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Hi and welcome to another sequel... it would be better for you to read the History... series and Jennifer's Journal, but you wouldn't have to. But I really advise you to read 'How Did It Come To This?' otherwise this will be really confusing!!! Just so you know there are two narrators I want see if it works well, sorry if it is too confusing. I will stop rambling now, as I guess you are curious as to what has happened lately... well, I'll show you.
"Hello?... Jennifer? Is that you? No it can't be, I'm just being silly... Jennifer's dead... can I help you?"
I chuckled at her naivety
"Hello, Carol. Yes it is me Jennifer, there's not really time to explain right now, do you think you could let me in?" She gave me a look of deep disgust and I could tell I was not welcome, but she moved aside and let me pass. She took a quick look down the street before closing the door on the outside world. I sat down in the chair opposite, I wanted her to feel comfortable... that there was a barrier between us.
"Carol, why have you chosen Paul? After everything I wrote in my journal, you still chose him."
"Well, I'm sorry Jennifer, but I do believe you lied about a lot of that stuff." The last word was uttered with deep distaste. "Especially the part about KILLING YOURSELF!"
"I have my reasons for faking my death. I was protecting myself... but Paul isn't protecting you, he's using you. I am putting you in danger right now being here, but he's using you. You have to understand Paul doesn't care about anyone but himself."
"I am not going to believe any of this Jennifer!" She laughed out loud. "You're a liar and a drama queen! This is ridiculous! You're putting me in danger? Well I am sick of your lies, I am married to Paul and I love him, you won't come between us. I have a question for you though, why did you pretend to be dead?" "It's a long story" I replied, would she believe me if I told her the truth?
"I don't care you aren't leaving here until you tell me." She looked at me forcefully and I began to tell her.
"It began years ago when my mother was young, she got into some trouble with a well-known gang, I have no idea how or what so don't ask me. My father and Paul got mixed up in that gang, and Paul is still working for them. They have been after me since I killed my mother, I have no idea why, but that's why I had to move quickly and only by faking my own death would I be able to ensure that they wouldn't find me. The only problem is they don't believe I am gone, and they are after you..." I told her "they think you know where I am." I was surprised how she managed to blow me off, after all the help I had tried to give her... she clearly was the wrong person I chose to find my journal.
"Well I do know where you are now, and if they come calling I will tell them that I have seen you. I am not going to believe any of these lies, and you had better leave before my husband comes home, he only went to pick up some milk." I panicked, if Paul saw me here, then that would be it, the game would be up and I would be killed.
"Please, don't tell him I was here?" I begged
Carol looked startled at hearing the panicked note in my voice and she nodded her head in agreement. I quickly rushed out and left her to think about what I had told her. As I was leaving I caught a glimpse of her, my sister Trisha. She had grown up so much I just wish I could have done so much more to protect her. I was making some lunch just thinking about what Jennifer had told me... I appreciated why she faked her own death, but she was a liar... how could I believe her after this, she killed her mother, how did I know that she wasn't the bad one? Then again, she did sound scared and she seemed to be telling the truth, I supposed I could believe her. But what would I do about Paul, I love him I couldn't let this happen. I had to tell him what I know... no that would put Jennifer in danger. How could I fix this mess? Paul came home, and excitedly met Eddie at the door, I loved how the two got on, Paul treated him like his own son, I was proud of the bond they share. But disgusted at Paul's history. I didn't want him influencing Edward to be like him! "Paul, I need to talk to you, do you think you could put Eddie to bed and then we can have a chat?" I asked tentatively.
"Sure thing babe, I want to have a shower first though, so if you clean up down here, I'll wash and we can chat Ok?" This was important, why was he stalling? Maybe he wasn't stalling, it's just coincidence that he needs a shower, yes that was it. "Paul, I have been worried for a long time now, do you really love me? I mean I love you so much, but before and now, I just get the feeling that you had some alterior motive for marrying me."
"Carol, I love you more than anything else in the world... I would not have asked you to marry me if I did not love you, if you like we can get a divorce and start over more slowly."
"Don't be silly, I just had to know if this was for real." "It's for real." He whispered. Well at least I knew I was safe from his gang... I just hoped he meant it, I needed to feel safe, I needed him to protect me. "There's something else though." I was excited about telling him my news.
"What is it? Is it life threatening? You do want a divorce don't you?"
"No of course not silly. I'm pregnant! You're going to be a dad again!" I expected a smile a laugh anything... nothing.
"Carol, I forgot I left some important papers at the office... do you mind if I pop back and get them?"
"Of course not..." I gave him a weak smile, and prayed that he did not see through it... I was incredibly disturbed by his lack of enthusiasm. How could he treat 'us' this way. I was just clambering into bed... alone. When there was a knock at the door. This frustrated me, who would be calling around at this time of night. "Hello, miss I am Lionel Islington and this is my son Rafe, do you mind if we come in for a moment?"
"Yes, actually I do, can you tell me why you are knocking my door at this time of the night?"
"It would be my pleasure, Rafe you know what to do..." Where was he going? Wandering around my house, I was intimidated by the old man in front of me though, and focused entirely on him. "I'm ashamed to say that I am here because of your husband, Paul Richardson..."
"Oh, he's at the office right now, if I give you his number you can call him?"
"I'm sorry Carol, it is you I need to speak to..."
"Oh right, well can't this wait, I am rather tired you see?" This man was scaring me I didn't want him in my house anymore
"This is very important, it won't take very long." He was very insistent and I was scared what he would do if I refused. "Please, excuse my pajamas, I was just getting into bed." I had to say something, I wanted to seem normal... well at least comfortable or brave in his company.
"Don't worry about that Carol, I just need to tell you something, your husband works for me, the leader of the most notorious gang in town, I am sure you have heard how Lilly Bates duped me? Well, I have been after her whole family since then, I know that Jennifer is still alive, I also know that you have seen her recently. Anyway tonight your husband tried to leave us, he told me that he needed to protect you. Well now we have to persuade him to stay and you are going to help me." I finally managed to get my voice back
"I will do no such thing. Get out of my house!"
"I was afraid you would be like this, I'm sorry for what I have to do Carol."
"What? What are you going to do to me? Trisha? Eddie!" As soon as I heard what was going on (I have my connections), I hurried to Carol's house, I had to help her. This was not her fault, she had innocently put herself in the middle of this and it was all my fault. Maybe it would have been better if I had killed myself. No, I couldn't think like that she would be Ok. They hadn't got her yet. As soon as I entered the house, I knew that she had gone. I could see the signs of the struggle and decided to wait for Paul to return home. I had to protect myself and Trisha, Paul was the only one who could fix it. I only had to wait a while longer, as I heard the truck pull slowly into the drive and Paul's footsteps as he climbed the stairs. I heard him enter.
"Who are you?"
"Paul, I need to tell you something... very distressing."
"Where's Carol?" I remained silent. "WHERE'S CAROL?"
"I don't know... please Paul, sit down and I will tell you what has happened." "Jennifer? Is that you, I actually thought you were dead. Everyone was convinced you hadn't killed yourself, but I was certain you had. And here you are..."
"Paul, that's not important anymore, you have to help Carol. They took her Paul..." I really hoped he loved her and that he had changed his ways... "They're trying to force you to work for them by kidnapping Carol they think they have secured your fate as working for them. You have to stop this now Paul... you do love Carl don't you?"
"Of course I do! I just don't know what I can do..."
"Tell them what you have to just get Carol back." We had been walking for ages, I can't believe they forced me into wearing this! They could have been nicer to me considering the long walk.
"Where are we going?" I was just curious
"Shut up!" How rude
"How much further?" I knew I would be able to get on his nerves, I just hoped he would let me go.
"Be Quiet I am not letting you go... and if you open your mouth one more time, Rafe will put a bullet in you." Finally we came to a small cabin in the middle of the woods. Where the hell were we, I had no idea plpaces like this even existed... outside the movies. They forcefully tied me to the chair and made me be quiet, though it didn't matter, nobody was anywhere near us. My hands were tied and I could barely move. I felt the tears running down my face, but i wasn't upset... I was scared.
"What are you going to do to me? Let me go! I haven't done anything to you just let me go!"
"Don't worry beautiful. We aren't going to hurt you, we are just making your darling husband see sense."
"He'll already have seen sense. Now just let me go!"
"Don't you want to see your hero husband in action? Maybe if you tell us where Jennifer is we'll let you go..."
"Really?" I was desperate. "Ok she is at the montrose apartments..." Doesnt mean I'll tell the truth though!
"Thanks, now you just sit tight and we'll wait for your husband."
"But you just said..."
"I said maybe, now be quiet!" I endured staring at the dank floor being watched by these men for a few more minutes before Paul burst in yelling.
"Let her go this INSTANT, I won't ever work for you again! This is it Lionel... your game is up, and your gang is no more." "Now let her GO!" "I will do no such thing Paul as you already know... Rafe." Rafe pulled out a gun and pointed it at Paul. "Now you will do exactly as I say. You will help me find Jennifer and then we will see about letting you go."
"You see, Lionel that's what I was just about to tell you, I have found Jennifer, she is in my house right now... can you let me and Carol show you?"
"She's at your house right now?"
"Indeed!" I was shocked, how could Paul give away the game like that... maybe a tiger can't change it's stripes.
"Paul, don't do it Jennifer is a friend and they are only after the money that Lilly duped them out of!" "Shut it! I am sick of your whining, and the change you have made in our colleague. Now are you coming or do you want to stay here?" As if that was actually a question... I could hardly stay there could I? We arrived at the house and Paul advised me to wait outside and look after Trisha and Eddie when they came out. I agreed, I didn't want to see my friends and family in danger. I was surprised at how fast Paul had managed to deliver the gang to me. But they were extremely surprised at the friend I had brought with me... Mum! No I didn't really kill her, but it was the only way to protect her from the gang... now though, we don't need protecting this will be finished once and for all. Don't worry though the children are fine, I sent them out the back a few minutes before the men arrived. "So Jennifer, you have clearly been keeping secrets from me?"
"Secrets? What secrets? Oh you mean the one where I didn't kill my mum? Yes I have been keeping secrets and you know very well why!"
"Yes I do sweetheart, now just hand over the money..."
"What money?" I looked at my mum for the answer, she gave me nothing.
"The money you inherited when Lilly "died", you know?"
"No, I don't know. Mum do you want to fill us in?" "I would be much obliged. Lionel, Jennifer didn't get the money, I guessed that you would believe I left it to her. So I left it to another one of your colleagues... Marcus!"
"Marcus?" I thought she was insane too, but if it protected me I was all for it!
"Yes Marcus has been looking after me and Jennifer for a while now... protecting us from YOU! You're a monster, and soon it will be just you, working till you die because Rafe won't want to take over the family business... You are a fool Lionel! Your own son has been going behind your back to help us!" How did my mum know all of this stuff? Still it was useful, especially if she was telling the truth. "Rafe? Is this true? Does everyone disagree with my approach?"
"Sorry Dad, yes... I just didn't want to see these innnocent people get hurt."
"They're not innocent! They duped me out of thousands of pounds! I can see you really aren't my son..."
"Er what?" I hesitated before joining in.
"What do you mean, Rafe is not your son! I don't understand"
"Rafe is not my son. I kidnapped him from a young mother ages ago... she had twins. Don't you see a resemblance between him and someone you know?" I was nonplussed, he didn't look familiar at all... wait
"Carol? Carol is his sister?" "Dad? You... what? No I don't believe it..." Was he stupid? I couldn't believe it myself, but I could see the resemblance... I wanted to get Carol in here now, but I thought better of it as, Lionel was showing intentions of leaving. But Paul burst in just in time, as usual. I watched as Paul burst inside, I was worried for his well-being... what if he got hurt? Had he lied? If Jennifer wasn't in there, they would surely kill him. My heart was racing, I thought they might be able to hear it in the house! Why weren't the kids out yet? Were they in trouble? I should go in... they might all be tied up. I have to help. I started towards the door when I heard a shout from the car. Thank God the children were alright.
"They didn't hurt you did they? I was really worried about you. Are you OK?"
"Yes Carol we're fine, I have no idea what is happening in their, a woman called Jennifer told me to take Eddie and wait for you to come home." So they had this all planned, Paul and Jennifer, I just wish I knew what was going on.
"Carol, is Dad going to be Ok?" I wasn't sure but these children needed to be comforted even if it meant lying to them.
"Of course he is, he's your dad. He knows how to handle himself in situations like this." I even managed to convince myself, well... until I heard a gunshot, then another... and another. My heart jumped into my throat and I felt like I was going to be sick with worry. I had just told Trisha her father was going to be ok, and if he wasn't I feared she would blame me for the rest of my life. Suddenly someone rushed out blindly in the dark. I could hardly see them, though they stumbled through the flowerbed. "Carol, let's get out of here, you and the children need to be safe..." Who was she? Why was she teling me this? What had happened?
"Where's Paul?" I demanded to know where he was, had she come out to get me ready for the truth... that Paul was dead?
"He's... inside. Come on, there's a few things I need to tell you."
"Where are we going?"
"To my house. Come it's not far." We entered her house, it was nice... big and modern.
"You can tell me you know?" I had to know the truth
"Tell you what?" she replied as if I was stupid.
"That he's dead." Now I think that she is stupid!
"Who?" How dumb is she?
"Paul!"
"Carol... he..." I had resigned myself to the fact that he was dead, but that didn't make the truth any easier to handle. I was beside myself in agony, how was I meant to carry on? Trisha, her father was dead... she would surely live with her mother now. And I was going to be left with Eddie and my lonely life as a single mum. "Carol? I can understand the pain you are going through right now, but we have a few things to talk about..." "I am Lilly, Jennifer's mum. I need to ask you a favour..." I was too distressed to say anything I just nodded. "Do you think you could look after my house for me, because me and Jennifer are going away for a while, and I was wondering if you could take care of it till I come back. I feel you need it more than I, due to the circumstances, so I would appreciate it if you could. Anyway I'm sorry I couldn't stay here longer to help you but I really need to get going." A thought just popped into my head and sent butterflies in my stomach and caused my heart to jump to my throat.
"What about Trisha? You're not going to take her are you?" I couldn't be left alone right now, Trisha was a very mature young woman and would be able to help since we were sharing the same grief.
"No, she can stay here with you, after all she knows you better than me! Goodbye Carol." And with that she left and I didn't see Jennifer at all. I felt really bad, for what I was about to do to Carol. But I couldn't hurt her more by telling the truth, she had become one of my closest friends and I was about to betray her trust... would it be better to tell her the truth or run like we were going to? I guess it was too late to back out now. Me, mum and Paul are running away together, I know we should bring Trisha too, but we can't risk Carol finding out what Paul is doing to her... I'm sorry Carol. The End. Well not exactly the end, there is still more to come in the way of Marcus and such. I hope you enjoyed reading so far and hope you continue reading. Thanks to all the custom content makers and the people who have supported me from the beginning. Look out for the next part... please! Sorry again if the double narrative was confusing.
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On Jun 9, 2007 S.Cains wrote:
There's a few spelling mitakes in here, but I would love it if you could just ignore a few of them. I *do* try to keep them to a minimum, but some are easy to overlook till published. Sorry. Thanks for reading. Sam x
On Jun 10, 2007 happyb8888 wrote:
Great story...please continue it!
On Jun 10, 2007 mini me3393 wrote:
Oh. My. God. That was amazing. There were so many twists, but I was still able to follow it (for the most part). I honestly cannot wait for the next part to come out!
On Jun 10, 2007 atangki wrote:
It wasn't really confusing. Great job! I didn't expect a sequel.. But I'll be expecting more sequels now..
Another great part! 
On Jun 10, 2007 bryk1984 wrote:
That was so great!! The double narative stuff didn't confuse me at all, I'll be watching for the next chapter!!!
On Jun 10, 2007 Devalyn wrote:
Very good! It wasn't confusing, and a story still has more things to explore...
On Jun 10, 2007 flyinggrace wrote:
Wow.. Thats all i have to say. It was amazing. Cant wait for the next part.
Hope it comes out soon. 5.0
On Jun 10, 2007 Chrisim2 wrote:
all your stories are amazing! keep it up
On Jun 10, 2007 saffron1 wrote:
On Jun 10, 2007 TellMeSomethingNew wrote:
On Jun 10, 2007 wrote:
OMG!!! Paul is a douchebag!!! Hurry up and kill him for the love of god!!! I really hate Paul, how could he do that to her when she is in that physical state, while she's pregnant!!! 5.0 totally, you are really good at making stories.
On Jun 10, 2007 kidnumber48 wrote:
I like your screenshots. Paul is a devil. Can you kill him off please?!!!
On Jun 10, 2007 wrote:
It wasnt confusing at all,I really like to read things that you have created so Thanks.
The plot and the screenshots are great and I WILL look out for the next things and thats for definate!!
And......A 5.0(I'd make it a 1000000.0 if I could.)You deserve it!!
Have a nice day
On Jun 10, 2007 wrote:
Ohhhhhh nice story!!!!!
I luv it I'm waiting for the next sequel!!! This is pretty interesting! Thanx for this GREAT AWESOM story!
On Jun 10, 2007 wrote:
5.0 again-(I forgot to rate)
On Jun 10, 2007 ragemacsika wrote:
Great story
On Jun 10, 2007 caclark wrote:
nice story
On Jun 10, 2007 vanessa190371 wrote:
nice
On Jun 10, 2007 laura bunny wrote:
Wow!That was so original and so cool!Well done!
On Jun 10, 2007 MMs_Fan_01 wrote:
excellent!
On Jun 10, 2007 eshuff wrote:
Beautiful work! I particularly love the streetshot -- but I have such a weakness for those since it show a lot of work on the part of the writer. Great story -- keep going!
On Jun 10, 2007 wrote:
really great story..waiting for the next part
On Jun 10, 2007 lizbianish wrote:
nice
On Jun 10, 2007 foxysensei wrote:
Wow I'm giving you 5 - the screenshots are simply AWESOME!!!!!
On Jun 10, 2007 SimanthaRat wrote:
Excellent continuation of a great storyline. Very well done screenshots. I enjoyed it a lot.
On Jun 10, 2007 angie98289 wrote:
Wow....interesting
On Jun 10, 2007 jadedqueenie wrote:
On Jun 10, 2007 josh1092 wrote:
Wow who knew the bad guy would be the good guy and Carol's twin. I knew Jenifer was lying all a long. And why did they take Paul with them? 5.0
On Jun 10, 2007 muaxxx2004 wrote:
very good, i like it
On Jun 10, 2007 poohbear7882 wrote:
Awesome story! Your shots are fantastic!
On Jun 10, 2007 Wigwog wrote:
On Jun 10, 2007 marizza82 wrote:
OMG!!! Such a suspence and a mystery!!!
More Sam !!!!
On Jun 10, 2007 cariadbach wrote:
What an exciting chapter, Jennifer and Li.ly still alive
So many twists and turns . Nicely told
On Jun 10, 2007 wrote:
I am a little confused
But I kinda get it and its good
On Jun 10, 2007 sadie7684 wrote:
Such a great read!
On Jun 10, 2007 Lily Fairy2 wrote:
OMG!! As if Paul would leave her now she's pregnant!!! Why is he running away with Lilly and Jennifer?? I like it anyway 4.5 but only because I don't want Paul to leave.
On Jun 10, 2007 wrote:
Became slightly muddled in the middle, but still good. Like your screen shots
On Jun 10, 2007 dianachan wrote:
On Jun 11, 2007 wrote:
A very good read, some beautiful pictures, not too keen on the crying eyes one
On Jun 11, 2007 wrote:
OMG! I can't believe he did that, it is sooo messed up, that's terrible and sad and just so messed up! He apparently didn't love her, or his stepson that is messed up and sad! something bad needs to happen to him! maybe, but Carol is pregnate and stuff! Can't wait till the next one!
5.0 and i hope it comes out soon!
On Jun 11, 2007 wrote:
noooooooooooooooo! paul is suppost to be with carol. you should make carol and lilly have a shoot off, then lilly needs to die infront of paul, and carol will leave him abandon foreverrrr >
.he needs to suffer,and live through it.hehehehe, by the way i give u a 5.0!!!!! cant wait till next part, literally
On Jun 11, 2007 Iceanna wrote:
Such a great story..Can't wait for the next one..
On Jun 11, 2007 Llyriel wrote:
^_^ Nice twist. Keep it up!
On Jun 11, 2007 littleredrainbow wrote:
On Jun 12, 2007 fallenangelohio wrote:
On Jun 12, 2007 wrote:
Some excellent pictures , well told
On Jun 12, 2007 wrote:
Forgot to rate
Sorry to hear about your Wuthering heights, was looking forward to seeing your story
On Jun 13, 2007 Pink_Princess wrote:
On Jun 14, 2007 MissJay wrote:
5.0! Man I can't tell who's telling the truth and who's lying anymore! LOL
On Jun 15, 2007 MinnieID wrote:
Can't WAIT for the next one!
On Jun 15, 2007 Kissup2me wrote:
Seriously, the double nararration got me a little brain-twisted,(:wacko
but overall I can't wait for the next one!
On Jun 16, 2007 spacemouse wrote:
Very nice story. Loved it.
On Jul 3, 2007 wrote:
*Head spinning* ...wow. I have NO IDEA what's happening anymore! Still loving it though, lol!
On Jul 5, 2007 deniseariane wrote:
the exitment rises
On Jul 22, 2007 AnniKayna wrote:
See, I finally managad to read your story...!!!
(I know, Im late, but... that's life! Ill promise Ill me good, from now on
first of all, compliments againg...
I have to say that the double (at times triple) narrator is not that confusing, if you keep in the picture the person that is talking at that moment (that is - because I know that this time I am being confusing...!
I have to admit that the whole story (from History... and on) it's becoming ... more and more complex, though!
even if sometimes I feel I kinda miss a passage (even if I read the whole serie...!!!) I still make it, and Ill keep reading the next chapters... (cant wait for them!!!)
PS: do I have to read Marcus' story? I never liked him completely...
have a nice day
take care
On Jul 24, 2007 hazabaza1 wrote:
Wow! Great twists! I really didn't expect any of that! 5/5!