CHAPTER 78If there was any way anyone could get humiliated enough nst this situation It was to have a broken car, she was drunk, reckless and stupid and perhaps this was life trying to teach her a bitter lesson about all of this, the more she thought about it the more ridiculous or felt for her.Should she just go back and ask for his assistance?She thought about it, but yet again she was starting to feel that array of anger and pride again.“Never!" She mutters to herself and drops her hand frustrated.She was nervous, terrified, determined to keep some spaces while she fixed her car with her gaze constantly going back to where the door was If there was one constant thought that had filled her mind all evening it was the possibility of his hands on her, she could feel all of it constantly dancing along her skin as she got out of the car.She grabbed her bag from the backseat, and checked her phone for service… All jammed.She swallowed when she heard the door ahead with an un
CHAPTER 79She knows this road they had stopped like the back of her palms, if she had a choice she wouldn't sit and try to engage him, instead would have taken a ride and got out of there.She locked eyes with him again and took a quick glance at her time…It’s going to be fine…she tells herself over and over again.They were nearing a quiet road with three lanes when they had stopped, till this moment she couldn't tell why, she felt it just happened —****Shocked at how the car was suddenly pulled into an abrupt stop she shared the moment with him, it was hard to tell what was going through his mind at that minute, she gazed right at him where he was and could literally tell that his mood was the same as her's—confused.Her eyes were spitting flames at this point, she knew it was impossible for her to act like everything that was happening was normal, if she did it would be her showing her vulnerability."What do you want?" She questioned.All Chris did was look, it was obvious th
CHAPTER 80It was burning deep in her soul, Christian hadn't come home yet and her sleep had been restless as she kept waking to check his side of the bed only to find cool sheets and a smooth pillow beside her, she was confused and didn't know what to do, had she pushed him away?The more she thought about to her, the more it was looking more glaring that all this was planned, how else could she explain what had happened —Her mind went to the fact that they could be together and Laura leaving home after him was just a way to hide whatever illicit affairs they were having. As a result of what she was feeling at the moment, her mind had started the day too worn out and over-tired as it kept reflecting on the implications all of this would have, especially after he was with a woman that had birthed him kids.She thought about the issue with a sense of impending doom. She hoped all of this she was feeling was just thought and she was overthinking as it would seem unnatural for he
CHAPTER 81Leaning against the pane of the window, Antonia had her eyes out of the window as she watched Christian’s car slide into the premises, sending dust particles into the air. “What's up with his driving?” She muttered. From the bedroom window, she could see that there were two occupants in the car. Trying to get the identity of the other person, she craned her neck but couldn't see the face of the person clearly. Still staring, the driver's door was pushed open and an angry looking Christian stepped out. The next minute Laura climbed out too, in contrast to Christian angry demeanor, she was wearing a calm look. The couples looked around for a while and then exchanged glances before they disappeared from her eyesight. Now staring at the door, Antonia had her hands across her chest as she stared hard at the door waiting for Christian to walk in. Immediately the knob was twisted, she pulled herself from the wall and with a heavy footstep, she stormed towards the door, sendi
CHAPTER 82With trembling lips, Riley pointed at the spot that Alexa was lying on before she left their bedroom but she couldn't say anything. She just kept staring, her eyes almost popping out of its sockets. “You said she was in the bedroom.” Laura snapped at Riley who was still trying to come to terms with what she was seeing.“I did. In fact, she was the last to fall asleep and… where would I have left her if not here?” She retorted only to resume trembling while Laura began to rack her brain on what to do but it was blank.“Then where did she go all of a sudden?” Laura wondered aloud, her heart slamming against her chest in a quick succession. While the two women went about searching the room for Alexa like she was almost invincible, Laura was muttering incoherent words to herself, panicking greatly. Suddenly, Riley stood upright, “I think I know where she is.” “Where?” Laura asked at once, trying to keep still with the excitement that was surging through her veins but she co
CHAPTER 83Still pacing about the study room, the door flung open, revealing Riley who was drenched with sweat. Closing the gap between them she quickly stretched her hands out to her, “Please calm down, we are still searching for her.” “Still searching for her? For how long? Moreover, the guards are involved in this too and even if they are checking the rooms one after the other, they must have found her long ago.” Laura shot back. Wiping her eyes with the back of her palm, she turned around only to return her gaze to her. Grabbing her shoulder now, she said, “Tell me the truth Riley, please stop hiding things from me.”“Alexa would soon be found.” Riley said with a reassuring tone but she wasn't buying it. “She is missing, she has been kidnapped, that's what you should be saying to me instead of covering up.” She yelled, throwing her hands in the air. Not knowing what to do, Riley turned around to leave but fearing that Laura might do something stupid, she quickly retraced her
CHAPTER 84Until they got to their part of the apartment, Laura wouldn't stop peppering Alexa’s face with kisses. She was so happy that she had found her after the hassle. Riley, who was trailing after her, had a long face. She didn't like the way Laura had spoken to Antonia back there but she couldn't bring herself to say it to her. Now sitting on the edge of the bed where the other twin lay, still asleep, Laura cupped Alexa's face in her palm and then began to search her face. After a brief silence, she pulled her into a hug and then began to stroke her hair. “Lexa, you made momma worried.” She mused, kissing her head. Pushing her away from herself, Alexa pouted, “Why did you talk to that lady that way?” “Why is that? She did something wrong and so I had to correct her.” She replied with a scoff. She didn't want to remember anything about Antonia else she would flare up. “She didn't do anything wrong. I was the one who went to meet with her, she even said she would talk to you
85.“Hey, you're up already.” Antonia said with a smile as he covered the distance between them. Setting the tray on the bed, she sat beside him.When she woke up that morning, she decided to go to the gym as usual but since they didn't get to talk about what had happened at the dining table the previous night, she felt she had to stay back just in case he had something to say to her. Even when she went to make breakfast in the morning, she met Alexa on the way but she refused to look in her direction so as not to bring a recurrence of the issue the previous day. Laura was on her way out when she saw it, she felt bad about it but she couldn't blame her for her actions, rather she blamed herself for overreacting the previous day. Walking up to her, she placed her hand on Antonia's shoulder, startling her in the process. “Sorry to startle you.” Wiping her brow, she said, “I'm sorry about what had happened.” “Come on, we already settled that difference last night. Why are you bringi