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Chapter twenty-four
Ammy's POV
"Where are we going?" Annika probes as she cuddles her teddy closer to her, she has been watching that toy like a hawk, what with the fact that Zach likes to steal her teddy just to wind her up. Usually I stand up to him and get it back, but I can't really do that on the airplane considering how Zach is sat further away from me than Annika is. The twins are sat together, Zach next to the window and Annika on the aisle side of the two seats; mom and dad are sat together in front of the twins and me and Alec are sat are across the aisle from the twins. Strange seating arrangements, but yeah, I rather like it. It means me and Alec can have privacy without people listening in on us, although, granted, dad and Zach can probably hear us if they really focus their super hearing on us. But they know I would probably go ballistic at them if they even dared to try that.
"We are currently on our way to Paris where we will spend 5 days there, we will then leave Paris and go to Italy for 4 days, and the last 5 days will be spent in Sweden. Mine and Ammy's home land" dad informs us, my entire aura lighting up. 2 weeks with Alec away from everyone and everything, other than my family, of course.
"Sweden, I haven't been there in a long time. The last time I was in Sweden I was 4 years old, I remember having lots of friends, but then one day when I got home from school with my mom, I found our bags packed. She said we had to move, dad said it was for the best. Something happened the last time I was there, but I don't know what, they wouldn't tell me; something bad had happened. The last thing I remember hearing in my mom's mind was that someone was after her, after us. I didn't think much of it really, but now that I think about it. I can't help but wonder. Was the guy who killed my mom and her husband the one who was after us?" I mumble off to myself, several theories appearing in my mind.
"Ammy, it has been 10 years since your mom and step-dad died. You're still here, your safe; no one is after you and if they are, then I'll protect you" Alec assures me, I nod my acceptance of that as I cuddle under his arm. But something felt off, there was a chill around me, one that I knew only I could feel; I don't know how I knew, I just felt it. It's a strange feeling, one I don't know how to explain. And to make matters worse, I can see a shadow stood on the far end of the plane; staring at me. I could almost feel the shadows grin. Then they were suddenly gone.
"Did you see that?" I whisper to Alec, my eyes never leaving that spot. I have seen that shadow before, back when I was little and I saw it again when I was in hospital with meningitis. I thought it was just an illusion, but now I'm starting to think otherwise…
Eric's POV
"Ammy, Alec, here is your hotel key. I am trusting you two, no funny business" I warn them as I give Ammy the key.
"We'll behave, dad, I promise" Ammy assures me, but before I can say anything Sookie calls Ammy away from me. She throws Alec an apologetic look before heading over to my Sookie, leaving me with her boyfriend. I think I preferred it better when he was just her friend, but then again, I do like the fact that he was her friend before her boyfriend. This shows me he does care about her, that he knows her and actually wants this relationship for more than just sex. When she started dating that Isaac boy I could have throttled her. He didn't care about her, he didn't even see her that often, he just saw their relationships as being nothing but a little bit of fun for him.
My point was proven later on when he cheated on her. I could have killed him, I could have ripped his heart out and broke his neck, but I refrained myself. Ammy begged me to just let it go, she needed me. Granted, it did take me a day or two to actually listen and realise what had happened to her, I was so consumed in myself and my work that I neglected her when she needed me the most. What sort of father am I?
"She loves you. She told me as much when you finally decided that your family came first. Ammy told me that she wanted the father back she had when she was younger. The dad who hugged her and held her, told her he loved her. She missed you, but when you told her not too long ago that you were going to bring this family back together, that you were finally back permanently; she was over joyed. I know you must think that she hates you, considering everything that has happened, but she doesn't. She did, briefly, but she soon realised she could never hate you; she loves you and cares for you. She's glad you're back and there to be there for her, for Sookie, for twins, but most of all; there for your family. Those were her words to me" Alec assures me with complete sincerity.
He loves her, I can see that. Maybe I should not doubt his motives as to why he is with my daughter.
"Thank you for telling me that, Alec, but if you ever break her heart or knock her up and leave; I will kill you. No questions asked" I warn him just as Ammy and Sookie come to join us, Ammy looking very uncomfortable and she's bright red as her and Alec walk off towards their hotel room.
"What did you say to her?" I smirk down at Sookie, knowing full well what that conversation was about.
"I just talked to her about how you have sex, what positions you can try; it is so obvious that she and Alec are going to be making love very soon, she might as well know how to make love. I even gave her some condoms, she'll be protected. Don't you worry about that, and don't you dare judge her for wanting to do this. She's old enough to make her own decisions, and she is wise beyond her years. Oh, she agreed to look after the twins for us for a couple of night so we can have some alone time" Sookie hugs me; I hug her straight back as I kiss the top of her head.
"That sounds wonderful, Lover" I stroke through her hair as I kiss her softly on the lips.
"Mom, dad, hurry up!" Zach shouts, making me chuckle and Sookie giggle as we walk towards our hotel room. I think it is time we get the children in bed, especially seeing as I will become dead to the world in an hour or two, maybe less.
"How does warm milk in bed sound?" I probe my children with a grin, causing them to cheer as I undo our hotel room door, the twins running inside a head of us. This is what family is all about.
Ammy's POV
"Ammy, what's wrong?" Alec lightly shakes me, my eyes stuck on that one spot in the corner of the room. The shadow, it's back. But it has more of a shape this time, it's a woman and there is something above her head. But I can't make out what it is. The dark shadow grins at me as she lifts up a finger to her lips.
"Shhh" she coos before winking and disappearing. The strange thing is, I didn't see her do any of that, I felt her do all of that.
"Nothing" I shake my head as I smile at Alec; I cuddle into his body, his arms wrapping around me as he kisses my cheek. Who is that woman?
AN: I hope that chapter was okay for you all; I would also like to announce that I am accepting ideas for both baby name and any wedding ideas you may wish to put forward (i.e. clothes, countries, bridesmaids, best man, etc…) :D, all opinions are greatly appreciated xx