Ch. 56 ~ Dark Thoughts

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Ian POV

I sat in the backseat of the car wondering why my life had taken this detour. Everything I thought was true was now just a bundle of lies. Growing up on the island it was a magical place. Even without my father around at times my mother and Donmi made it my paradise. It wasn't until my father had me believing that my mother was dead that I felt the emptiness and heartache of not having her love.

My father and I never really got along after my mother's death but the one moment I felt some type of way for him after his death, I find out that he was the biggest asshole in the world. Not only did he take my mother away from me but any ounce of anything I had for him was gone the moment I realized he was still alive. I could no longer feel anything for him. He thought he was dead but he was now completely dead to me.

How could a man that said he loved you treat you like shit? Did my father ever love me or my mother or was it just a mistake? He couldn't have because greed became his wife and child, his family unit.

My grandfather was a very rich and powerful man. Three generations of Harrington's worked hard to create what was given to my mother and passed on to me and Domi. When my grandfather died we had more money then we knew what to do with. We thought we were rich but once everything was distributed after my mother's death, Domi and I had no idea what wealth really was. Thank goodness we were smart enough to keep it a secret by working and doing things we loved. My grandfather always taught us to be humble about what we had and even until this day Domi and I stay true to that philosophy.

When my mother was taken away I felt nothing but pain. I literally watched as my father buried a woman claiming to be my mother. I watched as the last of my childhood was being taken away. I cried for weeks because the one parent that did love me was gone.

The father son relationship had become null and voided. There were no stolen moments of a father and son reunited, but misery at it's finest. I was shortly sent away to boarding school and the island that was once my home became a distant memory.

Then there was Zara. The woman that played me like a fool. The woman I wanted to marry and share my life with so long ago. She was the first woman that made me feel alive and the one that had somehow started to break the ice around my heart. Somehow it was all a trick as her backstabbing ass had me thinking I had lost the love of my life. The tears I shed for her were real but now I was done with her too and once I got my hands on her she would regret the day she met me.

I looked out the window and thought about the good things. My mother was now back in my life after all these years and slowly relieving the pain I once felt. I now had a beautiful wife that I could share my life with and hopefully raise a family. I smiled at the thought of having them both in my life at the time I needed them the most.

I leaned my head back and closed my eyes. I began to reminisce when Lexi spoke of her friend at Cason's birthday party on the island. I became curious and the moment I first saw Mona something grabbed a hold of me making me want her more. Even at her birthday party when she bumped into me her body gave off this aura that couldn't be denied.

The smell of her perfume, her body so close to mine and those lips had me weak at the knees. The physical attraction was so strong that it had frightened me. What happened that night in that bathroom wasn't suppose to happen but somehow she pulled me in with those sexy eyes, the sway of her thick hips and plump gorgeous lips. That first kiss had me so heated that I lost control. She was like ambrosia, a gift from the gods. One taste of her and I became hooked. At that very moment I needed her more than she could ever imagine.

I haven't always played by the rules. The moment my father sent me away I became someone else. I think the darkness of my hatred for my father, and losing my mother became more erratic. I didn't care anymore until I met Cason, Chase and the other guys.

I am ashamed of some of the things I've done in the past. The rage I once carried had slowly began to dissipate as I reached manhood. I took that anger and focused it. I had inherited wealth but it was my turn to make my own. The night Zara died was the night my anger wanted vengeance. My heart slowly broke as the doctor told me she had died.

I thought any hope of love was gone. My heart broke the same way it did when my mother died. The hole in my heart that somehow Zara had repaired had started to unravel. The once uncontrollable side of me had new life. I was mad at everything and that side took on a whole new meaning. I became mean, bitter and isolated. I continued to grow my business trying to throw my blood, sweat, tears and anger into it. It worked until I got a phone call that Dommi was hospitalized.

Adrien her fiancé at the time had beat her so bad they weren't sure if she would survive. He worked for the family and was her high school sweetheart and every chance he got he would abuse her. She kept it a secret for years until I found out. I cut him off financially and the last blow was when I killed him.

I watched Adrien take his last breath as his body fought for release. I had cornered him in his cell and grabbed him by the throat with one hand. He stared at me and I stared back at him. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul and that day I saw sheer fear in his as I felt his soul slipping away. Something took over me that day as I laughed and watched him die. Once the last breath left his body I laughed again knowing he would never hurt Dommi again. I felt no remorse. No one could hurt my family and get away with it. I thought my father was the monster before that day, but actually I was.

They say money can just buy about anything and the saying is so true. After Chief Morris came into the cell and saw Adrien's body withered away on the floor I paid him to make it look like a suicide. The agreement was made and the next day Adrien had hung himself. I never told Dommi the truth because she had been hurt enough but it also became the day I took a man's life without any regrets. I also vowed that I would protect my family and anyone that tried to stop me would feel my wrath.

It came to a point where I made the deal. The ugly side of Ian Durand Harrington was only allowed to come out in extreme measures and once it was loose there were no exceptions. It would be judge and jury and the charge would always warrant the penalty. My family came first and if any were harmed the perpetrator's time was up.

Mona brought out the good in me. She was everything I needed in a wife, a partner and friend. If she ever knew the things I've done, I might lose her too. I couldn't think about that now. I had to make sure my father and Zara got what was coming to them. What they did to Mona and I was unrepairable. I just hoped and prayed that Mona would stand by me and my dark past. If I was to ever lose her, I feared the worst for me.

"You okay?" I heard Chase ask me taking me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah, just thinking."

"You know I'm here for you. I'm sure this has to be hard for you."

"It is but what is done is done."

"I understand. Just remember you are not the man you use to be. Your mother is back and a wife that loves you dearly. I have to admit we have both turned our lives around. The love of a good woman can somehow bring back the joy. I can tell by the way you look at her, that the darkness won't take over this time because she will be waiting. Take it from me, the light will become much brighter once this is over."

"You think so?"

"We all have our demons Ian. Every time I take a job I get afraid that they will come out but then I think about my wife and how much I love her and she loves me and I am able to keep control. There's nothing like having a woman that loves you having your back."

"Did you tell Sasha?"

"Actually I did and she still accepted me for who I was. I still confess and when I get home she is waiting with her arms stretch wide and somehow she renews me. You are going to be okay after this. We should be at the airport in twenty. A couple of my guys will meet us there."

"Thanks Chase for your pep talk and your help."

"What are friends for," he said smiling. His phone began to ring and a smile crossed his face. It had to be his wife Sasha. Only she could but a smile on his face like that.

We arrived at the airport. I got out and stood behind Chase, Sam and Cason. I saw Cason dapping up the guys and Sam was doing the same, evidently they all knew each other.

"This is my team. Allen, Charlie and Tim," Chase said grinning. "They are the best FBI agents I know."

Allen looked more of a playboy. Amber eyes and blond hair with muscles for days and tall. He was sporting a wedding ring so some woman had captured him. Tim was a little shorter and had grey on the sides but you could tell he was physically built. Charlie seemed like the nerd of the group. If Chase trusted them I would too.

I shook their hands and introduced myself. We all headed to the awaiting plane.

"Nice plane," I told Chase.

"It's my office in the sky."

The plane had two floors with the bottom being sleeping quarters and the second floor had screens and computers everywhere. There were a few seats and his team took theirs.

"Alright guys what do we have?" Chase asked.

Tim was the first to speak. "Sabrina's still in the hotel along with the child. Cason has men stationed at each entrance and across the street. There haven't been any signs of Zara Winters. We think she is using an alias so we are tracking all transportation routes into New York."

"How long before we get to New York?" I asked.

"About an hour and forty-five minutes," Allen said turning his attention to the group. "When we arrive we will be approximately twenty-one minutes away from the hotel."

"Helicopter access?" Cason asked.

"Yep. They will give us direct access. Room was reserved across the hall."

"Good work guys," Chase said taking his seat. His phone began to ring. He looked down and picked it up quickly. He answered it and passed it to me.

"Ciao Son," I heard Carmine's accent penetrate the phone.

"Ciao Carmine."

"Sorry I am just calling you back but there was some business that came up. I am on my way to Monterey. It seems that your father was trying to give me a peace offering by indicating that a young woman was behind everything. A Zara Winters."

"I don't think she did everything by herself. My father was involved too."

"I know he was. He thought it would get me off his trail but it didn't. We have found him. My men flew out moments after receiving your call."

"So quickly?"

"I have friends all over the world. He wasn't that hard to find thanks to Chase and his team. Will you be joining us?"

"We are headed to New York as we speak so right after I can be there."

"Are you sure son? He is still your father and this must be difficult for you."

"He was no longer my father when he took my mother away from me and tried to destroy me and my wife."

"I understand. We will subdue him until I hear otherwise from you."

"Thank you Carmine."

"No thank you. I will talk to you soon." We hung up and I passed the phone to Chase.

"Straight?" Chase asked looking at me. I nodded in agreement. My phone began to ring and I looked down at it.

"Hello?"

"Don't you dare hello me Ian! How could you keep this a secret? How long have you've known Aunt Yvonne was alive? How could you keep this from me?!"

"I'm assuming everyone made it safely?"

"Ian I swear I could strangle you!"

"Calm down Dominique."

"Oh just wait! Then on top of that you bring Nico and Vlad into this. All three of you will feel my wrath when I get ahold to you all."

"Dommi..."

"Vous fils de pute folles. Je souhaite que je pourrais à mon pied dans tous les trois de vos ânes. Hommes! URGH!!! (You crazy sons of bitches. I wish I could put my foot in all your asses. Men!)

"Are they there?"

"Nico went to check out the main house and Vlad went to the airport to bring them here. I would feel better if they all stayed here with me. I have plenty of room and it will give Aunt Yvonne and I time to catch up. Zara knows the main house not this one."

I hadn't thought about that. Maybe Donmi had a point. At this time I wouldn't put anything past Zara.

"Okay but if anything happens you call me."

"I will. Are you still headed to New York?"

"Yes."

"Tell Cason that he needs to call Nedra. She is working on my nerves asking if he's called every thirty seconds."

"I will relay the message."

"Oh they are pulling up in the driveway. The package has officially arrived on my doorstep. Would you like to say hello to Mona?"

"If she's close."

"I think that can be arranged. Be careful Ian. Stay focused and don't worry about them."

"That's easier said then done, but thanks."

"You mean the world to me Ian. You are my brother and whatever I can do it will be done. I love you and take care."

"I know. Vice versa. I love you too."

I could hear all the screams of excitement in the background. I could hear Dommi speaking French so fast I could hardly understand what she was saying and then she switched to Russian as she was giving Vlad a tongue lashing but then he must have somehow cut her off.

"Hello Ian is everything okay?"

I closed my eyes as the memory of her naked in that bed came to mind.

"Everything is fine."

I could hear a sigh of relief coming through on the other end of the phone.

"We made it safely, no problems. Dommi wants us to stay here."

"I think it's a good idea. It's more secluded and security is tight."

"Your mom and mine have really seemed to bond. My grandmother is still not herself but hopefully being here she can relax a little."

"Well it seems you have everything under control there."

"Thank you Ian."

"Why are you thanking me?"

"You have no idea why?"

"Actually I don't."

"For loving me and protecting not only me but the people I love. You amaze me at every turn. I'm so luck to have you in my life. I will wait patiently for your return," I heard her say as her voice trembled in the background.

"It's my duty to protect you and our family. When I said my vows I meant every word."

"I know you did and that's why you own my heart. Just remember you are mine and I am yours through good and bad."

Did she know? She couldn't have?

"Ian if you need me just call me no matter what. I am always here for you baby. I promise when you get home I will make it better. I love you."

With those words somehow my guilt was slowly starting to unravel. She said all the right words and I had to believe that through no matter what she would be there for me.

"I love you too sweetheart. I will see you soon." I hung up and somehow I knew everything would be fine.

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