Everyone's Got Problems

[Lise]

Loved both of those chapters.

It's good that Tyler's living with Aden and Belle now and not on the beach. Hopefully he'll do what he told Tess he'd do and get help.

I wonder who's at the door!

[LauraPhilly!!]

ah, plz update soon!!

I cnt wait 2 c who's at the door!!

[susanf6230]

As usual, great update, I think its

Angelo

at the door.

[Jody]

Another good chapter.

My favourite scene had to be the Belle and Tyler one. I loved how Tyler found talking to her to be so easy. The way Belle seemed like she already saw him as one of the family was sweet. The Harry Potter bit was funny. Not a fan myself, so I was as confused about it as Tyler until she mentioned what she was talking though. Another funny one was her reaction to Mark thinking she was pregnant.

I must say I did find Mark's reaction to Tyler coming to stay with them much more realistic then Tess or Belle's, or even Aden's. As much as I would want to help someone, and wouldn't want them to leave, I would still probably react the same way as he did, especially if it was just sprung on me like that, and I was expected to just accept it without having any thoughts on it. Wasn't too pleased with the way Aden and Belle dealt with Mark's reaction as well. I love that they brought Tyler to live with them. I also think it is very noble, the way they feel about people who need help, but I do think they need to also think about how their decisions affect their child. I think Mark should have had a right to express his feelings about this without his parents acting as if he is selfish, and too busy being insecure too care about anyone else. And considering the fact that he just managed to fix his relationship with his dad, I can understand his reservations. And it's not like he was being a brat about it too. I would have much preferred if Belle, and especially Aden ensured him that Tyler would be staying anyway, but still was willing to listen to their son's feelings on this. Or atleast inform him that maybe he just needs some time to get used to Tyler being with them. But atleast take his feelings into consideration and help him understand the situation better instead of brushing it aside as nothing but petty insecurity. Not the 'we made a big decision that will affect this whole family without even worrying about how your'll feel about, so you are just going to have to deal with it' approach. But I'm not to angry at them, they are good parents overall. I just didn't like the way both of them didn't seem to be willing to let Mark even have a reaction to something that was just sprung on him, or express an opinion on something that will effect him to, as well the way both Belle, and especially Aden seemed to brush of his feelings as him being difficult, and not understanding enough.

As for the OC's. I think I mentioned it to you once that I wasn't a fan of fics that focused on the OC's, so I didn't read this at first, but I was glad I decided to give it a go in the end. Well ususally I don't like when OC type characters seem to take over a fic. I don't mind them playing an important role, but they need to remain supporting characters. But with this story I don't seem to mind that most of the time it seems like a Tess/Tyler fic featuring Aden and Belle from time to time. Both Tess and Tyler are both good characters. And their storyline is very interesting. But that said as much as I enjoy reading about Tess and Tyler I'm glad Aden and Belle will be appearing more. Because at the end of the day it's them that I'm interested in the most. And it does get a bit tiring when almost every chapter/scene is about Tyler and Tess. And the characters you started reading the fic for are barely in it. Just my thoughts on this.

Anyway loving the story so far. Looking forward to what you have planned. Can't wait for more Aden and Belle scenes (seperately or together), and who is this person at the end of this chapter. When I read that my first thought was Dom.

[Symphony]

that was awesome, i had like three new chapters to read - and so much happened!

i'm hugely jealous of your writing skills like BIGTIME!

you're amazing; i have to go get the washing now but i should be back later to do a review

[wrongturntaken]

i was getting quite confused with the layout of their house as i keep imagining it differently so i don't know what its like for you. I should have described it better but i've just decided to do a couple of layout things for you.

That one is the ground floor layout but i've accidentally missed off the doors. You'll see where they are in the room plans pic.

That is the layout of the upstairs.

And these are the room plans, obviously not with every little thing in them, but the basics. I'm sure you can figure out the bathroom on your own (just cos you'll need that one for the next chapter).

Next chapter will be up shortly! I hope this was useful, lol, just something i felt like doing...

[Taniya_K]

Whoa! Ok, I dunno what I imagined their house to be like, but I like the layouts you've done for it. Now I can see it properly... Great idea.

Cannot wait for the next update! The bathroom thing has got me interested...

Thanks!

xoxo

[LAURZY!]

Oh, i didnt picture it like that thanks for that

I'm also intrigued by the bathroom comment lol

[MissOlivia22]

Hehe, thanks for the plan.

The bathroom bit sounds interesting.... XD

Can't wait

[wrongturntaken]

Okay, thank you for all the comments and i hope you liked the layouts. Jody, i completely agree with everything you said about Mark. Unfortunately i had my 'move the story along' hat on instead of my 'deal with everything properly' one. I apologise for that.

Symphony, you're jealous of my writing skills? What have you done in the last couple of days i wonder, anyone met Todd recently? I am soooo jealous of you!!!! (although he did reply to me on facebook a couple of times so its alright, not as good as meeting him though, lol). Besides... you're an amazing writer anyway!

Oh, and i read back over the bathroom comment and realised that might have sounded a bit odd! lol Anyway, you'll see i guess...

Okay, now on with the story...

WARNING: Themes of rape, violence and scenes of a sexual nature. Sorry if this offends anyone, might be a bit psychologically disturbing too.

Chapter 27.

The graduating pressure on the door caused her to let go suddenly. Her eyes widened for a millisecond at his sickening smile before she turned and ran up the stairs. He lurnged out and grabbed hold of her ankle. She kicked out rapidly hoping the force would break his grip. Eventually it did and she continued hurriedly up the stairs, heading for the bathroom where she could lock the door.

She heard his footsteps so close behind her she knew she'd never make it; he was too fast for her. He reached the bathroom before she could even shut the door, let a lone lock it.

"Get out!" she cried, knowing that commanding him was useless as he stepped slowly in to the same room as her. She backed up as far as she could eventually meeting the obstruction of the sink behind her.

"No," he said calmly as he smiled evilly at her.

"I'll scream," she told him, holding on to the sink behind her for some kind of support.

"No one will hear you, Belle, the bonus of having a house that's slightly secluded from the rest of the world," he told her uncaringly as he kept walking. She breathed deeply as he ran his index finger down her neck. She shuddered as she tilted her head upwards; cowering from his touch.

"Back off," she growled.

"Or what?" he answered tauntingly.

"Or…" she didn't know what she could do. She was scared, she was alone and the worst part of all, she knew what was coming if she didn't do something. She felt clumsily behind her and found a razor that had been resting on the sink. She brought her arm around and cut him across the face.

He raised a hand to it, where blood had been drawn but the cut wasn't deep. He laughed, "Feisty as ever, Belle."

"I'll do it again," Belle threatened, holding the razor in the air.

"No you won't," he said with a darkness appearing on his face as he grabbed hold of her wrist and flung her the other way and to the floor, the razor falling too far away to pick up.

She breathed heavily as she looked up at him, "Why are you doing this?" she said, letting the fear seep in to her voice.

"Because I'm going do what you sent me down for trying to do," Angelo told her plainly.

"Please… don't…" Belle begged as he crouched down and she could feel his eyes wandering over her shirt and the rest of her body.

"You look good, Belle," he said, going down on his knees as he rubbed his thumb along her cheek.

She flinched at his touch, "I won't let you do this to me, not again," Belle told him although she could feel the tears welling up behind her eyes.

"…but you will Belle," he whispered as he traced a hand down her front, through her breasts and down her stomach, stopping just before her jeans. It made her feel dirty even with her clothes on but she couldn't bring herself to physically push him away; afraid of what he might do.

"No," she told him adamantly.

He sighed and removed his hand before looking at her with suggestiveness in his eyes, "You have a very beautiful daughter, Belle," he said slowly. "It would be a shame if anything… happened to her."

"What?" Belle whispered suddenly in a horrified tone, "Don't you dare touch her."

"Well, that's up to you," he said as he came back in to her again, his hand curving around the inside of her thigh.

She swallowed, "What do you want?" she said quietly.

He smiled and pushed a strand of hair behind her ear, "…for you not to say no and to do as I say," he said with a firmness in his voice that told her not to argue.

She breathed out, feeling more scared than she'd ever felt. The thought of Tess going through this was more than she could handle, she was young and needed protecting. If letting this happen was the only way Belle could do that… then she had no choice, the word was out of her mouth before she had time to fully comprehend its meaning, "…okay," she croaked and immediately felt guilt radiate through her.

"Good," he drawled. There was silence for a moment as he leant in and kissed her softly. He moved his lips away slowly but they went to the side of her face as he whispered in her ear, "Say you want to sleep with me." He drew back to listen to her but only saw Belle looking at him like he'd gone mad.

He frowned angrily, "Say it!" he demanded.

She was having trouble breathing, speaking was on a new level entirely, "I… I…" she tried, but the words were so hard to get out, the lump so large now in her throat as she fought back the emotions that would show her weakness.

"You know your daughter really is beautiful, so young and fit…"

"I want to sleep with you," Belle whispered, saying the words brokenly as she felt her heart break too.

"I didn't hear that," Angelo said cruelly.

"I want to sleep with you," Belle said a little more loudly as she couldn't hold it back any longer and felt tears falling from the corner of her eyes.

"Again."

"I want to sleep with you," she repeated.

"Louder."

"I want to sleep with you," she shouted before he moved forward suddenly and ripped her shirt, sending the buttons flying everywhere.

He moved her roughly so she was lying on the floor before running his hands over her now bare skin and under her bra. She arched her back at his touch, but was powerless to stop him as she felt his presence above her.

He undid her flies and pulled her jeans down slightly as she tensed and felt the tears continue to slide down her face.

"Ask me to do it," he commanded her as he held her wrists above her head.

She turned her head to look to the left hand side, "No," she whispered.

"Belle…" he said reminding her of what he had said with just the use of her name. "Ask me."

She didn't turn to look at him but just about managed to make the words. "Do it.".

"Look at me." This time she did as he asked, turning her head slowly as the tears kept rolling down her face. "Tell me again. Beg me... and mean it."

"Do it," she said slowly, "Please," she moaned and she hated how convincing she had made it sound as he came to lie on top of her and kissed her. She didn't respond until he pulled back and communicated through his eyes what he was telling her. She kissed him back.

"Kiss me like you kiss him," Angelo said and she stopped. Being reminded of Aden at this point made the shame and guilt unbearable and she let loose full pelt sobs which Angelo didn't seem to care as he kissed her again. She responded but not the way she kissed Aden, she would never do that; it was the one thing she had control over in this situation. He was trailing kisses down her neck when they heard noise from downstairs. "Guess we'll have to do this another time," he taunted as he removed the contact.

Belle felt relief spread throughout her body but was frozen in thought at what had so nearly happened. She sat up slowly and realised how dizzy she felt and how much her head hurt from the crying. She watched the same spot on the wall for as long as it took for Angelo to put his clothes on and run from the room. She heard the kids wonder aloud who he was but she barely registered their actual words as she dragged herself to sit with her back against the bath and her knees drawn up to her chest. She just about managed to pull her jeans up but couldn't do anymore than that as she wrapped her arms around herself and rocked slowly back and forth as a single fresh tear fell down her cheek.

She was sat staring blankly at the opposite wall when the kids approached the bathroom. They all saw her, but she didn't see their eyes widen or hear their quiet collective intake of horrified breath.The boys retreated in shock and some sentiment of respect, but Tess stayed closer although still keeping some distance.

"Mum?" she whispered, fright in her voice as horror showed on her face. Belle turned her head at the word but her face was expressionless; only the remnants of tears on her cheeks showed there was something seriously wrong.

She didn't answer and instead reached out to shut the door and lock it; blocking out everything of the rest of the world before resuming her useless position of comfort.

So most of you got it right, hope that was okay, please leave me a comment! x