Set me free - Episode 56

 

Rory:

"Michelle!!" I scream her name as soon as I pay the taxi at the front of the hotel I informed her earlier that I had our things kept. She doesn't stop just like she didn't when she took a taxi, leaving me to drive after her. She bolts up the flight of stairs. I follow right behind her.
"Michelle!" I wedge my foot to stop the door from slamming shut behind her. She goes into the room her things are and starts pushing toiletries haphazardly into her suitcase . Lotion splash everywhere. She doesn't seem to see it though. I finally get to her.
"Michelle." I touch her shoulder lightly. She stops but doesn't turn around to face me. Her shoulders shake with her sobs. 
"It's not your fault." I say calmly. This seems to release the dam of her tears. She falls to the cold tiles and beat on her chest as she cries.
"Can't you see? I'm only a burden to him." She sobs. I crouch beside her and pat her back calmly. She finally turns and collapse into my arms. If only she wants more than comfort from me. I can't bear to see her like this. I silently let her cry her pains out while I lick my wound as well.
"Let's go back home, William." She suddenly says. My heart skips several beats. 
"What?"
"I can't let him choose to save me

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. He'll regret it. Hell he might not even choose me. I don't want to be here when that happens. Yes, that's what we'll do. We'll leave as soon as the sun rises tomorrow." She sounds strong but her eyes betray everything inside her. For once I decide to be selfish.
"Yes, let's go back home." I say. I notice her face fall but she smiles through it.
"I should sleep then. It's a long flight tomorrow." She picks herself off the ground but stagger back. I catch her arm. She looks at my arm but I don't think she really sees it.
"I should sleep." She says again and pull away from me. My hand grasp thin air.
"Okay. I'll book our flight." I assure her.
"Thank you, Rory. What'll I do without you." She gives me a smile that doesn't quite reach her eyes before she stumbles into bed with her clothes on. Her legs fold in a fetal position. I watch her briefly. She's crying. I can tell from her shaking shoulders. She's coming with me back to the states but why do I feel like complete crap. Because she'll be going back a complete shell!  My mind tells me but I shut it up. She's made her choice. I silently walk back to my own room next door. 
  I'm staring out the glass window of the hotel long after I've booked two flights to  the states. It's been a few hours but sleep eludes me. I binge on the vodka in my hand. My head snap up when I hear the soft clicking of a door. I walk to mine and spy through the peephole. It's Michelle. What is she doing? She stare at my door for a few minutes and I hold my breath. Is she going to knock? Michelle shake her head mildly before she walks away from my door and down the lobby. Where's she going? She's in no shape to be up. Could she be planning to hurt herself? No, she wouldn't right? I can't seem to shake the image out of my head. She's not getting hurt on my watch. I quickly grab my keys and follow after her, making sure to stay hidden though.

William:

 My bed feels like it's made of knots as I turn and toss. The documents on Dawn's death lie on my bedside table. There was no autopsy. Everyone just assumed she couldn't take child bearing with her condition. I remember how she looked the last time I saw her in prison. She'd looked so weak. I close my eyes against the memory and all I see is Mrs William gloating and laughing while Dawn begs for her life.
"No!!!" I jump out of bed. It's a few minutes past one am in the morning. I must have fallen asleep. I rub my eyes of sleep. A cool breeze blows into the room and a familiar scent reach my nose. My bedroom window is blown up a little and I notice the shoes.
"I know you are back there." I say quietly. Everywhere is silent for a while before Michelle walks out from behind my cotton. The first thing I notice is her puffy eyes. My stomach form painful knots. I bite down on my teeth.
"Did you have a nightmare?" She stays by the window, not coming to my side. I watch her quietly.
"Michelle I--" What am I even going to say? I pause, lost for words.
"You don't have to say anything." She smiles a watery smile. I gulp down my own sob.
"it must feel so heavy in here." She finally walks to my side and place her hand on my chest. Her hand feels so cold. I cover her hand on my chest with mine. 
"You're so cold." I say.
"Can you hold me? Please." Her voice breaks. I look down into her eyes and reach for her. She fits snugly into my chest. I hold her tightly against me.
"I'm sorry for making it so hard for you." She says quietly after a while of just listening to my heart beat while I sniff her beautiful hair.
"Don't say that." I murmur. 
"Shhh." She lift her head up to place her hand against my lips to shut me up. My eyes goes to her lips.
"I missed you." Her hand slowly trace down my lips. A shiver goes through me.  I catch her hand.
"One more time." She whispers before sealing our lips. I inhale a sharp take of breathe and she use the opportunity to slip her tongue into my mouth. 
"Liam." She moan out my name and I feel a rush. I grab her hair at her nape and bend her just right to plunder her mouth with my tongue. I need to taste everywhere. I can't get enough. We kiss for so long, only coming up to take in air. My heart feels so full, I fear its going to burst.
"More." Michelle's tongue trails down my neck to caress my pulse point. A feeling I've never felt before wash over me.
"Michelle--" Did I just moan? 
"Shhh--let me make you feel good." She murmur. Her lips catch my moans as she takes my shirt off slowly. Our eyes don't stray from each other's. I slip the thin strap of her dress down just as slow. It's a magical moment, I feel hypnotized by the way she's looking at me. Like I'm her world. There's no rush. Her dress fall to her stomach and I groan at the flimsy bra she's wearing. 
"Are you sure?" I whisper. She takes my hand instead of answering and pull it around her to unhook her bra. My eyes bulge as the last hook come undone and the material drops to my lap. My eyes follow it to my lap before it makes the short journey up. Just as my eyes lock on them I hear my name being called in the distance. 
"Daddy!" It's Aurora! My door burst open and I lunge to cover Michelle's body with mine, hoping my body can shield my baby from getting traumatized.
"Daddy? It's raining. I can't sleep." I nearly growl but Michelle giggles softly. Her breast brush against me at the movement. I suck in air.
"Baby? Daddy's busy right now. Can't you sleep with grandma." I suggest.
"Aurora honey." Michelle interrupts. She fights to get free from my hold 
"Miss Michelle! What are you doing in daddy's room?" You don't want to know princess!
"Was helping daddy with something. Can you go wait in your room. Daddy will be there soon." I watch her interact with my baby without irritation.
"I want you to come too." Aurora insists. 
"Of course. We'll both be there. Now go on. I just have to finish helping daddy." Michelle says. 
"Okay." Aurora squeals before closing the door.
"She likes you." I point out once aurora is out of earshot. Michelle pulls away from me and pull her bra on.

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. She doesn't reply. She starts to rise from the bed. I grab her hand to stop her.
"She's waiting for you." Michelle says. 
"No. She's waiting for us." Michelle looks shocked at my words. I am too. They just came out but they are how I feel right now.
"Stay with us. Please." I say. Michele hesitates a little bit before she nods. My face transform into a big smile at this. I take her hand as we walk out of  my room into Aurora's. My heart feels so light right now.