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I’ll never forget you both.
Love always and forever,
Tempest
I crinkle the paper and chuck it away. How could she just leave? Doesn’t she know that I love her? That King loves her? This is going to destroy him again. If she had just waited one more day. Hell, even an hour and she would know that she’s not meant to live in sin. That she’s the light of my world, and I would have spent the rest of my days showing her that. I try calling her, but I should have known she would block me.
Tempest’s mother has done so much damage to her that she can't see how beautiful, smart, and compassionate she truly is. How she fit into our lives perfectly, and we could have been happy together.
I walk over to the cupboard and grab a bottle of whiskey. I don’t drink much anymore, except the occasional beer, but the way my heart is cracking, I think I deserve a glass or two, or fuck, maybe the whole bottle. It’s not like there is anything to hold me back now.
Tempest blew in like a storm, disturbing my life, but leaving me with something wonderful, until the rumors and fear took her over. If only she could see that I was her salvation and would have protected her at all costs. But it’s too late now, she’s gone.
KING
I had to get away. Too much went down in a short period of time, and I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I decided to drive up the coast and stay at a cheap motel. The sand and water helped me think and come to a decision. I don’t know how my dad or Tempest is going to feel about this, but maybe this will be a blessing in disguise. God works in mysterious ways, and I think Tempest coming back to me after all this time was a sign.
The fresh air is helping me to get some perspective. Dad didn’t look upset that Tempest and I slept together, he only lost his shit when I started name-calling. He’s right. I shouldn’t have said those things about her.
I think I’ve been around Holly too long, and her vitriol was starting to rub off on me. All the more reason to break up with her.
I don’t want to give up Tempest, I want her to be happy. We’ve all had too much sadness and misunderstanding the last few years. My dad… makes her happy.
Would they be open to sharing?
I know it’s done. I’ve heard all about it. I know it’ll take a lot of patience and understanding, but I love her and she’s worth it.
I’ve been so damn selfish. Dad has been happier, laughing more, and not as grumpy, yet I barely noticed or asked why. I’ve been so embroiled in Holly’s bullshit, I stopped paying attention to what was going on around me.
It was in front of me all of this time… I feel so dumb. I have so much to make up for.
Staring at the ocean one last time, I turn away and decide it’s time to go home. The entire drive, I’m consumed with what I’ll say, the tears Tempest will shed, and how I’ll need to grovel.
…I only missed one thing.
I never expected her to be gone. Staring at my dad as he drinks straight from the bottle in the living room, my heart sinks. I haven’t seen him drink like this… ever.
My father has a dark past, which is the reason he turned to God, but he never told me about it. He said a man deserved to redeem himself and not dwell on his past mistakes, so I gave him his privacy.
Dad’s come so far… I can’t let Tempest take away everything he’s worked so hard for.
I need to find her, and bring her home. We need to make things right, for all of us.
I don’t say a word to my father, letting him stare down blankly at a piece of paper on the coffee table as he pulls shots straight from the bottle. My steps retreat, unable to bear seeing him like this. Fleeing, I jump back into the car to go and search for Tempest.
No matter where she’s gone, she can’t hide from me. She’s my soulmate, and my soul will always find hers.
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
TEMPEST
I throw the test in the trash and try to take some deep breaths. I have fucked up a lot in my twenty years of life, but this takes the cake. Why wasn’t I more careful? My hands shake and I feel like my eggs are about to make a reappearance. Which is a shame since they were delicious. I guess I should have known all along that I was expecting. I haven't had much of an appetite, but I thought it was just the heartbreak of leaving the men that have taken control of my heart.
My heart races as I drop my face into my hands and I can’t breathe. Holy shit! I’m going to be a mom. No, I’m not ready for this. I need Chastity. She would know what to do. But then again, does that make a heartless bitch?
I know she would do anything to have Angel in her arms, and here I am contemplating life and death. No, I can’t tell her. I need to just pull up my big girl panties and make a plan.
Taking a deep breath, I shudder as I look back at the stick that is going to change my life.
