Before Doctor Craig went back to California. He laid on his bed, eyes up the ceiling where he counted how many bugs were flying on top of the ceiling without mercy.

How he is supposed to sleep if the bugs buzzing around his ears and the room. He did not get enough sleep because of this matter.

Renting a motel in a country state wasn't the best thing ever. This is all Gibson's fault. If he hadn't done such a stupid thing it wouldn't have happened and he wouldn't have ended up in this room with flying bugs around him.

Sighs harder.

It wasn't just bugs that bothered him. People having rough sex he could hear from the next door. Banging people. Not to mention how many people have seen a ghost around this motel.

Patiently waiting. Just couple of days he will be back to California for good.

"Why?"

Doctor Craig kicks the cover then up from the bed. Changing himself then he walked down to the receptionist table.

He stood. "Is there anything I could do to have fun? I don't like bars because I don't drink. Something else if you suggest me for tonight". ask him to the receptionist.

The man nodded, "There it is". The man wrote the address. "I believe you are the doctor by looking at you. This address will lead you to a supporting group which is every night they gather there".

"What should I do?"

"Give them support. You are a doctor. Psychology maybe perhaps they need it".

Doctor Craig reaches the small paper containing the address the man had written earlier. He nodded.

"Thank you".

Later. Doctor Craig arrives at the place. He found a door then pushed it. There was a group talking. At least thirteen people were involved, men and women. Old and young.

The group turned to him confused. One of the men approached. "Welcome". he smiled. "I'm Conrad Myers. The leader of this group".

The men shake hands, "Doctor Craig".

"Doctor! Oh my gosh. Exactly what we need, please come in. I will introduce you to my group. This is Sally, Richard, Ben, Sofia, Lily, Timothy, Lieutenant Willis former Marine Corps, Ken, Nadia, Kamala, John, and Mary".

Doctor Craig nods and smiles. Conrad dragged the chair for him. "Please sit". he did. "So, Doctor Craig, what brought you here?"

"Visiting. My brother with his new wife". The group is in awe of that. "Yes. Yes. I lived in California. I'm a specialist surgeon".

One of the group beside Conrad spoke. "New in town huh?"

"Not really it's been a day actually. Same this week I flew back to California for my patient who needed me to be there".

He chuckled, "I was told that this place is amazing". he lied. "Marine Corps. Thank you for your service, Lieutenant Willis".

"I am not proud of what I do for my country. I was ashamed. My wife left me when we were young. She left me nothing as she took the children and lived with her".

"What happened?" asked Doctor Craig.

The former Lieutenant Willis sighs again, he speaks. "She thinks I am dead. But the truth was she found me with another woman with beautiful skirts at someplace I used to forget that I am the husband and father.

"I didn't realize what I did. I'm too proud of myself, arrogant with my rank. I believe I can do whatever I want with my rank. It wasn't a good idea.

"The next thing I knew I received a divorce file on my desk and my wife's name on that paper. Then I realized she is my wife and that I abandoned her".

Doctor Craig and others said nothing. The former Lieutenant spoke again.

"I regret. It's been six months since I had joined this group, with them hearing my stories. My children don't know I'm still existing".

Doctor Craig sighs, he spoke. "I am not a psychology doctor but here I could help. You did make a mistake once, Lieutenant but that doesn't always carry that mistake on your shoulder".

"What should I do then, Doctor?"

"Forgive and forget. Have you ever met and greeted your ex-wife and your children recently?"

The man shook, "Why not?"

"Because I am too embarrassed to confront them!"

"See. That is what I say, if you approach them when you are young you don't have to worry that your child is hating you because they don't understand. That matter is between you and your ex-wife. You both don't have to remarry or anything.

"You just need to be there for your children. That's all. As long as they know they still had a father who loved them very much. And the thing is... it's too late to do that. They have grown and they have their own children too".

The group sits silently, Doctor Craig smiles.

"As a matter of fact, Lieutenant there will never be late if you choose to confront them with braven heart. I am sure they will forgive you".

The Lieutenant nods in a smile, with thank you Doctor Craig hugs the man. "Choose your own path, Lieutenant, everything is gonna be alright".

Later. The night is early. Doctor Craig next stop will be a gifts store which is open until midnight.

A gift for Belle and Gibson.

The stores look classy and mysterious. Like there were witches staying there waiting to lure people inside and kill them for the ingredient 'how to live younger than ever' potion.

He pushed the door, there a witch stood at the counter. She smiled. "Another customer. What can I get you?" she inhaled his scents. "Virgin. Not surprising".

"That offended me. I am here for a gift. New weds. What did you suggest?"

She then walked towards the shelves, there a collection of jars displayed inside, she took one of the bottles and drank it.

"That... disgusting!"

"This is cherry drink you ghoul".

"No it's not. That wobbly thing, thick liquid isn't a cherry!" he spat. "Are you trying or testing me to turn me into a rat?".

She rolled her eyes, walking back to the counter. "You must be a doctor".

"Is my arrival important to this town? how everyone knows who I am".

She stared at him, then spoke. "Everyone knows who you are. Everyone knows an outsider in our town. They can smell it. So? gifts. New weds right over there".

She pointed out, "A jewelry set for new weds. Husband and wife. Shall you take a look".

He walks followed by her behind. Smiling. "Bangle and ring for the husband and necklace and ring for a wife".

"What about without the ring?"

"$150".

"Are you kidding me!"

Smirking, she laughed. "I'm joking besides as I look at you they are not really into the jewelry things. What I only recommend is the wind chime. You can have one if you want".

"What should I do about it?"

"It's reducing stress and anxiety among residents. Attract good fortune, luck, peace, and positive energy. It also helps in driving away negativity from an area, thereby promoting peace and productivity. There are lots of facts about these wind chimes. Japanese people believe it".

Doctor Craig just nodded. He brought two wind chimes for Gibson and for himself. The lady smiled again.

"May I know who you visit?"

He stopped. "Ferhat and Asli Warren".

The next day. Doctor Craig arrives at Gibson house. Belle is in the kitchen washing the plate at the sink. Gibson greeted him.

"How is she?"

Gibson looked over his shoulder, "Same. When were you going back to California?"

"This week. I can't stay longer here, they need me in the hospital. Can I see her?"

Gibson nod yes. Both men entered the house. "Feel yourself like home". said Gibson, he called her out. She showed up. "I believe you both have never met. This is my brother, Doctor Craig".

"Hello, Belle". he smiled. Belle studied him. "Gibson, can you leave us alone for a moment? I need to speak with her".

With a nod, Gibson warned him. "Don't you try to do anything stupid. I'll be watching!"

"Trust me I won't do that".

Gibson climbs stairs, leaving him and Belle alone in the living room. She sit on the sofa so did Doctor Craig. He said.

"Are you alright?" he asked. She shook yes. "How's your leg? Gibson told me he had to shoot your legs to prevent you running from him. I'm sorry to hear it".

Belle shrugged, he said again. "I saw you at school before. At the dance floor where you kiss your boyfriend".

She went blush. Doctor Craig chuckled. "I mean it's crazy, crazy as Gibson. He shouldn't have done this to you. My condolences to you, Emma".

"How much did you know about me?" This time, Belle had spoken. "What did he tell you".

Smile, "Everything. He told me everything. Gibson is my childhood friend actually. We grew up together in California. He never had a parent. I've never seen him like this. He is a nice man not until he saw you".

"Are you blaming me for his craziness?"

"No. He suddenly became possessive. That boy, Jake, suddenly took Gibson out of his mind. I stopped him before he could kill that boy. We went back to the cabin after that, where we two had a big fight and the next morning I flew back to California".

He was sighing and did not smile. "I left him behind. Recently I heard the rumor that Harley's is moving back to New York. It hurts without saying goodbye".

"He... left... me...". she cried.

He nodded yes, "They decide not to have a problem with your family and you're missing but Jake never wanted to leave you like this. He even asked his parents to find you. He did but unluckily, his parent".

Belle sighs harder, she even couldn't breathe after hearing this. "I know you love Jake for the same reason Gibson loves you".

..."I just want my life back..."

Sympathy. She doesn't want it to happen either. "He's the monster and you are his prey. I'm very sorry. Sorry on his behalf".

"He killed Emma!"

"I know. He also dragged me into this too. I will lose my career if they find out I helped Gibson escape".

There for a moment, he broke the silence. "What about your school?"

"I had asked him. I have my own life of course. I don't want to waste it without fighting him. Bright future ahead is waiting for me".

He nodded and said, "So he agreed?"

"With condition yes. I had to obey".

"You know I can't help you escape, Belle".

She smiled. "It's okay. At least I had someone to speak about. I had no cellphone with me. How should I contact you?"

"Ask Gibson. He will direct you to me". he smiled, so did Belle. She felt comfortable when Doctor Craig was around. Forgetting Gibson for a bit. No pressure. "It's nice to see you again, Belle... alive".

Moments later. Both Gibson and Doctor Craig are standing outside the house. Belle sat in the living room, probably asleep. He looked up at Gibson.

"School?"

"She wants to graduate".

"What kind of condition do you give her, bare your child?" Gibson nod yes, "You insanely impregnated a sixteen year old teenage girl like Belle!"

Sighs, "What should you tell them huh? 'Belle is my wife'.

"Me and Belle promised not to tell anyone about this. She must stay with me forever as my wife".

Doctor Craig sighs and shakes his head again, crossing his arm on his chest. He spoke, "What about you then?"

"I'll happen to be her teacher again. I applied for my position and they accepted me as the school's short teacher. I'm in".

"Just like that?"

"You want me to beg".

"What I'm saying is what if your both faces are around or to be recognised as you snatch her from her family. It will happen sooner or later".

Gibson ignores the questions, "Do you have what I want?"

"Is in the car. Are you sure you want to do this, Gibs? Considering what you do is wrong".

"Go get what I want!"

Doctor Craig hurried towards the car then ran back to him. He hands Gibson a file.

"It happens so fast. She will scream if she knows what you are doing".

"I prefer a private ceremony in church. Deal with them. Just you and us". Gibson slipped his hand inside the pocket pants. A diamond ring is revealed. "I want you to be my best man until the end".

Doctor Craig nods, "As you wish".

Gibson stood beautiful. In the church where Doctor Craig hired Father Moore for the ceremony.

The most gorgeous thing Gibson saw was his mate who stood in front of him with her pearly white teeth chewing on her bottom lips.

Her hair fell in ringlets down her back over her white wedding dress.

Where did Gibson get all this stuff so quickly? Her mind thought. She looked like the picture of perfection that is how Gibson and Doctor Craig saw her right now.

She turns to Father Moore. Cries. "Child? You'll be alright when finally it comes". said Father Moore with a smile. "He loved you as the matter of fact you loved him".

"I was nervous". She lies. "I can't believe I'm going through this".

Father Moore smiles, "Let's begin the ceremony".

"I, Victor Gibson, give myself to Andriana Belle Decker. To spend all my days by your side, we will share a lifetime until death keeps us apart".

He vowed, staring into his mate's dark eyes, in only a few minutes Belle would officially be His.

"I, Andriana Belle Decker. Give myself to Victor Gibson. To spend all my days by your side, we will share..."

She stopped. Her lips stuttered. "A... a lifetime until death keeps us apart". She tried not to cry or run away. He will drag her back and God help her.

She breathed. "Belle, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. It reminds you always that you are surrounded by my enduring love".

He said, slip a diamond ring on her finger. He can feel her hand shaking. Nervous. It is just the beginning.

"Victor, let this ring be a symbol of my promise to you and a reminder of my devotion to you. I'm honored on this day and always call you my husband".

She slipped a larger silver ring on his finger. He can't wait to kiss her.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride".

He was not wasting time, pulling her into him. He kissed his newly bride. He tried to be gentle but he wanted her so badly.

How many times she tried to avoid him, run from him, push him since they two met. Now, she belongs to him and no one can take her away from him again.

Never!

Doctor Craig claps his hand gently with a forced smile, sighing as he sees the newly couple kissing. Finally, they become husband and wife.

No one will can't stop Victor Gibson for having Belle in his arms.

"Do you have to go?" said Belle after the wedding ceremony ended. "I want you to stay".

Doctor Craig smiles, "I promise you that I will accompany you to school. And I can't not reveal your status that you are married to Gibson. After that I must leave".

"Why can't you stay?"

He just smile, patted her arm. "Call me if anything happens or need to talk to someone. Let Gibson know that".

"How?"

"He knows". wiped her tears. Gibson is talking with Father Moore. "Don't cry. A beautiful girl like you will never cry. You strong Belle. I'm proud you stood yourself... well sometime".

Both Doctor Craig and Belle chuckles, he sighs. "I never had a sister but you are. Just punch right on his face if he forces himself into you. Tell him I asked you to do it".

"Okay". She smiled.