47M I L OI can never forget how she cried for help that night and how she begged for me to help her. Until this day, I can still hear her voice in my ear and it even brought me sleepless nights which bugged the hell out of me because the guilt inside me was still there.Even until now.I wasn’t able to do anything.That night as soon as she called me and begged for help, I told her, “Where are you right now?” I’m going to get you, were the words I wanted to tell her but then that would mean that I am risking my fame for the kind of mess that only married couples should be involved. If I butt in and people would know about it, they would be suspicious. You fucking coward, I scolded myself as my heart was pounding hearing Jolene’s cry over the phone. “I’m hiding in our bedroom, He is outside banging the door. He is bloodshot drunk and he… he is holding a knife.” She cries again. “Milo I’m scared.”I can hear Leo’s loud and roaring voice from the other side of the door as he kept ban
48L I N D YThere was something else behind those green eyes that I cannot seem to figure out. He looks completely lost right now as if he was drifting further and further away from me. Further away.So far that I can’t seem to meet his eye.“Milo?” I call out.No response.He was obviously thinking about something as he purse his lips with his eyes staring at something from the distance.What was wrong? I thought to myself.“Milo, are you okay?” I tried again but still, there was no answer.Can’t he hear from the other end? I was just talking to him about how Calvin has been doing for the last couple of days but Milo literally had an impassive look on his face with a distant gaze. He seemed inattentive. “Milo!” I call out to him for the third time while he was obviously zoning out during our video call.He finally snapped out of it and traveled his eyes back at me, “Oh, baby sorry. What were you saying?”“Is there something wrong?” I can’t help but ask. “You look exhausted.” He n
49M I L OThe moment she showed me the note, I knew it was Jolene’s handwriting and a bolt of lightning ran throughout my body electrocuting me.I was pretty nervous as I keep glancing away from Lindy’s penetrating gaze which was making me even guiltier. I think she could instantly tell that I was. Damn, she looks so determined in wanting to know about Jolene and I know one way or another, I have got to let her know everything.Holy freaking shit, I cannot believe that this is really happening and what’s more concerning is that Lindy got the same gift like mine. Heck, same-colored wrapper and ribbon too. There has got to be no way that this was just coincidental. Rather, this was more intentional.Whoever is behind that all this, whether it is really Jolene or not, that person has some motive towards me and could possibly target Lindy too.Fuck, and then there’s still Griffin. Why in the hell did Lindy have to receive that kind of gift in the first place?My heart is pounding inside
50L I N D Y “Do you think it’s really Jolene?” I ask him.Milo shrugs his shoulder, “I don’t know. Fuck, I wish I knew but I don’t know Lindy. I have been having that problem for days now after I got it and I can’t seem to think of anyone who could do it.”“What do you mean?”He breathes, “I got the same gift as well days ago with the same box color and ribbon.” His eyes look lost. “The handwriting is most definitely hers and I know because I saw it a lot in her paintings.”I sigh heavily as I tried to tell myself that there was no longer any reason to be jealous of Jolene. There was no point in getting jealous because Milo had chosen me now and we are having our own babies soon. Moreover, she is only just a part of his past that he wants to forget and get rid of. But there’s still this voice in my head that tells me that I am still freaking jealous. Then there is this fear creeping somewhere in my mind which makes me worried that Milo might suddenly do the same thing to me that
51L I N D Y “What?” Milo gapes. “What do you mean he knew about the gift?” “He was rambling about how I shouldn’t live life in fear and then he brought up something about a gift.” I mumbled with my words.“How did Griffin bring it up?”“He went like you don’t deserve to live a life filled with fear. The gift must have made you feel scared. Those were his words Milo and it’s driving me nuts just thinking and wondering about it right after he threatened me with his knife again.” I cry and cry for more. “Oh my God.” Milo commented. “Are you home? Are you safe?” His voice thickens with worry and fear. “I am home. I feel safe here. Bailey was there to help me and Griffin had run away as soon as she arrived. I was so glad she arrived..” I replied. “Made sure you locked all doors, okay?” I nod even though he cannot see me, “Okay. I already did that.”“Jesus Christ, I don’t know what Griffin has something to do with Jolene. I mean I have known her for years and she never mentioned the
52M I L OThey say things happen for a reason but why are bad things happening to Lindy?She’s been awfully nice to everyone and had always managed to have that happy smile on her face, but lately, she no longer has that smile. She’s either living her life in fear or crying about losing someone she loves.She doesn’t deserve any of this at all.I feel like, bad luck is in our favor and she is the one repaying for the things that I did to Jolene. For some reason, I can’t help but think that this bad luck is all because of me.I wish there was something I can do to make her smile so happily again and live her life with no fear. She’s always been strong and honest, and those are one of the things I admired about her. But now, she’s just vulnerable to her fear and her weakness is showing every time she gets down on her knee one problem after another.When we landed in Canada and headed right away to the hospital where Lindy’s mother was. Lindy looked so lost and how so many things are ha
53L I N D Y When Milo and Jasper left for London, I was gutted to see them go but then I needed to understand that they had their priorities to handle too. Milo apologized for not being able to tell me right away since he was caught up in the situation with my mother. But I wanted him to know that I understood.I stayed with my mother inside her hospital room while my father was assisting Avery’s needs. She needed support and I was beyond happy to see my own father volunteering to help Avery. It means he had forgiven her and I am really glad that they have managed to put the bad things behind them. On the other hand, as much as I worry for my mother, I was worried about Avery’s condition too since she was really bleeding earlier. She was even crying when she saw the blood running from her leg and it was truly heartbreaking to witness. She wanted the baby to live and I love how she takes full responsibility for this as a mother to her own child even though what happened to her.I am
54M I L O “Honey?” I pulled my head up and found mum standing in the doorway of the kitchen.“Hey, mum.” I greeted with a smile.She begins to walk towards me, “You look exhausted.”“I am. A little bit. Things are just crazy lately.”“Is it about Lindy?” She questions while sitting down next to me. “Sort of.”“Why? Did you fight?”“No.” I shake my head. “We’re fine. It’s just things that have been going on with her life right now and I can’t help but blame myself for what she’s going through. Then there’s her mother who’s in a critical condition.”“Oh, Lord.” Mom commented while gasping. “What happened?”“Before I came back here, her mom had to undergo surgery.”“Well, how is she? How is Lindy?”“Lindy said her mom’s surgery was successful and she’s stable now. I’m more worried for Lindy. She’s going through so much. When her mom was admitted, her twin had to deliver her baby before her due date.”“She’s one tough girl.”I nod, “I know mom. I really admire her and I don’t want to