting off of her wet, amber eyes.
"Momma, will you sing me asleep?" Sophie asked, her bottom lip trembling. Massie bit her lip she could sing but didn't like to.
"Well umm.. sure what would you like me to sing honey?" Massie asked confidently. Sophie looked up at the ceiling in thought.
"Umm... You'll be in my Heart." Sophie said clearly, so Massie couldn't mistake it for a different song. Massie smiled it was one of her and Sophie's favorite songs from Tarzan, when she was little. She took a deep breath.
Come stop your crying
It will be all right
Just take my hand, hold it tight
I will protect you
from all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
For one so small,
you seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
Why can't they understand
the way we feel
They just don't trust
what they can't explain
I know we're different but,
deep inside us
We're not that different at all
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other,
to have, to hold
They'll see in time
I know
When destiny calls you
You must be strong
cause I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together cause
you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on,
Now and forever more
Oh, you'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be in my heart, always
Always
yes I'll be with you.
cause I'll be there for you always
always and always
just look over your shoulder
just look over your shoulder
just look over your shoulder
i'll be there for you always, always
By the time Massie had finished Sophie was asleep with Derrick nodding off. Massie smiled at him and he gave her a small smile. He scooted over by her, carefully laying Sophie down, and wrapped his strong arms around her. She smiled up to him, kissed him softly on the lips, and rested her head on his chest.
Massie sighed and listened to his slow breathing before drifting into sleep (A/N: I was sooo tempted to stop right here but I didn't)
-O-
The light shined through the glass in the living room and Massie's eyes fluttered open. She was laying on a pillow, but Derrick's arms weren't around her, she saw a note on the floor.
Massie,
I went to Claire's to get my stuff
See you later,
Derrick
Massie yawned and woke Sophie up. "Anna could you please dress Sophie!"
A few minutes later Anna came down and guided Sophie to her room. Massie went up to her room and decided what to wear. After a minute or two she decided on a Ralph Lauren Genevrier Linen Tank Dress and blue Salem Suede Flower Flats. She walked downstairs and Sophie was dress in Ralph Lauren Kimmy Hooded Fleece Dress and was wearing Navy Plaid Brisbane Sneakers.
"Anna, I hope you don't mind, but I need to go to the store. The fridge is almost empty. Would you mind watching over Sophie until I get back?" Massie asked. Anna smiled and nodded, taking Sophie into the Kitchen.
-O-
Massie carefully placed her groceries into the Range Rover. She started the Range Rover and drove back to the estate. She pulled into the estate and grabbed a bag of groceries and knew she would have to make a few trips, but right now wanted to see Sophie.
She opened the door to be greeted by sobs, rushed to the kitchen, and put down the grocery bag. Anna was sitting down on the chairs that surrounded the island, crying. Silently, she looked up and handed Massie a letter, as if it explained everything that was wrong (A/N: I do not know how to write these letters but here it goes.)
Dear Ms. Massie Block,
We have been informed of your incompetence and incapability to raise your child. A family friend, Alex Ashfield, that you have been unable to raise your child properly and safely, that you have abused her many times and tried to kill her once. The state laws are preventing you from raising her further until the trial where we will determine if you are fit enough to raise her. Ms. Block please understand that we do not take these matters lightly and most likely you will not prevail in parental leadership. In no way are we sorry to inform you of this because of your failure to house a child properly.
Because of your actions you will have to appear in front of a judge, and present your case. I assure you that Sophie will be taken care of at Alex Ashfield's house, until the trial. Your date to appear in front of the jury is in one day on the 9th of June. That gives you some time to get a lawyer and prepare yourself.
David Alfort
"Ohmigod." Massie murmured before she felt wet, hot, tears slide down her face. She ran out the door and headed for the Range Rover, she didn't care where she went, she just couldn't stand that house without Sophie. Tears blurred her eyes, as she ran into something, strong arms, held her so she couldn't fall. Derrick.
"Mass, what's wrong? Did Claire say something, or did I do something that made you sad?" Derrick asked truly concerned. Massie continued sobbing, and waved the piece of paper in front of him. She watched through blurry eyes as he got madder as he read. "Mass.. Don't worry we'll get her back your a great mother. I can't believe that asshole did this."
"Even though Sophie isn't here doesn't mean you can have a cussing party." Massie said sternly, but smiled when she looked at his puppy dog pout. "I guess your right, it's about three o'clock right now, how bout I make an early dinner and we'll watch some movies. Then in the morning we can go looking for a lawyer."
"Sounds great. I'm in the mood for McDonald's. How bout you?" Derrick asked rubbing his stomach. Massie raised an eyebrow questioningly. "Okay fine. Taco Bell. What? It's healthier than McDonald's their tacos, have lettuce."
Massie shook her head and laughed at her crazy boyfriend. "I guess I'm getting two Soft Tacos then. Oh! And a Pepsi. On the way I'm gonna call Henson and Anderson (A/N: Wipeout.) so we can get a lawyer and get our Sophie back."
Derrick nodded and they headed towards the Range Rover. Derrick got in the driver's seat saying it was more manly to be the one driving. They drove through the Taco Bell drive through and ordered. While giving Derrick the food the guy kept trying to look at Massie over Derrick's shoulder, she giggled, and Derrick glared at the Taco Bell guy, got the food, and drove off.
They got back to the Block estate and sat in the living room with their food. Massie got up and picked a random movie, sat back down, and ate her food. Derrick kept looking over at her, not sure what to say in case she started crying over Sophie again, tears were something he could not handle. Yes he would comfort her, tears just made him feel weak.
"Mass. It's nine already, I think we should go to bed if we're going to wake up at eight in the morning tomorrow. You know how I like to sleep in." Derrick said with a smile. Massie nodded but mouthed five more minutes to him engrossed by the movie. He nodded and sighed, five minutes later she was fast asleep. Derrick shook his head, picked her up, and carried her to her bedroom. He gently set her down and pulled her blankets over her.
"Don't leave." Massie muttered in her sleep, keeping her grip on his arm. "I'm lonely because Sophie isn't gone and I'm scared that Alex might be hurting her or something. And I'm kind of afraid that someone will break in any second. So please just stay here tonight."
She scooted over in the bed, and Derrick raised an eyebrow. "Not like that you perv, just normal sleeping. God."
Derrick let out an airy laugh and wrapped his arms around Massie. She let out a content sigh before she fell into total darkness. Derrick soon followed after.
-O-
Light shined through the drapes in Massie's room, slowly waking her up, she let out a huge yawn, before looking to her side. Derrick was gone, and by the looks of it had been for a while. She smelled... bacon in the air, and her eyebrows pulled together in confusion, Derrick couldn't cook.
She got up and walked towards the kitchen, there Derrick was with McDonald's Hotcakes, that come with bacon. Massie laughed out loud, and he looked towards her and smiled. "You keep making me eat like this I'm going to be fatter than Todd was when he went to that buffet, when we were in ninth grade."
They laughed at the memory of his face when he saw the hot fudge machine, he even mixed Jello with hot fudge. After they ate, got dressed, they headed out to the Range Rover to go to the Henson and Anderson building. When they got there it took a few minutes to find a parking spot apparently there was some kind of lawyer convention going on in the lower levels.
They walked straight towards the elevator. Massie pressed the level 13 button and waited, listening to the elevator music. When it dinged that it had reached their floor they walked straight to the door labeled Henson & Anderson.
When they walked in they were greeted by a girl with jet black hair, medium height, and had green eyes. "Hello I'm Rachel. Just sit down and I'll tell Ms. Anderson that you are here."
They nodded and sat on the leather couch in the waiting room. A few minutes later, of pretending to read boring magazines, Rachel came back in and gestured for them to go in the door labeled Bianca Anderson. Timidly, they walked through the door and sat down while a girl that was pretty tall, brown hair, and brown eyes, sat down with a file.
"Hello Ms. Block and Mr. Harrington, it's nice to meet you I'm Bianca Anderson, as you probably know by now." She introduced herself with a smile. They nodded. "So let me get this all straight. You, Ms. Block have been accused that you have abused your child, and she was taken away by this guy who tried to kill her?"
"Yes. He offered a few years back, for me to go to California with him, I of course said yes that it would be a great experience for Sophie, my daughter. Then he told me that he didn't want her and to put her up for adoption. Of course I refused, Sophie is my little angel and no guy that I had known for a few months would convince me to leave her."
Bianca nodded. "Yes, I understand. Now when you appear in front of the judge try not to glare at this guy or speak up when not spoken to that annoys the judge (A/N: I love watching those judge shows). Make sure you got your story straight to and try not to stutter it makes it seem like your not telling the full truth."
They nodded while she continued for the next thirty minutes. When done on what to do in any situation that might happen, they left, because Bianca had another appointment right after.
When they got back in the Range Rover, Massie broke down in tears. "What if the judge doesn't believe me, I mean we have no evidence just our word. I can't lose Sophie, she means the world to me."
Derrick put his arm around her and said comforting words, before he started the engine. Massie calmed down and looked at herself in the mirror, mascara streaks all down her face she looked horrible, but she didn't care because right now all she wanted was her little angel.
Sorry that was a crappy chapter at the end but I'm in a rush right now and I look like crap. Anyways review to tell me what you think and romanceismyguiltypleasure will probably appear in the next chapter too.