The Bad Boy's Ex

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"Baby? Which box has the plates?"

"Probably the one that has "Kitchen" written on it." I reply sarcastically.

I hang the last of my clothes in the closet and smile at my work.

Next thing,I put the shoes on one side,so there is also space for his shoes.

As I'm putting the sheets on the bed,i feel two arms wrap around my waist and pull me against him.

I smile as he kisses the spot below my ear "Your smart-ass replies are gonna get you in trouble." He whispers.

"Yeah?" I turn so i can face him before he puts his hands on my hips.

"What are you gonna do about it?" I say with a smirk.

"A lot of things..." He says before he places his lips on mine.

I put my arms around his neck to pull him closer,as his hands squeeze my hips playfully.

He bites my bottom lip before he pulls away and smiles.

"We're not gonna get a lot done if we do...that." I say blushing.

"Fine.But I wanna do...that,after we finish." He says smiling.

"Okay." I pull away and grab the empty boxes to put in the bin.

He walks behind me in the kitchen and starts putting the dishes in their place.

"Did you put bubble wrap when you packed the glasses?" I ask.

"I tried,but there wasn't mushroom..." He says holding up a pack of mushrooms.

I frown "You took out the mushrooms just so you could make that joke?" I ask and he nods.

I shake my head and smile before i walk over and hug him.

"Who thought we would ever get here?" I ask smiling up at him.

"I love you." He says smiling.

I smile slightly and just stare up at him.

"Baby,I love you." He repeats.

I open my eyes and stare confused at the flight attendant.

"I'm sorry miss.I just wanted to inform you that we're landing in California in ten minutes." She says and i smile.

"Thank you." I say in a raspy voice and rub my eyes.

Here we go again.

Hi,I'm Lara.

I'm 18 years old now.I live in Europe,but I'm moving back to a place where everyone hates me.

California.

Last year i came here because i wanted to escape everything bad that happened back home.

But that's the thing,you can only run from your demons for so long,before they catch up to you.

I was so happy home.

But one day it went to hell.

I'm not gonna sugar coat it,I'm just gonna explain it the way it is.

I was young and stupid.

He was tall and cute.

Everything was perfect,but he

ruined me.

I thought i was in love with Edon,i really did.But i was so wrong.

It took me so long to get away from all the mental abuse and heartache,but I did it.

At least I thought i did.

I was so over him,but he wouldn't let me go.

"If I can't have you,no one else can." Were his exact words as he held a gun do my head.

He locked me up in a house and gave me a damn white dress to put on.

I thought my life was over before it even began,but i was wrong.

Like the idiot he was,he got caught smuggling drugs in and out of the country and went to jail.

So i was free.

But I couldn't stay here.Everywhere i turned there were people judging me,and calling me names.

And the day I saw that my parents were ashamed of me,i made a stupid decision and wanted to end my life.

But i guess God decided it wasn't still over for me.So i lived,and moved to California.

That's where part two of my horror story of a life began,with Caleb James.

He is everything i had ever wanted in my life.

But i ruined him.

The last month i was sin California i thought i was crazy for seeing my ex boyfriend everywhere,but I wasn't.

I remember the worst day of my life.

And it wasn't when a gun was being held against my head.

Or the day i almost ended my life.

But it was the day that I broke the person i cared the most about.

I had to stand there and brake the love of my life's heart.

June 20th.

"Oh,shoot.I forgot to check the mail.I'm expecting a letter from my dad.I'll be right back." I say opening the car door.

"Okay." He says with a smile.

I run to the building,and like the dumbass i am,i fall halfway there.

Either way,i get there and smile when i do see a letter.

My dad was supposed to send me some documents regarding my visa for next year.

I frown when i open the letter,because it's not from my dad.

And the writing on it terrifies me.

I found you.

-E.

A chill goes down my spine i rip the letter and toss it in a bin while I breathe heavily.

I'm pulled out of my thoughts when Caleb honks the horn and i walk to the car.

I'll handle it later.

***

I have to go back home.

I can't stay here.

As soon as i get to the apartment I'm booking the first flight out if here.

I can't let anyone get hurt because of that crazy person.

All these thoughts go through my head as i slow dance with Caleb at the wedding.

I sigh as i hear his heartbeat against my cheek and i wrap my arms around him even tighter.

We both walk over to some benches because I know that i have to tell him I'm leaving tonight,but i have no idea what he has to say that is so important.

He cuts me off and wants to speak first so i let him.

"And words can't even...begin to explain how i feel.But I promise that I'm gonna try everyday.And I know that I mat not be perfect,but..."

My mind goes into a daze as I'm confused and concerned at what he's saying.And my heart stops when he says those damn three words.

"I love you Lara."

I cannot breathe.

Why? Why right now Caleb?

Why? Why? Why?

I can't.I can't go through this when there is a possibility that he could get hurt.

I can't.

And that's what i tell him.

That I can't.

I tell him to stop.

Because if i say it back,I won't be able to leave,and both of us are gonna get hurt.

"Don't,please don't.I can't do this." I say backing away from him.

"I'm sorry.I'm so sorry."

I am so sorry.

***

I wipe my eyes before i put the key in the key whole and try to open the door to the apartment.

Caleb will understand.Once I'm home,I'll call him and I'll explain.

I realize that the key isn't turning and that the door is open.

My heart beats against my chest hard as i walk in slowly and see the person I thought i would never see again.

Its him.

I thought i was going to brake down and start crying,but i guess deep down,i knew this was gonna happen sooner or later.

"Hello my love." He says in a thick accent.

"Edon.Since when do you speak English." I sigh putting my purse on the table.

"We are in America,aren't we? I want to adapt to your new life." He says sitting on one of the chairs.

"What do you want?" I ask calmly,despite the fact that my heart is going to explode.

"The only thing i have ever wanted.You." He gets up and walks up to me.

"You are coming back home with me." He says with a smirk.

"I don't know how much your English has improved,so i hope you'll understand this ; No way in fucking hell." I say walking past him but he grabs my arm.

I hiss at the pain as i look up at him and try to pull away.

"Are you sure about that? Boys!" He shouts,as i stare at him confused.

Two guys come out holding Mason as his hands are tied and his mouth is covered.

"Please don't hurt him! Please.He has kids..." I say before he cups my face.

"And he's not the only one.I will find that pretty boy who came here earlier and tare him limb from limb." He says as tears stream down my face.

I shake my head as he smiles evilly and lets go of me.

"Fine.But let go of him first."

"Do you think I'm stupid? He'll call the police." He says.

"He won't.Please Edon,I'll convince him and he won't.Please." I say sobbing.

He sighs "Fine." He says after a while.

I take off my shoes and walk over to Mason and try to untie his hands.

"Mason.Go home.And don't do anything.Stay with your kids.I will be fine,Edon won't hurt me.But if you call the police,he will.So please,don't." I say and he nods.

Two of the men escort him down the stairs.I wipe my eyes as i stay sit on the floor.

"Get up." He demands and I oblige.

"Get your passport and clothes.We are leaving." He says and i nod.

"And what is that damn sound?!" He shouts making me flinch.

"It's my phone.It's in my purse." I say looking at him.

He walks over to it and pick it up.

He turns it to me and i see Caleb's picture flashing on the screen.

He smirks before he throws it against the wall and it brakes in a dozen pieces.

I gulp as i look at the floor and hear him approach me.

I look up and back away as he corners me against a wall.

"Has he touched you? My little flower?" He asks tracing his fingers down my cheek.

"You should have never been with another man.Or should i say a boy.Its going to make it a lot harder for me to forgive you darling." He says with a sigh.

"He's more of a man than you'll ever be." I grint my teeth together.

In a second i feel a hard slap against my cheek,causing me to hit my head against the wall,hard.

I fall on the floor and whimper against the carpet as a dull ache comes from my head.

"Get up and change.You look like a cheap whore." He says and walks to the living room.

I raise my head and see blood on the white plush rug.

I get up slowly and walk to my room.

I walk to the bathroom,and see blood coming out of my head.

I whimper as i dab it slightly with a cotton ball and some rubbing alcohol.

I wash the blood off my hands and change into other clothes before packing my suitcase.

I move carefully since my head hurts a lot,and walk to the living room.

"Are you done?" He asks and i nod.

"Good.Next time be careful about what you say.And remember who you are talking to." He says and i nod again.

"The boys are in the car.Let's go." He grabs my hand and pulls me forcefully.

As we are walking,we hear the doorbell.

"Did you call someone?" He says wrapping his hand around my throat.

"No,I swear..." I say whimpering.

"Oh...Is it pretty boy then?" He let's go of me and takes out his gun,walking to the door.

I run over to him and grab his arm,pulling him back.

"Please don't hurt him.This isn't his fault.I swear if you hurt him..."

"You'll what? Give me one good reason I shouldn't put a bullet between his eyes?" He asks.

I stare at him for a couple of seconds before I come to my senses.

"He is the only reason I'm coming with you.If you hurt him,you will never get me back to Europe.Its either you kill him,and i go to the cops,or you leave him alone,and i come with you peacefully." I say in a stern voice.

He smirks and nods after a few seconds.

"If you do anything stupid,I'm right here." He says showing me the gun as i nod.

You know the rest.

I had to make Caleb leave,and i knew there was only one excuse I could make that would hurt him enough.

Cheating.

So I said it.

I saw all the life inside his eyes die as my own heart broke into a million pieces.

I broke him.And I don't know if he will ever forgive me.

So here I am.

But this time,I really am free.

Back after three months in a town where all the people i know,hate me.

My friend.

My best friend.

And a certain boy with brown eyes and a cute smile.

Things can't get any worse,right?

Yes they are.

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