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2020-07-24 05:03:08I 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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I felt Ellie stir close to me at the early hours of the morning. If she weren't a dog, I'd say she was heating up. Yesterday, after Lara's bursting in and telling me and Lucas that Ellie was sick, Lucas called the Vet immediately. It was just a case of stomach ache.It appeared she ate something sugary or something harmful to her. The vet said it could have been poison."Ellie, good girl" I ran my hands through her soft hair slowly and heard her gave a little howl.BANG! BANG!Ellie sprung up on her feet in seconds and I jumped out of bed too and laid on the floor. It is usually the wisest thing to do during gunshots. You can never tell where the bullets are headed.I heard Lucas door bang shut and I was happy he was coming but I heard his footsteps hurry down the stairs. He must have assumed I was still sleeping but I was awake. wide awake.I crawled to the door
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Lucas sat beside me and took my hand in his. I don't think I've ever seen so much emotion go through him before and now he's doing it, it has me warm inside so I smiled. Like a really happy smile."You two are a wonderful couple" Mrs Simpson breaks our a little moment and I chuckled nervously. I knew my cheeks were ruddy and all so I just turned to Penny instead to hide my embarrassment."Thank you" Lucas speaks for both of us and I was really grateful for that."So, Mrs Simpson. Are you ready to tell us what happened?" Lucas asked the older woman and she was quiet for a while as if thinking her answer before she smiled with a nod."Yes. I think it's better I tell someone" she said. "Penny, get them something to drink" She said to her granddaughter and the girl rushed off. An obedient loving girl. I wonder if she knows Autumn.Living in a mansion, you don't even realize you have neig
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The sight of the building rushing by us was thrilling. I didn't believe I'll miss city life so much. I mean, I've been locked up in the mansion for more than a month. The only people I speak with are Lara, the twins,Riley which I rarely see and of course Lucas.I won't say I was locked up against my will because I know it's for my own good. The reason I'm even out today is because I and Lucas are taking Ellie to the Vet. She seemed to be having a lot of slip-ups. Last night, she woke me up with a whine and turning around."Do you think we could also see Ash before we get back?" I asked Lucas and he had an amused look on his face."Elaine, you're not a prisoner. You can see whoever you want as long as you're careful"I tightened my fist together. How come I never knew this! I would have gone out a lot of times. Seriously, I thought he made it clear that I shouldn't
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The night could've chosen a better way to end but no, there just had to go ahead and be a noise at my balcony side. I sat up against the headboard and strained my eyes at the balcony side. It was dark outside and I had left the window opened because of the heat and now, I'm terribly regretting that decision. Ellie did not even stay with me last night. She was too sick to walk up the stairs and I was too tired to lift her hairy big body.Asking who was there was definitely a bad idea and I'm affirmative that someone is at my balcony. There was another movement and I crawled out of bed careful not to make a sound. Could it be the robber from that night? Or Mr Simpsons murderer. What does he want from me?I slipped my feet into my slipper and slowly walked to the door but before I could reach the handle, the cocking of a gun was head.°°°°°I turned around slowly to see a man in blac
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Her big blue eyes were strained on me and when she saw I wasn't moving an inch from where I stood, she moved from the bed and came to me. Her soft hands held mine and she pulled me into her room."Good evening Mrs Grayson" She said in a very timid voice.Delaney huffed from behind us and I stroked the little girls hand. "I'll leave you two then. I'm off for the night. I left some milk on the counter" Delaney said and then her feet were heard walking inside the room.She pulled out a pink pyjamas with cute white buttons all over it and dropped it by the bed side."Her bedtime is by eight but Mrs Forrest lifted the curfew a bit. So she may go to bed by Eight thirty or nine" Delaney said."Thank you Delaney"She smiled hugely. "I'm at your service Mrs Grayson. "She said. "Do have a nice time" She said to me and then turned to the little girl. "You too Autumn" She brushed her
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I ran up the stairs, my breath hitching as I wiped at the tears streaming down my face. The cold marble was unkind beneath my bare feet, but I barely noticed. My shoe dangled from Lucas’s hand as he called out behind me, his deep voice tinged with concern.“Tiff, stop! What happened? Talk to me!”I didn’t answer. I couldn’t. My chest felt like it was caving in, and the walls of the mansion seemed to close in with every step. By the time I reached our bedroom, the tears were blinding. I flung the door shut behind me and collapsed onto the bed, curling up against the headboard.The room was dark, but it didn’t matter. It matched the hollow ache in my chest, the endless void of emotions I couldn’t contain.A moment later, the door creaked open. Lucas stepped inside, his silhouette framed by the faint light from the hallway. He closed the door softly and set my shoe down near the dresser.“Tiff,” he said gently, The bed dipped under his weight as he sat beside me, his hand gently brushing
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Diana sighed dramatically, fanning herself with a manicured hand as she plopped into a chair besides her brother Cooper. “Remember when we used to run through the orchards behind the estate? Our clothes caked in mud, and Mrs. Haddock would chase us with that dreadful broom?”Cooper laughed, the sound bubbling up like champagne fizz. “And you’d always blame it on me,” he said, nudging Diana playfully. “As if anyone believed you.”“I was very convincing!” Diana retorted, feigning indignation. “You were just a terrible liar.”Cooper chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “I remember the time you convinced us all there was treasure buried near the gazebo. We spent hours digging in the dirt, only to find an old biscuit tin filled with rusted nails.”Diana grinned mischievously. “I maintain it was treasure! You just didn’t appreciate my vision. Ethan was the only one that appreciated me”I smiled faintly, the warmth of their memories washing over me like sunlight, but I couldn’t fully
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ELAINE POVThe soft glow of the chandelier bathed the grand staircase in golden light as I descended, my heels clicking softly against the polished wood. The black dress Jacqueline had tailored for me clung perfectly to my frame, its high slit brushing against my thigh with each step. My hair was swept into an elegant updo, a few loose strands framing my face, and the necklace Lucas had bought me sparkled faintly against my collarbone.Lucas stood at the base of the stairs, his hands casually tucked into the pockets of his tailored navy suit. His sharp jawline was cleanly shaven, and the crisp white shirt beneath his jacket made his tan skin stand out even more. For someone who often downplayed his appearance, he looked effortlessly striking.His gaze found me as I reached the midpoint, his blue eyes darkening as they swept over me. He shifted slightly, pulling one hand out of his pocket to adjust the cuffs of his jacket—a nervous tell I’d picked up on over the months.When I reached
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ELAINE’S POVLara set down two plates of scrambled eggs on the dining table, her movements precise, almost mechanical, before she walked off, casting me a warm but fleeting glare. I watched her retreating figure disappear into the hallway as the soft tap of footsteps echoed against the marble floors behind me.Lucas came into view, his presence commanding yet oddly casual. Without a word, he leaned down, his lips brushing against my cheek—close enough to the corner of my lips to send a quiet shiver down my spine. The warmth of his gesture lingered even as he pulled away and slid into the seat opposite mine.My eyes trailed over his relaxed outfit, the earthy tones of his loose brown sweatshirt with a zippered front blending effortlessly with his matching sweatpants. He was barefoot, his posture unguarded, an easy contrast to the quiet storm brewing within me. His eyes caught mine, and he smiled—a soft, crinkled smile that deepened the faint lines at the corners of his eyes.“You look
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ELAINE POVAsh lay sprawled out lazily on the lounge chair by the pool the next morning, the sunlight casting a warm glow over her. Her yellow-shaded sunglasses framed her face, hiding her eyes but not the relaxed smile that played on her lips. The black dots on her white bikini stood out, accentuating her slim figure as she languidly stretched out, one arm resting over her head, the other delicately holding a glass of what looked like fruit juice. It better be juice, I thought. She's pregnant, and it's the only drink her body will tolerate these days.I took a moment to admire her from a distance, soaking in the peaceful scene. The pool's surface shimmered, mirroring the clear blue sky, the perfect backdrop for a morning of relaxation. Deciding to join her, I slipped into my own swimsuit—a sleek black two-piece. The fabric clung to my body as I adjusted the straps and made my way over. The cool stone beneath my feet felt refreshing, and I couldn't help but notice how the air smelled
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Lucas POVI grip Ash’s hand tightly as we step into the warehouse. The air inside is stale, laced with dust and the faint smell of mildew, and every creak of the wooden floorboards feels like a warning. I’m not about to let anything happen to her. A single scratch on her, and Elaine would never speak to me again—not in this life, at least. She’s already been suspicious of me ever since she uncovered that little mystery about my presence at the Riveras’ house on the night of the murder. I’ve been walking a razor’s edge ever since.“Stay close to me at all times,” I tell Ash, my voice firm. She rolls her eyes but nods nonetheless. Typical Ash—defiant even in the face of danger.The warehouse is eerily quiet, just as Larry and Riley described. Shelves groan under the weight of old books, their spines cracked and faded with time. Cobwebs drape every corner like grim banners, and a fine layer of dust coats the tables, disturbed only by the scurrying of rats. It’s as though this place hasn’t
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With how persistent I was, Lara finally decided to make me hot chili sauce. The thing is terrible, and I don't plan on eating it, but I just felt bossing Lara around would've made me feel better, but I wasn't ok. The shredded pieces of papers that were littered all over the counter, is a constant reminder, that I'm slowly losing it.Since Diana came over yesterday, I haven't been able to think straight. If Nicole seriously files for adoption and all that, I may just lose my parenting rights as a mother. Already, the media would tag it as a woman who killed her husband, the child is better off without her.Shit!Nothing is helping me right now. Maybe, I just need a stroll or something. But I can't, because Lucas took Ellie for a long walk, and they aren't back. Ash decided to head to the bar today, but Lucas made sure she was being watched by Larry.Now, it's just me, Lara, and of course, Harry. Th
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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'
