“Why were you in the car with him? I thought you swore never to speak to him again.” I say quizzically.“It surprised me. I never thought I would see him again either.” She gives a forced chuckle.“I’m sure.” I say noncommittedly. Her off behavior registering in my mind.I was too jealous to take in
Nan’s POVMy nerves are a wreck.I can’t keep my eyes off my phone. Expecting it to start ringing at any second. A prison to the gallows.But the call never comes. I would have considered that a relief at first. It should give me more time to come up with a plan.But I created one hour within gettin
I shake my head. “No, I can’t put this off. I promise I’ll be back as soon as possible.”He nods reluctantly. I head upstairs before he can say another word. I grab my tablet from my dresser.I open the screen and click a few things. Close the screen. Then I put my tablet at the bottom of my purse.
Third Person POVEillen knew in her bones that David was cheating on her.What other reason would explain his erratic behavior? The way he refused to call on her after a stressful day was her first sign. Eillen knew David like the back of her hand.His muscles from years of sports…the golden sheen w
I will not have it.I need Nan to stay. She has become a crucial part of my day. Seeing her with our daughters gives me joy and contentment I thought I would never achieve.I just need Nan.The contract would be ending in two weeks. The deadline feel more like a ticking bomb to me. The thought of ne
Third Person POVThe drive home was exhausting for Nan.But that did not squish her enthusiasm. Nan finally had proof! She would show Lionel the evidence on her tablet and everything would be okay.Nan was in such a hurry that she did not take into account the dead silence around the first floor. Th
Lionel is gone before she can blink. But Nan complies. She sits in a large corner chair.‘I’ll just shut my eyes for a few seconds…’ Nan thinks sleepily. Her exhausted body embracing the idea of rest. She falls into a light slumber.Lionel stood under the hot water with heavy thoughts. Letting the b
Nan’s POVThe next two weeks were horrible.My disappointment after sleeping together became the least of my worries. The day after was when everything changed. I headed downstairs to continue my usual breakfast routine with the girls…only to be stopped by the head butler.“Ms. Lupa, your breakfast