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My dad didn't come home that day or the next something I was grateful for. Even through He wasn't here I was scared to even get out of my rrom. My mom insisted that we were safe but I counldn't relax. My mom even went out on her way to make me a birthday cake.

That got me out of the room. We sat in silence eating our chocolate cake and watching another princess movie. Sleeping Beauty. I cuddled with my mom. My tears long gone replace with smiles brought by my mother.

After the episode with my dad we never celebrated my birthday with my dad here. We would always wait until he left, from then my mom would make me a small cake and we would watch movies. I enjoyed those moments when it was just my mom and I but with every daydream comes a nightmare.

My dad.

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Aiden cups my face in his smooth hands. With his thumbs he wipes away my tears.

" Would you like if we throw a party for your birthday?" Aiden asks after I tears stop.

I let out a small laugh. As if I'm crying because I want a party. I shake my head.

"What is it then?"

I open my mouth to say something, but shut it quickly. How the heck am I going to come out and tell him my life story. I don't even know him well enough. I can't just come out and tell him. So I duck my head and turn the other way.

I feel like he could judge me. Not care enough to know everything. He was lucky enough to be raise in his family.

"Nothing." I mutter. I try to sit up but his arm wrap around me tighten.

"No tell me." He insists.

"Nothing guess it's just getting to me." I shrug.

He grins. "You want a birthday party? I can throw you one."

I blink, surprise at his suggestion.

"Umm...you don't have to do that." I shake my head in rejection.

In return he shake his head.

Smiling like if he has an idea already planned out for me.

"Yes. We can use that as well as our engagement party. Come on. Your going to have to meet people I know. And then everyone will also meet Amelia. When your birthday?" He's smiling at each of his suggestions.

I scrunch my face in disagreement.

"December 20. Are you sure you would like for me to meet all of your friend. What will they think. You are marrying a soon to be twenty year old and I have no education higher than high school. They will think I'm nothing but a gold digger." I sigh.

He shakes his head. "No they won't because you don't look like one. Okay. So we are having a party and I'll call my mom to tell her." He states.

He lifts me up setting me on the passenger seat. Aiden gets out and walks to the backs seats opening the door to get Amelia.

She's asleep when he gets her out. He cuddles her to his side. Kissing her face. I too get out the car and walk inside.

Aiden unlocks the door and ushers in. I stare at the house suspiciously. It's too quite and dark. I'm pretty use I left a few lamps on. I unconsciously walk closer to Aiden. Peeking over his shoulder.

"Aiden." I whisper. I notice how tense he his.

"Something isn't right." He whisper back. He turns to face me handing me Amelia. He cups me cheek.

"I need you and Amelia to go to the car and stay there. Lock the door and be very quite ok?" He kisses my forehead and then Amelia's. He's actions kinda scaring me. I open my mouth to protest.

"Please." He begs. I nod and walk back to the car. I'm grateful that Amelia is asleep. I get in the car and sit patiently and quietly. I look around and for the first time notice that some of the outside lights are off. I slide further down my seat. Protecting myself if any danger strikes.

I look around waiting to see if anything pops up. I cuddle Amelia close. Having her near me makes me feel safe. I glance up and check the review mirror but nothing. I start to feel fear creeping up my neck. My breathes are coming out in pants. My throat is in knot. The memory of the night of my accident-not so accident- comes to mind. I hold Amelia tight and look up again at the review mirror. I gasp when I see a dark figure running out the side of the house, where I guess he was hidden. I whimper and slide further down the seat. Protecting Amelia, I put her head in the nook of my shoulder.

I see through the drivers window and continue to see him run off and away. I'm tempted to get out the car and get Aiden but I don't know if it's safe.

I don't know how long I spent hidden a few frighten tears slipping out of my eyes. I hear a knock on the car window making me yell as well as making me jump out of my skin. Amelia crys frighten at my outburst. Aiden stands on the other side of the car.

Looking grim and concerned.

"Open the door." says Aiden. I wipe my tears and unlock the door. Aiden takes a crying Amelia out of my arms. Cradling her back to calmness. She instantly gets quite and snuggles to Aiden. I step out the car and throw my arms around Aiden careful not to crush Amelia.

A few tears slips out. He is cooing me to silence. "What happened?"

Aiden demands after I stop crying a bit.

"I-someone running out the house- I don't know- who but they was wearing all black and-I got scared." I cry to his shoulder. He runs a hand up and down my back. Even through the material of the dress I feel heat radiating through.

"What's wrong?" I ask after a while. Looking at the house.

Again his face turns serious. His face turning to stone. This hair disheveled as if he ran his fingers through it many times. I wait for him to answer. Holding my breath. "Someone broke in." He says.

What?! "What-hhow?" I stutter.

"I don't know but nothing was taken just destroyed." I look up to his grey eyes burning with anger. I try to step back but Aiden graps my waist and pulls me toward him. He relax when I hug him.

"So what are we going to do?" I ask speakinh into his jacket.

"You,your going to go to my parents house. I've call the police and there on their way." He says.

"But why. I can stay and wait until the police gets here." I argue.

"No. I want you to get in the car with Amelia and go to my parents. The address is already program in the GPS."

"Aiden-"

"Don't argue with me."

"But-"

"Please." He begs. I sigh. He sounds to defeated and just tired I really don't want to stress him out anymore.

"Fine but just so you know I don't really know how to drive a big car." I inform Aiden.

"I figured so I went ahead amd called my dad to pick you both up. He should he be here any minute."

I simply nod.

"I don't know how long it will take." Aiden tells me.

I nod again.

"Look I'm doing this to protect you. I don't want you to be mad." Aiden hugs me close.

"I know. I guess I'm alittle shaken up."

"I figured." We stand embrace for a few minutes. That is until headlights come into view. I guess its Mr. Knight. I take Amelia and get ready to get in the car. Aiden suprises me when he takes me into his arms. Leans in to give me a quick kiss in the lips. His lips feel soft and moist. Before I could react he steps away. He pushes me forward, opening the door to his father's truck. I get in. Hugging Amelia since there is no baby seat.

Aiden closes the door and steps back. Through the window I wave goodbye. I turn to look at Mr. Knight but found him already staring at me. His face is between fascination and curiosity. I clear my throat.

Calling his attention.

"Okay let's go."Mr. Knight announces. And starts driving away. I look through the mirror watching as the house gets smaller and so does Aiden.

I feel this tight knot in my throat, and my hands shake a little. Fear beginning to grow. I really don't want Aiden so stay alone while the police gets there.

As if reading my thoughts Mr. Knight speaks up. "He'll be fine there is no need to worry but I will tell you this. He's mad, furious even. And he won't rest until he founds out who did it. That I can sure you."

I stay quite watching as we leave Aiden behind and hating every part of it.

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