EPILOGUE

Something just isn't right
I can feel it inside
The truth isn't far behind me
You can't deny
When I turn the lights out
When I close my eyes
Reality overcomes me
I'm living a lie
When I'm alone I
Feel so much better
And when Im around you
I don't feel

Dear Zac

There is an explanation for the drama that I have caused you and I am sorry, but you can never know the reasons for it.  I’m back in London with Robyn and we’re doing fine. By fine, I mean we’re still eating and breathing. I don’t think that I could ever ask for your forgiveness, because I don’t deserve it. You and I had finally broken down the barrier to our relationship and I go and runaway from you. It has nothing to do with you.  It’s not even to do with me.  All you can know is that we can’t be together because of complicated reasons. I don’t want you to call me. Moving on would be easier if we don’t contact each other and I have to refrain myself from calling you every second of the day. Don’t hate me Zac. I love you.

Remember me – Mia

Dear Taylor

I’m safe and in London. Don’t try and find me because I’ll move away again. Don’t try and call me because I won’t answer. Don’t reply to this email because I’ll change my account. As much as it kills me to write this last letter, I don’t want to hear from you again. You can never know why, as much as I want you to know. Believe me, you have done nothing wrong. I hate myself for humiliating you and I hope you can forgive me some day. I will tell you this though; I don’t think I will ever love anyone as much as I love you. I still do, very much. Walking away from you was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made and if things were different, I would be with you this very second. I am sorry, truly. I hope you find all the happiness you are searching for because believe me, you wouldn’t have by marrying me.  I love you.

Always yours  - Robyn.

Chapter Nineteen - Runaway Run.

The next morning Robyn woke up in daze. She had cried herself to sleep thinking about the day ahead of her. She had still yet to adjust her eyes when she felt Mia jump on top of her in excitement. She saw that she was wearing her bridesmaid dress which was a lovely silk number. It was a blood red colour with gold embroidery around the hem and fitted her chest spectacularly.
'Your getting MARRIED today!!!' Mia said dragging her sleepy best friend out of bed.
'I don't understand, you’re meant to be leaving?' Robyn asked confused.
'I realised that it was selfish of me to try and convince you about leaving. It’s your wedding day and I want to be there with you! Zac...zac will have to find out later I guess.' She said in a whisper.
'Listen, Mia I-..' She was interrupted by Mia who dragged her to the dressing table and plonked her down on the seat.
'Now how do you want your hair?' Robyn could tell Mia was avoiding the conversation and decided to not tell her what was on her mind. She'd find out soon enough.

Taylor woke up happier than he ever had before. His Stag do was nothing special. Just old friends wishing him good luck and how lucky he was to find a girl like Robyn. Taylor agreed entirely with them. He had a spring in his step as he shook his brothers to wake up.
'Fuck off and let me sleep' Zac said groggily.
'Do you even know what today is?' Taylor asked laughing at his brother.
'Errrr......sat-tur-day??' Taylor paused waiting for his brother to realise. 'Oh shit we gotta get you ready!' Zac said standing up trying to get awake. Taylor took a look at his brother instantly loved him. They got their tux on and went to the Church which Robyn had picked out that she wanted to get married in.
As they pulled up to Our Lady's church Taylor noticed paps and fans at the door. He saw how some had tears in their eyes and he sighed and shook his head. He stepped out and ran into the church trying to avoid the screaming girls yelling 'marry me instead!'..'Your making a huge mistake' Zac laughed and commented how desperate they all looked. Taylor didn't care, he just wanted to see Robyn. He got out his cell and texted her saying 'not long now Doll face' he smiled as he smaked his phone closed and made his way to the front of the church whilst greeting guests on the way.
Robyn took out her phone reading all the text she had received. From her mum 'waiting for you at the church sweetie' from Mia 'help I'm stuck in the toilet' ..so typical Mia. She had a new message and caught her breath when she read it was from Tay. 'Not long now Doll face' she felt tears brew in her eyes and noticed the questioning look on Mia's face. She nodded at her to say she's okay and Mia knew not to say anything. As they pulled up outside the Church in the white Roles Royse Phantom Robyn gasped at the amount of fans waiting to see her and most likely throw stuff at her clean white dress. She turned to the body guards who took her hand out of the car and covered her and Mia as they walked to the front of the church. 'Why did Zac have to boast about the wedding on the Hanson forum' Mia muttered under her breath fixing Robyns dress and vale.
'You ready?' Mia said smiling. Robyn looked at her with uncertain eyes and managed to fake a smile.
'Mia you've been my best friend for 6 years. Will you follow me through whatever I decide?' Robyn said grabbing Mias arms and gave a stern shake.
'I said to you already, if you want to stay with Taylor I'll follow you in there and be right behind you.' Robyn sighed and replied 'just promise me that you'll be there no matter what?' Mia nodded and whispered 'I promise' and with that the doors of the Church opened and Robyn turned to walk down the aisle. She had decided on the song 'I don't want to miss a thing' to play as she slowly stepped down the aisle. All eyes were on her and Mia as they paced their way to the front. Robyn looked in the crowd and saw so many faces she knew. The church was packed and she inhaled a deep breath and looked forward. There he was. In all his glory. His hair flopped over his blue eyes and his white shirt contrasted with his blood red cravat. He had a cool and calm smile on his face, she knew he wanted her. Her pace began to slow causing Mia to almost bump into her. Robyn looked down and forced her feet to carry on walking. After what seemed like a mile of walking she finally got to the front. The song ended and Taylor faced Robyn who looked up at him with a small smile. She turned to find Mia sitting away from Zac making Zac give her a questioning look. The priest began the ceremony and Robyn politely turned to face him, slyly catching glimpses of Taylor in the corner of her eye. She was treasuring these moments in her head. The moments she was almost married to Taylor Hanson. It wasn't until the priest said the dreaded words 'if any people know for a reason for these two not to be wed, speak now, or forever hold your peace.' Robyn closed her eyes and tried to picture her future. A future of always being afraid. Worrying about the children, family members and also Taylor. She took a deep breath and spoke the words she never thought she'd say.
'I want to call of the wedding' Robyn's eyes closed as the sound of gasps spread the room. She turned to Taylor whose heart was slowly breaking as the words Robyn said sunk in. She carried on 'Tay, I'm sorry. I can't explain why, but if we get married, it just wouldn't....’she paused not finding the right words to say. “I'm sorry" She broke down in tears in front of all the guests and turned to Mia

 'You promised' Mia nodded straight away and gave a genuine apologetic look to Zac. She hurried down the altar with Robyn close behind. Taylor was in shock and felt his heart sink watching Robyn walk away. He didn't care that the crowd was watching and called for Robyn 'Stay with Me? Is that too much to ask?..just please..Stay with me!' He said making his way to her. Robyn shook her head as tears streamed down her face and replied 'no' she turned on her heel and made her way out the door. Zac wasn't going to give up that easy and ran to where Mia and Robyn were going, looking back at his brother who had fallen to his knees in despair. 'MIA! Where are you going?' He yelled running up to the car she was about to get into. Mia turned to him. He deserved a proper goodbye. She stretched on the balls of her feet to hug him. He didn't respond but listened to her whisper 'I'm sorry, I love you' and with that the two girls got into the taxi and Zac heard Mia say 'LA X airport please' his heart jumped and he realised they were leaving. The car drove of and his tears fell from his eyes. 'Don't go' he whispered as Mia drove away and out of his life.

INDEX or EPILOGUE

Just a picture and a feeling and your face
How could I forget your touch your warm embrace?
And the shoes you wore were long black satin lace
As you walked into my mind.

As you walked into this old forgotten hall
And just when looking I began to fall
I wish I could frame you and this feeling on the wall
To stare at till there is no time, oh

Chapter Eighteen - Sleep on it

'Hey boy I really wanna see if you can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
Cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na'

'Your not going to have TOO much fun tonight, are you? Taylor said to Robyn. It was her hen night and he noticed how she was going all out. She wore a lovely boutique dress from a small vintage shop and brown boot heels. She had straightened her hair and done her eyes a nice shade of Smokey black. She never usually got dressed up like this and Taylor couldn't help but be sceptical.
'Hun, I'm a 21 year old about to give up her single life for the rest of my days, I'm not going to be a nun tonight.' Robyn said with a slight hint of laughter in her voice. 'Anyway the guys are taking you out on the town tonight and I'm sure they have a few surprises for you.'
'Yeah well I don't trust Mia with my fiancé to herself the whole night' Taylor said leaning on the door frame with a real worried look on his face. Robyn turned to him from looking in the mirror and cupped her hands over his face and kissed him. ' You. Worry. Too. Much' she said in between her lustful kisses.
'Only because I love you so much' Taylor said wrapping his arms around Robyn so she couldn't walk away from him. He continued 'this time tomorrow you will be Mrs Taylor Hanson" he said smiling down at her. She shoved him playfully away and went back to her eye makeup. 'Don't scare me already! Or I won't show up!' Robyn joked and turned to see Taylors face locked with hers 'kidding' she said putting up her hands and wondering into the main room to find her purse. Within the minute she was out of the door, but not before making Taylor get excited by saying 'this time tomorrow we will be consummating our marriage, just think about that' and with that Robyn was out the door, leaving Taylor to get ready with a goofy grin on his face.
Like Taylor predicted Mia went all out for Robyn's hen night. She hired out the most expensive club and invited all of the acquaintances they have met in LA. She also had a big surprise, which was all of their old friends from La Swap College to come down for the wedding plus the hen night. Robyn was ecstatic to the point of tears. She had missed her old life in London and her friends brought back all the memorise they shared together. Most of them were still in University doing very well in life. Even though they have aged by 3 years, they all still acted and looked the same. The night started with a few drinks and dancing around to Rihanna 'what's my name.' Robyn was having a brilliant time, she was centre of attention which was just the way she liked it. All of a sudden the Lights went low and a screen came down in front of Robyn. Mia had put together a slide show with pictures dating back from the old days when they went to a strict Catholic school with the most unflattering kilts they HAD to wear. A lot of pictures were from college with funny quotes that was relevant to the photo. Robyn froze when the first picture of her and Taylor came up on the screen. She remembered that day so clearly and smiled at the caption below which said ‘The day the two fell in love’. She couldn't help but laugh when a wave of 'awws' and 'woops' flooded the club. Everyone remembered how 'obsessed' Robyn use to be about Hanson. Now look at her, she was marrying one of them tomorrow! Mia grabbed a microphone and began to thank everyone for coming.
'Now Robyn, babes, the night is far from over! FILIP come out!' And with that a man dressed in a tight fireman outfit came out of the shadows and made his way to Robyn. Oblivious to what was going on, he took her hand and lead Robyn to a single seat in the middle of the dance floor. Robyn clocked it was a stripper and gave a shocked look to Mia, who was clasping her hands together, glad her little plans were put into action. Robyn didn't know what to do. Shut her eyes? Use her hands? Either way she was enjoying this fine specimen of Male in front of her. Once he had stripped down to his underwear he gave Robyn his fireman hat and she gladly put it on. Mia got her bb out and took a shameless picture of Robyn laughing with the stripper and sent it to Zac's phone saying 'hope your night is half as good as ours babe' The shocked look on all the girls faces as the stripper was fully naked. Mia came up behind Robyn and could only think of one word 'LUSH' –(haha Nessa). Once the girls had their way with teasing with the stripper, he made his way out of the club, satisfied that his Job was done.
Robyn needed to use the bathroom and stumbled her way in, almost breaking her ankle in her high heels. After she washed her hands she looked in the mirror and sighed with a smile. The words Taylor had said earlier that evening had been stuck in her head 'Mrs Taylor Hanson' She splashed some water on her face, realising she had to sober up a bit and when her eyes raised up she saw another figure in the mirror. A familiar figure. Leila.
'What are you doing here?' Robyn said, not knowing whether to be shocked or cold with her comment.
'I'm here to enjoy the party' Leila said walking slowly up to Robyn.
'Yeah well, I don't particularly want you here, so you might as well just leave' Robyn said adjusting her dress.
'I need to speak to you first' Leila said with a horrid smirk across her face.
'Spit it out'
'Its a shame that these last few months have been hard on you and your clan'
'What's your point?'
'It was me Robyn. I'm the one who wanted you and Mia dead. Well not Mia, but still the sight of her and Zac makes me nauseous.' Leila confessed edging closer. Robyn couldn't move away because she was already leaning against the sinks to the bathroom.
'It was you?' Robyn shouted
'Guilty' Leila simply replied.
'Do you have any idea what you have put us through! Mia has just about gotten over the kidnap. Your...your a complete fucking insane bitch!'
'a a a that's no way to act like the blushing bride'
‘Why would you do something like that to us?’ Robyn said with tears in her eyes. Leila only shrugged and smiled back at Robyn.

‘That is not an answer!’ Robyn shouted.

‘I’m tired of seeing my Taylor happy with someone like you!’ Leila finally said.

‘Someone like me? Your Taylor?’

‘Yes! Is it finally clicking in yet? I want you out of the way so Taylor and I can live our lives together, like it always should have been!’

‘Get real Leila, Taylor doesn’t want you. It’s me he asked to marry, if you remember’ Robyn laid out her hand to expose her large engagement ring.

‘A ring doesn’t prove his true feelings, Robyn!’ Leila said throwing her hand away from her face.

‘Nothing you can say or do could ever scare me away from Taylor. You don’t scare me!’ Robyn stated, picking up her purse and making her way to the door. She turned to look at Leila and said ‘Expect to hear from my Lawyers’ She turned on her heel to storm out, but not without running into Mia who had stumbled into the Ladies disorientated. She fell into Robyn’s arms laughing hysterically.

‘Wh.where have you been! Been looking for you everywh...where. What is she doing here?!’ Mia said straightening up and placed a shocked look on her face.

‘Ahh, Mia, so glad you could join us. Robyn and I were having a little chat’ Leila paused and looked at the bruised wrists Mia had. ‘I do hope my guy didn’t hurt you when tying you up...Nothing against you, but my little notes and death threats just didn’t seem to cut it.’ Leila said smugly with lack of sympathy.  She watched as Mia pieced together the information and her expression went from shocked to angry.

‘You? You did this to me? To us?!’ Mia became overwhelmed and rested on the door behind her, feeling very faint.  After she collected herself, she looked at Leila’s grinning face and made her way towards her, preparing to kick the shit out of her.

‘a a a...’ Leila said as she clicked her fingers and revealed a tall bald man coming out of one of the cubicles. Mia gasped as she recognised the familiar face.

‘Tony, you remember Mia don’t you?’ Leila said looking back at him.

‘I sure do’ he said with a grunt in his voice. He rubbed his bandaged head from where Zac had hit him with a paperweight and smirked at the two girls.

‘You see girls, you touch me in any way, Tony here will make sure your lights are turned out permanently. Got it?’ The two girls nodded and Mia backed away towards Robyn. She grasped Robyn’s hand tightly feeling a terrible wave of anxiety fall over her.

Robyn spoke up ‘What makes you think we won’t call the police the moment we get out of this club?’

‘You seriously think a restraint order will keep me away?’ Leila chuckled and continued ‘I’m not the only one out there who wants you two girls out of the picture. We all want you gone and out of Taylor and Zac’s lives. So...this is how we’re going to do this. You marry Taylor, stay with Zac, I will carry on making your life almost not worth living. You will never be safe, you family? Future kids? No one will be safe associated with you. That goes for Ike and his wife as well I might add. If you leave them, go back to London and don’t ever come back. You’ll be doing many a favour. Leila said circling the perimeter around the girls. ‘Do you understand me?’ The two girls nodded as they watched Leila and Tony leave the Ladies and stood there; taking in the ordeal they just went through. They didn’t even think to say goodbye to whoever had stuck around the club; they just hailed a cab and made their way to the hotel. 

Robyn watched as raindrops on the car window raced down the edge and immediately felt hypnotised by the sound of the rain surrounding her. Mia sighed and turned to Robyn ‘What shall we do’ It was the first words either had spoken to each other since Leila left them. Robyn took a while to reply.

‘Your honestly thinking of leaving Zac?’ Mia sat there in silence and shrugged. Robyn knew Mia was deep in thought; she always had something to say in difficult situations. Neither of them realised until that point that they would have to make a life changing decision for tomorrow.

As the two girls stepped into their hotel room that they checked into only for that night, Robyn saw the two dresses hanging down in front of the wardrobe. The thought of her not turning up to the wedding brought a lump in her throat. No way could she leave Taylor at the altar. Her daze was interrupted by the sound of a zipper to a suitcase being quickly opened. She turned to find Mia packing her bags.

‘What are you doing!?’ Robyn asked in curiosity.

‘I’m getting the first Plane out of here back to London’ Mia said not looking up at Robyn. She couldn’t handle eye contact without bursting into tears herself.

‘NO! You aren’t running away from this Mia! Every time things get tough we run. I’m tired of it!  We’re not just going to up and leave, not this time’ Robyn said shutting Mia’s suitcase abruptly.

‘I’m not doing this for me or cause I want to Robyn’ She said opening the suitcase back up again.

‘Zac...he’ll understand. They all will. If we just tell them what the situation is..we can move so Leila and Tony can’t always keep track of us?’ Robyn said trying to sound convincing but thinking to herself that she didn’t one bit.

‘For how long? How long do you think they will run with us? I’m not prepared to live my life in constant worry! I just want everything to be simple...don’t you’ Mia said standing up straight and looking at Robyn, knowing she was right.  

'Just...sleep on it. Please Mia?' Robyn said with a pleading look.
Mia turned sharply to her and replied 'sleep on this, would you really want to bring children into this danger that you call life?!' And with that Mia jumped into her bed, switching of the light leaving Robyn in the dark, thinking..

INDEX or Chapter 19

Chapter Seventeen - I love you

Well,don't make me close one more door
I don't wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me...
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don't have you

The weekend past and no one had heard from Mia since the breakup of her and Zac. Robyn had convinced Zac that whenever Mia breaks up with one of her long-term boyfriends she dissapears for days without contacting anyone. As much as Robyn disliked this aspect of Mia she has had to put up with it for over 6 years and has learned to deal with it. This was all new to Zac. For the whole time they were together Zac never went a day without speaking to Mia, one way or another. As his brothers and him practised in the Studio, Zac's mind was elsewhere. His phone was layed out infront of him and his eyes were glued to it. He wanted the familiar ring tone of Nicki Minaj - your love, which he personalised just for Mia. He sighed a deep moan as he placed his hands on his face. He called her at least 6 times in the last 3 hours only to find her phone had been switched off.
All of a sudden he heard a noise from his phone 'shawty ima tell you once that your the illest" he wasted no time in answering. 'Mia? Hello!? Where are you' he heard sobs and blubbering against the phone. 'Mia what's the matter' then he heard an unfamilar voice say 'Say it' and a whacking sound, like a slap round the face. The cry of Mias scream jerked Zac into standing up.
'Zac' Mia whispered into the phone. 'Zac, I've been kidnapped. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. But they want 10 million dollars in exchange of my freedom.' She carried on but was crying hysterically. All Zac could do was listen in horror as his ex girlfriend told him the details of her capture. 'And if you don't have the money by the end of tomorrow, they're...Zac...they're going to kill me' her voice quivered as she spoke the words. A different voice spoke into the phone, clearly disguised with auto tune to make them sound different. 'You ever want to see your pretty girl again, you'll do as we say. No police. No funny buisness. Just follow the rules and no one gets hurt.' Zac, still in shock spoke up 'I swear if you have hurt her, I'll..' He was interrupted 'you'll do what? I have a gun to her head as we speak, one little movement of my finger and..BANG' a whimper from Mia sent shivers down his spine. 'Do we have an agreement?' When Zac heard the revolver click from safety mode it felt like a dagger in his heart. 'Yes, yes I'll have the money for you by the end of the day.' Zac jotted down the time and place he was to give the kidnapper the loot. All he could think about was emptying his bank account and giving it to them straight away. But first, he had to tell Robyn and the guys what's going on.
Robyn hung her head in-between her legs clasping her hands together and sighing softly after hearing the story from Zac.
'Why is this happening to us? first me, now Mia. Is this what our life is always going to be like? Constantly in danger because we're dateing a couple of band members.?' Everyone was silent when Isaac got out his phone to call his wife. He wanted her to be safe, for all he knew, she could be next. Once he confirmed that her and the kids were safe at his mothers house he flipped down his phone and turned to Zac. 'We have to get the police involved' he said with his wise voice. Zac stood there shaking his head 'No way! The kidnapper said no funny business, I'm going to get the money, like now' He turned on his heel and made his way to the door. Taylor, snapped out of his thoughts and followed him. Noticing him, Zac turned and said 'no, this is something I want to do on my own!' He said beginning to yell. Taylor looked in confusion. 'Why? Why on earth would you want to be alone right now? We're all in this together and we have got to save her' Taylor saod looking around at Robyn. Zac replied with a simple answer 'your not the one responsible for her.' With that, Taylor sighed and nodded his head. He ran his fingers through his hair and took a seat next to Robyn. 'Be safe, Zac" Robyn said with tears in her eyes. Zac exhaled deeply and made his way to his car.
His thoughts were all over the place. He kept hearing Mia's screams and crys and felt completely responsible. With her around he could always keep an eye on her and knew she was safe around people he trusted. Now she was afraid and alone. He wished he said one thing to her. Three words that would mean the world to her. He shook his head, realising how stupid he had been.
As he stood outside the Hilton hotel down town he looked up at the tall building and let out a deep breath pursing his lips whilst doing so. He was told by the kidnappers that in pigeon hole 466 there would be note for him with further instructions. As people brushed past him casually through the hotel lobby Zac stood there waiting to be seen by the concierge.

‘Hey, I’m Zac Hanson. I believe there is something for me in pigeon hole..466’ Zac said looking down at his sheet of paper and back up at the man in the ridiculous tie.

‘Right you are, Mr Hanson’ the concierge said taking the envelope from its place and handing it to Zac. ‘Have a lovely day’ he said with an uneasy smile on his face. Zac didn’t respond and took the envelope and tore it open, moving out of the way of the front desk. Inside he found a room key and a note saying ‘We’re waiting. Tic toc.’ Zac immediately turned on his heel and made his way to the elevator. The calming tune that played in the lift just made Zac even more anxious then he was. He finally reached the 12^th floor and ran down the hall, looking for room 201.  He sprinted to the door and without hesitation put the key in the lock and swung the door open. What he found broke his heart almost instantly. Mia was in the middle of the room tied to a chair, like a common hostage. Her face was blotchy with tear stains and the black dress she left Zac in had been torn in various places. She lifted her head drearily. The sight of Zac made her  sigh in relief.

‘Zac...’ she whispered through a broken voice.

‘Oh god, look what they’ve done to you’ Zac said rushing over to untie her and then helping her stand up.

‘You’re here..You came for me’ Mia draped her arms across his broad shoulders and then clasped her hands around his face.

He took a moment to take in her beauty and took in a deep breath. ‘I love you’ Zac said with tears in his eyes and brought Mia to his lips and kissed her with such passion. He continued ‘I would do anything to make sure you were safe Mia. I’d die for you.’ Hearing these words brought Mia to close her eyes and smile.

‘I wanted to hear that for so long Zac. Maybe not under these circumstances. But I love you too Zac.’ After she said this Zac realised they were still in danger and before he could react he heard the door to the room creaking shut. He reverted his eyes to a bald, big man dressed in black.

‘So glad you could join us, Mr Hanson’ he smiled and his double chin wobbled as he chuckled to himself. Instinctively Zac stood in front of Mia to protect her.

‘I have your money.’ Zac said coldly and chucked the messenger bag towards him. He watched as the big man walked up to it and opened it up. He looked through to inspect it was all there. Once he had counted the money he dialled a number on his cell phone and began to talk. ‘Yeah, it’s all here. Mmhm. Mhm. No there was no trouble. Plan 3b? If thats what you want’ He slammed his phone shut and smiled at the couple who clung onto eachother.

‘Now, i’m in a bit of a dilemma here. I’m meant to kill you both, right here, right now’ he said taking his gun out of his belt and scratching his head with it. ‘...But i just got this suit dry cleaned, so if you could be so kind and not make a fuss, you’d make my life so much easier’ He said grinning cocking his gun and pointing it towards Zac.

‘WAIT! Don’t shoot him’ Mia said pulling herself infront of Zac.

‘It doesn’t bother me which one of you I shoot first.’ And with that he shot his gun in their direction and Mia and Zac instantly held onto each other. They just about dodged the bullet as it kissed the side of Zac’s arm.

‘Your a bad shot’ Zac said grinning and grabed a paper weight from the desk next to him. The hit man didn’t have time to react and shoot again and watched as Zac lobbed it at his head. He fell to the ground in pain and passed out instantly.

‘Let’s get the fuck out of here’ Mia said grabbing the money bag. She looked at the man’s body on the floor and hoped he wasn’t dead. Only so he could feel the pain when she stepped and kicked really hard on his genitalia area.

‘Come on, babe. Please .’ Zac said as he dragged Mia away from her raging kicking. The two left the hotel and called the police, to say that there was a man in 201 they needed to pick up.

--

‘What do you mean there wasn’t a body there?’ Zac said  to the police officer with rage in his voice. ‘I saw my girlfriend kick his lights out after i threw a very heavy object at him!’

‘And we have prints and evidence from the room to prove who he is, sir’ the officer said to calm down Zac. ‘We’re on the case to find him and his boss.’ And with that Zac sat back down next to Mia and waited for the officer to finish.

‘Now, we all know that both of you girls have been threatened in one way or another’ he directed this comment and Robyn and Mia who sat there holding one another’s hands. ‘we are doing our best to keep both of you safe. But i’m afraid that you do put yourselves in danger by being with these two gentleman.’ He said pointing at both Taylor and Zac.

‘What are you saying? I break up with my fiancée and Mia to leave the man she loves?’ Robyn said sarcastically looking over at Taylor who smirked at her comment.

‘Both of you, I must ask...are you willing to stay with these men even though your lives are in grave danger?’ the officer said bringing his hand to his face to play with his large moustache.

‘Of course’ Mia said and Robyn nodded along with her reply.

‘If some people did their Job right, we wouldn’t be having this conversation!’ Taylor said standing from the uncomfortable chair and made his way to the door. Robyn rolled her eyes and turned to the officer. ‘Thanks for all your help, but I think we’re done for now.’ The officer nodded and let the couples go. He had informed them that there would be 24 hour security on watch. Like it helped so much before.

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On the way back to Mia and Zac’s apartment, Mia solemnly rested her head on the back of the car seat and closed her eyes. When she was away from Zac, she had missed every small detail about him. From how quiet he could get when he drove in the car, to his bad taste in music that would always blare out of his stereo. She smiled as she heard NSYNC play in the background of her thoughts. Since she was rescued, Mia had been on cloud 9. Zac had said something to her that made her so happy and content in life. She turned to him and placed her hand on his lap. He looked up at her and smiled.

‘You meant what you said didn’t you?’ Mia said looking out of her car window.

‘Hmm? Whats that sweetpea?’ Zac said looking straight ahead of him.

‘What you said in the hotel room...did you mean it?’ Mia said with a slight worry in her voice. She watched as his eyes reacted to her words and soon they were on hers and locked in a deep stare. He cracked a smile and replied ‘Of course’ and nothing more needed to be said. That night Zac and Mia had very passionate sex. She was shocked when Zac whispered in her ear afterwards ‘I prefer making love then sex’ she giggled and smacked him jokingly and the two fell asleep in each other’s arms. Finally the two had moved on from their childish games and their relationship had turned serious. I hear wedding bells. Don’t you?

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Chjapter Sixteen - Charlie Brown

Comin' down the world turned over
And angels fall without you there
And I go on as you get colder
Or are you someone's prayer

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I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

Throughout their relationship zac and Mia had been up and down like a yoyo on crack. They toyed with eachothers emotion since the night they both got ridiculously drunk in London and Mia shamelessly chundered all over Zacs vintage Ramones shirt. No one can say that they were made for eachother. The two could not be more different. Mia loved the high maintenance life that she and Robyn always dreamed of having. Now that her career as the bands publicist was going well, Mia's extravagant life never failed to amaze Zac. He enjoyed the simple things in life, like watching a movie with a Chinese take away and going to the beach to top up his Californian tan. However, the two balanced each other out.
'Babe, you going out tonight?' Zac said over his shoulder, he was playing a soft beat on his drums and noticed his girlfriend wearing a tight black dress with mortifying high heels.
'Yes WE are' Mia said with a slight hint of annoyance in her voice. 'Don't you remember? I made reservations at Olive Garden tonight. And afterwards there is a Launch Party for the new Marc Jacobs line. I told you all this, this morning!'
Zac turned his head and sighed. He desperately wanted a night in with just the two of them. Unable to have the stength to start an argument he got up from his stool and grabbed his wallet. Mia scanned him up and down.
''Your not going out dressed like that are you?' She studied his faded Beatles t-shirt and ripped jeans. No way was she going out with him dressed like that. She sighed as he shrugged his shoulders. 'I've laid out your best shirt and dress pants on the bed, be ready in 5' she went back to the mirror applying more blusher to her pure skin.
Zac hated dressing up for these pointless launch parties. He felt Mias shadow as she scans the room, mingling with A-listers.
'You know what Mia, I'm gonna sit this one out' he said in a disheartened exhale. He ignored his outfit on the bed and sat back against the head board switching Charlie Brown.
'But, I made reservations?' Mia said with sadness in her voice. It hurt her to think that Zac didn't want to spend the evening with her. 'Why can't you just spend one evening with me?!'
'Why can't we just spend the night in together?' Zac said not taking his eyes of the screen.
'Oh yeah, cause that's a lot of fun?' She said walking across the room to find her coat.
'Isn't it enough to just be alone with me, rather than being surrounded by fake snobs who don't even remember your name the next day?'
'I don't know Zac, maybe I'm sick of living your mediocre life! I have plans in my life that doesn't include staying in watching cartoons and eating take out!' Mia said her voice straining from the loudness of the tv.
Zac switched of the tele, and stood to his feet surprised he had any strength to do so.
'What is this really about Mia!?' He made his way towards her, her back towards him. His hands tenderly brushed the small of her back, moving a strand of hair away from her facing, lowering his lips to her neck. No matter how intense the argument, Zac always found a way to seduce her. But she had, had enough.
'Zac' she whispered 'I don't want to spend my nights in, with somoene who can't even admits that he loves me' Mia removed his hands from her waist, almost finding his sent unbearable to not snuggle into. He always had the faded smell of CK lingering on him which she found extremely hot. Zac sighed after taking in what she had just said.
'What do you want me to say Mia?' He started back towards the bed not taking his eyes of her. ' You want to push me into saying it? Do you want me to run!' His voice gradually becoming louder. Every word he said was like a burn to Mia's heart. She desperately wanted him to admit his love for her. From past experiences she always wore her heart on her sleeve and was adamant to never say the 3 words to anyone first. It may seem childish but behind her smiles and shining eyes, there was a sensitive woman.
'Fine. Go.' Mia said coldly and trying to hold back the tears. She turned to see his reaction and was surprised to see him smiling. 'What?' She asked confused.
'I love it when you get angry' he whispered jogging up to her and placing his lips on hers hoping she would respond. She did and placed her hands around his neck, tangling her fingers in his hair. She hated how he had a power over her. No matter how much she tried to block out their conversation she found herself replaying the words he said to her.
His kisses freely assaulted her body as he carried her to the bed. Zac could tell Mia was stiff and tense so to relax her he whispered 'I love what we have going here' this comment threw Mia off and she pushed Zac of her and replied 'but you don't love me' Zac dropped his head back on the pillow, putting his hands on his face and let out a massive groan.
'We've been together for 1 and a half years Zac. Do your feelings just cease to grow!' Mia picked up her dress that Zac had torn off her and slipped back into it. He watched as her slender body was being covered up by her LBD.
'I have strong feelings for you Mia, no one can deny that. What exactly do you want from me?' he said edging closer to her.
'I don't know what I want" she sighed 'I want something different than..this." She slowly turned towards Zac. His eyes glistened at the thought of something. 'Are you breaking up with me?' His voice was quiet and croaked as if he had lost his voice. He started shaking his head when he saw her head slowly nod with uncertainty. 'NO! You can't leave me! Your over reacting!' Zac said squatting in front of her trying to get in her eye-line.
'Am I?' She whispered as the tears welled up in her eyes. 'I'm tired of pretending everything is okay!' She said getting up and making her way to her closet, most likely to get her half unpacked suitcase. Zac reacted quickly and gripped his hand on her arm and tightened his grip when she strained away from him. ' Zac, let me go!' She yelled with tears streaming down her face. 'NO' she struggled harder. 'I SAID NO' and with that her hand struck his innocent looking face causing him to let her go. With his hand touching his burning cheek he gasped like a flamboyant woman. Never had he been slapped by any of his girlfriends. Mia stood there with her hand clasped around her mouth, shocked about what she had just done.
'Zac, I'm...sor..sorry" her quivering voice rung in his ears as he turned away from her. She quickly grabbed her suitcase, stuffed some clothes in without even thinking what she might need. She left within the minute that she had struck her boyfriend. Still in shock Zac made his way to the window and watched as Mia clambered into her range rover sport. Its black paint job shone in the sunlight as he watched her drive in the horizon

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Chapter Fifteen - long awaited

All I know is what I'm missing
What I'm missing is your kissing
Are you listening Don't go, don't go telling me you're alright
There's no room for getting uptight
Don't go saying that you're OK
When you're lonely


The Hanson household became into the Hanson watchtower for the next few months. Cameras had been placed all around the perimeter of the condo, letterbox, garden and even Taylor and Robyn’s room. The boys hired an extra lot of security guards explaining their situation and how they needed around the clock protection for Robyn. It was hard adjusting to the constant security but Robyn felt much safer than she did before. However, her lack of trust and confidence was beginning to show. She would wake up screaming in the middle of the night, kicking and yelling ‘NO, NO STOP!’ Taylor would find it hard to calm her down and the screams would alert the security men into their room. Robyn began to suspect everyone around her. Giving people in the house the 3^rd degree if they were writing a letter or sneaking around the house. Little did she know that she didn’t have to look far to know who was messing with her mind and constantly tormenting her to the point of insanity.

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‘Oh Robyn you look absolutely beautiful, doesn’t she Zac?’ Mia said admiring the white linen gown on her best friend. Zac was leaning back on his chair taking a peek under a mannequins dress. He was sitting in the bloody dress shop for an hour and a half looking at a range of dresses Robyn had modelled for him and Mia. He was getting bored and wondered what possessed him to come with the girls to pick the dress. When he got a smack from Mia to look up at Robyn he gave her an evil glare and moved his eyes to his brothers fiancée and was immediately in awe of her. The dress fitted very nicely and complimented her figure.

‘Well Zac? Do you think Tay will like this one?’ Robyn said turning around slowly feeling an immense feeling that this might be the dress she gets married in.

‘He would have loved all of the ones you tried on Robz...but this one..I don’t think he will be able to wait until the evening to get you out of it’ Zac said with a cheeky grin.

http://www.bridalmove.com/wp-content/gallery/bridal-gowns/wedding_dress_bridal_wedding_gown_1.jpg - SUCH A NICE DRESS!

And with Zac’s comment Robyn knew this was the dress for her. She took one last look in the mirror sighing to herself and reminiscing about the last few weeks. How she had been so short and temperamental with Taylor. Not letting him close to her when they slept next to each other, not kissing him goodbye in the morning or thanking him for making her breakfast. She was a right PMT bitch towards him. She figured she would make it up to him tonight. *hint hint*

Robyn knew Taylor would be working late that day at the studio and bravely dismissed the security guards from the front of the house. She hadn’t received any threatening messages or pictures in over 2 months and figured, one night wouldn’t hurt? She insisted the guards take the night of and she safely locked herself in the house waiting for Taylor to come home. She made sure the others were out, using the excuse ‘The couple-to-be need some time alone.’ After much persuasion Robyn had the entire condo to herself.

‘I’m home! Whats for dinner?’ Silence. ‘Ike? Zac? Rob..Robyn???’ Taylor stood dead in his tracks to find Robyn cooking in nothing but her matching bra and knickers. The smell of pasta sauce filled the air and Taylor was confused to what was going on.

‘Oh good, your home’ Robyn said turning around smiling, turning the stove off. She walked up to him slowly and seductively. ‘Thought I’d surprise you’ She said giving a little twirl in her new underwear.

‘So far, I’m liking it’ Taylor said removing his messenger and coat from his back. ‘I think we should take this back to our room...’ he said with seduction in his voice. He took Robyn’s hand and lead her to the bedroom. It had been a good few weeks since the couple had unplanned, passionate sex and Taylor was gagging for it.

Before long, his mouth was playfully assaulting on hers, as he moved himself into a better position on the bed.

Their open mouthed kisses were sloppy, but desperate for more.

Robyn moaned softly against his open mouth, hitching her thigh around his hip to bring him closer.

His hand immediately fell onto her thigh, drifting slowly down the lace of her underwear until he reached her hip.

As his hand moved dangerously slowly up her side, Robyn thought she was going to loose it completely, she forgot how easy he could make her turned on. His hand was under her shirt and moving dreadfully slowly to the places she wanted him to touch her most.

His fingers seemed to hesitate directly over her bra, considering whether or not to continue.

He drew in a ragged breath, proving that he was coming undone just as quickly as she was. His hand skimmed lightly past her breast and jerked the top of my bra down on the one side, just enough for her breast to tumble out to his touch.

Robyn’s thigh tightened around his hip, and he moved against her. The friction between his jeans and her body was intoxicating. He moved between her thighs more, shifting himself so he was completely on top of her.

He bucked against his girl, pressing his erection against her roughly. She held her breath. His hips swirled in tortuous circles, generating a delicious heat between the two of them, while his hand roughly grasped her breast, and his mouth devoured her lips.

She dug her heels into his legs, just below his butt, in the process parting her thighs to let him in further. Robyn came to the conclusion that this was the definition of dry-humping, but she didn’t care. It felt remarkable.

Robyn was growing dizzy. She wasn’t sure if it was because she was forgetting to breathe or that her body was alive with pleasure.

Her hands forked into his hair, urging his kisses. She could feel his painful erection pressing into her stomach, but she could hardly move to do anything about it. She was immobilized with ecstasy..

His hand moved slowly down the slope of her stomach, meeting his other hand at the top of her French knickers.

She gripped the back of his t-shirt with both her hands, hoping to pull his lips back to hers or to pull his hand back to where it belonged.

She was completely shocked when his hand finally slipped into her knickers, sliding down between her thighs.

His hand lightly stroked above her knickers, applying a feather-light pressure. Even so, she lifted her hips toward him, bucking hard for more.

He moaned against the base of her throat.

His fingers moved just enough inside her to allow for his thumb to find the hidden nub of nerves between her legs, swirling expertly around at the perfect speed. His touch was rough, needy, and Robyn moaned against his mouth. She was uncontrollably lifting her hips up and down in tiny, tentative thrusts.

After a few minutes, it was over. She came crying his name into his mouth, her whole body arching and convulsing beneath his expert hands.

She could hardly moved, it was beyond satisfaction.

Taylor dropped onto his back swallowing hard.

With both hands, Robyn shoved her hair from her face, sighing softly.

She peeked at Taylor through half-closed eyes and noticed the painful looking tent in his jeans.

She grinned wickedly, and with every ounce of strength she had left she pushed herself up and swung one leg over his hips so she was straddling him.

“Your turn.” she grinned. The two spent the rest of the night making love until the birds sang in the early hours of the morning.

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Chapter Fourteen - Being Watched

Now there's no holding back, I'm making to attack
My blood is singing with your voice, I want to pour it out
The saints can't help me now, the ropes have been unbound
I hunt for you with bloodied feet across the hallow'ed ground

‘Mia?’ Robyn said looking down from her caramel latte.

‘Robyn..’ Mia said flipping through a magazine reading the column called ‘Teenage heart-throb Taylor engaged to London girl’

‘Have you ever, felt like your being constantly watched or followed?’ Robyn sighed.

‘I’m not the celebrity here babe’ Mia said showing the picture of Taylor and Robyn in the magazine.

‘No, I don’t mean the paps or fans. It’s just...I think i’m being stalked.’ Robyn finally said with a confused look on her face.

‘Loads of celebs get stalkers, it comes with the package deal’ Mia sniggered taking a sip of her mint tea.

‘I guess. But it’s not only that...i’ve been getting mail as well’ Robyn took out a bag full of paper with newspaper letter cut outs to make words. She laid them one by one on the small coffee table. Mia picked some up and read what they had to say with an uninterested look on her face. It was only until she saw the words ‘Kill’ and ‘Murder’ when her eyes widened with concern. She read out loud ‘Robyn, I dream of you. I dream that I’m shooting you. I shoot you so many times in the face, they need dental records to Identify you.’ Mia looked up in disgust and quickly reached for another one. ‘You’re going to die Robyn. Your body will be dumped and burnt and Taylor will never see you again.’ She looked up to find Robyn’s eyes watering with worry.

‘It’s clearly a sick joke Robyn! There is nothing to be worried about?’ Mia said trying to sound as convincing as possible.

‘Oh yeah?’ Robyn said with a slight scoff. She reached into her pocket and took out a picture and handed it to Mia. It was a picture of her sleeping in her bed. The picture was taken in the room only a few feet away from her. On the back of the photo it clearly stated ‘Soon your eyes will never open.’ Mia abruptly stood up breathing heavily still staring at the writing.

‘Why haven’t you told Taylor?!’ Mia assumed. ‘Why are you only telling any of us this now!’

‘I didn’t want to believe it. It’s hard waking up knowing someone will always be there, watching and following me! I don’t want Taylor to worry about me. I hoped this would all blow over, but i’ve been getting letters at least once a week. I had to tell you first before I mention it to him.’ Robyn paused. ‘I’m scared of being alone.’ The tone of desperation was too much for Mia and she quickly grabbed her best friend into a hug.

‘We’re going to tell him now, I mean it, right now!’ Mia said dropping some money on the table and dragging Robyn out of the coffee shop straight back to the Hanson condo.

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Taylor sat there, reading the sick notes over and over. Robyn glanced around the room at Zac and Ike who had very worried looks on their faces. Mia was in the kitchen making Lunch, but would occasionally turn around to see everyone’s facial expressions. Zac had his head resting on his arms, clearly very concerned about the matter at hand. Ike stared into his cup of coffee puzzling over what he had just learnt. Taylor had an angry look on his face, with every note his eyes would close in disgust and his breathing would intensify. Robyn stood in the doorway, too nervous to speak. She realised she left this secret too late and made herself in more danger. She finally spoke up.

‘Tay? What do you think then?’ Robyn said carefully, like she was stepping on egg-shells. Taylor looked at Robyn with sympathetic eyes, but his comment was far from that emotion.

‘Why the fuck didn’t you say anything Robyn? This sick bastard was in our room! He could easily get in here, and we had no fucking idea!’ Taylor said standing and slightly yelling at his fiancée.

‘I’m sorry’ She whispered ‘It was only until the picture I started to get very worried and thats when I told Mia’ Robyn said not taking her eyes of the floor.

‘You should have come to ME!’ Taylor said, his voice breaking slightly. ‘With the first death threat letter you should have come running to me’

‘I didn’t want to worry you’ Robyn said quietly, knowing he was right.

‘How are we suppose to make this marriage work if you don’t tell me things’ Taylor said taking Robyn’s arm and leading her into the other room. He didn’t want the others to hear their conversation.

‘I’ve said sorry Tay, what more do you want!’ Robyn said releasing herself and turning away from him.

‘This isn’t your typical fan-loving-obsessed-lunatic who wants to have your personal cell-number! This is serious!’ Taylor said slamming the papers on the table.

‘I know’ Robyn whispered under her breath.

‘What?’

‘I KNOW!!! Tay..I know’ She shouted turning to him. ‘I’m so scared. I just want to know why? Why does someone want me dead?!’ Robyn said hoping Taylor would just hug her and make it all better. He moved towards her embracing her into one of his warm and protecting hugs. His arms wrapped around her body so she felt safe.

‘Isn’t it obvious why this is all happening? Without sounding completely shallow and arrogant...It’s because of me. It’s because I asked you to marry me. It’s my fault this is happening to you. Us’ Taylor said still embraced in the hug between him and Robyn.

‘No..no no..It’s not your fault babe. Some sick fuck is just trying to mess with us and it is not going to work. All we need to do is up the security. Get David and Gomez to stand on guard all night if it’s necessary.’ She leaned up to kiss his lips. He barely responded. ‘No one is going to hurt me’ Robyn said this in confidence but in her mind, she had no idea if she was safe or not.

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