Deceiving My Bully Stepbrother

(Neal Turner)

I watched as Johnnie slid into the car..my sweet girl looked so beautiful and I couldn't believe it's been four years since I held her in my arms.

After everything that happened..I couldn't stay away..I know that it's risky..and if he finds out, it could end badly..but it is the only way to protect them.

Dave King is a f*****g monster..and my wife isn't much better..he thought he really got away with it all of those years ago. But I wasn't an idiot..I knew it was coming. Especially after confronting him and showing him the proof that Ben wasn't my

son.

But I didn't give a s**t about blood..that's my boy..he is mine and Dave can't do anything to change that.

It wasn't easy to come back here..I needed to change everything, I needed them to think I was dead..even my sweet little girl and son..

I thought that she would be able to get out of this and live a happy life..but of course she fell for him..Viva and I both knew it might happen even back then. Capsian seemed to stay away from her for a few years...but I can't blame him, my Jojo is one of a kind..and I'm glad to see Caspian didn't end up like his father.

It happened the week before I was supposed to leave for my next job. Working in a crabbing boat wasn't the easiest s**t, considering I had kids..Sometimes I would be gone for weeks at a time but the pay was worth it.

Heather always needed more..she wanted the bigger house, the nicer car..the best clothes..so keeping up with her lifestyle was challenging.

Then I found the phone..I was looking through her drawers for a shirt I misplaced and found it tucked behind everything. I tried to put the password in..our anniversary, her birthday, then the kids..and nothing..then I did Viva's birthday and when that didn't work..the sinking feeling I always felt when they were together came back..

Dave King's birthday..then it opened right up. What I saw inside that phone made me sick to my stomach.

Years and years of texts and pictures..but it wasn't only of them together..then there were pictures of Ben that Heather sent to Dave..claiming that MY son was his.

I was heartbroken...reading what he had to say and how Heather was clearly so madly in love with him, how did I not know?

Then I saw that Dave had been telling Heather to leave me for months or he would cut her off..he gave her one more month to do it.

I quickly put the phone back when I heard her approaching.

Our whole marriage was a lie.

After that, I tried to put on the best front I could..but it was f*****g hard.

"Neal, what do I owe the pleasure?" Dave asked after I barged into his office.

"Cut the shit..how long do you seriously think you two would get away with this?" I yelled, making Dave shoot up from his chair before stomping to the door and shutting it, not wanting anyone else to hear.

"I have no idea what you are talking about." He stated, anger clearly burning in his eyes.

"I know about Ben..I know about the affair and the lies..but the question is..does Viva know?" I asked, making Dave lose that calm person before shoving me against the wall and placing his arm across my neck.

"You f*****g prick, you don't know what the hell you are talking about... You can't prove shit.." He gritted through his teeth. At one point I actually thought of Dave as a friend..but I was clearly naive.

"A simple DNA test can prove.." I began, feeling his elbow press deeper into my throat, making me choke as he glared down at me..giving me all the confirmation I needed.

"And Johnnie...is she.." I choked, making Dave scoff.

"That little mistake is all yours. Just think of it as Heather's way of getting back at me for having Caspian..she always was such a jealous woman. But when she's angry..man is the s*x good."

I pushed Dave back, my fist striking him in the jaw as he stumbled away from me before smirking and wiping at his mouth.

"Wow Neal, you're not as much of a p***y as I thought you were." He laughed, making me breathe in and out heavily as I glared at him.

"I'm actually glad you found out because this makes everything much easier." Dave began while walking to his desk.

"I want you gone..I will give you one million dollars to leave Heather..I don't care how you do it." He began before tapping his fingers on his desk and looking up at me.

"What? No..I'm not leaving my kids.." I rushed out making Dave sigh before standing again.

"One of them isn't even yours..and the other..well..I would hate for something to happen to her..she seems like such a sweet girl."

This time I was the one who rushed at Dave, my hands gripping the collar of his shirt as I glared at him.

"Don't you f*****g dare threaten my daughter..in fact..I want you to end things with Heather." I gritted through my teeth, making Dave laugh.

"Really?" He scoffed and then I began to smile.

"Seems like you have more to lose from this than anyone Dave. Perhaps if Viva learned about Ben..if she were to know about the affair..you did sign a prenuptial agreement..didn't you? Two wealthy families like yours...I'm sure it was a must.." "Shut the f**k up! You have no idea who you are messing with..one word to Viva about this and I kill you." He spat, the venom in his voice made me stare at him in disbelief and right then I knew..I knew what Dave King was capable of.

After that things became much worse..anonymous texts and calls bombarded my phone.. threatening my child's life..people following my every move.

I tried to go to the cops..but Dave King is a powerful man.

I didn't tell Heather I knew..I was going to wait until I got back so I could come up with a plan. I needed to get both Ben and Johnnie out of that house. But once I saw we had a new crew member..I knew something was up. I knew Dave wanted me dead.

So I came up with a plan..

It was a stormy night, and I suspected that would be when the man was going to act...I made the decision to jump overboard while he held a gun to my back.

What he didn't know is I contacted an old friend...a man named Will who would take my secret to the grave. I gave Will my coordinates that evening so he would know where to find me. It took him forty minutes but he did..and he rescued me on his fishing boat. We almost died that night with the storm..but I knew this was the only way to protect my children..because if I was gone, he wouldn't use Johnnie's safety against me.

I hid out for the first two years in a lighthouse that my friend owned.

He would give me news on my kids just from things he saw on social media..but other than that I was in the dark for the most part..

But after a while..the temptation was too great..and I hated what I saw..

That little girl who used to smile so brightly had become a mere shell..I made her a shell..and Heather was still seeing Dave privately..

But now..now I'm done hiding in the shadows...I'm ready to get my life back..my kids and my family..I'm ready to take Dave King down and I won't let him scare me..not this time.

I just hope they understand..that they realize I did this for them..

Dave King might not have put that gun to my back himself..but he was the one pulling the strings..and who knows what else he is capable of.