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Adele’s Pov I sank into an armchair and buried my face in my hands. How the hell had I ended up with this cold, cruel, son of a bitch? Well at least he hadn’t tried to force himself on me, yet. I sighed and went to the kitchen to see if they was any food. The fridge was stocked, thanks to Rachel. I made lunch and went to wake Jay. We ate lunch then explored the house. It had six bedrooms, a large living room, kitchen, library and study, a gym, and swimming pool. Jay loved the swimming pool, but I made him promise not to go near it till he had gotten swimming lessons. I also made a note to install a mini playground for him. Dinner was just the two of us. Dan was locked away in his room, I guessed he was drinking again. It scared me but I told myself he was just responding to the stress of the whole wedding. It wasn’t a habit, I tried to convince myself. “Why isn’t daddy eating with is?” Jay asked at dinner. “He is asleep. He’s so tired.” I said evasively. “Can I go se
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“But why?” Jay asked. Dan decided it was time to serve him a cup of cold truth. “Like I said, I am not your dad.” He repeated. “and you are not my son.” Adele stared at him horrified, pleading with her eyes for him to be quiet. He ignored her and took an apple from the fruit bowl then walked out of the room. As he drove to work he went over his behavior and felt bad. He is only a kid, he thought, even if I don’t want him here I don’t have to be an asshole. He sighed. This whole thing won’t work. He couldn’t be father, it frightened him. He drove into the company carpark and took an elevator to his office. “Mr. Richards asked to see you sir.” His secretary told him as he walked to his office. His heart skipped. If his dad wanted to see him this early it couldn’t be good. First he went to his office to put down the files and laptop he was carrying, then went to see his father. His head throbbed from a hangover and he felt irritably as he entered his father’s hug
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Adele's PovI glared at Dan, resisting the urge to rush over and choke him to death. After he had left, Jay had hung his head and cried softly. “Sweetheart please don’t cry.” I said hugging him. “My daddy hates me.” He said sadly. “No he doesn’t honey. I’m sorry for what he said. But he loves you.” “So why won’t he let me call him Dad?” “Well he isn’t your Dad.” I said awkwardly “But I want him to be. I like him.” I bit my lower lip. In my head I viciously cursed Dan, wishing I had the power of Elastic Girl so I could stretch my arm to his office and punch him in the face for causing my son such pain. “You know what honey? Call him Mr. Dan for now okay?” “Not Dad?” He asked sadly. “Not yet sweetheart. Soon you will call him Dad.” He frowned a little and opened his mouth to ask more questions but I changed the subject. “Finish your breakfast sweetie, we are going to find you a new school.” I said. “I am not hungry anymore.” He mumbled. “Okay drink your mil
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Adele's Pov I put my hand to my mouth to stifle the small scream of fear that tried to escape my lips. My eyes were round with fear as I looked at him. He was just as shocked and scared as I was. We stood staring at each other trying to understand what had just happened. Had he really thrown a glass cup at me? What if it had hit me instead of missing? “I didn’t mean that.” He said finally. “Yes you did.” I said hoarsely. “Stay away from me and you won’t get hurt.” He said woodenly. He glanced at the shattered glass. “The help will take care of that.” He pushed past me and headed upstairs. I sank to the ground shaking with fear. First throwing things, next would come the abuse. I had married a dangerous, violent, alcoholic, would I be able to handle the horror to come? And what about Jay? Was a violent household the type I wanted to raise my son in? It took me a long time before I was calm enough to go upstairs. I entered my room, and grabbed my laptop without both
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Adele’s Pov I blushed with shame. Even though I was the one being abused, I was feeling the shame my abuser should had felt. Crazy right? “Nothing.” I lied. “It’s just that when he is drunk he becomes a different person.” I said wishing I could go into detail but I was too embarrassed to tell her everything. “He calls me names, especially since that incident at the pool party.” “I saw the pictures. I am so sorry. It’s my fault for allowing ever idiot in. The guy wasn’t even on the guest list and nobody I spoke to admitted to inviting him. Heaven knows how he snuck in and I haven’t seen him since. If I do catch him he will regret it. Dad told me you had been set up, and I believe that. I hope Dan does too.” “He dosen’t.” I said sadly. “He thinks I tried cheating on him and was caught.” “He shouldn’t think that. It is clear someone set you up. Any idea who?” I hesitated for a minute. The only people who would have loved to see me in trouble, Karen and Tina, didn’t even know
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Tina was eating popcorn in the living room and watching her favorite reality TV show when Karen came in. She quickly turned down the volume. “Well? How did it go?” She asked eagerly. “Where is Dad?” Karen asked. “In bed. Forget him tell me how it went.” “As planned. We spent the evening together. First we went to a restaurant to have dinner, then to a bar to have a few drinks.” “And?” “And then he had to go home to that bitch.” Karen frowned “You should have convinced him to go with you to a hotel as planned.” “I really tried mom. I even tried to seduce him in his office, but it didn’t work. He is afraid of his old man. Chris has threatened to disown him if he gets involved in any scandal.” “What about Adele? The shameless tramp had her pictures of her in a bikini kissing some guy all over the net. What does he say about that?” “Nothing. The whore isn’t a co-CEO I guess.” “You need to act fast. The earlier you get pregnant for him the quicker your chan
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Adele’s Pov I lay awake for a good part of the night crying softly. How could Dan say all those mean things? That I had been sleeping around since I was thirteen? I had lost my virginity at twenty to Harry, my first and only boyfriend. I had given it to him because I loved him and hoped we would get married. So who was feeding Dan all these lies, or was he making them up to justify being an asshole towards me? Maybe, since he had boldly admitted he was having an affair, maybe slandering me was a way to justify it and ease his conscience. I wondered who the woman could be. An ex? Or someone he had met recently? Was she pretty? I shook my head, determine not to fall into that destructive self blame pattern. If he was cheating then there was something wrong with him not me. I sighed. This wasn’t the way I pictured my marriage would be. I really needed to talk to someone. I thought of Jack but it was late, I didn’t want to disturb him. I could talk to Rachel, she had asked me
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Adele’s Pov I had no time to fall into depression. I picked up Jay and had to put on a happy face. I didn’t want him asking questions. Although my tensed expression would have given me away, but he was too excited about something to notice. And he didn’t waste any time telling me the reason for his excitement. “Mommy,” he said as we settled in the cab. “Our teacher said the 15th of this month is bring your dad to school day. We are supposed to bring our daddies to talk about their jobs.” I felt my heart sink. “That’s great honey.” I mumbled knowing what was coming next. “I want to ask Mr. Dan to come and be my daddy.” “No.” I said quickly. I saw I had startled him and softened my voice. “You can’t ask him sweetheart.” “Why?” “Because he is very busy. He won’t have time.” “Can”t he try? Everyone else is going to have their daddy there.” “No he can’t sweetheart. I am sorry.” “Let me ask him.” “No. There is no need. He won’t have the time. He is a business man
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They turned. Adele was standing at the door. “What do I have to be told?” She asked looking from Chris to Rachel. “That i got the DNA result changed to confuse the cops.” Chris said quickly. Adele knew instantly she was being lied to. “Is that so?” She asked. “Yeah,” Chris said, “well now you know I better get going. Bye.” “Are you going to tell me what that was really about?” Adele asked Rachel after Chris walked out. “Chris told you already.” “Rachel, what is going on?” “Nothing. Come on let's not keep Jay waiting.” Still frowning suspiciously, Adele followed her to the living room. ** Dan was getting back into his car when Chris pulled into the car park. “Dad! I've been to the house Zoey told me you were here; I'm just coming from your office. Your secretary said you hadn't come in yet.” “Yeah, I stopped at your house. I was about to call you. I wanted to see you.” They rode the elevator to his office. “What's going on with Craig? Why was he arrested for Hal's mur
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Chris was still in his office trying to make sense of his discovery, when his thoughts where interrupted by his ringing cell phone. He frowned when he saw Zoey was the one calling. “Hello? Slow down Zoey I can’t understand you, Craig has what? Arrested? Why?” He sighed. “I am on my way.” He called his lawyer and asked him to go to the police station, then went to join them. He first spoke to the cops, before he was taking to see Craig. “Dad! Tell this your dumbass lawyer to get me the fuck out of here.” Craig said angrily. “I haven't done anything wrong.” The lawyer rolled his eyes. Chris asked to speak to Craig alone and the room was emptied. “Get me the fuck out of here dad! Now!” “The cops said you were seen a few times, going to Hal Daniel’s room.” Chris said ignoring him. “What is the big deal? He is my friend. We have known each other from college.” “Before or after you dropped out and started being a pain in my ass?” Chris snapped. “Dad!” “If he is your
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“Dad, do you have something to do with this?” Dan asked Chris when the detective had left. “Me? Of course not.” Chris said. “Really? Because I noticed you didn't show any surprise when the result was read.” Rachel said suspiciously. “Because I knew in my heart Adele was innocent.” “Really? Or is it because you did something like forging the result.” “Stop it Rachel. I didn't do anything. I swear.” “But this doesn't make any sense.” Adele said confused, “Hal is Jay’s father. I am sure of it.” Chris shrugged. “Well maybe there was a mistake with the DNA. Anyway, forget it. You are off the hook. The cops can look elsewhere for their suspect.” He stood up. “I have to go, see you guys later and don't worry about anything, I have it handled.” “Sure you do,” Rachel sneered. Chris left grinning. “He changed the results,” Rachel said, “I know him too well.” “Why won’t he admit it?” Adele asked. “Because he wants to keep you in the dark. So you don't get into trouble if he gets caug
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Zoey was on the phone as she entered the dining room. “-I am glad you are okay. Don’t worry Dad will make sure everything is okay…yeah, I read the news on the blog, don’t worry they can only talk, everything will be fine. Don’t mention it, take care.” She hung up giggling. Craig, who was at the dining table picking at his food. looked at her suspiciously. “What is going on?” He asked. “I read Adele was arrested, then I read she wasn’t but was only invite for questioning. What’s the truth?” “The first one. The second is Dad trying to do damage control.” She laughed sitting down. “Spill, what is going on?” He asked impatiently. “Adele was arrested for Hal Daniels murder.” “Why?” He asked alarmed. “The murder weapon was found hidden in her office.” “Shit! Seriously?” “Yeah. The cops want to run a DNA test on her kid. For some reason they think Hal is the dad, which may give a motive. Crazy right?” She noticed Craig looked scared. “What's wrong?” “Nothing.” “Don’t
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Dan watched helplessly as Adele was taken away by the police. “What the hell is going on! A gun in the office?” Zoey asked shocked. Dan didn’t answer. He rushed out and almost ran to Chris’ office. Zoey was right behind him. Hee burst in, startling Chris. “Dad the cops have arrested Adele!” “When? Why” Chris asked standing up quickly. “Just now. They found a gun in her office! I know she is being framed. We have to call a lawyer!” “A gun?” “Yes. The one used to kill Hal Daniels. We have to do something!” Dan insisted. “Calm down, I’m on it now.” He called his lawyer and picked up his coat. “Let’s go, the lawyer will meet us there.” He told Dan. “I am coming too.” Zoey said. “No. It’s okay, you stay here.” Chris said. She watched them walk into the elevator, then when the door closed, she began laughing. Yes! It had been so easy to plant the gun. She had waited until she saw Adele leave for a meeting, then she snuck in and put the gun behind the filling cabinet, before m
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Adele's PovAter Zoey left, I sat staring at the blank screen of my computer. In my mind I was going over what I would tell Dan this evening. I wanted to tell him the truth without upsetting him so much. I sat there for hours, worrying and sweating. I wondered if my dad had heard about what had happened. I didn't think so because Chris had made sure the press kept my name out of it, but even if I had been arrested and sentenced to death, I knew my dad won’t care. He was still mad at me. My phone rang and I nearly jumped out of my chair. “Calm down,” I told myself as I picked up the phone. It was Dan. “Babe I am stuck in a meeting, you’ll have to have lunch without me. Sorry about that.” He said. “It’s okay, I understand. I love you.” “Love you too, see you later.” I hung up and swallowed nervously. I knew he couldn’t wait for this evening, but i was dreading it. I was happy he couldn’t take me to lunch because I wasn’t even thinking of food. The thought of it made me ill. I was
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Zoey stared at the note. There was no return address. She turned it over and saw an address written on the back. The address looked familiar but she wasn’t sure. Then she looked at the key. It was clearly a key to a storage unit. That’s it! The address was a storage unit. Was this some stupid prank? Or was it for real? Whatever the case, who was responsible? Chris? Or maybe Craig? She put the note and key back in the envelope and put them in her drawer, but she kept thinking about it. If it was for real and would put Adele in jail, and maybe even destroy Dan, why not? But she had to be careful. If Chris found out she was still plotting he would throw her out for good. She went home for lunch, hoping Craig would be at home. She wanted to ask his advice without giving too much away. She found him slumped in a chair, staring into space, biting him lower lip. He jumped startled when she called his name. “What the fuck is wrong with you?” She asked annoyed. For the past few days Cr
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“Are you sure you want to come in today?” Dan asked Adele the next morning, as she stepped out of the shower. “I do. I have gotten over the shock of yesterday. I am fine.” He nodded but he wasn’t convinced. Everything wasn’t fine. In his office yesterday he had thought about Adele’s story and it didn’t make sense. If Hal wasn’t able to attend the meeting, why didn’t Adele let his company know? They could have sent someone else. Driving all the way to see him was suspicious, he remembered the way she had looked when he had come into her office, the afternoon she’d first met Hal. Dan had guessed something was wrong but she denied it. He was so worried that he went to meet his Dad. Chris was on the phone when he came in so he waited. “The news has already gone round about the murder.” Chris said when he hung up. “I’m going to make sure I keep Adele’s name out of it.” “Don’t you think it’s strange?” Dan asked. “No. It was a public place, and the victim works for a big compan
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Adele's Pov. I was still sitting in the hotel lobby, when Dan rushed in with Chris behind him. “Are you okay babe? Are you alright? What happened?” He asked anxiously. I had called him five minutes ago, as soon as I'd managed to pull myself together. I had almost fainted after seeing Hal on the bed, a bullet hole in his chest. My scream had attracted a passing housekeeper who rushed in, and when she saw the body, led me to the lobby, then called the cops. I was still shaking and scared as Dan hugged me. “I am fine. Really.” I said. “What where you doing here honey?” Dan asked. “Yeah, why are you here? What is going on?” Chris asked. I stared at them, tongue tied. I hadn’t thought about what I would say when this question was asked. “I found a dead body. Hal Daniel’s body in his hotel room.” I stammered. “Yeah but why were you there?” Chris asked. “He asked me to come and talk about the contract.” I said. “In his room?” Chris asked confused. “Yeah he said he
