A/N: I only own the OC
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I was back in Florida and at work. Tony and I talked for two hours before even starting work this morning. I was glad to be back, but at the same time I had to admit I liked California.
I was going through emails, setting up meetings, and putting out fires as the day went on. I was working on setting up a meeting with Billy Gunn about his storyline that creative was fighting him on when someone knocked at my door. I looked up to see the secretary poking her head in.
"Hey, Mel, what's up?" I asked her as she came in holding a huge bouquet of roses. I already groaned internally because Michael wasn't giving up.
"Thanks." I said as she sat them down and walked out. I plucked out the card and was all ready to send Michael another scathing text about leaving me alone.
Thinking about you, gorgeous ~ Shaun
I felt myself smile as I realized that Shaun was such a nice guy. I sent AJ a picture, texted Shaun a thank you, and went back to work. I finally finished up as it was getting dark since it was fall and that meant the sun set at some stupid early time.
I grabbed my flowers, my bag, and headed to my car. I could shake some weird feeling. I glanced around and I was one of 3 cars in the parking garage. I quickly got in and headed home. I guess that since I had been around someone nonstop for awhile I forgot what it was like to be alone.
I got to my place and went inside. I was glad to be home, but it also felt extreme lonely. Daniel, Phil, or someone was usually here. I had just grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge when someone knocked on the door. I peaked out and it was Michael. I knew we did actually need to talk so against better judgement I opened the door.
"Yes?" I asked him.
"I wanted to talk to you." He said and I nodded.
"I didn't assume you flew all this way to stare at me." I shot back and he pursed his lips. He stepped inside and I shut the door.
"I wanted to apologize and ask you to not give up on this." He finally said and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.
"Michael, we both made our choices. You chose to have someone else. I chose to move on, and now... im asking you to do the same. We had fun, but we are over." I said as he ran his hands over his face. He just wasn't accepting it.
"No, I don't want us to be over. I want us to be us." He said.
"That's not how it works. I saw you, Michael. You looked happy with her so go be happy with her." I said as he walked over to me. I wasn't scared of him, but I was nervous. I didn't have time to react when he pulled me to him and kissed me.
I managed to push away from him as he began to kiss down my neck. I just wanted him to stop.
"Michael, no." I said with some force as I felt his hands go to the edge of the dress I was wearing and now I was getting concerned.
"Stop!" I said as I felt his fingers brush over my underwear as I tried to squeeze my legs together. I wanted this to end. He wasn't listening.
I managed to get my hand on his face and push him away. He stumbled back and kind of chuckled... like he thought this was game.
"You know you want this... you know you like my hand as a necklace." He said and I felt my mouth hang open that sentence.
"No, I want you to leave is what I want." I said and he took a step forward. I wasn't afraid to fight my way out this, but I was hoping I wouldn't have to.
He grabbed my shoulder and I felt his thumb digging into my joint as it instantly ached. I could tell right them all bets were off. I managed to deliver a swift heel to his knee in just the right spot. He went down and dragged me down with him.
"Stupid bitch." He growled as I tried to scrambled away from him. He had my ankle, and was dragging me back towards him as he got onto his knees. He had me almost underneath him as I managed to crush my palm into his nose. The blood was instant as he backhanded me. I felt the world spin but knew this was my chance. He went to hit me again, but I managed to punch him square in the mouth. I felt his teeth cut into my knuckles as his hands went to his mouth. I got up to run, but he grabbed me again causing me to fall into the island. I saw the flowers Shaun had sent and grabbed them. I smashed in over his head as he instantly let go of me .I got away from him and called 911. I ran to the bathroom and locked myself in as I gave them the details.
He was pounding on the door as the woman talked to me until they got here. I heard the cops run into the apartment and take him down. I felt so stupid right then as the tears were flowing down my cheeks.
"Ma'am, can you open the door?" A voice finally said and I cracked it open to see two cops looking at me.
"You can come out now." He said and I walked out. I got ready to say something, but the world spun out of control.
Phil POV
I was in Orlando seeing friends when I got a call about Rae. I was livid as I sped to Jacksonville. I had already called Tony and made him aware of the situation. I had told AJ who was now flying out on the next flight.
I got to the hospital and told them who I was. I was taken back to a darkened room. Rae was asleep with a bandage on her forehead, bruising, a bandaged hand, and a sling. I sat down beside her and tan my hands over my face. I wanted to kill him.
Rae POV
I woke up with a start because Michael was coming after me again. I sat up and Phil grabbed me. I freaked out until he told me it was him. The flood gates opened as I started bawling.
"You're safe." He said as I cried.
"You were right to protect me from wrestlers." I sobbed and I heard him chuckle. I shot him a look and he shrugged.
"I'm not here to tell you I told you so. I'm here to be big brother." He said as he rubbed my back. A nurse came in a few minutes later. She was glad to see I was awake and got the doctor.
I had some stitches in my hand from Michael's teeth, a bruised and separated shoulder, and a minor cut on my forehead. The bruising and soreness would eventually go away. They also gave me the number for a counselor.
We didn't leave the ER until 7am the next morning. We got back to the loft and I stopped at the doorway. I didn't want to see the carnage.
"Its ok. It's gone." Phil said as I walked in to find AJ sitting at the island. She jumped up and hugged me. I was glad to see her. I looked around the apartment and there was no sign that anything had happened.
"I managed to save the flowers." She said as they were sitting in a different vase on my counter top. I nodded.
"Why don't you get some rest?" AJ asked me and I nodded again.
"We are going to lay down too, but we are here." Phil said as they both hugged me. I changed and laid down. I wasn't sure I would be able to sleep, but it didn't take long.