"Somethings not right with Wills. I could tell but she wouldnt say anything to me" Amy said as she sat next to Trish, Elly, Brooke and Becky. "I think shes stressed. This has happened far too quickly" Trish said as Elly added "and i think shes still got feelings for someone else" "Matt? No way, they're just friends" Brooke asked as Elly replied "Theres definitley something more going on with them" "I wonder where Haythams side are at? Theres barely anyone here for him" Amy asked, changing the subject. "I guess its strange, but he is fifty five, so it is more than likely the majority of his family have passed" Trish said as they were joined by Jeff, Phil, Christian and Seth. "I dont know what it is, but i have bad feeling about today" Jeff said as Phil asked "Matt not coming then?" noticing Matts absence. "Hes been debating all week. Hes so in love with her, its obvious" Jeff replied as Elly added "and i think she is with him" as the music started up, Amy looked at Haytham who looked happily nervous. They heard the doors open behind them as the music became louder as Willow and Adam entered, Becky said quietly "does that woman ever look bad? Shes always looking gorgeous" Becky wasnt wrong. Willows dress was an off the shoulder number, with a lace body and a full shimmering ruffled, layered skirt. Her hair braided in a half up, half down style. "She does look stunning if a little sad..." Phil replied, "at least shes got Adam there with her" Trish added as Willow reached Haytham, ready for the ceremony to begin.
"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today for the joining in union of Miss Willow Jayne Smithson and Mister Haytham Dalimar Conway ..." "Hang on a second. Your middle name is Dalimar?" Willow queried, suddenly struggling to breathe. "The same Dalimar name as Victor? The same name as the family that used to own this place?" "Yes, my middle name is Dalimar, i dont know if its related to the Dalimars who owned this place or Victor. I could always try to find out once this is settled" Haytham said as Willow struggled to hold back her tears. She heard every word Haytham said, but her gut knew he was lying. "Can we continue with the ceremony please" Haytham asked as the celebrante nodded. "Miss Smithson, are you ok to continue?" he asked as Willow shook her head. "I... i cant breathe" she said as she heard Adams cell vibrate "Willow? Are you ok? Are you ready to continue?" Haytham asked as Willow reluctantly nodded.
"Before we continue, I am required to ask anyone present who knows a reason why these persons may not lawfully marry, to declare it now" he said as four women stood up and said "we object!" Willow and Haytham turned to look at the women, Willow didnt know who they were, but Haytham did. "Hayth? Whats going on? Who are these women?" Willow asked quietly as the Women spoke. "Louise Conway, married Haytham in 1987" "Sian Conway, married Haytham in 1993" "Lora Conway. Married Haytham in 1999" "Sarah Conway, married Haytham in 2005" they said as they introduced themselves "and not one of us is divorced from him" "Haytham...is. is it true?" Willow asked, her head spinning from the revelations. He didnt even have to say a word and she just knew. "Yes my dear, its true. Myself and the other wives have known about each other for quite some time" Louise said as Willow slipped her hand out of Haythams grip. Her world had been flipped in a matter of minutes, unable to breathe. I need to get out of here she thought as she looked around the room. I dont even know who Haytham even is anymore! "Willow... please let me explain" Haytham said as Willow asked "Who are you? I dont know who you are anymore" "Its me Wills, its Haytham. You know me..." "No...no i dont. I cant do this" she replied as she threw the engagement ring at him and ran out of the conservatory. "WILLOW...WAIT..." she heard him call out behind her, but she blocked him out, her eyes stinging with tears. Haytham began to chase after her, but Adam, Jeff, Phil and Seth blocked his route. "Get out of my way" Haytham growled at them. "Not a chance. I think its over for you and Willow" Adam said, hulking up, as Haythams wives joined them. "Theyre right Haytham. Its over for you. No more women shall be your victims, its time for you to face us" Louise said as the four wives cornered him.
Willow ran for what felt like forever. Her head spinning, eyes stinging from the tears. She was numb, blocking everything out until she ran into the one person she needed. "Hey Wills, whats wrong?" Matt asked, putting his arms around her, not knowing what had happened. "Just get me out of here Matt. Please, get me away from this place. GET ME AWAY FROM HERE" Willow sobbed as Matt opened the door for her, before getting in himself and speeding away.
"Wills, what happened? Talk to me" Matt asked about 90 minutes into the journey. Willow silently crying. "Its over. I just cant..." she said quietly. "Want to go to my place?" Matt asked as Willow nodded, staring out of the window, Matt beginning to worry about her. As they neared Cameron, Matt asked "Wills, do you want to go get some clothing from your place? Or head straight to my place?" "Your place. He'll go straight to mine looking for me" she replied quietly. They arrived at Matts just before 7pm, Willow collapsing onto the sofa. Her eyes red, her body numb. Matt was in the kitchen on the phone to Adam. "Ads, what happened? She barely spoke in the car now shes just laying on the sofa, like a zombie" "Not my story to tell Matt, but it seems like Haytham was lying to her for the entire relationship" "Jesus, i had a feeling he was scum but...Listen, Wills is staying at my place. Shes scared hes going to come looking for her" "Matt, just look after her ok. Amy has Willows cell and shes had to turn it off because hes calling and texting her non stop. Ames and i will get the girls and have them overnight" "Thanks Ads, keep me updated with him. He'll be relentless" Matt said as he ended the call, heading into the living area to check on Willow, who hadnt moved. He wouldnt say it out loud, but he thought she looked beautiful. "Wills, Amy and Adam are getting the girls tonight. Youre staying here for as long as you need to. The others are going to stay at your place" he said as he sat next to her, placing her head on his lap, where she cried silently until she fell asleep.
Willow awoke with a shiver a few hours later. She looked at Matt sleeping next to her on the sofa and smiled. This was everything she wanted, yet felt so guilty, so dirty and used by Haytham. Her heart shattered by him, the pain and humiliation she felt at that alter. She felt herself stand up and head to the bathroomm but it was like she was in a daze. She didnt feel herself reach for the razor, or the relief of the first cut. She cut quickly, then deeply, her dress covered in blood. "Im an idiot, a stupid slut. A whore. I dont deserve to be happy" she said through tears as she sliced her arm, blood splattering onto her dress. She kept on repeating it until Matt ran over to her and wrestled the razor away from her, just like he had done in the UK, those months ago. "Wills, talk to me. What the hell happened today?" he asked as she broke down. "Everything is wrong. I should never have done it" she sobbed as Matt held her. "I hate him, i dont want to see him" "Wills, tell me what happened" Matt asked as Willow said "His middle name is Dalimar..." "As in Victor?" Matt asked as Willow nodded. "He said he wasnt related, but deep down i just knew he was lying. Thats not even the worst part Matt. Hes already married..." "Hes married? Were they getting divorced? At least separated?" Matt asked as Willow shook her head. "He was still married, to all four wives..." "FOUR? How the hell did he get away with that?" "I dont know Matt, but i owe those women. If they hadnt have objected i'd have been number five" "Why dont we get you cleaned up and out of this dress? Try and get some sleep?" Matt suggested as Willow nodded before asking "Can i stay with you tonight? I just dont want to be alone" "Of course Wills. Im not leaving you tonight" he said as he kissed her forehead, before leading her upstairs.
"Matt, can we not tell anyone that im sleeping in your bed tonight?" Willow asked as she climbed into bed with Matt. "I wont say anything Wills" he replied as he put his arms around her. "How you feeling?" he asked as Willow sighed. "Tired, exhausted,hurt, betrayed, numb,relieved, guilty, stupid. Just a full mix of emotions. I dont want to see anyone for a couple of days." she said as she placed her head on his shoulder. "Why guilty? You did nothing wrong" Matt said as Willow replied "I should have been with you. Not him. Its just more time wasted for us. If there could be an us again?" she sighed. "Wills, you know how i feel about you. But this isnt the time to be talking about this. We can talk in the morning, but right now you need to sleep. Youre not thinking clearly now" Matt replied as Willow placed her arm across his chest and closed her eyes. Oh Wills, i hate what hes put you through today. I hate that youre hurting for him and that youre messed up and confused, but i do love you. Matt thought to himself as he watched the love of his life sleeping next to him. I do want to be with you, but now is not the time for us. You need time and i'll be there with you, every step of the way he thought as he slowly drifted off next to her.
"Shes such a mix of emotion guys. Shes hurt, but relieved. Its like she doesnt know how to feel" Matt said over facetime to Amy and Adam the following morning. "She doesnt want to see anyone. But she does need a few clothes from her place if youre free Ames?" "I'll go grab her a bag this afternoon. He turned up at her place last night, wanting to talk to her. luckily Phil, Christian and Seth chased him off. I spent some time talking to his wives. Soon to be ex wives. They would like to talk to her, but theyve said its entirely up to her" Amy replied. "I cant believe the nerve of him. The fucking audacity. I caught her in the bathroom last night, cutting her arm. It was so bad, ive never seen her like that, not even after Harriet" Matt said as Amy sighed. "At least shes got you looking out for her Matt. Maybe she'll open up to you" Adam said as Amy asked "Where is she now?" "Shes still sleeping. I heard her crying all night. I want to help her, but i dont want to push her" he said as he heard her coming down the stairs. "Shes coming down now, Ames drop me a text when youre on your way with her clothes" "Will do Matt and look after her" Amy replied as they ended the call, just as Willow appeared at the bottom of the stairs. "Hey how are you feeling today?" Matt asked as Willow sat next to him. "Still numb and confused. I just... i just want him gone. I knew he'd turn up at my place" she said quietly as she faced Matt. "He will be and you heard that?" he asked as Willow nodded. "Amy is going to bring some more clothing for you later. The wives want to talk to you too" he replied as Willow leaned into him, where he instinctively put his arms around her. "I dont want to talk about or even even think about him or the wives or the disaster that was yesterday. I want to focus on me, on us, what should have been" she sighed as she looked into his eyes.
"Before we talk, do you want anything to eat? Cup of tea? Coffee?" Matt asked as Willow replied "Coffee would be good. Maybe some toast too" as Matt stood up and headed to the kitchen, returning ten minutes later with two coffees and toast for Willow,who devoured it in minutes. "Hungry Wills?" Matt joked as Willow smiled weakly at him. "I havent eaten since yesterday morning. I was starving" she replied as she began to relax more. "See, thats better, i love it when you smile." He said as Willow sipped her coffee. "You make me smile Matt. You always did" she replied as they moved closer to each other. "Matt, i know yesterday happened but i need to tell you im sorry. I never should have let things get this far, this fast with him. There were too many red flags and i was too blind to see them. Theres only one person i should have been with and wanted to be with. Its you, Matt. Its always been you. I know im too fucked up right now for you to even consider us again, but youve been there for me when no one else was. I love you" Willow said as Matt listened, before saying the four words she needed to hear. "I love you too" he replied, before adding "Lets take a couple of days, let things settle down then we can work out where we're at" "I guess ive just got so much built up anger and resentment inside me towards him. I just need a release" Willow said as she drank her coffee as Matt came up with an idea. "Why dont we go train for Mania? That is if your still team Becky?" he suggested as Willow nodded. "Matt, train me hard today. Train me until i cant take anymore" she said as Matt asked "Are you sure you want to go that hard Wills?" "I am. Let me go change real quickly. Im pretty sure i still have some training gear here" She replied as she hurried upstairs, returning half an hour later wearing shorts, a sports bra and trainers. She was holding her old knee and wrist pads. "Lets go train" she said as she led the way ton the barn.
They trained for hours. Running ropes, sparring, practicing and creating new moves. Willow was grabbing a drink of water when Matt snuck up on her and pinned her from behind. "Hey, no fair!" Willow said as she rolled to her knees, panting and smiling at him. "Sorry Wills, couldnt resist. Are you feeling ok? Youve been in full on beast training mode this afternoon" Matt said as he lay in the ring, as Willow straddled him. "I guess i just had more built up frustrations than i thought" she replied as she redid her ponytail. Fuck, Willow looks so hot right now. I know i told her we should wait but... he thought as he kissed her. "Matt...i thought you...what the..." she panted as she kissed him again, only this time they didnt stop. They had sex right then and there in the makeshift ring and for both of them, it felt so right.