Chapter 19: Madness
As Luis approached the last few steps he gasped in horror.
Standing in front of him holding a knife to Sheridan's throat was Beth. "Beth what do you think you're doing?" Luis yelled. "Don't come any closer Luis" Beth grabbed Sheridan and held the blade of the knife under her chin.
"I will slit her throat if you come any closer" "Beth I never though you could be capable of murder. Please don't do this to Sheridan let her go…" Luis pleaded. "Why should I? She took you from me. I always wanted to be your wife and in a few months she has taken you away from me."
"Beth, we haven't been together for years. I don't love you, I love Sheridan and you doing this…won't change my mind about my love for Sher.." "Shut up" Beth yelled. "Just shut up. I don't want to hear about your love for Sheridan say you love me or else I will hurt her." "Noooooo" Luis screamed. "Don't hurt Sheridan, please let her go" "I can't Luis, I have to kill her so you can be with me forever."
Suddenly, Sheridan kicked Beth in the stomach and the knife hit the floor with a bang. Luis rushed over to Beth and held her down.
He grabbed his handcuffs and handcuffed Beth. "You're under arrest Beth." "No, please Luis don't do this to me, please" Beth pleaded. "I am sorry but you committed a crime and now you have to pay the price." As Beth lay on the floor handcuffed, Luis pulled Sheridan into his arms and held her tight. "I almost lost you Sheridan. I love you and when we get out of here we are
going to start our new life, together." "Oh Luis" Sheridan was crying as she pulled Luis in closer for a kiss.
They kissed passionately as if they hadn't kissed for years. They broke off the kiss and held each other. Luis rubbed Sheridan's back and kissed her forehead softly, while whispering tender loving words in her ear. Eventually, Beth was taken to jail and charged for attempted murder and kidnapping. Once Sheridan and Luis reached the cottage Sheridan stepped inside and sighed.
"Oh Luis, it feels so good to be in your arms again." "That's how it will always be from now on." Sheridan pulled Luis in for a tender kiss. "I want you to just hold me tonight Luis. I want you to hold me and never let go." "I wont, I promise Sheridan." Luis and Sheridan walked into their bedroom and lay down holding each close all night. Meanwhile, a shadow lurked outside Sheridan's bedroom window watching the couple sleep soundly. "My dear Sheridan, when will you ever learn that you cannot disobey me."
To Be Continued....
Preview for Chapter 20: Who is threatening to ruin Sheridan's happiness? Will Sheridan and Luis ever find true happiness? Find out in Chapter 20: Love Making
