* I drove +Meghan Danvers home. The drive wasn't long, but it gave me a chance to think of everything that happened at the meeting. * "Ian, I don't want you to quit working at the bar. You know the customers the best. It just won't feel right without you." * I rolled my eyes. * I guess you should have thought about that before you pulled your little stunt. * "Ian I'm....."* I cut her off. * I know, I know. You're sorry. It's not enough Meg. * Her arms flailed out and then dropped to her side. * "Then what do I have to do, Ian?" * I looked at her, my breathing a little heavy with anger. We stood outside of the house in the front yard. * There will be no contact between you and the other females, except for when you are doing your community service. * Meg shook her head. * "Ian, Chloe and I have never been apart during the holidays. It's our favorite time of the year." * I growled. * I'm you're fucking mate, Meg. Is she more important than me? * "No, but." * I wasn't arguing with her. * While you are doing your community service, you will not work at the bar. * Meg swallowed. * "Okay, I guess Chloe can handle it without me." * I smirked. * Vincent and I talked. Chloe won't be working either. Reese, will continue to run the bar. "That's not fair, Ian! It's our bar. * I nodded. * It is, but I should be more important to you then that bar. I'll go pack my bags. * I turned away from her and walked up the step to the door. *

* I drove +Meghan Danvers home. The drive wasn't long, but it gave me a chance to think of everything that happened at the meeting. * "Ian, I don't want you to quit working at the bar. You know the customers the best. It just won't feel right without you." * I rolled my eyes. * I guess you should have thought about that before you pulled your little stunt. * "Ian I'm....."* I cut her off. * I know, I know. You're sorry. It's not enough Meg. * Her arms flailed out and then dropped to her side. * "Then what do I have to do, Ian?" * I looked at her, my breathing a little heavy with anger. We stood outside of the house in the front yard. * There will be no contact between you and the other females, except for when you are doing your community service. * Meg shook her head. * "Ian, Chloe and I have never been apart during the holidays. It's our favorite time of the year." * I growled. * I'm you're fucking mate, Meg. Is she more important than me? * "No, but." * I wasn't arguing with her. * While you are doing your community service, you will not work at the bar. * Meg swallowed. * "Okay, I guess Chloe can handle it without me." * I smirked. * Vincent and I talked. Chloe won't be working either. Reese, will continue to run the bar. "That's not fair, Ian! It's our bar. * I nodded. * It is, but I should be more important to you then that bar. I'll go pack my bags. * I turned away from her and walked up the step to the door. *
Pack? Why?! Are you leaving me? * Ian turned on his heel and glared at me. " You tell me. Am I more important than the bar? Than Chloe?" I swallowed hard and nodded. He was the love of my life, my mate. I couldn't lose him. It would kill me.* You are the most important thing in my life. I love you, please, don't pack your things. I don't want you to go anywhere. * I was begging him, trying to get him to stay.* I'll do whatever you want me to. Just please stay, Ian. * He was angry and I understood that. My heart was breaking, everything was upside down and I hated it. I hated what I did and, I hated that Ian and I were fighting. I dropped to my knees, ready to beg more when Ian stepped up to me, grabbed my arm and pulled me to my feet. He let me go and walked inside the house. I stood there for a moment before following him. Unsure of what to do, I went to the living room and sat down on the sofa. I could hear Ian in the kitchen and I looked up at him when he came into the room and sat across from me. He looked like he had more to say so, I sat there quietly waiting for him to speak.*
ReplyDeleteVincent and I talked and Beck agree's that some counseling is needed. Beck has a friend he is going to contact. * Meg was about to protest, I growled. * For all of us Meg. Though really, you females are the one's that lost your minds. I can assure you though I have some serious anger issues to work out. "Okay, Ian. For us I will do this." * No slacking on your house chores, don't even try to cook for me or fetch me any drinks that don't require being opened. * Meg gasped. * "Ian I would never, do that again." * I glared at her. * I can't even imagine you doing it a first time, but yet you did. * She snapped her mouth shut and just nodded. * I'm angry, but I love you. So I want to know where and what you will be doing your community service at. When you head over to the next town you will be escorted by one of our own males for your safety. I know Vincent plans on having someone with Chloe at all times so I don't feel the need to have two guys standing around to watch you in town. * Meg nodded. * Meg, if you ever do anything to betray my trust again. I'll leave you and never look back.
ReplyDelete* My heart hurt when Ian said he'd leave if I ever do anything to betray his trust again. I nodded, I wasn't going to cry, he'd had enough of that and it would only make him mad.* I promise, I'll never do anything to betray your trust, Ian. * I chewed my lip for a moment and looked at him.* I love you, and everything, the community service, the counseling, the no cooking. It's all fair, it's probably less than I deserve but, I'll do all of it to be with you. * Ian snorted like he doubted me and I hung my head. I didn't know what to say or do without having this whole situation thrown in my face at every turn. We sat there quietly for what felt like forever when Ian cleared his throat. I looked up and he was leaning forward, his elbows on his knees, fingers steepled in front of his face. "I'm sorry Meg. I didn't mean to scoff at you. I'm just hurt and angry." I nodded slowly.* It's okay. I understand. * He nodded and stood up, looked at me and sighed. I watched him walk back to the guest room and shut the door. I felt numb, I hadn't eaten in a couple of days but the thought made want to hurl. I watched the clock on the fireplace mantle for a few minutes before getting up. I headed upstairs to get my clothes ready for my community service, make sure I had gloves and a pair of old boots. I didn't realize I was crying till I got to the room we used to share. I wiped my face with my hands and took some deep breaths. We'd get through this. It will be tough but, Ian was worth every bit of it to me.*
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