"So what's wrong?" Lucia asked"Well it's my perfect wife Eleanor." "Don't tell me she let her jealousy get the best of her again?" Lucia asked"It's like you know her a lot more than I do." Nolan said"I'm sorry Nolan." "What for?" Nolan asked"I'm the reason your family is a mess." Lucia said "It's not your fault Esmeralda." "Yes it is, if I had been the Queen I was supposed to be, Aurora would be living with me right now. I wouldn't have to hide her." Lucia said"You didn't ruin my family Lucia. Thanks to you, I became whole, if you hadn't brought Audrey to live with me I guess my kids would be in a divided home right now." Nolan said "Why did you say that?" Lucia asked "Audrey might have just been a kid back then but she encouraged me to keep pushing on. You know I asked her how she could live with the fact that everyone around her was mean to her. You know what she said?" Nolan asked with a smile on his face. "No." "She said being alone sometimes isn't all that bad and sh
Adrian hurried to Audrey's house since he was almost a frequent guest the guards didn't stop him. "That was fast." Josephine said seeing Adrian rush in. "What did you guys say was wrong?" Adrian asked"See for yourself." Josephine said handing Audrey's letter to him. "She didn't even say when she would be coming back?" Adrian asked."It's just as you saw Adrian, somehow I'm worried about her." Josephine said "Why don't you try calling her?" Maxine asked "Okay." Adrian said dialing Audrey's number but he got crickets"This is Audrey, I'm might be busy right now. So please leave a message." "Audrey where are you? Please call me when you get this." Adrian said sending a voice message."Well I guess all we have to do is wait." Josephine said"Do you think we should call dad?" Maxine asked "Maxine, if you want to report to the police that someone is missing what would be the first thing they'd ask." "If the person has been missing for up to 24 hours." Maxine answered "Exactly, th
Adrian had stayed awake throughout the night waiting for Audrey he had never been so worried in his entire life. He stayed in Audrey's room hoping she'd walk in through the door. The door creaked open and Adrian thought it was Audrey but..."She isn't back yet right?" Josephine asked "No." Adrian phone buzzed and it was a message from Audrey. "Hey, I got your voice message. I'm fine, don't worry about me. I just need to do one more thing and it will all be over." The voice message said "Wait what's going on with her, what one last thing?" Josephine asked. "Maybe she's looking for her mom." Maxine speculated."Oh shit." Adrian said "Adrian where are you going?" Josephine asked"I have to go." "Wait." Josephine said "At least take a shower and change your clothes. Then bring Audrey back home to us." Josephine said "Okay." Adrian said in less than five minutes he ran out of the room. "Be careful okay?" Josephine reminded"What is Audrey really up to?" Josephine asked. "I just
Adrian began thinking of the possible places Audrey might be. He was running out of ideas until he remembered something. Years back in school Audrey was seated all alone in the garden when Adrian walked up to her."Penny for your thoughts?" He asked"What do you want?" "Take it easy, I just want to talk." Adrian said sitting beside her. "Okay." "I thought you promised to be my friend what suddenly changed? Why are you acting all mean again?" Adrian asked "I don't know you tell me. Are you playing me just like everyone else?" Audrey asked "Audrey my friendship with you is for real. I'm not going to treat you like everyone else. I'm not playing you." Adrian said "Thanks." "You're welcome." Adrian said"It's a nice evening. Hey where do you like to go when you're alone or sad?" He asked but Audrey didn't want to answer him. "I'll keep pestering you until you answer." Adrian said "Fine, a quiet place. Especially a mountain with a beautiful scenery." Audrey answered "That's nice
Adrian didn't know how to convince Audrey to let him talk to Nolan. "Audrey." Adrian called out. "Yes." "Let me talk to your dad, and tell him you're okay. And I'm here with you I'm sure he's really worried." Adrian said "Adrian let his daughters deliver the message to him." Audrey said"Come on Audrey." "Fine." Audrey agreed and Adrian dialed Nolan's number. "Hello Adrian did you find her?" "Yes, she's safe and she's with me. Although she doesn't want to come back home just yet." Adrian said"Adrian..." "What is Mr Walter?" Nolan asked "They're here." Audrey said creating a portal. "Disconnect the call Adrian." Audrey ordered and Adrian did. "Are you coming with me?" Audrey asked and Adrian nodded. Before the guards asked to bring Audrey back arrived at their hotel suite they were gone. "Your Majesty they are no longer here. They're gone." Zeke reported. ****Earlier Lucia was just thinking of possible ways to get her daughter back but she hadn't figured anything out un
Two days later, Nolan was trying to get in touch with Adrian or Audrey but he couldn't. "Dad is she really going to come home? It's her birthday." Josephine asked "I don't know, I hope she does." Nolan said. "What did you and her mom do to upset her anyway?" Josephine asked "Josephine, just drop it, I got a lot on my plate right now." Nolan said "Really? We're going back to school in the next two days and yet we can't find Audrey." Josephine said folding her hands across her chest."I know, I'm going to keep on trying." Nolan said "Well try harder dad. Cause I want Audrey back." Josephine said walking away. ****Audrey was still living in the cabin with Adrian. "Audrey it's your birthday are you sure you don't want to go home?" Adrian asked"I don't want to." "Audrey it's your transition tonight." Adrian reminded"I know, but I got you." Audrey said"Or do you want to leave me too?" She asked "Audrey I'm not saying I'm bored or tired of staying with you, I'm just saying... Y
Lucia was in her chambers but she couldn't even sleep she never thought abandoning Audrey would make her disappear. She began regretting the fact that she didn't listen to Nolan when he asked her to tell Audrey the truth. She guessed she should have listened to him when she had the chance to make things right. "Your Majesty." "Wen, come in." Lucia said "Can't sleep huh?" Wendy asked "Yes, I'm just feeling tired and all. You should get some rest don't stay up like me." Lucia said but Wendy walked up to her and sat beside her. "I want too keep you company till you fall asleep Lucia." Wendy said "And if I don't?" Lucia asked "Then I guess we'll both stay up together." Wendy said "You've been a loyal friend Wendy I don't know what I did to deserve someone as caring and as loving as you." Lucia said. "Lucia you are a loyal friend yourself." Wendy said hugging her. "Don't worry about Audrey, I'm sure we'll find her soon." Wendy said."You know Wendy..." "What?" Wendy asked"T
"Okay, I'm returning to school. I don't want Adrian stock out here because of me." "As long as I can see you I'm relieved." Nolan said"Good, I'm coming home to pack my things." Audrey said "Audrey..." Nolan called "Talk later dad." *beep* beep* "I'll drop you off at home." Audrey said starting the car. "Okay, are you coming in?" Adrian asked"No, I'm just dropping you off then I'll head home." Audrey said."Okay." Audrey dropped Adrian at his home and left for the mansion. She walked into the house and saw all eyes on her. "Audrey." Maxine called out hugging her. "Hey." Audrey said with a smile"I've missed you." Maxine said"Me too." Audrey said."Don't ever do that again." Josephine said hugging her as well. "Sorry I dragged you both into my mess. I didn't mean too hurt you." Audrey said. "It doesn't matter, all that matters is you're here now. Come on let's head upstairs so you can pack your things." Maxine said"Audrey..." Nolan called out"Go on ahead first." Audrey s