A pang of sympathy twinges at my heart for Nilo. He probably wishes his mom was here, even if his mom is arguably the most annoying person in the world.I look at Eric who shoots Nilo a thumbs up. At least Nilo has him. The realization settles sadly in my heart. Nilo has Eric, not Debbie. It doesn’t
Renee’s POV“She can’t,” I hear Eric say from somewhere behind me. I turn around and sure enough is hovering behind me.And why is that?” I demand.Eric looks at Jasper when he speaks. “She made a mistake at work and that order is going to be now and delivered,” Eric brings his eyes to me. “Remember
“Do you have to go?” She says. My own heart breaks.“You’re going to have so much fun with Jasper, I’ll be back before you know it,” I tell her and wrap my arms around her.Jasper crouches down and rustles her hair. “I was thinking we could go to the water park,”Debbie burrows her face in my leg, “
Renee’s POV“This is ridiculous,” Eric mutters to himself.“Can’t you just command the plane to be here quicker?” I ask sarcastically and Eric shoots me a glare.“If you want to go wait in that long line and get probed and treated like a criminal by all means be my guest,” Eric says snapping his pho
Before I know it, we’re walking onto the plane and for some reason, I can’t stop laughing. Eric is doing a much better job at keeping himself together, though I see a smile cracking beneath is stoic demeanor. I think refraining from laughing is what’s making me laugh even harder.I have to remind my
Renee’s POVThe massage melts away the throbbing in my head, and whatever lingering effects of the alcohol. Eric hands the masseuse a wad of cash for a tip, I don’t see how much but by the way his eyes bulge I’d assume a lot.We recline in our plush seats and I sink back, almost ready to fall asleep
“If this man doesn’t calm down,” Eric starts to say squeezing the bridge of his nose, but doesn’t finish and I’m not sure I want him to.After a couple of minutes passed and people began to shake off the feeling of survival, their hushed whispers of concern turned into outspoken curiosity.“When is
Renee’s POVIt's early Sunday morning by the time we finally arrive at the hotel. The sun peeks through tall glass buildings reminding us we are officially a day behind on our work trip.Between the delays, the alcohol, the storm and emergency landing, and the fight that broke out on the plane I hav
He opens the glass window separating us and hands me a sack full of cash. It’s heavy like it’s filled with bricks and I sling it over my shoulder. Andrew follows me out the door, we ignore the concerned eyes glued to us as we leave.No one says a word. The only sound is the swooshing of a machine co
Eric’s POV “What is it?” Andrew asks picking up on my sudden shift in energy. Eric, Eric. Renee’s voice echoes in my head.“I hear Renee,” I stammer, I touch my head as though I’m touching her. “I can’t hear her,” I repeat. Andrew looks at me like I’m crazy and I know I might sound that way but thi
“How much do you want?” I ask, if it’s money they’re after then they can have it all. This time Dan bends down next to me. He takes his finger and lifts my chin so my eyes meet him. It looks like he has two heads and I struggle to decide which one to focus on.“We need Eric’s banking information and
Renee’s POV Eric’s father eyes widen in surprise. I blow some hair out of my face but it doesn’t do much and wet curls still stick to my sweaty forehead. I strain to listen to hear what the other person on the end of the line says.Something tells me, Eric’s father, what was his name again? Isn’t
“Meet me at our spot,” I tell Andrew before hanging up and throw the car into reverse. I hear the awe of children and cursing if parents as my car speeds out of the lot.Twenty minutes later, I spot Andrew at the woods where we meet when we need to talk privately. I explain my last interaction with
Eric’s POVIt’s happening again. It has to be. I crack my neck. I knew I was pushing her too hard. I jam my phone back in my pocket.It’s not like she couldn’t handle the pressure. She’s stronger than she gives herself credit for. But maybe it’s just me she couldn’t tolerate. That’s why she left bef
Consciousness creeps slowly throughout my being, bringing with it a spreading of pulsating pain. I groan. Big mistake. My head explodes with pain, my vision is instantly blinded by bursts of red and orange.“Oh Renee, you’re waking up!” A familiar voice squeaks causing bile to rise up in my throat f
Renee’s POV Okay. I officially have no idea where I am. My GPS has taken me completely off any main roads, and away from any sort of civilization.I’ve checked the location Natalie has sent me at least twenty times and apparently it’s correct. I’m just glad my GPS is still connected to the interne
I should text him that I’ll be a tad late for our second session of therapy today. I wonder if a therapist ever had a client where the husband and brother have seen the private parts of the wife but it was to ensure protection of a child because an ex-lover and the father is plotting a murderous att