Falling for Mr Smith

Chapter Eight

Eric POV

"Damn man that enough" Sebastian gently tap my right shoulder as I gulp down a glass of whisky, trying to drown my sorrow.

Nothing seem to help my discomforting state, not even this stupid whiskey which feels like water in my mouth.

Just how bad can it get? Did I turn out to be the devil I never wished to be?

Fuck!

I rack my fingers through my dark hair feeling the urge to pull it out—maybe by then I will get some senses.

"How long will you keep doing this? It not healthy" Sebastian pulled out a stool occupying a sit next to me "One s*x in the beach please" He ordered then faces me.

I groan at the unwanted presence and at the same time already feeling dizzy from the amount of glasses I consumed.

"G-Go a-aw-away" I murmured out drunk in the quite bar filled with nobody, which was my handwork at the purpose of renting it for the whole night. Needing the space, but the presence of Sebastian wasn't help.

"Dude you're so wasted" He pointed out taking a sip from the drink offered to him "When will this childishness stop? I mean she isn't totally gone like she said, you can still keep contact with your child"

It been two months since she left with no call or information of her whereabout. There was no amount of money I haven't spend on a private investigator concerning her location but all comes back useless.

Probably Caleb's handwork. He must really hate me for taking away someone precious to me.

I felt betrayed. Why did he back-stab me after everything we did together? He took my Val.

"If I didn't know better I'd say it Valentina you need more. p***y wipe" He taunted me.

"H-Hav-ve yo-you come h-here to insult me o-or t-t-to be-etray me like Caleb did?" I lifted my head shooting a glare at him.

"Waw" He raised his hand up in surrender "No one betrayed you, not Caleb and certainly not me"

I growl "Leave me alone" Already getting myself back, which irritates me.

I stretch my hand to reach out to another glass which was immediately snatched out from me.

"Tsk tsk tsk. No more drink for you man. That about enough" 

"I'm not in the mood for any play Sebastian go away" I sneer at him already boiling in rage at his act.

He shrug his shoulder "Okay if you say so" He drown down his drink before standing up taking along with him the glass of whisky.

I sigh in frustration banging my hand on the smooth concrete surface bar. A jolt of pain pass though my hand and immediately became numb.

Feeling an eye on my lifted my gaze at the bartender who was shivering in fear "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a drunk man before?" I snapped at him which I have been doing a lot lately.

It took me a while to realize it wasn't actually me his attention was placed on but rather something or someone behind me.

Turn I glance behind me was immediately welcomed by my sight ten men on suit looking dangerous. But that wasn't what caught my attention. It was an unconscious Sebastian laying on the feet of two hefty looking men.

"Who the hell are you?" My defence stance raised as I stood up ready to fight already regretting getting drunk and most especially not having my bodyguards with me.

The one at the center spoke out in a Buffy tone "Get him" He ordered with his striking voice.

No f*****g way I'm I getting caught. I mentally yelled.

But how wrong am I, I didn't take less than ten seconds I was immediately knocked out into the arms of darkness.

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Valentina POV

"That will be all for today Valentina" The red hair woman in her late 40s spoke out with a warm smile plastered on her face.

"Okay" I murmured out lifting up my bag head straight to the door.

"Valentina?" A voice behind me called out. I turn back to glance at her, confusion written on my face at the sudden unexpected call.

"It's time" She said earnestly. A sigh escape my lips as I head out of the white painted office. 

After leaving my past life behind I struggle to financially proved for myself. Helpfully I'm making it through my weekly blog. Thankfully I could proved for my therapy section.

Which was very helpful as I'm mentally getting myself. The last section before today Francesca Rolland—my therapist, insisted I call my family for closure. It took me forever and a tantrum to indulge I'm such idea. Thou I did call Vivian and Rafela. But my so-called parent. Never!

The road to them has long been destroyed. There was no going back to them. I can't even dream of setting my eyes on them. Their sight and presence disgust me. But when has it never been so.

It took me by surprise how much apology were thrown on my way by my sister. Those 'We're sorry', 'We feel to ashamed to call you after all we have done' 'We're sorry for failing to protect you from those monsters, We were just drowning in our own sympathy and fail to shield you'

Trust me those words coming put from both of they mouth felt like gold. It wasn't everyday you receive an apology form the Turner family.

I could say my life is complete but would only be deceiving myself. One piece was missing. That one whole body filling piece and I....

I shook my head from whatever thought.

'Not now!" I mentally chastised myself as I sat inside my car turning the it on then pulled out from the parking lot while holding the wheel in my clenched fist, continuously cursing out like a deranged woman.

My life seems almost perfect now but I had to destroy it peace with the certain thought of a particular person. 

Why now?

Why do I feel uneasy? Could something be terrible wrong?

I hope not! I have had just about enough drama in my life to last me a life time, I don't need anymore addition to my pain. 

I deserve better.

I continue chanting the words in my head when I felt the vibration of my phone move on the compactor.

Sigh at the sight of the caller, I connect it immediately to the car Bluetooth.

I booming voice ring out in the car making me flinch hard almost losing control of the wheel at the weight of his voice.

"Tsk tsk tsk Valentina Turner don't you think it's about time you pay the price for your sins?"

"Is this some kind of sick joke? Who the hell are you? And how did you get my number?" I snapped trying to appear brave while on the other round I was scared shitless at the sound of his voice.

"Don't be so stupid woman, can't you tell by my voice I'm nothing but your very main doom?" He mocked me through the other line.

"You know what? To hell with you and your useless prank, go take someone of your size" I stretched me hand to end the call.

"Tsk if I where you I wouldn't do that"

Frightened I halt on my move staring straight as I drive avoiding getting into any accident. A creepy feeling of fear ran thorough my spine at the thought of being watch by who so ever it was.

Okay this is starting to scare me.

Could it be Xander's men coming back to get me for killing him? 

I broke out on sweat quickly wiping the one running down my temple in the cool Air-con car. My hand shook as I held it tight with my sweaty palm.

"Don't sweat much it isn't going to help either of us"

Yeah! He was certainly watching me but where.

"Also don't bother gazing around because you won't find me or see me"

"W-What do you want from me?" I tried putting in a firm voice but signs of fear linger in it.

"It simple—I just need you to stop and pack your car at the roadside" My brow frown in confusion as I moved my eye balls right to left. Wondering what could be the reason.

"And why would I do that? I'll never heed to sure idea" I snapped out in fear of the unknown.

A laughter filled the car coming from the stranger as I finds humor in my discomforting state. 

This wasn't what I need not now.

"Let me assure you'll not when we have your precious lover boy, what is name again-"

Oh no please don't let it be who I think it is! Please, please.

"-Ah! Eric Smith"

The car screech to a halt at the sudden news as I shook in fear for the man I love. What more bad luck can I continue brings to the Smith's family. 

"What have you done to him!?" I yelled in my car already shedding heavy tears as it blinds my vision. A sob escaped my lips as I cried out.

"Thank you" He spoke out in gratitude then the line went off.

Thank you? Thank you! 

"Hello? Don't you dare cut off the line from me!" I continue yelling out like a lunatic at I slam my hand hard on the wheel—which hurts as I cradle my wrist close to my chest. A grunt of pain escape my mouth at the sudden pain I felt. Not from the my wrist but from my heart.

I sigh resting my head on the headrest taking in a deep breath when I heard the sound of my car unlocking.

Jumping up in fright, knowing I didn't unlock it I rush to lock it but it remain stiff. The lock was jam or was it?

My answer was immediately answered at the force of the car being opened revealing an unknown man who's sight was blinded for me seeing from the ray of sun shine behind him.

"Thank you for stopping. Your life is about to change" 

I flinch trying to move backward when I felt a handkerchief placed on my nose as I struggle not to breath in the substance. It wouldn't take a genius to know what it was from the amount of movies I've watched.

"Breath my dear it will soon be over soon" His soft voice spoke out making me believe all will be well.

Finally I gave into it.

Thou I couldn't see his face but I could tell he was smiling.

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Eric's POV

Shit!

The first word to escape my lips as I groan at the unknown dim place I lay in. The stinking stench of rubber filling my nostrils as I sniff out in disgust.

Sitting up I rest my back on what I could say was a wall as the past vivid event came flashing in my head—bringing along with it an unwanted ache.

Raising my hands to my temple massaging it to relive the pain a little. How hard in the head was I knocked on.

What the hell have I gotten myself into?

Narrowing my eyes a little I caught sight of a movement making my guide raise up in coming defense. I stood to my heel positioning myself for my escape plan.

'I wasn't just big for nothing!'

Years of joining the guys in gym helped in providing act of defense together with having Caleb as a coach.  Caleb's self-defense tuition was on of a kind—an act only Justin, Sebastian and I know about. If the best them why the hell was he captured.

Snapping at a recollection 'Sebastian! Was he alright?'

"Who's there? Show yourself so I can prove to you never to mess up with a pregnant lady" A familiar female voice filled with delamination echoed around the dim room.

Valentina? What was she doing here?

"Are you daft or what? I said show yourself let me show you I wasn't called a crazy lady for nothing" I resisted the urge to chuckle even at our unwanted predicament.

"Valentina" 

Through the dark Eric could she her froze—the outline of her curve through could be noticed by the ray of light shinning through an unknown area. Her stomach had gotten bigger, if possible she had gotten fill and bigger in lots of place since the last time he had seen her.

"Eric?" She whispered as if in a flash the room brightened with light shinning from the florescence on the ceiling.

I noticed a tears drop from her eyes as a sob overtook her whole body. Walking slowly towards my frozen body gotten to where was she wrapped me in her warm embrace.

"Oh Eric I thought I'd lost you" She cried out "I'm so sorry"

My unmoved arm embraced her tight as I took in her sweet strawberry scent—still fearing all this could be a dream.

"Don't" I pulled from the embrace holding either sides if her cheek "I'm the one to apologize. I made a fool out of you all because of my pride. I neglected you when you needed me most. I judged you all because of your painful past, behaving like heartbroken puppy I never for once thought how hurt you would feel" I lean in kissing her tempting lips briefly wanting to feel the softness of it once again "When you left I-"

"It okay Eric"

I shook my head wanting to speak it all out once and for all "No let me speak. When you left it was then I realize how much you meant to me. I vowed to get you back no matter what I took. I want all of you Valentina —No, I need all of you. Your presence keep me sane. I don't care what the rest thinks about what we share. I just want you in my life Val" A smile automatically appeared on her face upon me calling her Val "I love you, I-I just hope you do too"

"Falling for you Eric has been the moment I saw your dark tall frame overpowering my height that night Lisa introduced you to me. I've loved you ever since—a part of me was also happy you're the father of my unborn child, I-" A pained expression plastered on her face but I wasn't able to ask what was wrong as an undiscovered door snapped open.

"Really a confession? I couldn't stand the cliché talk I thought it was about time to end it all" The tall recognisable man from the bar stepped in with a noticed g*n on his hands.

Protective I gently pushed Valentina behind me "What do you want from us" I snapped at the unwelcome man.

A smirk immediately appeared on his face "To set things right"

I furrow my brow in confusion, I wanted to ask but was cut out by the g*n held in his hand pointed directly towards me.

I could feel Valentina's hand tightened on my shirt in fright "Say bye bye" He pulled the trigger as closed my eyes holding Valentina down while I wait for the upcoming pain but non came.

"You've got to be kidding me" Valentina's disbelieving voice made my eyes snapped open at the thought she had taken a bullet for me—like mostly some movie actress did.

But I wasn't welcome with the sight that greeted me. Because there stood, Justin, Victoria, Elsa, Caleb and the one and only Sebastian I was worried sick about.

It wouldn't take a genius to know what really was going on as I analysis the pink stain on my shirt. My gaze shifted to their humor striking eyes along with the fake bad guy by their sides.

"Really you planned it all" I snapped shooting a raging glare at them.

"Phh of course we couldn't bear to see you drinking and killing yourself up in guilt" Victoria rolled her eyes with a happy glittery in her eyes.

"Must you then go to such extent—including also Caleb, I'm high disappointed in you" I averted my gaze Sebastian "And you I thought you were already dead"

Sebastian raised his hands m surrender "It wasn't my plan, it theirs I was only sent to keep you busy but apparently out already were and-"

"Eric!" Valentina startling voice quite to whole room as she fisted the collar of my shirt with her piercing gaze at me "The baby is coming"

The room fell in total silence for a second then immediately chaos began.

"s**t s**t s**t" Sebastian eyes widen was she pace around the room, while Justin already had the phone to his ear—probably calling an ambulance.

Elsa medical one among them seem to notice something as I held onto Valentina so half seated on the bear floor.

"I don't think the ambulance will make it on time or we will make it to the nearest hospital on time. The baby is coming too fast, we must act fast or we could either lose the baby or her or rather worst—both" Elsa spoke overthrowing Valentina's scream of pain.

"Take him out" Valentina's weak voice spoke as her bone crushing grip held my hand.

"What now?" Sebastian's frightened terrified voice said out.

"Sebastian get here I'll need your help"

His pace stop as she stared at Elsa "What?"

Elsa snapped "I have no time for your foolishness get here now and hold her leg"

Victoria and Elsa putted down Valentina's pantie as she was totally open for everyone to see.

"What the hell your not making them see any of her private" I said glaring at both woman as pointed to the males in the room. The supposed kidnapper dashed from the room not wanting to be any part of it.

Valentina fisted my shirt pulling my face close to hers "Do you think I've time for your nonsense protectiveness, just get this baby out of me!!" She bit back at his actions as her teeth clench in pain bathed with sweat.

"It's not like I haven't seen a p***y before" Sebastian boosted but the minutes he caught sight of her open female part he lost it fainting with a hard thud to the ground.

Justin shook his head at Sebastian fallen body, while Elsa muttered "Useless" As she faced Valentina "I can see the head already get ready to push in the next five seconds. Take a deep breath"

Valentina unconsciously complied "Push" Her painful groan could be heard in the room as she lay on the floor her legs open "Eric I need you to hold her legs to prevent her from closing it"

Guilt and pain filled me as I held onto her hands and leg feeling I was the cause of this I putted her into this pain.

"Justin when will the ambulance get here" Elsa asked

"With the next Eight minutes"

Valentina's groan as she pushed filled the room "I can see the head already keep on pushing Valentina" Elsa's encouraging voice pressed on.

I then stupidly decided to take a peek at the opening and immediately regretted it—for the sight that greeted me made me see total black as a head a noticeable Thud on the concrete floor.

A shake woke me from what so ever darkness I was in "Hey Daddy Eric Meet your son" My body jolted up as Victoria handed bundle wrapped in a cardigan in my shaking hands as I took in the perfect image of the baby. Blond hair like his mother, also with her pale skin. I couldn't see his eyes but I knew he had the signature Smith's eyes.

A tears drop down my eyes as his kissed his petty eyes while his healthy cry filled the room.  The root of all we had passing through this few months—and I couldn't be more happy. I glance up seeing a smiling Valentina who looked exhausted.

"His perfect. Thank you"

And then everywhere disappeared as we three where only present. Forgetting the siren sound of the ambulance.

"I love you" She mouthed with a her body bathed sweat.

"I love you more" With that I sealed it with a kiss know they was more happiness coming to our future.

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Eric POV

The clicking sound of a metal touch a breakable wax plate echoed around the kitchen, as I placed the plate on a tray. Getting prepared to do what I loved going every morning.

Today like since this month if December, turned out to be cold and snowy. One of the best feeling to be in; Christmas celebration. And they was nothing more better than spending it with your loved ones.

I was certainly right on point. The enthusiasm jumped through my heart as it race fast on the upcoming sight of a particular someone.

Ascending up the stairs, I got towards the door using my elbow to turn the handle, pushing it open I carefully shut it-not wanting to make a noise.

Quietly stepping towards the large master bedroom. I avert my gaze to the side as a squirming sound got my attention.

Automatically a smile molded in my face. Moving towards the four sided bed at the close side if the bed, I lean in to take the image in front of me; not before placing the tray at the stand.

"Now look who's up and early for fun" I whispered close, and got a giggle in response. A chuckle escape me lips-making my eyes twitch in delight.

Connor Smith. The new member of the Smith family-flashing his toothless gum at me with both his arms outstretched.

Months of knowing Connor, I could openly state he was an hyper person as he kept growing up. A handful he totally was-not that I'm complaining.

"You want up?" I asked, getting a burble in return "Then you've to promise not to make a sound" As if understanding, his face contort a frown.

I know it absurd I kept talking six months old baby. But we men tend to understand ourselves quite early-we need no translator.

My son and I are a testimony to that.

"Now come partake in my planned surprise" I countered lifting him up-sitting him on my left arms, not before kissed his blond hair making his grey eyes twinkle in glee.

Walking around the bed, I sat down placing Connor on my laps. Fortunately the little boy made no sound as he took sight if what lay on the large king size bed.

Valentina Turner, soon-to-be Smith. Her long blond hair lay messy on the pillow, resting her head on the palm of her hand with both her beautiful eyes closed. 

She looks beautiful even as she slept.

The thought of her being mine made it all felt like it was a dream. An unbelievable fact; he was so lucky-but from her own understanding, she was the lucky one. 

Not that I'm complaining. It hard to find these days a man as handsome, kind, loving, honest, faithful as me.

Not that I'm bragging.

The past few months that'd passed had thought Val and I the wonderful fruitful outcome of staying together. Thou it had been hard, but also educating.

Once you've someone strong as a partner, you can overcome all high mountains. Thankful Valentina was a perfect match to me.

I could still remember when I'd propose to her; with our son as the message deliverer. An emotional day it had been for us last months as she cried her eyes out, with the entire family as a witness.

Thou it was a joyful unforgettable one. It was also a heartbreaking painful one as Valentina struggle for her life in the hospital.

I was this close to losing someone I hold dearly in my heart. I'd no idea how I'd spend my life without her in it. That knowledge alone made me propose to her immediately-even thou we'd plan to take things slow. 

But why choose to sloe things with someone you know was right for you already, when you can spend it loving each other.

"Go kiss mama" I whispered to Connor ear, feeling the warmth from the fire place getting to the atmosphere of what was to take place. 

I realized the little boy on the bed as he crawl towards Valentina plastering a kiss on her lips. 

See! He understand!

She made no attempt to wake up as he kept kissing her. With an impatient look he cast towards me, he moved to slap his little hands on his mother cheeks, babbling incoherent words.

That caught her attention as she blink at the brightness if the light shinning in the room. A grin touched her lips st the sight of Connor resting his hands in her cheeks.

"Is this how you'll be waking me up in the next years to come?" She asked Connor wrapping him around her arms as he giggled peppering lips on his face.

The sight of them both warm my heart as I found myself grinning back in delight. Taking in the matching Christmas pajamas we all wore.

Finally taking in my presence she smirk "How're my two favourite boys?" Her stretched her free arms to me as I lay on the bed, wrapping my arms around them both.

"Doing great" I answered in a raspy voice kissing her soft warm lips long and hard-but as always I was cut short by a hand connecting on my cheek followed my an angry bawl.

Ripping our lips off each other, I cast my gaze at an angry Connor who babble loudly. The sight made me chuckle out an apology "Sorry Sir for kissing your woman" Valentina giggle at my words.

As Connor grew he became possessive of anything connected to his mother. He don't let me kiss her, he don't let me hug her; even to make love with her was impossible. The little devil seems to notice every time we were in action-he opens his mouth bawling in the middle of the night.

I tend to ignore him, continuing my act of f*****g her, but Valentina made the mood sour as she ends the late night act.

I mean even to have a quickie with her in the bathroom had become impossible.

"How are you?" I asked still concerned on her still injured wounds. The scar of that day still present in her body.

"I'm okay Eric. I don't feel any pain" She replied trying to me, rubbing her hands on my arm with a sandwiched Connor between us "I'm happy all is okay. I was helpful enough to save Lisa's life, it's the least I could do for her after betraying her"

I smiled feeling luck to have a woman such as her in my life "I love you" I lean to seal it with a kiss but a hands on my lips stopped me "I swear I'm going to leave him with his grandparents today and have an alone time with you" I grumbled out, Valentina only laughter at my discomfort.

Thankfully we were in a condo at the far land of the Smith's mansion written on my name. Each Smith child has a condo on the land, for a Christmas celebration-and also a privacy.

One I need with a lovely beautiful family as mine. All will always be well with the three of us. And addition to come.

Valentina sapphire twinkling blue eyes met mine; happiness evident in it.

Yeah all will be just great!

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