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
It didn’t hit me until a few seconds later, and I instantly went cold as soon as I realized it, “wait I don’t remember telling you my name.” I said in shock, but she only laughed walking ahead. I trailed behind her closely, desperate to hear how she had known about me, even without disclosing. “Do you by chance know me?” I asked, but she ignored me continuing with her shopping this left me frustrated as I struggled to put pieces together I searched my brain for answers, thinking about where I had possibly seen her before but the more I tried to think the more my head hurt.“Don’t bother you won’t remember didn’t you lose your memory?” she suddenly turned to me with a weird grin.“And how do you know that?”“You don’t have to worry about that if I told you, you wouldn’t remember anyway.”I knew there was something off about her the moment I laid eyes on her I just didn’t expect that she’d know me from somewhere I was dying to know, and could no longer hide my curiosity. However, she p
She parted her lips to reveal the next words but a sudden commotion stole her attention away to where the noise had emerged from. “There’s a fire!” A young man yelled running towards us in panic.I instantly jumped up in alarm looking around my surroundings, “fire? Where?”He paused for a moment breathing heavily, “in the motel down the street, it has almost burned to the ground.”As soon as I heard that my soul left my body only to return in a matter of seconds as the realization hit me. “Relax, there’s two motels in this area it might not be ours.” Kylie said trying to get me to calm down but I couldn’t think straight, I knew I had a bad feeling from the moment I stepped out. Without waiting for any confirmation I dashed towards the direction of the motel, earnestly praying for god to keep my children safe. I arrived there in no time, a lot of people were scattered outside, some watching with others trying to put out the fire. “My children.” I chanted repeatedly in panic, bravi
“Are you sure about what you’re saying?” I couldn’t help but ask, because it seemed like a lie, impossible to believe but the expression on her face did not change.“I know it sounds hard to believe, if I were you I wouldn’t trust me either, but you have to believe me Avery, I’m telling you the truth.”There was desperation in her tone as she gazed into my eyes, a sudden question hit me and I raised my head up, “what happened next?” She drew in a sharp breath, “after your parents demise, he went on to take over your father’s company.”“You mean the same company that Cameron is CEO of?” I asked in surprise and she nodded, CMN or what was it called, I remember Peter mentioning something about it.“It belonged to your family Avery, rightfully it should be yours, if it wasn’t for that monster.” She said in a furious tone. “So you’re trying to say that Colton might be responsible for what happened?”“Bingo!” I was hit with a soft punch. I paused for a moment to think, “what could he pos
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hide it from you.” She said in a broken tone drawing closer to me but I took a step back.“I was going to tell you truth when everything is settled, believe me Avery I didn’t mean to hurt you this way.”But I couldn’t get myself to believe her a second time, “you were aware that I couldn’t remember anything yet you chose to lie to me.” I felt so betrayed that I couldn’t get myself to look at her, I had my suspicions at first but after she saved me I chose to trust her. I can’t believe her father was responsible and she knew all this while and chose to keep it from me. Just like Cameron did, why do they all protect their fathers even though they’re not good people?“I never lied to you, yes my father is guilty but he didn’t do it alone. Colton is his accomplice, you can’t absorb him of blame.”I turned to Colton who seemed to be enjoying the situation at hand, before I could get the words out he beat me to it, saying, “I did covet your father’s company an
Despite’s Kylie’s warning I find myself wanting to go with him, though I can tell he’s up to something, how else would I find out if I don’t pretend to play along? But Kylie is holding my arm preventing me from a taking a step forward, “don’t do this.” She pleads in a desperate tone, seeming anxious.I turn to Colton, “can she come along?” No doubt with her presence I would feel more safe but before Colton can utter a word Kylie refuses.“I’m not going anywhere near him,” she spat venomously, “even now my skin is crawling in disgust, let’s go Avery. It’s no use listening to him.”But even though I’d like to hear him out, after all I’ve only listened to one side of the story.“It’s not surprising that you act this way,” Colton says, “did you have fun feeding her lies? What? Afraid that I’d expose them?”“What lies?” I ask Kylie but she doesn’t respond, there’s a bitter look on her face as she avoids my gaze. It’s clear she’s keeping something from me. “I can explain,” she finally say
For the longest time possible, I restrained myself from looking back. However, it soon became unbearable, and I was forced to retract my decision much to my dismay. When I turned around Cameron was no longer behind me. I don’t know why, but this made me upset. I had no strength in me to move further.With my heart rapidly, I leaned against the wall, hoping to catch a break. I spotted two couples walking down the sideways hand in hand, jealousy clouded my vision as I struggle to look awayWhy am I so thirsty for his love? I honestly don’t understand it.I had to gather all my strength to say those words to him and right now I’m the one who is in pain although he didn’t seem to take it too well either I know a man like him won’t be heartbroken for long after all doesn’t he have a mistress back at home?Images of them in bed flash through my brain, and I could not bear the hurt. I crouched down holding on to my racing heart threatening to explode. Suddenly I found myself regretting my de
I can feel the pain in his voice, his messy appearance further adds to my strain. I want to embrace him and say all is fine but I can’t seem to move my feet, deep down I’m still upset but I find myself feeling bad for him.What is this called? No idea.“Say something Avery.” Cameron nudges me back to life.My eyes trail up as I draw in a deep sigh, “honestly I don’t know what to say, my heads a mess right now. I want you to leave me alone at the same time I don’t.” I say truthfully even though my heart is racing rapidly, I crave for him to be closer. As if reading my thoughts, Cameron steps forward closing the space between us. He gazes upon me softly, In that moment my world goes still and it feels like there’s only two of us under the vast sky. A tear rolls down my cheek and he wipes it off causing me to shudder, but I don’t push him away secretly enjoying it. Even though my face shows no hint of happiness, because my heart is heavy. “I didn’t realize it back then but what I did
I don't know why but my first instinct was to run, immediately I laid my eyes on him I descended into a hot chase. I could hear my name being yelled from a distance yet I did not care to look behind.Why am I even running? It's not like I've done anything wrong. In this case I'm the victim, the assailant is his father. If so, what does that make him?I don't know, but I wish there was a way I could find out.Right now I feel lost and confused, I don’t know who or what to believe. Is Kylie telling the truth? Did Cameron really treat me that way? If truly he doesn’t love me why is he running behind me looking like a mess.Though I don’t dare to turn back I feel his eyes on my back, I know he is chasing after me. A part of me wants to stop and confront him on what I’ve heard and another part wants to keep running, too ashamed to face him. Suddenly I feel a sharp pain in my knees causing me to slip and fall, it doesn’t take seconds for Cameron to catch up to me. “Are you okay?” He quest
Finally everything made sense, no wonder Colton is so eager to find me. He must be under so much tension right now, I can’t imagine what would happen if the documents eventually falls into his hands. That would give him enough shares to overthrow Cameron, and I don’t want to see that happen. “But the thing is, no one knows where the documents are.” Kylie said breaking me from my thoughts. “Perhaps the old Avery might have an idea not you.” She sighed tiredly and I couldn’t help but agree. We’re just as clueless as Colton in this situation, neither of us knows where to begin search from.“You mentioned those shares have been untouched for a while now, honestly I don’t think the old Avery would know.” I say, “wasn’t I maid in the past? If I knew I had so much money lying around, why would I choose to serve others?”She turned her face away from me and scoffed, “I know you well Avery, there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for that man. I wouldn’t be shocked to find out that you knew but dec
“I don’t think it’s just for you to accuse him like that.”Even though I couldn’t remember, I had a feeling that Cameron wasn’t that bad. I couldn’t resist the urge to defend him. Didn’t I hate him a while ago? What’s happening now. She drew in a deep sigh, “you’re so stupid Avery I can’t believe we are friends.”“Says you,” I rolled my eyes, “I don’t even know who you are, do you think it’s right to accuse my husband in such a manner.”“I’m only trying to help you, what don’t you understand!”“Well if you’re trying to help me stop accusing him without having concrete evidence.”She paused for a moment rolling her eyes through me, “I can tell you don’t believe me, but look into your heart, the memories are in there somewhere.”“I don’t care about those darn memories!” I screamed out loud. Right now the only person I want to see is him, even though he’s one of the reasons why I’m miserable. It feels like only he can alleviate my pain right now.“Listen to me woman!” Kylie grabs my s
Jake drove us to a fancy hotel in town, as the car came to a halt I alighted ready to walk in when I saw the words CMN boldly written ahead. Turning to face Kylie, “isn’t it Cameron’s?”She smiled back at me and replied, “indeed it is but it won’t be for long.”However that was the least of my concerns right now, even after learning that Colton robbed my family of everything we owned, reclaiming the stolen properties was the last thing on my mind right now. What I desire is to lock him behind bars forever. “Don’t you think it’s risky staying here? What if he finds me? Also I have no money, I can’t afford a place like this.” Pausing to look at her, “and I don’t think you can either.”I only took out little from what Cecilia had given me, the rest was carefully tucked away underneath the bed. Who knew that the motel would catch fire and everything would burn to ashes, now I’m cashless with two mouths to feed. Going to the bank isn’t even an option when I can barely remember my own d
Just as I was preparing to attack I heard a commotion outside which created a distraction as both men craned their neck to the direction the sound had emerged from while the woman continued to focus of the babies, I couldn’t help but notice how tender and soft she was with them.She didn’t look as bad as the other two, I made a mental note to say a word of gratitude when I finally made it out of here. “Go check what’s happening.” Chubby said to skinny who seemed a bit reluctant but eventually turned walking towards the exit.As the man walked away, he turned to face me, I could see the warning in his eyes. “Don’t you dare attempt anything funny, now tell me where you have hidden the documents.”As I opened my mouth to speak there was a loud bang resembling a gun shot, he quickly scurried to the ground for safety while the woman hid away in a corner. There came another shot, I knew I couldn’t just seat still and wait for them to get to me. Without much effort I easy broke away from t