While they were talking, I slowly eased my chair over to the object and tried to get it when Caroline stomped her foot down on it.
“You think you’re slick, don’t you?”
“Leave her alone!” Morgan yelled. He pointed his gun at Caroline with a hurt look on his face.
“I really thought you were different. How could you do this to your husband? To me?”
“Oh stop, Morgan. It’s always been ‘poor me Morgan.’ What about what you did? You should be punished for it, and I really hope you do.”
“Why were you with my uncle? Was it for the hefty policy my dad left him? Were you trying to get rid of him so you could have it? Maybe split it with him over there?” He said while pointing his gun at Will.
“He is my nephew, so yes.”
Morgan shook his head as he went over to me. He untied me while staring at everyone. Before he could grab me, Travis grabbed me instead, holding his gun to my forehead.
“Take one more step and I swear I will blow her brains out.”
Morgan stared at me as I gave him a fearful look. This entire day had to be a damn nightmare. I knew eventually I would wake up and be lying in bed beside him. I only saw this type of shit on TV shows and movies. I never thought I would be experiencing it.
“In fact, put your gun down and kick it over here, that way I know you can’t do anything.”
Morgan did as he was told which made Travis smile.
“Good boy.”
Before Travis could say another word, Rick, Lamar and Kyle ran in. I saw Tamara near the door. She looked scared as she saw me being held by Travis.
“Let her go!” Lamar yelled.
“Not a chance. In fact, we’re going to go for a little ride. Anyone tries to come after us, and I will kill her.”
He waved his gun at everyone as he dragged me along with him to the door. Morgan ran after us, pushing me aside and going after Travis. The two started to fight for the gun as Lamar and Rick went over to Will and Caroline. Kyle and Tamara came over to me and helped me off the ground.
I watched as Morgan and Travis were still fighting. Someone needed to get Morgan away from Travis before another incident occurred.
“Kyle, please do something.”
He nodded and tried to go to them, but he stopped. I didn’t realize what was happening until I heard Tamara screamed. I looked down and saw blood going through my shirt. I looked at Morgan, not knowing what to do.
“Hayley!” He yelled.
Kyle ran over to keep Travis from fleeing as Morgan ran over to me. I was losing my breath as he held onto me.
“Hayley, baby!”
I looked into his blue eyes, noticing how clear they looked, as if I was looking at the sky on a sunny day. That’s how I would want every day to be. Enjoying a sunny day with him by my side.
“Baby, look at me! Someone call 911!” He yelled.
That was the last thing I had heard before I fell into his arms.
Morgan
After what happened to Hayley, everything else became a complete blur. I didn’t realize what was going on until I saw Dallas police, and two paramedics rush into the room. I quickly looked around, seeing Will, Caroline, and Travis being taken away by the police as one of the paramedics asked for me to step aside. I didn’t want to leave Hayley’s side, but Lamar and Kyle pulled me away, reassuring me that the paramedics would do what they could to save her. At that moment, I wanted to go after Travis and murder him. When we were struggling for the gun, I didn’t realize he had it and pulled the trigger. If I was thinking at that moment, I could have prevented that from happening.
I was trying to break from their grasp when Uncle Rick came over to me.
“Morgan, look at me. Hayley will be okay. From what I know of her, she’s tough, so she’ll get through this.”
“It’s my fault. If I would had noticed what he was doing…”
“Nephew, you couldn’t control him or anyone else. Just know that they will be locked away so they’ll get what they deserve.”
I watched as Hayley was placed on the stretcher and wheeled out of the room. I went behind them. I had to go with them to the hospital.
“I’ll call my parents and let them know what happened,” Lamar said. He was on the verge of tears as he watched his sister being carried out. I knew this was bringing back painful memories for him with Samantha. All because of me and my screwed up family.
I nodded and ran out of the door. I asked the paramedics if it was okay for me to go with them. They nodded as I stepped into the ambulance. I slowly took Hayley’s hand, praying that she would be okay. I knew she was a fighter, so she should pull through this.
The ride to the hospital was awkward as I was impatiently waiting for them to get there. Every minute was critical, so she needed to get there as soon as possible.
As we finally stopped, they opened the doors and immediately took her in. I stood back as I watched her do through the emergency doors. The tears I tried to hold in before were quickly falling as I went over to the entrance. I slid down on the ground, feeling truly defeated over what happened. I let her down. I told her I would protect her and I didn’t. Now, due to my foolish mistake, she was fighting for her life.
I knew what I had to do. It might not be the best decision at the moment, but it needed to be done. I tried to have a normal relationship, and I failed. I’m nothing but toxic to her. If I stayed, it would only make things worse.
I got up and was walking to the bus stop when I heard Lamar’s voice.
“Where are you going?”
“I need to leave. I can’t be here.”
“What? What are you talking about?”
“I failed her Lamar! I told her I would protect her. Now, she could die because of me.”
“Morgan, this is not your fault, so don’t blame yourself for this. You know Hales; she wouldn’t blame you either.”
“I tried to protect her. I didn’t want her involved in this.”
Lamar pulled me into his arms. In my 22 years, I have only cried twice, when my father passed and when I broke my arm when I was 10. But this time, it didn’t matter if I was, or even if anyone saw me do it. Hayley is my world, so if anything happened to her, I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself.
She had to pull through this. Not just for me, but also for her family. They don’t need any more bad news.
For the past few weeks, things have been a roller coaster, all due in part to me. If she does pull through this, I’ll do what I can to keep her safe and protected. I won’t screw up like I did before.
But if she doesn’t, I will do everything in my power to seek revenge on everyone that had crossed me. Rest assured that they will get what’s coming to them.
And that’s a promise…
Music Playlist
The music playlist for Something Just Ain’t Right Part 2 is a great mix of songs that I believe describes the story between Hayley and Morgan’s journey throughout the story.
Beg For It – Iggy Azalea
Not For Long (feat. Trey Songz) – B.O.B.
Style- Taylor Swift
This Love- Dwele
That Good Good- Ledisi
Love Me Like You Do -Ellie Goulding
The Charade-D’Angelo
March- George Tandy, Jr.
Chains- Nick Jonas
Betray My Heart- D’Angelo
Let It Burn - Jazmine Sullivan
Slow Motion- Trey Songz
So Good- Leela James
Take You There- Ne-Yo
Nothing Without You - Raheem DeVaughn
Lazy Love- Ne-Yo
Nothing In This World- KeKe Wyatt & Avant
Another Life- D’Angelo
Thinking Out Loud- Ed Sheeran
If you love the songs listed or never heard them, please make sure to check out the Something Just Ain’t Right Part 2 playlist on Spotify (if you are a subscriber).
https://open.spotify.com/user/1246894502/playlist/2RLOJRWOAIMnNHwK6Gov
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Hayley and Morgan are back in the novella, Just Right. The story will be released on August 9th, but pre-order is now available.
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What happens when the chaos ends and their normal life begins?
It has been three years since Hayley and Morgan Carter experienced the turmoil caused by Morgan’s family. Now that the threats, kidnappings, and shootings are behind them, the two can now live a normal life with their two-year-old son, Morgan Jr. While Hayley is living her dream as an event coordinator for a high-profiled company, Morgan decided to go into law enforcement and become a detective. With their lives slowly falling into place, the two will soon find out that things are not what they seem.
As the two receive some surprising news from a former nemesis, they must decide what is best to protect themselves and their loved ones. Will the two result back to their former lives to keep their happily ever after, or will it be too late?
Coming Soon!!
No Other Love, the spin-off from the Love, Life, & Happiness series, is set to be re-released soon. The entire series is getting a facelift with a new cover, but it will be the same story with Kevin, Jennifer, and Carla.
Kevin Thompson always lived life straight by the book. He got a great job, married his college sweetheart, Jennifer and together they're raising a wonderful son.
Even though Kevin is living the picture perfect life, he's starting to feel that something is missing. His marriage is slowly falling apart leaving him in a compromising position. To make matters even more complicated, he unexpectedly runs into an old college friend, Carla Windsor. Carla just happens to also be friends with Jennifer.
When secrets are exposed between the three, will it destroy everything Kevin has worked hard for? Or, will he see this as his way out of the life that he once cherished?
About The Author
Sheena Binkley first discovered her love for storytelling when writing her first story for a class project at the tender age of nine. Since then, she has composed several short stories and numerous tales that are not only engaging, but simply entertaining. She is also a freelance writer, penning articles on various topics including education and entertainment.
To date, her best-selling novels include In Love With My Best Friend, Love Unbroken, Something Just Ain't Right, and The Love Chronicles.
In April of 2016, Sheena launched her own publishing company which focuses strictly on romance books. Besides writing, she loves reading, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. She lives in Houston (where the weather is always unpredictable) with her husband and son.
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