*~Chapter Five : Unstoppable~*
"Alright, I am going," Todd said to Marty with a low growl. As he spoke, he tenderly caressed the top of his little girl's head.
"I'll be back, Marty," he warned as he stared into her eyes. "When you least expect it, I'll be coming for you."
His words chilled her, making her breathless as he said his good-byes to Cassandra and walked away. After he left, Marty dropped down onto the couch with a soft little cry. Todd had meant it. His love and obsession for her was unstoppable. Todd Manning would not rest until she was his.
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After leaving Marty's house, Todd began making his plans. His first stop was the Llanview Realty office. "I'd like to buy a house," he said to the realtor. "Something really secluded. Deep in the woods. A Victorian mansion."
"I know just the place," said the Realtor as she began to make the sale. Todd had recently procured his inheritance from Victor Lord. He had billions and he wanted to spend his fortune on Marty and their daughter. He believed they deserved the best.
"Does it have a fireplace?" Todd asked as the realtor began showing him pictures of the estate.
"It does," the realtor stated.
"Perfect. It's exactly what I have been wanting ... and I can't wait for the woman I love to 'join' me there."
Todd was thinking that if he and Marty could spend some time alone together, she'd remember their love and how much they had meant to each other. Once Marty admitted that it was him she loved, Todd believed she'd kick Jason to the curb.
Todd signed all of the necessary papers and the mansion outside of Llanview became his. After leaving realtor's office, he began his search for a nanny. He interviewed prospective nannies at a local cafe until he found the one that he felt would be perfect to care for his daughter.
"Will you be discreet?" he asked the middle-aged woman as he discussed all of the details of his daughter's care as well as her pay.
"Yes, Sir. I'll be very discreet," Mrs. Mendanhall responded.
"Perfect," Todd said with a smile. "I'll be in touch."
He left the cafe and drove out to the mansion in the new sports car he had acquired. "I wonder if Marty will like my new BMW convertible," he said as he stepped from the vehicle.
He walked up to the house and used the key the realtor had given him to unlock the front door. He stepped inside to find that the house was everything he had dreamed of and more. He headed upstairs to the master bedroom with the fireplace as a smile curved his lips.
"This is our bedroom, Marty ... and it's perfect. I cannot wait until you 'come home.'"
"You'll be with me soon..." he said as he stared into the fireplace. "We'll be together forever."