Andreas woke up early, as he did every day, and got dressed in his work clothes. He was a farmer now, working alongside the other men in the fields from dawn until dusk. It was hard work, but he found it therapeutic. It gave him something to focus on besides the pain and the emptiness that had consumed him since Rebecca's disappearance. He walked outside and took a deep breath of the fresh morning air. The sun had just risen, and the sky was painted with shades of pink and orange. The men were already out in the fields, tending to the crops and livestock. Andreas joined them without a word, nodding to each of them in greeting. The dog, a large and intimidating Doberman, followed closely behind Andreas as he made his way to the fields. Buddy had always been protective of Rebecca and had taken her disappearance just as hard as Andreas had. She had become even more fiercely loyal to Andreas since then, never leaving his side. As Andreas worked in the fields, he thought about Rebecca.
Andreas held Rebecca's hand tightly as they went into the police station. Although she was afraid and anxious about telling everyone what had happened to her, she knew it was essential to hold John accountable. As they approached the front desk, a friendly officer greeted them and asked how he could help. Andreas spoke up, explaining that Rebecca was the woman who had been missing for two months and that they were there to give a statement. The officer immediately led them to a private room where they could give their statement. After taking a deep breath, Rebecca started to describe the terrifying ordeal of being taken hostage by John. Andreas sat next to her, holding her hand and giving her the support she needed. Rebecca started from the moment she was taken, describing how John had approached her at the party and how he had taken her to his cabin in the woods. She explained how he had kept her locked up in the basement and only let her out for short periods of time. Andreas co
Andreas sat in the living room, the phone resting on his lap as he dialed the numbers one by one. He started with Rebecca's brother, giving them the good news that his sister had been found and was safe. They cried tears of joy on the other end of the line, thanking him repeatedly for taking care of his sister. Next, he called Carla, who couldn't believe the news at first. Andreas had to reassure her several times that Rebecca was really back and unharmed. They talked for a while, with Carla asking for details about how she was found and if she was okay. Andreas did his best to answer all of her questions, but he knew that Rebecca would have to tell her everything in her own time. He also called Lacey, who was overjoyed to hear that her best friend had been found. She wanted to come over right away to see Rebecca, but Andreas asked her to wait until the next day, when Rebecca had rested and could handle visitors. After he finished his calls, Andreas checked o
Andreas leaned forward in his chair, his expression grave, as he spoke to Carla about Rebecca. "She's been through a lot this past week," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "I can tell she's still struggling to process everything that's happened to her." Carla nodded sympathetically, her eyes filled with concern. "I can only imagine how hard this must be for her," she said softly. "But she's strong, Andreas. She's been through tough times before, and she's always come out on the other side." Andreas sighed heavily, his shoulders slumping. "I know," he said. "But this time feels different. She's not herself, Carla. She's withdrawn, and she hardly eats or sleeps. I'm worried about her." Carla reached across the table and placed a comforting hand on Andreas's arm. "You're doing everything you can for her, Andreas," she said. "Just keep being there for her. She needs your support now more than ever." Andreas nodded, his eyes fixed on some distant point in the room. "I know," he m
Rebecca was sitting in the living room, reading a book and sipping on a cup of tea, when Andreas came in. Andreas looked exhausted and collapsed on the sofa next to her. "Hey," he said, walking over to her and sitting down on the couch. "Hey," she replied, looking up from her book and smiling. "What are you reading?" he asked, leaning over to see the cover of the book. "It's just a novel, nothing too exciting," she said, closing the book and setting it down on her lap. Andreas shifted closer to her, putting his arm around her shoulders. "Well, I think you're exciting," he said, giving her a quick kiss on the cheek. Rebecca blushed, feeling a warmth spread through her body. She leaned her head against his chest, feeling his heartbeat against her ear. She couldn't believe how much she had come to rely on him in such a short amount of time, but she knew that she never wanted to let him go. "I'm glad you think so," she said softly, pressing her face against his shirt. Andreas r
Rebecca woke up alone in bed, her heart racing from a nightmare. She sat up and looked around the room, her eyes adjusting to the darkness. Andreas wasn't there, and the bed next to her was empty. She took a deep breath and tried to calm down, reminding herself that it was just a bad dream. But the fear lingered, and she couldn't shake it off. She got out of bed and walked towards the window, staring out into the night. The stars were shining brightly, and the moon was full. She wondered where Andreas could be, and why he wasn't there with her. Her mind started to wander, and she couldn't help but think about the past and how it had led her to where she was now. As she stood there, lost in thought, she heard the sound of footsteps approaching. She turned around and saw Andreas walking towards her. He had a concerned look on his face, and his hair was tousled from sleep. "Hey, are you okay?" He asked, his voice soft and gentle. Rebecca nodded, but she
The word spread about the beach trip, and all of Andrea's friends; Dickie, Ben, and his daughter, Rebecca's brother, Cameron, and his new girlfriend joined the plan. They decided to rent a van and make it a road trip, stopping at different beaches along the way. Everyone was excited to spend quality time together and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf. Everyone was excited for the trip, and Andreas made sure to rent a beach house big enough to accommodate everyone comfortably. As they packed up the cars and hit the road. Buddy sat comfortably in the backseat of Rebecca's car, her head sticking out the window as the wind blew through her fur. As they drove, the scenery changed from the rolling hills of the countryside to the flat coastline. When they arrived at the beach house, Rebecca felt a rush of excitement as she saw the ocean. She knew that it wouldn't be easy to wear a bathing suit, but she was determined to not let her scar hold her back. Over the next few days, they spent their
"You look amazing, Becs," Lacey said with a grin. Rebecca blushed but smiled back, grateful for the boost of confidence. The one piece swimsuit was nothing extraordinary, but the cerulean blue made her dark hair pop. She had always been self-conscious about her body, especially her scarred leg. “Stop looking at it, it's not a big deal, friend.” But it was a big deal to her. The long pink scar ran all the way up to her lower thigh; the faint marks of the bolts and the lost tissue made her leg look uneven compared to the other one. “Come, let's enjoy this beautiful day.” The sand was warm under their feet as they made their way to the water's edge. Buddy ran ahead, barking happily. As they approached the water, the waves crashed against the shore, and the salty smell of the ocean filled their nostrils. Buddy jumped into the water, chasing after a seagull that flew overhead. Lacey laughed as she watched Buddy run around in circles, her tail wagging