A Complicated Love (Complicated Love #1) (15 page)

I can’t believe this is happening. That bitch has still got her claws into him. I can’t believe he left me and travelled to hers. I followed him because I knew that he would come here. It’s the early hours of the morning and he is still in there!

We had a great relationship when Joshua and I were together. I had all the money I could get my hands on, and a fit guy to fuck when I wanted.
What more could I want?
Why I had to break up with him was anyone’s guess. I think it was because he didn’t pay me enough attention. I gave him everything. After all, I’m hot and he got to be seen with me. I owned him and even though I broke up with him, I made sure to be around in his life. Just because we weren’t together, doesn’t mean he’s not mine! I even became good friends with that miserable mother of his. She’s such a bore, but it’s kept me in his life, so that’s not a bad thing.

Then when that position came up for his PA, I knew I had to try and get it. I wasn’t sure if he would give me the job, but it was worth a shot. He had to go and hire that fat whore. I had to make a claim on him, so it was awesome when she walked in on him and me in his office. I make this lame excuse about wanting to be friends. He fell for that big time and her face when she walked in to see him standing close to me while I was sitting on his desk was so funny.
I loved it!
That bitch knew I was winning, so she purposely got herself knocked up. They were getting so close and I hated it! I watched them secretly. They are so thick that they never once knew I was there. When he took her on that dinner cruise, I knew he was falling for her and I had to do something.

Derek was a disgusting freak that I knew would help me out for a bit of cash. I can’t believe how brilliantly it went. I never had an actual plan, but when I saw her at Sienna’s I knew I had to seek revenge on the vile creature that took the love of my life away from me. I paid some bouncer in the VIP section to let us in. I only had to let him have a grope and we were in. I could have cut Derek’s balls off when I got back from the toilet to see him flirting with the slut bag. When she left, I got angry with him, but he was thinking with his cock like all men. When Derek pushed her down those stairs, I couldn’t help but squeal with delight. Get rid of that stupid child and I will have my man back. I didn’t stick around to see what happened or the fallout. I’d left before the ambulance turned up.

I knew Joshua was at Blue Bliss that night. I followed him like I usually do, and I knew he had drunk a lot when I grabbed the seat next to him. I couldn’t believe he rejected me again. He still wanted her after she’d freezed him out and pushed him away.

That’s when I came up with my next plan. I turned up at his apartment and I was there to seduce him, but as usual, he was in a miserable mood over her. He rejected me again and asked me to leave.
How dare he?
When he shut his bedroom door, I knew what I had to do. I waited until he had fallen asleep and crept into his bedroom. I stripped out of my dress and shoes. I put a light pink baby doll on for him. I thought that he would like that.  I laid down next to him and watched him sleep. I was so happy when he wrapped his arm around and cuddled into me. I didn’t get much sleep. I just laid like that looking at my gorgeous boyfriend, thinking about when we will be married. I was hoping it would be soon.

In the early morning, I spotted his mobile on his bedside table. I slowly reached over without waking him and grabbed it. I saw the stupid text he’d sent last night to slut bag. It didn’t even make sense. Then it gave me an idea. Invite Annabelle over and watch the fireworks. When Annabelle walked in, I was giddy with excitement. This would be the end of them, and my boyfriend would come back to me. Her face was a picture and I couldn’t help looking at her and smiling.

Joshua’s reaction in the morning wasn’t what I hoped for, but I thought that’s okay. He has to get over her first and he would. He kicked me out and that hurt, but it’s her fault for having her clutches in him.

Now I’m standing here outside that bitch’s apartment and he has gone running to her again.
Why can’t he leave her alone?
He’s mine and it’s about time he knows it. If I have to get rid of Annabelle once and for all, then I will.

I leave my spot outside Annabelle’s and make my way to Derek’s. I dial his number.

“Hey Derek, it’s me. I’m on my way to yours and I need a favour. I need you to get me a gun.”

I wake up on this glorious day with a huge smile on my face. I lazily stretch in my bed and take in the events of last night. Joshua isn’t in bed, but I smell a delicious yummy aroma wafting in from the kitchen. I hop out of bed and shower really quick. I walk in to see Joshua cooking up a storm. He hasn’t gotten dressed yet, so all he has on is his boxers. I can’t help but giggle.

“Looking good from over here.” I giggle and hop up on one of the kitchen stools. “What’s for breakfast? I’m starved.” He’s busy concentrating, so he doesn’t look up.

“Well gorgeous, we have bacon, eggs, fried bread, mushrooms, baked beans and tomatoes, a good English breakfast. You didn’t have any sausages, so we will have to do without, but I have a nice cup of tea ready for you.”

“I do love my sausages though.” I slap my hand over my mouth.
What the hell did I mean by that?
I’m so embarrassed. Joshua laughs and continues on as if I haven’t just made a tit out of myself.

“Okay well, it’s almost done.” He potters around a bit more trying to get everything put on the two plates set out in front of him. He deposits my plate in front of me and it looks delicious. He makes my tea and places it next to my plate.

“Wow, this is amazing.” I take a bite of my bacon and I moan with appraisal. “So yummy.” He grins boyishly at me and sits beside me.

“So, what are you up to today?” I take another bite of my bacon and dip it into my egg yolk.

“I have to go into work to sort out a few things. I have a couple of meetings today, later on.”

“Okay, maybe I should come with you? It’s been a while now and I feel stupid for having this job, but not really working. I haven’t worked in just over two months.” He smiles while taking a sip of his tea.

“Baby, it’s fine. I’ve had Madison there, so there’s no problem. I told you to take all the time you needed, and it’s not as if these past two months have been plain sailing for us. To be honest if you didn’t want to come back, I would be fine with that.” I stare at him with my mouth gaping.

“You don’t want me there?” He stops eating and takes my hand.

“Oh no, I didn’t mean that. If you want to come back then come back, but I was just saying that I don’t care if you don’t work. It doesn’t matter to me.” He gives me a peck on the lips. “And as for Madison… yea, she is great, but she’s not you.” I beam at him as he continues eating.

We sit in a comfortable silence while we finish our breakfast. I’m not sure whether I want to go back to work or not. I liked the job, but now this thing with Joshua is really happening, I don’t know whether I want to be working for him. I don’t know what I want? I’m glad Madison is there because I liked her even though she is friends with Tammy. Joshua takes my plate and deposits them in the sink. I hear a phone ringing in the bedroom. It doesn’t sound like mine, so I’m assuming it’s Joshua’s. He disappears into the bedroom and I can’t help but overhear part of the conversation.

“Yes mother, we are. How did you find out?... Of course, you did… Mother, I love Annabelle, and I won’t be told what to do.”

I frown listening to his end of the conversation. His mother hates me and I don’t understand why. Because of Tammy? I don’t get it?

“I’m not talking about this mother… No, I’m not… We are not doing this. Goodbye mother.”

I quickly busy myself by washing up the dishes when I hear the shower turn on. I can’t help but be happy that he stuck up for me. I love him for that, but I wish she liked me. I hear the shower turn off and a few minutes later Joshua comes back into the kitchen wearing trousers and a T-shirt.

“I thought you were going to work?” I finish washing up and stand leaning against the counter.

“I’m just heading past my place first to get my suit on, I didn’t bring one with me.” He walks over and wraps me in his arms. “I will stop by later, but it
will
be late.” I glide my hands up his chest to wrap my arms around his neck.

“I don’t mind as long as you’re here with me. I’ve made a decision about being your PA. I’ve decided that since we are… what we are, I don’t think working that closely with you would be a great idea.” I bite my bottom lip while I await his reaction.

“And what are we, exactly?” He smirks and squeezes my bottom.

“Hey! I… um… I’m… hoping that… we… are… a couple?” I swallow the lump in my throat.

“Baby,” he chuckles. “We are a couple. You and me forever.” He pecks me on the lips. “Now I better be going. See you later.”

I don’t have time to react before I hear the door shut.
We are a couple?
I bounce on my feet, dancing to my own tune. Forever too? Wow, I can’t believe he’s mine. I’m so happy right now. He never mentioned anything about me quitting as his PA, so I’m hoping he doesn’t mind. Now I have to find something else to do. I’m back to needing a job.

I spend the day looking on the internet for a job. I’m not really qualified for anything, so I’m not having much luck. I was going crackers in my apartment, so I decide to head down to the café on the corner for a coffee and a cream pastry.

I head inside and order a white coffee and a cream tart topped with strawberries. I settle into a booth in the corner by the window. I watch the people walking by, and I’m so lost in my daydreaming that I don’t hear my phone ringing. An elderly gentleman taps me on the shoulder and points to the table where my phone is buzzing crazily. I pick it up to see Aunt Sylvia’s number.

“Hey, Aunt Sylvia.”

“Hey, my darling girl, how are you doing?”

“I’m fine. In fact, I’m fantastic!” I smile and reminisce about last night with Joshua.

“That’s great honey, and how is that fine man of yours?”

“He’s great. We are great, Aunt Sylvia. We’ve had our moments, but we seem to have worked everything out.”

“Oh, that’s wonderful honey. Well I must go. I just phoned to invite you and your lovely man up here for my birthday party I’m having next month.”

“You’re having a birthday party for yourself?” I giggle. It’s something that she would do.

“Yes honey, I am. I’ll let you know all the details once I’ve sorted it all out, but it’ll be next month.”

“Okay, Aunt Sylvia, we will be there.”

“Right, have to go. Bye darling.” She hangs up before I can say goodbye. She’s so funny at times and just the type to organise her own birthday party. My phone buzzes and I see a text from Joshua.

Hey baby, I got off work early. Meet me at the apartment. I have a surprise. 

A surprise? I like the sound of that. I finish my coffee and head back to my apartment.
What kind of surprise does he have for me I wonder?
I’m getting really excited.

I arrive back at my apartment and the door is open.
Why would Joshua leave my door open?
I walk up the steps and enter to see red rose petals all over the floor. They seem to go all the way through the door and into the living room and kitchen. I follow the red rose petals all the way to the living room, through to my bedroom. The bedroom is decorated with candles and rose petals are scattered all over the bed. Joshua has gone to a lot of trouble and I’m so incredibly lucky. I look around the room, but I don’t see Joshua anywhere.  I see an envelope on the bedside table, so I walk over and grab it. The little white envelope doesn’t have anything written on it, so I turn it over and carefully open the envelope. Inside is a sheet of white paper with one single sentence handwritten in capitals.

HE IS MINE!

Suddenly the bedroom door slams and I whirl around to see Tammy standing there.

“Surprise.” She smirks while standing there glaring at me. She’s wearing an all black jumpsuit with black high heel boots.
Is she trying to be Catwoman?
This bitch is all kinds of crazy.

“Tammy, what are you doing here?” She smiles a sinister smile before bending down and pulling something out of her boot.

“Well Annabelle, I’m taking back from you what is rightfully mine, and I have one loose end to tie up before I can get him back.”

I can’t believe this happening. I place the note back on the bedside table and give her my full attention. I can’t see what she’s holding in her hand. It’s quite dark in here with just the candles.

“I don’t understand what’s going on?”

“Tut, tut, Annabelle. Are you really this dumb? I want Joshua back. He belongs to me and
you
are just getting in the way. I need to get rid of you. It’s the only way I will get him back.” She points a shiny object at me.

Oh my God! It’s a gun. I’m paralyzed with fear and I don’t know what to do. My heart is racing really fast and my palms are really clammy. I try to reason with her.

“Tammy listen, I’m sorry if we’ve upset you, but Joshua doesn’t love you. He loves me.”

“Shut up, shut up, you bitch!”
She takes a step forward but doesn’t come any closer. “Sit down on the bed
now.
”

I don’t ask questions. I just sit down and watch her pace back and forth in front of the bedroom door. At least the gun isn’t aimed at me anymore. My mobile is in my bag, which is on the bedside table, where I placed it after I found the note. I don’t how I can get over to it to call Joshua.

“Tammy, this is ridiculous, why are you doing this?” She whirls around and growls before narrowing her eyes.

“Why am I doing this? Because
he is mine
. Don’t you get that? We are meant to be together, and we were great together. I would’ve had him again if you didn’t come waltzing into his office, with your sweet and innocent vibe. And getting knocked up just to trap him, well that was genius on your behalf. What was that all about, you tramp?

“I didn’t try to trap him.”

“Shut up!”
She points the gun at me with shaky hands. “I have to get rid of you somehow. Do you know what I did, Annabelle? Do you remember, Derek? He came in handy at the club. I paid him a hearty sum of money to help me and he did.” She laughs hard. I don’t think I like where this is going. “Derek pushed you down the stairs.” She laughs and does a little dance on the spot.

I feel sick, physically sick.

“He didn’t need too much persuading really, just some money. When you lost the baby, I thought I finally had him back but nooo he couldn’t get over you, even though you pushed him away. You were such a bitch to him and he still wanted you. I even planned it so you would find us in bed together and you still believed him, and he still wanted you even though I tried to seduce him. It’s always you!”

“That was you? He didn’t sleep with you?” I feel relieved that I know the truth. He didn’t sleep with her.

“Of course, it was me. I planned it down to the text messages, but no he still wanted you. I now know the only one way that he will come back to me is to get rid of you. That’s why I set this up. I broke into your apartment with the help from my good friend Derek and I notice Joshua left his phone here. Perfect opportunity to get you here for your surprise. Did you like the rose petals and candles?” She walks around the room waving that stupid gun around. “So Annabelle, this is it for you, I’m afraid. It’s the way it has to be.” She makes a sad face and points the gun at me again.

I hold my breath.

Is this really happening?

How does she think she’s going to get away with this?

This is it. My life is over because I fell in love. Fell in love, with the most amazing guy I’ve ever met. I love him so much, and I wouldn’t trade any of our time together at all.

“Goodbye Annabelle.”

I hear a bang and I cover my head. I hear feet running toward me.

“Annabelle… Annabelle, you okay?” I think I’m dreaming because I hear Joshua’s voice.

“Joshua?” I glance up and see him kneeling before me.

“Yea baby, it’s me.” He wraps me up in his arms and the tears fall.

“Shh… it’s okay, baby. It’s okay. She won’t hurt you.” I open my eyes and see over his shoulder. Tammy is lying in a heap on the floor.

“What happened to Tammy?”

“I burst through the door and she was in front of it because I knocked her out with the door.” I burst out laughing.

“Why are you laughing?” I smile at him while he wipes my tears from my cheek.

“I can’t believe you knocked her, out with the door.” I shake my head while still laughing.

“We need to call the police. Let’s get you back to mine. We can’t stay here.” Joshua calls the police and tells them about Tammy. They said they would be here as soon as possible. Joshua insisted to the police that he take me to his apartment. The police agreed, but only if they could come around later and take my statement. I don’t want to stay here while Tammy’s here, so Joshua leads me to his car and takes me to his.

I have a shower and get comfortable at Joshua’s while I wait for the police to arrive. I’m still a bit shaken by today’s events. Tammy is crazy and I can’t believe how much she would do to be with Joshua. This plan of hers wasn’t exactly thought out. I told Joshua about Derek, and him pushing me down the stairs. He told me to make sure I include that in my statement too. I go to the kitchen to get a drink of water. Joshua wraps his arms around me and nuzzles my collarbone.

“Are you okay?”

“I’m fine. It could’ve been worse.” He kisses my collarbone.

“Joshua… Why did you turn up when you did? I mean, I knew you were working—”

“I decided to leave work early to see you. I couldn’t concentrate, and I wanted to be with you. I had no meetings or anything, so I told Madison to cover for me. The night we just had Annabelle was amazing and really special to me. I was coming to yours to tell you that I want you to move in with me.” I gasp. “You’re it for me, Annabelle. When I got to your apartment, I heard Tammy shouting and I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I had to get to you. I didn’t know what I was running into, but I didn’t care.” He gives me a peck on the cheek. I can’t believe this guy.

“You could have been killed Joshua—” I snuggle into him.

“But I wasn’t. If anything had happened to you, I wouldn’t cope. I need you Annabelle… always.” He gives me a peck on the lips and leans his forehead against mine. “I love you, Annabelle.”

“I love you, too.” There’s a knock on the door and I know who it is. Joshua shows the two policemen to the living room. The policemen take the armchairs while Joshua and I take the sofa.

“Miss Connor. We have some news and I don’t think it’s news that you will want.” I sit up straight and brace myself for what they’re about to say. “Mr. Lynn told us that a Miss Sanders was holding you at gunpoint, but she was knocked unconscious when Mr. Lynn got there. Is that correct?” I nod my head while biting my bottom lip. Oh God! Tammy isn’t dead surely?
What would that mean for Joshua?

“Miss Connor, when we got to your apartment we searched everywhere but Miss Sanders had disappeared. We checked her apartment and she isn’t there either. The only thing we can do is take your statement and keep an eye out for Miss Sanders. She will turn up, I’m sure.” I smile a tight-lipped smile and nod my head.

They take my statement and I hear the next day that they have arrested Derek and he has confessed to pushing me and killing our baby. Tammy is still missing, but I really hope they find her because she needs to pay for all the torment she has caused.