Reveal (Love & Beyond #2)

                                   
 
Reveal

  Secrets, betrayal and death, will their love survive.

                    A love & Beyond Novel

                           By D.Griffith

                           Dedication

I’d like to dedicate this book to my dear friend, Nicola Hooper, she literally kicked my ass everyday till I finished writing this book, I’d probably still be writing this if she didn’t.

Don’t let the fear of people’s secrets cloud your judgement, for them to reveal them to you is an honour and it’s down to you to choose what path you want through them. As you are, your own destiny.

                                       Unknown

                
 
Chapter One

This place looks so familiar! I love the sound of the birds, the waves roaring, the warmth of the soft sand on my feet, It feels like peace. This white dress I’m wearing, where did I get this from? Not normally something I wear. What’s that I hear? I hear echoing through the waves.

“Danni, come on.” I look upon my shoulder, there he is, the man of my dreams, my saviour. I see him running towards me from a distance. I start to run towards him, too meet him half way. However he keeps getting further and further away, the distance is never ending.

Now I can’t see him, where did he go? “Right here, darling.” Smooth words are whispered in my ear, there he is, my angel.

“Where did you go? How come you’re wearing white too? And such a bright light, radiating off you.” He places his long soft hands on my cheek.

“Don’t worry baby, it’ll all be okay. Come, let’s lay down and stare at the stars together.” We lay down into the sand. Since when did it become dark? I’m feeling confused, there is something strange about this. I turn to face this beautiful man lying next to me, his tanned face and big bulging brown eyes, my Jared, a smile rises on my face. I remember these stares; they keep me lost for hours, he’s smiling back.

“Jared, I feel like I know this place, I’ve we been here before?” He does not answer me. He just places a kiss on my forehead.

“Danni, you’ve been holding this off, it’s time babe, you can’t stay here.”

“Why? It’s so peaceful here; it’s everything I could wish for. Jared, why would you want me to leave? Have I done something?”

“You’ve done nothing babe, but trust me, this is not where you belong.” I entwine my fingers to his.

“Please, Jared! Don’t! I’m not ready, it’s a safe haven here, do I have to go? Will you come with me? I’m scared.”

“Unfortunately, it’s not my time, I’m not ready and all this is my fault. All that matters is that it’s your time, you need to go.” I feel a bit of disappointment rush over me and I grab him to press my lips to his.

“Why are you being cryptic Jared? Don’t be silly, I love you, I won’t leave you.” He runs his hands through my hair. I can feel the hesitation on his breath.

“I love you too, so much more; you’re going to be so mad at me. Your Innocents complete me, you know. You don’t remember do you?”

“Remember what?” How are we standing up in the middle of a field right now? With beautiful flowers all around, how is that possible?

“Danni, you need to open your eyes and remember! You will hate me, but I don’t care, all you need to do is open your eyes.” I don’t understand why he is saying this, I’m glaring in confusion. What’s that coming from his chest? A red stain is appearing out of nowhere, through his white shirt.

“Oh my god Jared, what’s that?” I drop my hand to my chest, eww what is that soaked thick feeling? I look at my hands, there stained blood red. I’m confused, where did this come from? I go to call Jared, but he has gone, where did he go? Everywhere has gone pitch black. What’s happening? Oh no the flash backs, I remember.

                                
 
Andi

It has been over a week now, still not awake, no one even knows what happened. I have to head down to the hospital today, to see if there is any progress. Andrew! I think his name is Andrew. He’s picking me up as it’s in a private location. Alex can stay in with the twins. Carl is coming over to sit in with him, just in case someone needs to come out immediately. Darla should be coming up with me. Seriously, I cannot believe all this again, it’s like a bloody rollercoaster, continuously going around and around. It’s déjà vu, all over again. Oh there is the door thankfully. It stops me drifting of in to bad thoughts.

“Hey Darla, how are you feeling?”

“Well considering what’s gone on, not to good, Carl is a mess too.” Carl walks straight past us with his head down; he doesn’t say a single word.

“Shall we get going then? I guess that’s Andrew waiting outside, he is also in a rush to get back.”

“Okay, let me grab my bag and jacket and we’ll head off.” I rush to the kitchen counter, grab my baby blue bag, and throw my black trench coat over my shoulders and we head to the car. It’s cold out here, I should have put my scarf on. “Hey, Andrew any word?”

“No mam, none at all, still the same as yesterday. We best hurry up back up there.” He opens the car door for Darla and I to get in. It’s not the limousine though, just the normal town car. I guess there trying to stay low key too.

Danni’s apartment should be free to go back too soon, as it took them a while to clean it up. Who thought crime scenes took so long! They never seem to take that long on CSI.

Sitting in the back, Darla places her hand on mine and says.

“So, Andi! How are you holding up? You look drawn, being a new mum can be stressful, especially with twins, but this tops it.”

“I’m okay, that’s a lie, I’m distraught, exhausted, but also guilty, because l can’t be at the private hospital all the time.”

“That’s understandable Andi, you have two new-borns and they need to be with their mother, so don’t worry about that and you know they’ll understand too. So don’t think like that.”

“I know! I think that’s why Adam has being with her and hardly left her side, in case she wakes up and is not alone. Also if Julie is there, he gets to see her more.”

“I see! Anyway, we should be there shortly. Let’s not go in with long faces, Danni would kill us.”

“Too true! Anyway, were pulling up now.” Once we stop, Andrew jumps out and very kindly opens the car door for us both.

“Thank you, Andrew.” We both say in unison.

This place is beautiful; every time I come here, it astonishes me. It is a large, what I call a mansion. All white, large arch shaped windows all around. They have a wonderful garden with a pound, flowers all around, little cherub baby ornaments, different animal ornaments and my favourite the water fountains. This is a private safe house plus care unit, they have private care here, the best of the best works here. It’s one of Hall investments.

We approach the double glazed doors. Andrew has to check us in. He knows the pin to open them, as there security protected, so not only does it need a pin but also a thumb print. It still shocks me every time; as well it’s something you don’t see every day, unless you’re watching a really bad soap or cheesy movie.

We’re in finally.

“Do you remember what room you have to go too mam?”

“Yes, thanks, I do! It’s the one across the corridor and up the stairs from room B, which I’m guessing that’s where you’re heading?”

“Yes mam, but I’ve got to sort some paper work out first, just remember room A, I will be in B, let me know of any changes okay?”

“Will do Andrew and same to you?”

“Will do mam.” He nods his head and walks of in the opposite direction too us. Darla links my arm and we head too room A. It is a calming atmosphere in this place, makes you feel welcome. Danni’s room is huge, she still all hooked up and she is looking so pale. I brought some make up with me to top her face up and give some colour to it, I know she would appreciate that. She on a double bed with satin covers, a sofa on the left side and a two seated sofa on the right, a television in the far corner, an on suite bathroom. Living in luxury while on conscious, can’t be bad. I pace myself towards the two seater and go to sit by her side, Darla follows to sit next to me, just like before.

“Darla, I’m lost for words. I feel like I’ve said everything to her. I hate seeing her like this, she’s my baby sister.” I feel myself beginning to get worked up again.

“Darla, I’m going to get coffee, would you like one?”

“Firstly darling, you don’t always have to speak to Danni, just your presence here is known, that’s all she needs, so don’t beat yourself up and yes I’d like a coffee but I’ll get it,  otherwise you’ll just beat yourself up for leaving her side, so sit.”

“I know, Darla! But I’d like to go and get it, seeing her like this it’s hard. I thought there would have been some progress; I just need five minutes alright? Black, with two sugars?”

“Sure hun I understand and no, white, one sugar thanks.” I nod and slither quickly out the room.

Why does this corridor feel like it’s never ending? I’m supposed to be heading to the cafe but I find myself outside room B, I should go in. I open the door slowly as if I make a noise it’ll be the end of the world.

“Hello Andrew, Is it ok to come in?”

“You can come in mam, take a seat.” This room is just like Danni’s massive, well I would say a little smaller.  I’m guessing Danni got the best room in the house.

“Any change?”

“No mam, still the same, any change in Danni?”

“No, still the same. Trust these two getting themselves shot, there the death of each other. So did you speak to the police and find out anything?”

“No, not yet, they need Jared and Danni to wake up to get a statement on what happened, they found no finger prints or anything, so there the only witnesses really. All I know is what you know, which is that they were shot and they were not found till a day later, they’re lucky to be still breathing. They worked out that Jared was shot first, then Danni five minutes after, strange. That’s what the coroner said anyway.”

“Really? I didn’t know that part. Hey Andrew, I know this is really cheeky of me asking, but do you fancy going on a coffee run for me please? I know you don’t work for me, but I feel woozy and I need to sit down, I’ll stay with Jared.”

“Of course mam, sit! This stress must not be good for you, your body is still weak from giving birth, I heard it takes a couple of months to get back to normal. Well it did for my wife.”

“Thank you, Andrew.” As he walks out I sit next to Jared, he is all hooked up like my sister too, he still looks hot. My sister would so kick my ass for me thinking like that. Let me see if this will work. I get close towards him and start saying. “Hey Jared, it’s Andi, I don’t know if this will work. I’m not sure if this has something to do with you or my sister, but this has to end, you need to wake up, Danni is in a bad way and I don’t know if this is wishful thinking, but I reckon you’d be the one to be able to wake her up. Your presence, she will feel, it’s spiritual or whatever you want to call it. The connection you too have when together is something I’ve never seen before not even with me and Alex, you’re the one to get her through this. You have to wake up, please wake up.” I’m disturbed by a cough behind me, oh how embarrassing someone is behind me. I look over my shoulder, luckily its only Andrew. “Sorry Andrew, I thought I’d give it ago.”

“It’s okay mam, Julia did the same last night with Danni, but I agree with you if anything, there both the one person who could pull the other out of this, but unfortunately they’re both unavailable. His mum is flying in today, I kind of hoped he’d be awake by now, she’s crushed.”

“She bound to be, she’s his mother. He’s lucky she cares so much, our mother couldn’t give to rats about what’s happened.”

“You told her?”

“I tried to call her mobile but she didn’t answer, so I just left a message. Danni would kill me for calling her to be honest, but I thought she would actually care this time, but obviously not, screw her. Anyway, I best get back to Danni.