My Second Heartbeat

I woke up the next morning in pure joy. I bit my lip and grinned as last night's events reeled in my head. I couldn't wait to see Matt again so I quickly showered and got ready for the day.

As I was finishing up my make up, I heard a knock at the door. My heart skipped a beat and looked at the clock. “Matt's here already? It's 11 in the morning..." I thought to myself as I went to answer the door.

" Couldn't wait to see m-" I started to say as I opened the door but I stopped in my tracks. It wasn't Matt at the door. It was Bill. I swear my heart stopped beating.

“Aurora," he said sternly. “Where is your mother?"

I balled my hands into fists so tight, my nails started to dig into my palms. “Go the fuck away!" I muttered through clenched teeth. “You're not fucking welcome here. We left you. Get a fucking clue.” I growled.

Bill narrowed his eyes at me and pushed me inside the door, slamming the door shut behind him. I held my breath, anticipating what happens next as Bill slaps me across the face with the back of his hand.

“You watch your fucking mouth around me you disrespectful little shit. I gave you and your mother EVERYTHING! And this is how you fucking repay me?” he shouted at me. The same fear I had in Ohio was sinking in and I stared at my feet.

“BELLA?! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU, YOU FUCKING SLUT?" Bill screamed as he searched the nearby rooms.

Just then, my mom ran in the living room with pure terror on her face. “Bill, get the fuck out of my house! I left you, get the fucking hint. I left signed divorce papers. Sign them and stick them in the mail. Postage has already been paid for.”

Bill stared mom down as he fumed. “You bitch. You think you can divorce me?!" And he charged towards her, his arm drawn back. " I'll fucking kill you both before you leave me!" He screamed.

I started to panic and noticed my moms old baseball bat sitting behind the couch. Quickly, I grabbed the bat and swung at the back of Bill's legs, knocking him down. Bill cried out and shifted his sights to me.

I ran to the phone and called the police. “Hello? Can you please send someone out to 2552 Willow Dr? My abusive father followed us from Ohio and he's threatening to kill us. Please hurry!” I slammed the phone down.

" It's too late, Bill! Get the fuck out or answer to the cops!” I screamed as I was backing into a corner in the kitchen. He was still coming towards me as I slid down the wall, accepting my fate.

Just then, I heard the front door slam open. And in came Matt and Brian charging in, heading straight for Bill.

Bill turned his head just in time for Matt's punch to land on his face. He knocked Bill down in one punch. Once he hit the ground, Matt and Brian jumped on top of him and held him down until the cops arrived.

As I was giving my statement to the police officer, another one was escorting Bill to a squad car in cuffs. As he passed me, he made direct eye contact and shouted at me.

“This isn't over, Aurora! I will have you both back! And if I can't, I will fucking kill you two!”

My heart dropped and I started breaking down crying. The cop threw Bill into the back of the cop car and hauled him away.

I let out a breath that I didn't realize I was holding. I could finally breathe. I looked over and saw Matt finishing up his statement to an officer. He looked over at me with a caring look and I looked down. A moment later he was at my side and pulling me into a hug.

I instantly started crying again. Matt wrapped his arms around me, rubbing my back and stroking the back of my hair. I buried my face in his chest.

“Shh, it's okay, baby...you're fine. I have you. You're safe. Shh." He said softly as he kissed the top of my head.

“You could have told me about your piece of shit father, Rori. I would have understood..” he said carefully.

I looked up at him, tears still in my eyes. “I didn't want to because I didn't want you to look at me like a wounded dog. I wanted to forget about his existence. Forget it happened. I have nightmares from the beatings. Last night was the first time in a long time I didn't have a nightmare about it. He's left scars on me.” I sobbed as I showed him scars on my upper arms and stomach.

Matt had tears welling up in his eyes and he pulled me back into him. “I should have hit him a lot harder..." He mumbled into my hair. This made me chuckle and I held him tighter.

“You really are my knight in shining armor, Matt….” I whispered.

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Later that evening, we headed to Johnny's Bar because we needed a drink after the day we had. Or a few. Once we arrived, Matt pulled Crissy to the side and explained what was going on.

“Oh, no! My poor baby!" She said as she ran over to hug me. " Are you okay, darling?” She said softly as she looked me over.

I offered her a weak smile and shook my head. “Not really, Crissy. I could honestly have a few drinks to purge my memory.” I looked away to stop myself from crying.

She nodded. “Of course, baby. Whatever you want. What can I get you?”

" The strongest drink you can make, please."

“Coming right up, babydoll.” She said as she headed towards the bar.

I sat down as she handed me a mixed drink. I could smell how strong it was. “This is the Crissy Special. It's usually for special occasions but works really well in times of crisis.” She smiled at me.

I chugged the entire drink and slammed my glass on the table. “Another one, please."

She made another drink and handed it to me. " Now, this is your last one because these are really strong. Two drinks will make you forget, babydoll.”

I smiled at Crissy and said, " okay, thank you so much.” And chugged the next one.

I got up off the bar stool and stumbled. Just before I fell, Matt caught me in his arms. I stared into his gorgeous hazel eyes.

“You are so pretty, Matty." I giggled.

Matt smiled at me. “Well, you're beautiful AND drunk. Let me take you home.”

And before I knew it, Matt was driving my moms car as he took me home. I laid my head on his arm and closed my eyes.

A few minutes later, I wake up to Matt carrying me to my bedroom. I blushed at the thought.

“Will you get in bed and hold me, Matt?"

He smiled. “Of course, love.” Matt took his shirt off, revealing a six pack of abs that I didn't know he had. My jaw dropped in awe.

“Oh my God! You are an Adonis!!!” I turned bright red and covered my face in the covers.

Matt laughed and took the blanket off my face. “You're so fucking adorable." And he kissed me softly on the lips. " Come here.” He gestured towards his chest.

He didn't have to ask me twice. I snuggled up to him and laid my head on his very muscley chest. I sighed with relief. He made me feel so safe.

“Matt, I'm so sorry you had to see my demons....we haven't even had a second date….” I said sleepily as i drifted off to sleep.

Notes

Okay! Sorry, this chapter has some sensitive topics. Let me know what you think?