I jolted awake with the rumble of a plane engine, my eyes frantically looking around the bedroom of the private plane as my heart rapidly pounded within my chest. Scrambling to my feet as the plane made a sudden movement as I ran to the small round windows, watching the buildings get smaller and smaller as we continued to climb. My nerves skyrocketing as I clenched my hands into fists.

I couldn't deal with this drama. I just wanted a hot bath, pizza and a glass of wine. Why the hell had he dragged my unconscious body onto a plane. I didn't even know he had a private plane!

The small door opening had me looking away from the window in a hurry, my eyes meeting the concerned looking Darien who studied me for a moment without uttering a word. His eyes holding nothing but worry as he scanned my body, from head to toe.

"Why am I on a plane?" he continued to look at me, ignoring the question as my annoyance levels spiked.

"Are you injured?" his concerned voice filled the small room as I automatically shook my head no despite the pain in my side and ribs. I shouldn't of jumped from a moving car but then god knows how much pain I would of been in if Kieran kept his clutches on me. I couldn't belief how stupid I had been to go with him. After he punched me I shouldn't of been so stupid. For once I should of listened to Darien.

"You should go shower," he nodded to a door that was to the far side of the room.

Without looking at him I went to the room, locking the door behind me before letting the first few tears fall. Why would Kieran do this to me? He said he loved me. I guess I should no longer listen to that horrid word it only brought me pain. And then there was my father, well the one who I thought was my father. I had never been in the same room as my own father. Not to mention my mother, she was the cause of that. Sleeping with another man whilst being married, my father wouldn't of tried to make her so jealous, getting Sasha knocked up and god knows who else.

Clearing the tears off my cheeks I took a deep breath. I didn't want to cry anymore I wanted to be strong as my world continued to crumble around me.

My eyes wandered around the surprisingly luxurious bathroom, a bit too luxurious for a plane in my opinion but Darien had always liked the finer things in life. Why the hell had I not bought a private plane?

Walking to the mirror I took in my appearance. My once blonde hair was now brown with mud, leaves and twigs. My nightdress  was damp and clung to my body, covered in filth as I quickly took it off my body. The cold air making me tremble as I turned the shower on. Letting the water warm my cold skin and relax my aching muscles.

Messaging my head with the shampoo as the water turned brown, the drain covered in leaves and twigs as the mud washed out of my hair. Jealousy coursing through my veins as to why Darien had female products on his plane. I had no right, he was a single man he could do what he wanted. Part of me wished he would of waited for me, not touched another woman once we broke up but that was ridiculous. I had told him I never wanted to see him again, he had every right to sleep with woman. Despite the pain in my chest I knew I was being petty, I was the one who continued to push him away once he apologised. A simple apology wasn't enough though.

Scrubbing my body with soap I began to feel better, fresh. The scent of raspberries filling my senses as I let the water continue to roll down my naked body until the water became clear.

The soft towel felt nice against my skin, warming me as the cold air in the bathroom hut my body. I couldn't put my nightdress back on, it was filthy. I hesitated at the door, really not wanting to run into Darien with only a towel wrapped around my body.

Taking a peak through the door to quickly scan the room, smiling in relief when I noticed the room was empty of Darien. A white summer dress lay on the bed along with undergarments. My body shaking with anger at the thought of him giving me another woman's underwear to put on my body. God knows what I would catch with the woman he had been with, the pathetic plastics I had saw him photographed with many times.

Guilt filled me as I saw the tags on the clothing, the brand new clothing just for me. I felt terrible thinking he would allow me to use another woman's thong and bra when he had got me brand new ones. Thinking about it I felt my cheeks heat up in a blush, how did he even know my size? My body had changed since we had been together.

Dropping the towel I quickly changed, running my hand through my hair before deciding it was time to face him. The man that broke me in so many ways yet saved me from Kieran. The man who could still make my heart beat rapidly with just one look and my pants wet with just one word. He would be the death of me.

Pushing the door open I contained the growl that threatened to escape my throat at the woman who was currently leaning over Darien as she refilled his glass, her bum pushed up more showing her round curves as her breasts nearly spilled completely from the tight top. Was she the woman he had all the female products for?

"Stop it Sapphire," I couldn't be jelouse, he wasn't mine and I wasn't his. He could do what he wanted and I had told him several times I didn't want him. I was over him. I knew that one was a lie but I would never admit it to his face, I wouldn't admit it to anyone, not even my therapist. He had hurt me, I shouldn't still love him, how gullible could I be.

Clearing my throat the woman instantly stood up in surprise, the surprise turning into a nasty glare as she noticed me standing watching the show in front of me.

"That will be all Candice," Darien dismissed as she pouted slightly. Sending me another glare as she turned and went to the area at the front of the plane, leaving me alone with Darien as I suddenly wished she would of came back so I didn't have to be alone with him.

"Sit," he instructed, pointing at a seat in front of him that had a glass of water placed on the table. Despite my desire to snap at him for demanding me to do something I willingly sat infront of him. Sitting properly as his eyes rolled down to my bare legs with no shame.

"I told you not to go with him," his voice held anger as he went back to his laptop, without another look to me as I gulped down a drink of water. What was I meant to say? I done it to annoy him even more? I done it because I enjoyed pissing him off?

"He could of seriously hurt you," he continued, typing furiously on the laptop as I looked out the window. Nothing but the sea below us and soft patches of clouds. Where was he taking me?

"You are so stubborn sometimes Sapphire," he growled, slamming the laptop shut as his eyes looked at me, full of rage as the need to scream at him built up within me.

"Stubborn? Like you were when you refused to listen to reason," I growled dryly, the bitter past coming back to bite him as he looked away from me for a moment, shaking his head as he muttered some words I couldn't understand.

"Still living in the past I see," he smiled sadly, his body slumping on the chair as he placed two fingers to his temple. Was I giving him a headache? Good.

"I can look after you Sapphire, cherish you, protect you, love you, I have apologised several times. I have spent a million on gifts to show how sorry I was. I added extra men to your security, I even bought over your dads men to make sure you were safe. Everywhere you went you were protected, I have tried to keep you safe. I had men following the moment Kieran drove off with you. I'm taking you away from all the pain for awhile, to keep you safe. What else can I possibly do for you to forgive me treasure?" he spoke in anger, his face red as his jaw clenched. I couldn't say anything as I continued to look at him with a blank expression on my face.

In all honesty I didn't know what he could do to make me forgive him, the amount of pain I was feeling was something that wouldn't go away. Although in his defence for once he wasn't the cause for all the pain, he was taking me away from it all.

"Where the hell are you taking me?" my voice came out harsher than I wanted as Darien looked at me with complete and utter hatred.

"Seriously?" he laughed bitterly, expecting me to tell him what it would take for me to take him back but I honestly didn't know. I couldn't let him back into my life to damage me again. "We are going to my island, you won't be bothered there," his voice held nothing, the cold man back again as he hid his emotions from me. He was a cold rock and I knew it was my fault this time. "I will be in the room," picking up the laptop he left. Not that I was going to stop him. I needed peace.

I couldn't even feel angry at the fact he had basically kidnapped me whilst I had passed out, he did after all save me and I hadn't even thanked him. It could wait.

The hot air instantly burned my skin as I stepped off the plane, my body feeling overheated already as I silently thanked Darien for buying me a dress to wear instead of jeans.

He didn't speak as we made our way over to the awaiting SUV, the driver smiling as he opened the door, allowing me to enter before closing it behind me as Darien got into the passenger seat. Speaking in a language I knew nothing about as I stared out the window. What was I doing? I should be demanding him to take me back home. Yet here I was, relaxed as the sun warmed my face through the glass.

After 10 minutes we arrived at a dock, many expensive boats lining the harbour as I rolled my eyes. What the hell did this man not have and why the hell did I not have one of these? Oh yes, spending so much money for something you would use once a year didn't appeal to me.

Getting out of the car I began to feel tired, ignoring the men talk as I took in the beautiful surroundings. I didn't even know where I was but I knew I would be happy here. Maybe not with Darien but if I got lost I wouldn't mind.

"Come," Darien instructed, holding his hand out to take mine as my body betrayed me. Letting my hand wrap around his as he pulled me to one of the gorgeous boats. A young male onboard smiled at us as he helped me down without falling into the choppy water. His hand going a little to low on my waiste as Darien pulled me away from him.

"Don't touch her," was his simple demand before he walked away to speak to the captain leaving the young man blushing furiously at being caught. His eyes looking anywhere but me.

"Can I get you anything ma'am?" his voice was low, soft as I cringed at the word ma'am.

"Sapphire, that makes me feel old," I smiled lightly as the corner of his mouth tugged slightly.

"You are far from old Miss Sapphire, one of the most radiant woman I have ever laid my eyes on," his cheeks instantly reddened even more as his eyes widened at the words leaving his mouth, his hands shaking slightly as I looked at him in awe, what a cutie.

"Don't flirt with her either," Dariens gruff voice interrupted us as I rolled my eyes at his behaviour. He was a harmless young man, no harm done.

"S-sorry sir," he bowed in respect as I sent a glare to Darien, receiving a smirk in return. Idiot.

The boat starting had me clutching onto Darien in fright, my hands instantly letting go once I noticed what I had done. The smirk on his face not going unnoticed as I pulled away from him. Taking a seat as we pulled away from the dock.

"You can hold me the full way if you like," the arrogance in his voice didn't go unnoticed as I gave him the middle finger, folding my arms over my chest as the sun began to disappear over the horizon. The sky becoming dark as the water calmed me.

Beginning to panic when the lights began to fade, darkness surrounding the boat as I wanted to take him up on his offer and hold him but I couldn't allow myself to do that.

"Relax," he smiled, placing his hand on my bare thigh as I became even more uncomfortable. The feeling of his hot hand on my skin awakening something within me as I desperately tried to ignore him. I couldn't be weak, any weaker than I already felt.

I let out a squeal as his arms wrapped around me, lifting me onto him as I struggled to get out his arms.

"Shhh treasure, sleep," he whispered, placing a kiss to my forehead as my eyes fluttered shut. I couldn't deny how tired I was after todays events along with the travelling. I was exhausted. I didn't have the energy to fight him as I let my eyes close. Knowing he would protect me from the harsh sea around us.

My eyes fluttered open as the boat slowly came to a stop, my body still being cradled by Darien as he rubbed soothing circles on my side, looking around the small beach that was illuminated by lights. Not aware I had woke up as he continued to softly caress me.

I moved slightly in his arms causing him to look down at me, the moonlight shining on his face as he smiled softly down at me. Breaking my heart even more, why was he doing this to me?

"Almost there treasure," his arms didn't let me go as he continued to hold me to him, his muscles must of ached by now but he showed no discomfort as his arms supported me on his legs. My body betraying me by how relaxed I was with this man.

As the boat came to a stop Darien stood up with me still in his arms. Carefully placing me back onto my feet before jumping down, holding my waist as I followed him before picking me up bridal style as I tried to get out his arms. I was getting too used to this, too comfortable around this man.

"I can walk you know," I grumbled, my voice rough from just waking up from my nap as he continued to walk up to a beautiful large house. The front elevation mainly glass as I stared in awe, forgetting his arms around me for a moment.

"Can't have you walking in sand with heels on baby," I shivered slightly as the cold breeze past me, ignoring his comments as I stilled in his arms. Allowing myself to be carried despite the inner battle I was having with myself.

The waves crashing into the sandy beach along with the stars shining high in the sky had the tension escaping my body. I would never admit it but I was thankful Darien had took me away from the city. It was getting overwhelming being around all the bullshit.

The smell of pine entered my nose as he pushed the door open, skilfully holding me in his arms at the same time as I took in the gorgeous surroundings.

"When did you buy this?" I questioned as he set me on my feet. My heels making a click on the marble flooring as I spun in a circle, taking it all in.

"I bought it the day before your 18th, I had a rather large bank account back then thanks to my father," he stopped talking, looking at the ground before his eyes met mine. "It was one of your birthday presents," he smiled sadly, his eyes holding guilt as I stared at him in shock.

"You bought me an island?" I almost screamed after staring at his face for several minutes. Breaking the silence as I felt myself become dizzy, "a fúcking island?!" why the hell would he do that?

"I told you I would give you the world, an island is only part of the world. Your own little treasure island," he smirked as my eyes widened.

"What the fúck, you called it Treasure Island?"

"No I called it Treasure but it is an island so it joins, the whole place is yours whenever you want it. Everything is in your name. I will hand over all the rights once you sign something for me," he dared me with his eyes to say no as I stood in complete shock, confusion, and terror. Why would he do this? Why would he bring me here? To bring back memories or the present I never got on my 18th? To hurt me?

"I thought it was time you had it, it is yours. And I thought it was a perfect place for you to escape the world," his hand came to my face, his thumb rubbing over my cheek as tears filled my eyes.

"I love you, I always have. I cant explain how sorry I am about everything and I will tell you I did not sleep with her that night of your eighteenth. I slept with her once when she drugged me and I honestly don't remember. I know that wont fix anything but I am sorry my treasure. I was paranoid, I should of listened to you but my jealousy of him and how close you were scared me. I was am a complete and utter arsehole and I don't deserve you but I'm an arsehole so I'm not letting you leave my life. The images looked so real. I even got one of my fathers contacts to assess them for originality and he advised me that they were 100% real. I didn't mean all the things I said to you, once I told my father about the pictures Sasha gave me he gave me a list of things to say to you and in my anger I never thought twice but I will tell you that night I ended up in hospital for trying to overdose. I couldn't live with the pain and the guilt. It took me months to recover. I have been struggling to keep sane these past few years and seeing you again just brought it all back," he cried, falling to his knees infront of me as tears fell from my eyes. He tried to kill himself?

"I didn't want to live in a world without you. Sasha told me you and him were to get married and I believed her, that you were with me for the fame and money and were waiting for the right moment. I didn't want to believe her but my stupid fucked up brain made me believe her. I cried for months on end, the only reason I got through the day was the happy memories I had of you. I didn't have you anymore but you never left my heart. I love you so much. I hurt you on your birthday and left you all alone and I am deeply sorry. I would take it all back if I could. I lost the most precious thing in my life that day. I lost you and I love you so much Sapphire, so so much," he pleaded, his hands holding onto my thighs as he sobbed infront of me.

"Then there was Kieran, I couldn't bare seeing you with him. I knew there was something off but I didn't realise it would of been phsycopathic bad. I have never been as scared in my life as I was when I watched you have a gun pressed against your head. I will kill that bastard again if he ever lays a finger on you, I cant loose you, not again," I didn't know what to say, my mouth moved to form words but nothing came out as he sobbed infront of me.

"Please forgive me?" he pleaded, his devastated blue eyes looking up at me as my heart stopped beating for a moment.

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