More guests started coming in, I got up and began greeting them, the hostess I had booked for the night also showing guests around. 

Walking in a fiery red head girl, young looking and very similar to me, just taller, my sister, that was my sister. 

Marcus and Jackson looking in her direction, Marcus's mouth falling open, eyes wide, not a chance he is going near her, I laugh to myself, walking over to her I was smiling, happy she came, reaching her though, Sarah walked through the door, she was not meant to bring her. 

I can't complain, I can't do much it would spoil the night. 

"Hi Freya, it is lovely to meet you" I hugged her, I couldn't stop myself, something made me.

"Hi Alena, I have known about you forever, so this is probably more of a shock for you then me"

"It is, hi Sarah" I can't find it in me to call her mum yet.

"Don't worry, I am here to apologise, I am sorry for everything I said about Jackson, for letting my own opinions cloud my judgement of him, I am going to go and apologise to him as well"

"Thank you, Sarah, he is over at the bar" I nodded towards him and she walked off.

"I hear you have a son?" I smiled at Freya 

"I do, he is nearly two, he is called Max, a beautiful boy, do you have kids?"

"Shall we sit and get a drink?" 

I walked towards the bar, grabbing us both a drink, Marcus's eyes following us, sitting and talking, I explained how I had the twins, and was lucky to be here today, she spoke about her course and been qualified in beauty, it led to an amazing new idea, something I had thought of but never actually tried to implement. 

"I am sure you will have a job, but if not, I have a possible space opening, I was thinking of hiring a female photographer, and doing sexy and elegant shoots for women to help boost their confidence, but with a makeover before" It is something I always wanted to do but never have got around to doing it.

"I would love to honestly, I think it would be amazing, just let me know"

"Alena" I turn to where Ruby is stood.

"A package was dropped off earlier I forgot to tell you, I didn't see who brought it, it was left at the door, I put it in your office I hope you don't mind" I wonder who would be sending a package here for me.

"That is great thank you, I will go up and have a look, I will be right back down Freya, Jackson is at the bar, he is keen to meet you" 

I began walking to the office as she walked back to the bar, sitting down at the desk I looked at the package, plain no address on it, just my name, my hands went to lift the lid, the door swung open.

"Don't open it Alena!" I stopped, Jacksons voice shouting at me, looking at the box then him, I panicked, what was in this box?

"I don't know what is in it, but I don't think you should look in it first, just to be safe" I nodded in agreement and passing it to him. He lifted the lid, his face whitening, sickening, like a ghost, whatever it was, it wasn't nice, and it was not exactly a nice surprise either, I got up, walking towards him, wondering what it was. 

I wish I had not looked, the girls mini teddies in the box, ones that sat on a shelf in their room, covered in mud and what looked like blood.

"Are the girls okay Jackson?" I feel sick, he put the box down and looked at me, his hands grasping my shoulders. 

"The girls are fine, this box got here before I left, they must have got the stuff last night" I felt slightly better, but still not entirely, I will need to ring the babysitter and be sure everything is okay.

Grabbing the box, I took the note out, the words scribbled on it not good.

You can't be greedy and get away with it, you will soon learn what I mean by that, you were meant to go down a different path then the one you're on now.

So, the person want's me, how am I greedy? What have I done to be seen as greedy and how am I on the wrong path?

"Leave it, I am sending Marcus back to sit at the house to be sure" 

He walked out, I watched as Marcus left, as he did my dad walked through the door, smiling I was happy, I need my dad right now, I didn't tell him much about this stuff, but I always feel better after hugging him. 

Leaving the office and walking towards him, I freeze, Sarah is there, I forgot, and it was now to late, he has seen her, the love on his face, and heart break says it all, he never stopped loving her, but she has hurt him too much.

Rushing to his side, I explain as quickly as I can, I don't want him to leave, I want him to stay here with me, he was invited not Sarah and if I had to I would send her away quickly.

"Alena, she is your mother, if you want to see her I cannot stop you, and I certainly would not hate you for it, just enjoy the night, I will be civil even if she comes and talks to me" 

My dad forever the gentlemen, hugging him I left to find Jackson, hoping Marcus would be home and confirm everything was safe and okay.

"Everything is fine Alena, stop rushing around trying to find me" 

Jackson stood behind me, his arms wrapping around me, I still had no idea who was out to hurt me, but having Jackson's arms wrapped around me helped a lot. 

"You need to do a speech soon, and I should go say hello to Freya I ran off when she mentioned the package" 

"Yes, please do, my mum already loathes you, so would be nice if my sister did not as well" 

Laughing I turned, kissing his lips and letting him go. My dad stood there, Sarah with them, they were talking away, I just hoped things stayed civil, but mostly that he would not get hurt, if he did, it would be caused by me, that I could not live with.

"This place is amazing Alena, I tried the pole dancing, I will certainly be booking into one of the classes, are you going to be doing any of the classes?" Georgina looked at me. 

"No, I am having private ones, but still the same style, just instead of it been a full class, it is just me which will help a lot, I am not sure I will be happy trying to dance around people and falling on my face" 

I was a bad dancer, with two feet on the ground, how I would do with a pole and lifting feet off the floor is yet to be found out.

"That is good then, have you seen Liam?" She looked around trying to find him.

"No, sorry, but while we are on that subject how are things, you know in the bedroom?" She blushed, that is a new sight for Georgina.

"Good, really good in fact, I don't think I will ever go as far as you and Jackson, I don't think I am a real submissive, I just enjoy the fact he ties me to the bed and takes control, I like been restrained most other things, I am not too sure or keen on" 

I was glad she realised where she was compared to me, my fear was she would try do what I do with Jackson and get hurt.

"That is good, I am glad things are looking up" 

I hugged her, I was truly happy, she had Liam and happy he had her, they seemed to be strong together, which is a good thing. 

"Hi Alena, I will need to leave soon" I turned, and Freya was stood there, she looked at me then Georgina.

Georgina looked at us both, confused and questioning, I forgot she had no idea about my mum, let alone that I had a sister, this was a conversation for later, but I do need to introduce them to each other.

"Georgina, this is Freya, my sister, Freya, this is Georgina one of my oldest friends, Freya is a beauty therapist, so you will love her Georgina, and Georgina is a solicitor. 

"Hi" They both hugged, my relief flooded through me, that Georgina did not try and have a cat fight with her over me. 

"I will explain everything tomorrow Georgina" 

I smiled, hoping she was not to offended I never told her, Georgina loves her gossip more than most women do, this was one piece though that she was not given in time. She did not seem to bothered by it thought to be totally honest, she seemed fine.

"Alena, you need to come and do a speech" Jackson stood behind me once again, I was not looking forward to this part, it was the part I would love to skip, but I know I cannot.

Standing there everyone watching me, waiting my mind blank I thought quickly of what to say, I had planned what to say but apparently it is now forgotten I need to say something because right now I look like a fool!

"Hi everyone, thank you all for coming, I am hoping this business will bring help to those who need it, as well as fun experiences to others. I got the idea after I myself was in a relationship where things were sour, I ended up locked away, never leaving the house, not interested in communicating with people, withdrawn and hidden, had there been something like this available for victims and women it would have been a help. I was lucky to meet someone who brought me out my shell, and made me realise how great and lucky I am"

"I know it would have helped me having something like this, it would have given me my confidence back that I lost during that relationship. I understand just how it feels to walk in a room full of people, not knowing them, feeling self-conscious and wanting to hide, so if at any time you're too scared to walk into a class, I will be there to walk in with you. I would like to thank all the staff, without them this place would not be possible. I would also like to thank my wonderful husband for supporting my choice in making this happen"

Everyone raised their glasses and cheered, I sat down, relieved it went well.

Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, no one causing trouble, except for my surprise gift, which we were calling the police about later, although Jackson is not optimistic however, he believes that they would be useless, and to some extent I have to agree with him, they were not much help before. 

I just hope this time they help, and that whoever this person is, gets caught quickly. I feel so exhausted, everyone laughing and having fun, I just want to go home to bed, impossible though, walking around I made small talk with guests, my dad seemed to be smiling, he was still stood talking to Sarah, I am surprised they are still talking but more that he seems happy.

"Hi Alena" Turning I saw Roxy, she is not someone I invited, at all, my frown making it known, she held her hands up in defeat.

"Sorry for what I did, I know how stupid it was" Well at least she has apologized and accepted she acted out of order.

"Let's just forget it, no point going over and over something that has happened and finished" Plus I am too tired to care about it.

"I will say this though, go near my husband again, and you will regret it, actually go near Marcus either and you will" She stood looking at me considering what to say.

"Great, I am just going to take a walk around" 

She walked off out of sight, I couldn't figure out where she went, and honestly don't care. Jackson walking towards me smiling, he was so good at hiding his emotions when needed, I feel like I look like a nervous wreck.

"Hello kitten, can I have this dance?" 

Laughing I nodded, his arms wrapping around me, moving and dancing slowly, it was amazing, forgetting everything, like it was just us two. 

"You know Jake is here right" I looked up to him, I had not seen Jake at all here, so he must be staying out my way for obvious reasons.