Where I Belong - R.V.Elliott

Chapter 52 

"Nate?" I questioned 

"I'm the landlord Ava, the house you're living in is mine" He sighed 

What? 

"Excuse me?" I was so confused right now. My house was his house? "So that's why the rent is so cheap?" I asked taking a seat next to him. 

"I know how badly you wanted out of that clubhouse and I know you were looking for a house so I helped speed up the process. I don't understand how it's not safe though I used to live in that house when my company first took off. I'm sorry if I over stepped the mark". 

"Why didn't you just tell me?" I asked falling back so I was lying down. 

"Because your stubborn little ass wouldn't have accepted it" He said matching my movement and laying beside me. Grabbing a hold of my hand he laced our fingers. "Would you have?". 

"Probably not" I grinned. "Can you please turn your phone off" I groaned still being able to hear it ringing from inside the bathroom. 

Disappearing into the bathroom he returned a few seconds later and placed his phone onto my stomach. "They won't stop calling Ava I think you should answer it just in case something is wrong". 

"Probably my dad calling to give me a mouthful because of the way I spoke to my mom" Sighing I slide my finger across the screen. 

"If 

you start shouting I'll-..." 

"Your moms went into labour and she's crying for you I don't care how you get here but just get here fast". And then he hung up. 

"My moms went into labour. I need to get home Nate like right now". I panicked rushing around the room looking for my stuff. "How the hell am I meant to get home? It will take me at least a day. What if something bad happens? Our fight has probably made her go into labour early. What have I done?" I cried 

Taking both my hands he looked into my eyes "Calm down and stop stressing I'll get you home within 30 minutes but Ava I'm coming with you" Letting go of my hands he began to pull on his clothes. Shaking my head yes I striped out of his shirt and quickly put on my own clothes. 

Closing my eyes as the plane hit the run way I quickly undid my seat belt. Of course he had a private jet money sure did talk. 

"Wait until the plane stops babe" Nate muttered stopping me from over stepping him. I was itching to get out of this plane and straight to the hospital. My mom was 4 centimetres dilated and my dad was freaking out. Apparently she wasn't having this baby until I was by her side. 

Once the plane had finally stopped I rushed out of it and straight into the car Nate promised would be there. 

"Straight to the hospital Shane" Nate ordered as the car sped out of the airport. Staring out the car window I was in a little world of my own. My mom was having her baby early and if anything went wrong it would be my fault. 

"How you feeling?" Nate asked 

"Honestly I have no idea how I'm feeling if anything happens to this baby it will be my fault. I should never have spoke to her the way I did, should never have got her so worried or worked up". 

"You can't blame yourself baby it will eat away at you if you do. Trust me I know what it's like to live with guilt". 

Pulling up outside the hospital I grabbed a hold of Nate's hand. "I think it's better if I go in by myself" I whispered eyeing the amount of bikes I could see parked outside one in particular. 

"If that's what you want" 

"Of course it's not but I don't want to cause an argument when my moms in labour. Blaze is in there Nate and if he see's you with me he'll go crazy and my dad doesn't need that right now not when his child's about to be born". 

"I thought he didn't have any hold over you?" He asked his knuckles turning white with how hard he was clenching his fists. 

"I don't have time for this" Leaning closer I placed a kiss on his cheek. "I'll phone you tonight?". 

No answer 

Rushing into the hospital I made my way towards the maternity ward. Pushing through the double doors my eyes landed on Tommy who immediately got to his 

feet as soon as he noticed me. 

"You better get in there sweetheart". 

"How are you all in here?" I asked 

"He better be in there with her" I snapped my eyes quickly scanning over the room. 

"Arrgggghhhhhh you bastard".... 

Shit! 

Rushing through the ward I went and changed into some overalls. Taking a deep breath I pushed my way into the room. 

"Look Ava's here" My dad bit out. 

"Ava, Ava baby I'm sorry" She cried gripping onto my dads hand tighter. 

"How far dilated is she Stacey?" I asked walking closer to the bed and taking her other hand in mine. She was only 4 centimetres an hour again so surely she can't be much more so she really shouldn't be pushing. 

"9 centimetres Ava. Come on Aubrey give me another big push". Stacey chanted as she stood at the bottom of the bed. 

"How can she be when she was only 4 an hour ago?" I asked panicked. 

"My mistake I can't text with these big fingers" My dad sighed causing me to laugh. Holy god and these two were going to be parents again. 

"Stop fucking laughing..arrggghhhh! You did this to me you fucking asshole" My mom screamed crushing my hand and my dads at the same time. 

"Jesus" I screamed. There is no way I'm ever having a baby. I think my mom just broke my hand. 

"Come on Aubrey one more big push".... 

Leighton Frances Mendez born at 16.12pm weighing 9lb5. 

"He's beautiful" I whispered to my dad. My mom was away to theatre getting stitched and cleaned up. 

"He looks exactly like you did" My dad smiled holding Leighton tightly against his chest. "What's going on with you and your mom?" He asked placing Leighton in my arms as he stood from his chair. I didn't want to talk about it especially not now. My mom had only given birth an hour ago and I wasn't getting into it with my dad. 

"It's not the time" I whispered staring down at my little brothers face. I can't believe I was a big sister at 24. "I'm going for a smoke and to let the boys know it's a boy". He grinned placing a kiss on his tiny little fore head. 

One day he would become one of those boys. 

Holding him tightly in my arms I couldn't take my eyes off his little face. He was absolutely perfect and I was so proud of my mom. 

"It suits you" 

Snapping out of my thoughts I looked away from Leighton and my eyes connected with Blaze. "He's so tiny" I whispered as Blaze made his was towards us. Leaning forward he placed a soft kiss on his forehead before producing a Devils Due knitted hat from his pocket and removing the one he had on his head. 

"Really?" I asked rolling my eyes as he slipped the hat onto his head. 

"Welcome to the world brother". Taking the seat my dad was occupying before he couldn't take his eyes of my brother. 

"Could you hold him for a second?" I asked 

"No thanks darlin' I'm fine looking at him from here". 

"Please Blaze I need to use the bathroom" I whispered putting my focus back onto the little bundle of joy in my arms. How could someone be so tiny and precious? Once he was asleep again I placed him in his little cot. "Can you just stay here I'll only be a few minutes?" I asked. 

Giving me a simple nod I smiled at him before leaving the room. I wanted to know how he got home so quick and why he hadn't said anything to me. Maybe he realised now wasn't the time to chew my ear off because I knew it was coming it always did. 

"Congratulations big sis" Ally squealed pulling me into a hug. "I can't wait to meet him. How are you doing? I had no idea you'd get here so quick". 

"Thank you" I grinned walking into the staff toilets Ally following closely behind me. "He's so precious Ally and tiny, he's just adorable". I couldn't help the happiness I felt inside. Who knew a baby being born could change the atmosphere so quickly. "How's my mom doing?". 

"She's out cold" She smiled leaning against the sink as I went about my business. "So are you back for good now?" Ally asked as I exited the cubical and went to wash my hands. I sure hope I was back for good. 

Standing in the opening of the door I watched as Blaze had my little brother curled tightly in his arms. The sight was utterly beautiful and I felt sorry he had to go through the loss of a child. 

"You'll want for nothing kid" He whispered "You have a great mom and dad and you have a beautiful, gorgeous, kind hearted sister that will spoil you to death. I wish she knew how special she was Leighton". Hearing those words leave his mouth I swallowed the lump that was lodged in my throat. "I blew my chance with her little man" He cooed as my brother slept in his arms. "I guess you really don't know what you've lost until it's gone. I had her too, she was mine and I fucked it up" He laughed and then apologised for swearing. "I'm not going to bother her anymore kid she deserves better than me and I had my chance and blew it but I will tell you this I'll always protect her so the guy that finally wins her heart better treat her right". 

Deciding it was time to go back in I pushed the door open and smiled when his eyes met mine. "Thank you" I said taking a seat beside him. I can't believe those words left his mouth. Was he finally giving up? Has he now realised that we would have been no good together? 

"How's you mom?" He asked placing Leighton in his cot. 

"She's out cold" I chuckled running a hand over my face. I knew he was going to say something about last night I knew it was coming I just didn't know when. Honestly I wasn't ready to talk about it. It wasn't the time nor the place and I didn't want to ruin the mood. 

"Cooper told me what happen" He piped up shoving his hands in his front pockets as he stood next to me. I felt small when he did that and it didn't help I was sitting down. "Why the hell did you run away?" He asked keeping his voice low but I knew he was pissed. 

"I don't want to talk about it Blaze especially not right now" I whispered keeping my eyes on the ground. 

"There's my little guy" My dad grinned as he walked into the room. 

"I'm going for some fresh air" I muttered getting to my feet and leaving the room. I knew Blaze was right behind me I could feel his hand on my lower back. "You don't have to follow me I'm not going to run away". God he may as well put a collar around my neck and attach a leash. 

"Really because you're fucking good at it". 

Ignoring him I pushed the hospital door open welcoming the fresh air as it hit me. Taking a seat on the steps I watched as he matched my movements. So 

much for he wasn't going to bother me anymore. 

"Those guys are taken care of and we'll be heading back as soon as we can. I still need to finish the job and your dad still needs to take care of it down here". 

Say what now? I wasn't going back. 

"We?" I asked. I wasn't going anywhere not when my mom had just gave birth. She'll need me here. 

"Yes we just because you're moms had her baby doesn't mean everything is fine and dandy. We're still under lockdown we just had no choice but to leave the clubhouse". He muttered taking out a smoke. 

"This is ridiculous" I huffed "I have a life to live as well Nate. You can't just expect me to keep giving it up". 

"What did you just call me?" He snapped getting to his feet and standing in front of me. 

"What are you talking about now? All I said was I have a life to live-..." 

"You called me fucking Nate" He snapped cutting me of. 

Did I? Oh! 

"No I didn't now stop hovering over the top of me like some wild animal you're stealing all my fresh air". I can't believe I called him Nate I was definitely busted 

now. 

"Yes you fucking did" He growled taking a hold of my chin, hard. Locking eyes with him I could see the anger in his. "Why the fuck did you call me Nate?". 

"You're hurting me" I cried his grip tightening causing my eyes to water. 

"Everything alright out here?" 

Thank god for Tommy! 

Dropping his hand from my face I quickly got to my feet. "Yes everything is fine" I mumbled about to make my move when his hand wrapped around my wrist. 

"I suggest you head back in side Tommy" Blaze spat "We've got some shit we need to sort out". Sighing I took a seat back on the steps. This was it everything was going to come out.