A/N: Sorry I have not updated in a while, I have a lot of stuff going on between work, school, and Court. Please bare with me, the updates might be slower but I WILL finish this story. Thank you for all of the support :).
Disclaimer: I own nothing except the plot and OC
Chapter Thirteen:
ASHLYNN'S POV
I don't know what to do about this situation with dad. I just can't figure it out. I think I just need some time to work through this.
I pull my head out from under the covers and sigh when I hear a knock on the door. I sigh again and roll over trying to block out the knocking. The knocking gets louder I sit up in bed and grab my shoe from the floor and throw it at the door. It hits the door with a thud.
"GO AWAY ROLAND! I DON'T WANNA TALK ABOUT THIS!" I yell when the knocking continues.
"Its not Roland" my favorite voice calls out. I jump out of bed and run my fingers through my hair before opening the door.
He pulls me into a hug and I smile and relax in his arms. He smiles down at me and his eyes almost twinkle.
"Let's go on a proper date" he whispers. I smile in response.
"Okay let me go get dressed" I say turning and going back into my room. I go to the bathroom and pull off my clothes and get in the shower. I try to hurry not wanting to keep Carlos waiting on me for too long. I shave quickly hoping I get everything even though I know I wont. It always happens like that even when I take my time there is always a small part that I miss usually around the knee or the ankle.
I quickly shampoo and condition my hair. I wash my body carefully wincing when I hit an area that is still bruised. I get out of the shower and wrap my hair in a towel then put a second one around my body. I leave the bathroom door open so the steam will be gone by the time I come back to do the make up.
I go to my closet and pick out a few outfits. The first is a short black and white dress with black heels. The second is a mini skirt and a snug tank top, and the last is a pair of skinny jeans, with a fishnet top and black boots. I wish I knew where we were going. I could decide what to wear then.
I look over the outfits weighing my options before finally deciding on the mini skirt, it's not too dressy but not too laid back either. I put on my underwear and bra then a pair of shorts before sliding on the mini skirt its black with silver chains that hang from the belt loops. I Slid into the white tank top it stops right before my belly button. I slide on a pair of black flats and quickly dry my hair, leaving it down and curly.
I go back into the bathroom and apply my make up. I go light, I put on some mascara and some clear gloss before I go back into my room and gather my phone and purse. I pick up my phone and read the message. It says: meet me outside.
I smile and go down the stairs and take the elevator to the ground level and push through the double doors. I smile when I see Carlos leaning against the door of his car. He's wearing nice jeans and a white tank top with a long sleeve over it, but left unbuttoned.
"I was going to ask what took so long..." he trails off grinning at me and opens the passenger door. I get in and he slides into the drivers seat. He reaches behind his seat and gives me a white rose and a box of chocolate. I smile and pull most of the stem off of the rose he frowns at me but I put the flower behind my ear and kiss him on the cheek. He smiles and holds my hand while he drives.
"Where are we going?" I ask.
"A date" he answers grinning. I roll my eyes but smile and relax in the seat. We finally park and he gets out quickly and moves to open my door. I offers his hand and helps me out of the car. We walk into the restaurant and he gives his name to the hostess. She looks through her computer and leads us to a small candle lit table. I slide into the booth and Carlos sits across from me.
"What can I get you to drink?" a waitress asks as she puts down the rolls and butter.
"A coke" Carlos answers "Iced Tea?" I ask not sure if they have it. She nods and writes the drinks down and places two menus on the table.
Carlos pulls a rectangle box out of his jean pocket and slides it across the table to me. I look at him and he smiles.
"Open it" he says grinning. I slowly pull the lid off and look at the gift. Its a silver charm bracelet. It has a few charms on it. I smile at them. An anti drinking one, a heart, a car, and inside the box is another charm its a little restaurant. I smile knowing it's his memories of us. He reaches across the table and helps me put it on. I smile again and hold his hand in the center of the table. The waitress places our drinks on the table.
"What will it be? She asks. I blush I haven't even thought about what I wanted to eat. I quickly look at the menu and order the chef salad. Carlos orders a steak medium rare. The waitress writes it down and leaves. I get up and give Carlos a kiss on the way to the bathroom. I make my way through the restaurant and towards the bathroom.
The bathroom is down a short hallway. I walk down the hall and go into the bathroom and use the first stall. I hear the door open and then close as I finish up. I open the stall and wash my hands I look in the mirror and see my dads face. I open my mouth to scream but his hand clamps over my mouth. Not tonight please not tonight.
CARLOS' POV
I smile as I watch Ashlynn walk through the restaurant. She is so beautiful, I almost can't believe she is with me. I think I made a pretty good choice for where to go.
What is taking her so long. I snap out of my thoughts as the waitress places the food down and walks away. I frown it's been like ten minutes. I wait five more minutes and she still doesn't come back. I get up and walk to the bathroom. I knock on the door. There is no answer, I frown I don't want to just walk into the girls bathroom. I knock again and still get no answer. "Your going!" I hear a male voice say. I push the door open.
ASHLYNN'S POV
"your such a little slut look at how you are dressed!" My dad says in a low voice shoving me against the wall. One night that was all I wanted one night of happiness. I feel a tear slide down my face.
"You ready to listen and come home with me?!" He demands. I shake my head.
"I'm not leaving stillwater" I say. He slaps my across the face and my hand flies up to my stinging cheek. I look down and see my white rose on the floor. I try to bend down and pick it up but he steps on it. I close my eyes wishing that he would just go away.
"Your going!" he says trying to keep his voice down. I shake my head no again and I'm rewarded with a punch. The air leaves me and I whimper. The door opens and I whisper a silent prayer.
Suddenly my dad is across the room against the wall. I try to catch my breath.
"I don't know who the fuck you are but you better keep your hands off my girlfriend!" I hear Carlos say in almost a low growl.
"I'm her father!" My dad replies shoving Carlos. Carlos looks from me to him and back at me. He turns slowly back to him.
"It was you!" Carlos yells back at him. My dad doesn't say anything and Carlos slams him against the wall his head hits the wall and he groans trying to swing at Carlos. I cover my mouth with my hand. Carlos punches him in the face and knocks him down. Carlos starts punching him and slamming his head into the tile floor. Blood starts to flow across the pink tiles.
"I'll fucking kill you!" Carlos yells punching him a few more times
"stop!" I scream the panic rising in my voice. Carlos freezes and looks at me then at my dad. Carlos walks over slowly, almost as if he doesn't want to startle me. He hold out his hand.
"I'm sorry babygirl. When I realized that it was him who put you in the hospital and gave you that black eye the day we met, I just lost it. All I could see was red. I'm calm now" He says moving a little closer.
I take his hand and he pulls me close as we walk out the door. I look around the restaurant and frown knowing we can't stay. Someone will find him soon and I don't want Carlos to get into trouble. I follow him out the door and to his car. He opens the door for me and I get in. He starts the car and heads towards the hide out. I just wanted one night and I couldn't even have that. He had to interrupt my date to try to pull me away from stillwater. I jolt out of my thoughts when my phone rings.
I look at the caller ID it's Roland. I sigh and press it to my ear.
"Hello?" I say. There is a pause before he answers.
"The Ronin got into Aisha's house. Johnny was hurt. Were at the hospital." He says in short clipped sentences. I gasp and feel a chill creeping up my spine. His voice sounded so empty.
"Roland.." I say
"Come here." He says almost pleading
"Is everyone okay?" I ask dreading the answer.
"No. No one is okay." he says his voice still empty. He starts to mumble and I frown.
"I'll be there in a few Roland. It will be okay." I say trying to reassure both of us. He doesn't respond, and the line goes dead.
"Go to the hospital." I say to Carlos he looks at me with confusion in his eyes but turns the car arounf and heads towards the hospital.