Chapter 5 Whose Contraceptive Pills？

TAMMY’S POV

“Sue fell down the damn stairs.” Sean said as he re-entered our bedroom.

“She can barely walk. I’m going to have to take her to the emergency room for an x-ray and some pain meds.”

Shit. I hope Sue is okay.

I’m frustrated that she keeps pulling Sean away from me but I guess I’m more disappointed that Sean keeps letting her.

I understand this was a random accident. It’s not really her fault. I’ve changed out of my lingerie and into a loose fitting bath robe. Whatever was happening in this room before Sue fell is going to have to wait.

“Can’t you ask Tito to take her to the hospital?” I wonder, trying to find an easier solution than Sean heading down to the ER at midnight. Tito is his personal bodyguard and I know he’s always on call.

“No, it’s late. And this isn’t an emergency” he dismisses me, slipping on a cashmere sweater and a pair of his suede loafers.

Sean makes his way out of the bedroom once again and I follow to where Sue has been sitting on a red velvet chaise lounge in the entrance foyer.

I can see her face contour from the pain as she holds an ice pack to her ankle. She looks up and sees me standing in the foyer entrance, worry all over my face.

“Oh, darling, don’t worry about me. It’s a silly little sprain. Please, go back to bed.” She shoot’s me back into the direction of my bedroom and continues to say,

“Sean is such an angel to look after me like this. I’ll be up and walking again in no time.”

Honestly, I’m less worried about her and more worried about the situation.

Why is Sean taking such immense responsibility in his step-mom’s life? I mean, he pulled away just before we were about to have sex to go and help her with a silly fall.

I don’t get another word from Sean as he grabs his car keys off the entrance table and bends down in front of the chaise lounge to scoop Sue up into his arms. She holds onto him, draping herself around his neck.

“Your strength always surprises me, Sean.” she says while being carried into the open elevator that leads to the apartment lobby down below.

I look at them as the elevator door slides closed. A long sigh escapes me as I look around the empty room. I guess the only thing left for me to do is head back to bed.

I know I won’t be able to fall asleep now, this rollercoaster of an evening has left my brain scrambling.

I remember a new fantasy novel I bought from the city market not too long ago, maybe a few chapters is just what I need to calm my thoughts and quickly pass the time until Sue and Sean get back from the hospital.

I make my way to the big wooden double doors of Sean's study. Sean never likes to be disturbed when he’s working in here.

I walk in, the lights dimmed to their night-time setting. The smell of leather, cedar and a hint of cigar hangs in the air around me as I walk towards my book collection.

I start running my sight along the rows of books and walk up to his solid oak desk, my eyes making their way along each books’ spine, looking for the newest addition somewhere on the shelf.

Suddenly, something catches my eye from inside Sean’s desk. I look down to see a slight opening in one of the top drawers. Something shines from the reflection of the dim spotlights above.

I’m not usually nosey, I’ve always trusted Sean and given him his freedom. But things have been a bit off lately. I have too many questions that aren’t being answered.

The metallic sheen is coming from a thin, rectangular sleeve. I take it out of the drawer to inspect it.

I know exactly what this is.

I’m holding Plan B. Emergency contraceptive pills. I know this because I needed this exact medication in college after a blurry night out at the local pubs. But I’ve never actually used any other contraceptive pills, they mess with my hormones way too much.

Whose pills are these? Why does Sean have these in his study desk?

I completely forget about the book I came here for. How could I possibly read a fantasy novel when this day has turned out to be a horror? I get to my room, slam the door shut and take a deep breath.

I get into my bed and fluff my pillows so that I can comfortably sit up right for the next few hours or however long it takes Sean to get back from the hospital.

All I know is that when he does, he’ll find me here awake, waiting for an explanation.

A real one this time.