-HE'S BACK-

3 years later

"Babe you ready?" Grayson asked, peeking on their room as Francine busily look at herself in the mirror, trying hard to reach the zipper of her dress on the back. Grayson chuckled as he approached her.

"Don't laugh at me!" She pouted as he reached the zipper of her dress and zipped it up for her.

"I can't help it, you're just too cute for me munchkin." Grayson earned a light, playful punched on the chest from Francine that made him cough.

"That hurts you know." He pecked her lips as Francine giggled then rolled her eyes. "Oh come on, as if you can't take it." She's right, her punch isn't that powerful and Grayson just grinned at her.

"We're going to be late, let's go." Holding her hand to walk, Francine stopped him, stepping in front of him as she reached his tie, fixing it for him as Grayson stared at her. He can't help but to be mesmerized by the beauty in front of him.

Reaching her face, he cupped her cheeks with his both hands making her to look at him. He murmured, "I love you Francine."

Her cheeks turned rosy making her more beautiful than ever as she smiled at him, "I love you too Gray." And with that, he leaned down kissing her soft lips gently. She wrapped her arms around her nape, kissing him back with the same passion. After a moment, they parted as a sweet smile is plastered on Gray's lips, same with Francine.

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They went inside of the mansion holding hands. Different peoples greeted them inside as they make their way to the person who invited them into this party.

"I'm glad you made it here sweetie Francine." Kyle embraced her, pulling her away from Grayson as he holds her hand, taking her with him. Leaving gray alone.

Francine looked over her shoulder, sending an apologetic smile towards him as she's being dragged by Kyle.

It's been 3 years since she run away, been 3 years since Thorn left the country as well. Francine's life became a roller coaster after that but, in a good way. Grayson and her became in a relationship and now they're 3 years, she's happy with him. She can't imagine a world without him. Francine finally learned how to love Grayson and she's glad and thankful that she gave him a chance to enter her life. Grayson somehow became her light in her dark life caused by Thorn. All of the memories of the past been buried deep down her heart, or so at least that's what she thought. Little did she know, this night will change her life completely.

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There, stands a man in his dark suit in front of a big mirror as he carefully fixed his tie and his slick hair is styled professionally that made him more handsome than ever, his chin has stubbles and it suits and framed his face even more. His icy eyes holds an emotion that no one can describe as his soft lips held an evil smirked.

"Sir, the car is ready." His driver informed him as he nodded his head before heading out of the room.

He looked out at the window to see how the city he once know, changed into a different one. There are more cars and streetlights now and different shops everywhere. The city seems busier than ever.

His phone rang and he picked it up as he crossed his legs inside of the car. "Yes?" His voice is still the same but a bit deeper and hard.

[Where are you? We've been waiting here like forever you know that?] Kyle, in the other line scolded him as he chuckled at his best friend.

"Relax bro, I'll be there in a moment."

[Be sure not to be late..
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Thorn.] He cleared his throat but before he could say anything, he heard the most angelic voice in the background that he hasn't heard for years. Francine is already there and he can't help but to feel the excitement in his veins. His emotions are flowing and raging like a river right now. He smirked.

"I won't.", 'Not this time' He thought to himself.

After 3years of enduring the sadness and pain he felt, he's now back and he'll make sure that he'll take what's belongs to him in the first place, back in his arms. 3 years is long enough for Francine to be free. Now that he's back he's gonna make sure that Francine will be his.

Francine thought that Thorn won't gonna come back ever again but then, he's already here. He came back and it's because of her.

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The venue is already crowded.
Francine is sitting on a round table near a stage with Kyle on her right side, Grayson on her left side and Chase across her. He's looking at her and smiling at the same time, so does Kyle. It's been so long since they saw her and they admit that they missed her so much.

"It's good to see you again after a long time sweetie." Chase smiled and she did as well. "Yeah, thanks for inviting us here." She smiled to the both of them as Grayson held her hand on the table, relaxing her.

"No problem." Kyle said, looking at both of her and Grayson.

"Everyone, let's welcome Mister Bruce Williams and his fiance Miss Sofia Gomez." All the people in the room applauses as Bruce and his fiance went to the stage giving the people with their bright smiles. Their hands are holding each other as the MC give the mic to Bruce.

After 3years of getting to know each other. Bruce finally developed a feelings towards Sofia and so does she. They go out a lot, went on a date a lot and after that Bruce proposed to her and now she became his fiance.

Francine knows but she still can't believed that there's so many things that changed after 3years, she can't help to wonder about Thorn. Does he already forgot her? Does he already found a girlfriend or maybe even married already?

Shaking her head to remove the thoughts in her mind. Grayson looked at her, "Are you okay?" Everyone's eyes are on Bruce and Sofia. "I'm okay, I'm just happy." She gave him a genuine smile as gray took her hand to his lips, placing a kiss on her forehand.

"Everyone, thank you for attending this party tonight. As you can see, my beautiful fiance is right beside me and I can't help but to be mesmerized by her." He chuckled as Bruce holds Sofia's hand then gave her a deep kiss on the cheek. She blushed. "We're getting married soon. My friends.. Kyle, Chase and Francine..thanks for supporting me all this time. If it's not because of you guys, I'm sure I'll be a lonely oldie forever." Kyle chuckled as he mouthed 'Don't mention it' to him. Chase just shake his head then smiled, giving him a thumbs up. "Thanks guys, it's just a shame one of our friends isn't here right now." The sadness in his voice are so obvious but before he can say another word. A deep voice interrupted him.

"It's not a shame because that friend is already here." Francine's heart beats loudly as it races. She knows that voice and even though she won't turn around to see the owner of it. She already knows.

Gulping hard, she felt her body became tensed as the footsteps came closer to her direction. She can't move nor open her lips. She just sit there like a statue ready to be taken away by a thief. The nervousness crept up her veins, her fingers fidgeting with each others as beads of sweat starts to appear on her forehead. She kept on gulping, trying hard to get rid of the lump on her throat. Her breathing became sharp and heavy as she bit her lower lip. Lucky for her, Grayson didn't noticed her uneasiness. He's too occupied by the things that's happening around him, excluding her.

"Damn fuck when did you come back?!" Bruce exclaimed in disbelief as he looked at Kyle and Chase. "Shit, you got me there." He smiled at them.

Kyle and Chase surprised him and he's really surprised because Bruce thought that Thorn won't gonna come back ever again.

Francine felt his piercing eyes on her back as the footsteps grew louder and closer but to her dismay, Thorn walked passed them, standing in front of the people, looking up at Bruce and his fiance on the stage.

His other hand is on his pocket as he stand there like a demi god. Francine can't help but to check him out. He wore a dark suit that fits him and made him even more handsome than before, his hair is combed back making it look like smoother, he's taller now.

"Man, you surprised me." Bruce chuckled as he walked down the stage, launching himself to Thorn giving him a tight bro hug as he shouted from the mic, "Welcome back Thorn!"

He's back...

He's really back.