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“Full lockdown. I don’t care what you need to do, but Aisling is not to leave the mansion under any circumstances.”
“Aye.” I end the call.
I haven’t figured out exactly what I am going to do. What I do know is I can’t have Ava under the same roof as Fiona. Fiona will not take Aisling. Fiona doesn’t care for her as a mother should. She would never be a mother to Aisling. I won’t risk Aisling’s future or her life. But I’m aware I need to tread carefully. I have my children, and the woman I love I must protect. I refuse to let them be caught in the middle of this.
The gates open, and I drive in. The mansion looks like a military base. There are men everywhere carrying M4s. They are ready for anything that comes to our doorstep. I stop at the entrance and shut off the engine. I take a deep breath. I’m a tough man, even ruthless at times, but I won’t harm Fiona. She is still the mother of my child. Despite who she is, she gave me Aisling. I can’t forget that.
“Angus, where is she?”
“She is in the bairn’s bedroom.”
“It’s good to hear you are speaking English again,” I mock.
“Aye. Grams has gone back to Scotland. It’s been a few weeks now.”
“Good. People might actually understand you for a change.” I walk to the front door.
“Congratulations on your mac.”
“Thank you. His name is Nikolas. He and Ava will be here in an hour.”
“Aye,” he adds as he leaves. I’ve never had to tell Angus what I need. He always seems to know. Years of service and loyalty. In many ways he is like another brother to me.
The house feels cold. I’m looking forward to having Ava bring it warmth. I head straight to the stairs. There is no point in prolonging what I already know I am going to do. Upstairs I hear Fiona’s voice.
“Are you sure? Impossible. When? You have to be kidding. Do you know where? I’m not sure. He said he was coming. If he thinks I’m letting him be with that whore he must be demented. I’d rather see them both dead.” Aisling’s door is open.
“Is that so?” I enter the bedroom, startling her. She ends the call.“What nonsense are you saying now?”
“I don’t know what you mean, but I am glad you are home.” I look in the crib. Aisling is peacefully sleeping.
“We have to talk,” I tell her, softening my voice, not wanting to wake Aisling.
“I bet we do. But I can’t right now. I’m watching our daughter.” She emphasizes. I walk over and grab her arm standing her from a chair.“You are hurting me. Let me go.” She says loudly. I pull her out of the bedroom and close Aisling’s door.“What do you want?” She crosses her arms.
“You are leaving.”
“What do you mean leaving?” Her voice is loud. I grab her and pull her towards the stairs.
“Let’s talk in my office.”
“I’m not going anywhere.” She shouts. I open the door to my bedroom and push her in.“Is this what you want? It took you long enough.” She tries to close the gap between us.
“I’m done, Fiona. There is no point in you being here.”
“It’s the whore, isn’t it? She had her bastard, and now you are running to her. I’m not going anywhere. I’m your wife and the mother of your daughter. We are a family.”
“I’m tired of your bullshit and you are not my wife.” John called me and told me the divorced is final as of two days ago.
“What are you talking about?” She asks putting her arm on her hip.
“I told you I was divorcing you the minute Aisling was born.”
“You are a fucking asshole. I didn’t sign anything. I will fucking fight this. You had no right.” She screams.
“I want to be civil. For the sake of our daughter, leave.” I find myself saying. She takes a step towards me.
“I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE!” She screams.
