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Chapter 18
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2020-07-18 05:32:08As the night went on, the diamond on my neck seemed to weigh heavier and heavier. I'd had to listen to Jacob talk about how he bought a hotel from Irish men.
"Are you here with the Riveras?" Jacob suddenly asked me. I pushed my glass of wine away.
"What?"
"I see you sat with them...you must be close to them" Jacob half grinned and I didn't want to take that as a sign for anything.
"My husband, Lucas is quite familiar with them" I said.
Jacob chuckled. "So your Grayson's wife" he clapped his hands together. "No wonder he hasn't taken his eyes of you"
I turned toward the curtain to where Lucas sat. He held a glass of red wine and his head was tilted toward the bar.
"You can say so" I smiled. "About your earlier questions about the Riveras" I moved in my seat so I was closer to him. That way, I can whisper if I have to. "How do you know them?"
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The sound of a huge crash against the wall jerked me up immediately and I was in full panic. I searched the bedside for the lamp. When my hand found it, I clicked it on and then sat on my bed wondering what to do next.If I get out of bed and check through the windows, I might frighten myself but yet again, I'm curious. I reach for my phone by my bed side and turned on the flashlight. As I was about to get out of bed, the door to my room creaked opened and I shrinked in my movements.Too scared to ask who it was, I just got back under the blanket. The besides lamp was low enough for anyone to not see me under the covers. There was movement in my room and then I got a whiff of that familiar honey scent hit my nostrils.'Elaine" Lucas called out and I jerked up again and ran into his arms."There was a noise" I ramble on but his hands stroke my hair."I heard so I came to check up on you fir
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The warm morning breeze hit against my face as I stepped out into my balcony. The days seemed to get hotter and hotter and I was just about so close to using the pool. When would summer be over?Few men were littered around the back trying to fix the fallen wall from last night. My body cringed when I remembered the awful noise of a car hitting against something and the way I felt someone was watching me. Who does that anyway. What a creep! I hope they find him soon.I went back into my room to put on my robe and brush my teeth before walking down the stairs. Lucas was there with Lara. He was relaxing against the kitchen counter while she was chopping vegetables."Good morning Lara" I said when she spotted me. Lucas turned to me before smiling."Look who had a goodnight rest" he grinned."Only because you were there" I smiled and then frowned when I thought about what I just said.
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"Ellie would like to go on a little excercise sometimes. At least an hour per day. You seem to have a good amount of land and lawn, so Mrs Grayson can give her some walks. Then she won't be any trouble" Will said.I looked over at Ellie who was trying to get a mouthful of my dress into her mouth. I didn't try to stop her, just enjoyed watching her.Ryan chose the perfect moment to drive into the yard and we could see him through the glass doors as he carried a crate from the back of the Jeep."As long as she has all her supplies, she'll be good" Will handed Lucas a paper. I'm not sure what's on it but Lucas looked thoughtful before signing it.I watched as Harry and Larry helped carry Ellie's supply into the house. The supplies constituted of 3, 40 pounds of dog food, mesh bag of toys and of course, her bedding.Ryan came in next with a Durapet stainless steel dog bowl and placed it in fro
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I held Ellie's leash so she doesn't go all wild on him. After all, we don't know why he's here. Maybe he's visiting a friend or family. He looks nicely dressed and not in a black leather with mask covering his face."Oh hi Jacob"He smiled showing off his teeth. More like grin."Didn't think I'd see you so soon but it's just my luck" He smiled."I'm flattered." Ellie was still growling but she doesn't have a look on her face or stance that promises death. "What are you doing here anyway?""I own a house here" he said with raised brow and a smile. Then that's a good thing then."That's nice. This region is known for having the best houses" I smiled."Yeah, sadly, it's not as nice as yours" he grinned and I flinched. How does he know where I live? I fiddled around with my feet.No need to make assumptions Elaine. He's probably just
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My alarm went off and I shoved my blonde hair away from my face. I slept off with a terrible headache last night. After going through those papers and sticker notes Lucas sent to me, I tried to find possibilities and facts that Jacob killed Ethan. I just couldn't find any.I rolled out of bed finally and slowly so I don't trigger whatever pain there is left in my head. Ellie sat upright and stuck her tongue out. She insisted on laying on my bed last night and I didn't have the strength to fight with her.My phone chimed with a message and I reached by my bedside to get it.Lucas: Good morning :)I don't know Lucas to use smiley faces. He looks like a big buff guy who'd use emojis with caps and leather jacket. If there were any. Morning. :)He didn't waste any time to reply.What do you have planned today?
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I don't know what I was doing telling Nicole I'd babysit Autumn whenever they weren't home. Getting too close to them could hurt me. If one Rivera finds out I'm Elaine, I won't be able to prove my Innocence, cause I'll be back in jail.Nicole was looking at me like she'd just been free from a honey nest. She smiled and clapped her hands together."Oh thank you Tiff" she rolled her eyes sarcastically. "Finding a suitable sitter for Autumn wasn't easy but now your helping, I know I don't have to worry" she smiled.Of course she doesn't have to worry. Autumn is my baby but she doesn't need to know that."I'm sure it's no problem." I nodded my head toward the little girl rolling all over the grass with Ellie and I grinned. "She's a darling""That's right she is. Which is why I and Cooper are thinking of adopting her in the falls" Nicole said and I choked on my tea. So soon?I
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I know when I have a headache because it's the most terrifying pain you could ever feel in a short moment before it leaves. I felt a little bit stuffy and tried to remove the blanket from my body but a searing pain knocked my head.Damn! I didn't even drink much. It was Jacob's fault. He lured me into having a drink with him and then from there, we had drinks. I know I shouldn't be drinking cause my gun wound hasn't fully been healed but...I just got caught up in the moment.I finally dragged the blanket off of me and rolled to my side. I shit my eyes immediately I face the window. The sun was so bright and my windows where wide opened.There was a shuffling noise by the couch and I turned my head to tell Ellie to be quiet but I gasped when I saw Lucas.Or I'm just hallucinating? It's the third day but I didn't expect him to be home so early. I smiled."Hey you""
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"Should I be worried?" Lucas asks when he steps on the porch and his eyes meet mine. My hands are clenched and my eyes fuming with anger. I don't know what fuels me but I swing my palm until it connects with his left cheek. His eyes narrow as he glares at me. "What was that for?""You dare ask me that?..." I scoff. "You... liar!" I yell, hitting at his chest. I look crazy right now but I need to let go of this doubt in me. I need him to tell me that he didn't do this. I really need him to."What the fuck are you talking about Elaine!" He suddenly grabs my shoulder, forcing me to look him in the eyes. I try to wiggle away but his grip is strong. "Please, talk to me""You...you were in the house the night of the murder" I sob and his eyes fall. He didn't deny it or try to argue, he was really there. My chest constrict. Is Lucas who he really says he is?have I been sleeping with Ethan'
