Speak To Me
Chapter 70 –

(Grant)

I'm such an idiot! What the hell was I thinking?

This was the best chance I had to explain everything and I fucked it up.

I don't even know what the hell happened..it's like the moment I saw her my brain turned to fucking mush and I started dragging her away like some idiot.

I just have this huge fear that she won't want anything to do with me..that she will abandon me just like our mom did. I know that projecting or some shit..but it makes me sick to even think about it.

I slammed my hand down on the steering wheel before groaning loudly and resting my head back against the seat.

"Grant you fucking jackass.." I cursed at myself..no way her husband was going to let her out of his sight now..he was probably going to up her security like crazy after this.

I swear I'm never like this in my day-to-day life..in fact, my job is very high stress and I do it flawlessly..but one look at Gabriella and I turn into a fucking weirdo. “Notice: This chapter was created for obn||16.om. If it's on any other site, it's been copied. Visit obnom to enjoy the original chapters directly from the source."She probably thinks I'm some type of creepy psycho..which, okay, I can't blame her. I just don't know what the hell I'm doing..

I let out a sigh as my phone began to ring.

I already knew who it was, and I felt tempted not to answer it but did anyway. He would just keep calling..

"Hello?" I said flatly, not ready to deal with Grayson.

"Sooo..how did it go?" He asked, the tone of his voice already telling me he probably guessed..

"Did you just call to gloat?" I mumbled, making him sigh as a scowl set on my face. Grayson and I love to piss each other off..it's our thing..but I wasn't in the mood today. Not after that royal fuck up.

"No, you know I want this for you Grant..but are you ready to do it my way..the fucking smart and sensible way?" He asked, making me close my eyes and lay my head back once again.

"And what would that entail exactly?" I asked dryly..feeling defeated already.

"Call Jamie..go straight to the husband and tell him what the fuck is going on..I'm talking come clean about EVERYTHING." He said and I couldn't help but swallow hard.

Everything..that entails a lot..my family's background..how we pretty much kidnapped Gabriella's half-sister..there is a lot to come clean about. I'm not sure how Jamie would handle it. From what I have heard about him, he doesn't fuck around..

So it's interesting to see the way he treats my sister..I guess you could say she is his weakness. But from what the tabloids say and the images I received from my men..he dotes on her like crazy.

So once he realizes I'm the same shady guy from the hospital and I took Katrina..yeah, he won't like that.

Even though we are taking care of the girl..it still won't be pretty when it comes out..maybe we can drop her off at the hospital or something..say it was all a mixup..

"Has there been any progress?" I asked about Katrina, she woke up a few days ago but has been completely out of it. Luckily the doctor I have coming to the house has specialized in burn care, so we haven't had any issues with infections or anything. "She drank some water today and seemed to be in less pain. She seems to calm down when I read to her though." He said, making me smile to myself.

"What? Don't even fucking go there..I just feel bad for the girl." Grayson grumbled..yeah, that wasn't normal for him. Grayson is one handsome devil and quite the playboy when it comes to women..so hearing he has been giving his free time to this girl..I couldn't help but smirk. "Mhm, sure.." I teased and then reality hit me once again..

"Do you think they will be pissed? I mean..she is still alive..so that should bring some type of joy.." I muttered, knowing I went about this all fucking wrong.

"They are going to be pissed. But, if Gabriella is the Saint you paint her to be, I'm sure she can see past it eventually." Grayson added smugly..he thinks I am putting Gabriella on a pedestal..but from what I have seen..she is a fucking Saint.

Even after everything her family put her through, she cried for them as she comforted her asshole of a father. And those eyes that look just like mine..they hold such warmth..even when I was dragging her away she was so polite about it.. Damn..good thing she has a husband like Jamie..or she really could get taken advantage of easily. That's why I want to protect her too..

A small part of me..the part that has always craved for something more feels deep down that she will accept me. That she is the missing piece that I have been searching for.

I know I wasn't always the best..trust me..before Dad died, I pulled my weight in the family business because I had to.

George Easton didn't have a kind bone in his body..and that was no exception to his family. He was ruthless and unapologetic about it.

But after he died..I knew we couldn't do this any longer. I knew I didn't want my brothers to live the type of life I had. So I changed..we changed..and now we don't have anything to do with whatever shit my dad started. We pulled out of that side of the business and are actually doing pretty fucking decent.

We are making more than we did when my Dad was in charge..and it's all legal. So that's an added bonus.

"Just keep me posted on the girl and send me over Jamie's file. I will be out here for another week." I snapped, feeling annoyed that things had gone this way.

It was all my doing but still..I didn't like seeming weak. I fucking hated it..

But Dad isn't around anymore to point it out..I have to remember that.

All those times he would beat me, that he would ridicule me for showing any type of emotion. It really fucked me up.

I should probably go see a therapist truthfully..but the shit I have to unpack..I am just slapping a bandaid over it.. Once Gabriella comes into my life, then we can start to heal together.

I decided to head back to my hotel a few hours later when my phone suddenly pinged, making me glance down at it.

It was my informant and he was leaving me a message.

"Sir, they might try to go into hiding. I will send you the location once we figure it out." The text read, making me curse as I let out a sigh..

I guess I shouldn't really be surprised..

I need to be smart about this..I will give them a few days to settle down and then reach out to Jamie..and if he says no..then I don't know what the fuck I'm going to do.

I might have to do something drastic..because I know deep down I can't let her go..I can't let her abandon me like Mom did..she has to feel it too..she has to feel that loss..isn't she curious about me too? Or have I gotten it all wrong?

Once Katrina becomes more stable, we will replace out the truth..whatever that woman said about our mother...I know it meant something more. Mom wouldn't kill herself..she wouldn't abandon Gabriella too..

So all I have to do is convince Jamie Sinclair to let me into Gabriella's life...that shouldn't be too hard..right?