She had a creepy smile on her face, this made his heartbeat even faster. But Avery kept her eyes fixed on Cameron, tapping her fingers impatiently. “You haven’t answered me.” Her voice had a deep undertone.“She’s my ex-girlfriend!” He admitted with a sigh.“And why were you together?”The young man was rendered speechless once more, “we had business to take care of.” He finally said after a long pause, his face was hard as a rock. “What’s that paper in your hand, you’ve been holding it for a while now.” It was the divorce papers, he immediately became tensed trying to hide the contents but squeezing a little harder but it was too late as she had already taken a peek earlier. “You don’t have to worry about that.” He rolled it into a ball and threw it out the window.“Correct me if I’m mistaken but we are married?” He nodded in response, “do we have children together.”“Yes,” he smiled, “two of them.”Pausing for a moment, she cast her gaze outside the window whispering to herself.
Cameron pov Finally, Cecilia cleared from our path satisfied with my promise, little did she know I had no intention to honor it. Avery remained calm behind me and this upset me more than I showed it, in the past we would’ve exchanged a few words but now she seemed way too calm, unconcerned about the matters that concerned me. “Where did you find her?” Mom appeared looking worried, but then quickly readjusted her composure facing Avery with a harsh look.“You,” her tone was the complete opposite of the one she used earlier, “where have you been?”Avery looked dumbfounded, “she’s my mother.” I quickly whispered to ease her tension. “I’m sorry but I don’t remember.” She faced mom with a smile, “I think I got into an accident while running an errand.”Mom gasped utterly shocked, I could see in her eyes that she worried about her safety, but she did not dare show it openly. Just then a babies cry reached my ears. “That must mine!” She exclaimed running forward but soon came to stop lo
Cameron’s pov I haven’t slept in days, searching all over for Avery yet she is nowhere to be found. I’ve exhausted all my options, where could she possibly be? I wrack my brain for answers, however none comes to mind. I even went to Peter’s home, barged my way through, and turned everything inside out but my dear Avery did not pop out of a corner like I was hoping. How could she elope with our children in the blink of an eye?True, I sensed a change in her behavior but I never thought she would go this far.A part of me wants to be upset but deep down I know I have no right to, right now I just sang them to be safe and sound.At least they’re free from Colton now, but what if he finds them before I do? I can’t let my guard down even for a minute so I continue my search, even though the road ahead looks bleak.It starts pouring heavily making it impossible for me to drive further, as if to make matters worse my tyre gets stuck in a ditch,I reach for my cellphone only to find it de
I don’t remember what happened last night, I think I went to a club, got wasted and staggered back to my room. My head is aching seriously as I try to pry my eyes open. A sharp knock on the door knocks me sober, I hesitantly get out of bed, trailing to the door with a groan.The door falls open and I’m shocked to find Helen standing there, my lips go up in disapproval. “What are you doing here?”She ignores my question forcing her way in, I decide to let her be and close the door shut. Helen takes a seat on the bed, crossing her legs as she looks around the room. “I can’t believe this is what you have been reduced to.”“Are you here to mock me?” I question.I know rumors about me have been circulating around, seeing as my company has suffered a huge blow and my wife is nowhere to be seen with my kids. But I tell myself not to let it get to me, locating Avery is my priority right now. “Relax.” She laughs, “I’m here to help you, you know I’ll never leave you to suffer alone.”“Go stra
Avery’s pov I could feel him watching from the door, I intentionally left it open so I can be aware of whoever walks by. I had to observe my surroundings carefully if I intend to make a smooth escape, yes you heard me right.From the moment I laid eyes on him at the restaurant I knew something wasn’t right, I had a strange urge to run far from him but it also seemed like I would be leaving something behind. In the end I got to find out about our children together, I must’ve been craving for them subconsciously. So I devised a plan, first to let him drop his guards and sneak out when he least expects.But he was watching me carefully like a hawk, just then I heard voices behind the door. The other person was a female judging from her tone, I was curious about her identity. Was she perhaps another side chick of his?The thought caused a stabbing pain in my chest but I didn’t have the time to mull over that, soon the voices were no more. I tip toed to the door, poking my head out. Came
Avery’s pov Ignoring the little voice nagging me inside I collected the phone from her grasp uttering a quick thank you before leaving. She watched me walk away without uttering a single word and though I couldn’t guess what was on her mind I knew there was no way she’d sell me out. I was initially going to ask Peter for help but I’m glad things turned out this way, honestly I don’t really trust him. There seems to be some wrong with his behavior, though I don’t know what it is I don’t dare sit back and wait for him to reveal himself. Confused on where to go I settled for a cheap motel down town. Although this was not a clean place for my children, I knew Cameron wouldn’t find me here. The building was old and tattered, as I walked into the building there was a strong smell of cigarette, on getting inside I realized the cashier who could be seen to be a middle aged woman was actually the one smoking. I didn’t expect her to quench her cigarette the moment she saw me but she did and
“Not to be rude, but you seem suspicious.” She said breaking the awkward silence between us as we walked down the road. “I mean what’s a woman like you doing with two kids in a place like that?”I averted my gaze feeling guilty, it was pretty much obvious and everyone could tell but I thought I was doing great. “Nothing.” “You don’t sound very believable, I mean why are you avoiding my eyes?” She questioned further. Mustering up courage I stared directly into her eyes, “it’s none of your business anyway.”Ignoring my remark, “you look like someone who is eloping.” Pausing for a minute, “is your husband in the mafia?”I couldn’t help myself and burst out laughing, “excuse me.” Wiping a tear from my eyes, “you have a very broad imagination.”There was a solid frown etched on her face as she spoke, “deny it all you want but I know there’s something. Kylie is never wrong.” Then she faced front. I observed her from behind wondering how she was able to tell instantly. Just the I saw a
I expect her to cease laughter and say it’s a joke but that doesn’t happen, instead her laughter increases.“Uhm is everything okay?” I can’t help but ask, even the cashier who is an old woman is staring like she’s insane. “Relax I’m joking.” She finally says after a long pause but I fail to believe it now, something tells me she is not.“But I could help you out, you see I have no home, I go wherever the wind leads.” There is a hint of sadness in her tone as she directs her gaze upwards, I can tell she’s trying to prevent the tears from falling. Curiosity swarms me but I don’t dare ask. Suddenly she pulls closer causing me to be aware, I take a step back but she entraps me with her arms against the shelf preventing me from escaping.“Before we proceed, do you have any money?” Cecilia handed me a bundle of dollar notes which I reluctantly collected, but I’m not sure whether she can be trusted with this information, what if she intends to scam me?“I’m not doing very well in the fin