She did not know when her eyes became heavier and when she slipped into a deep sleep. But when she woke up the room’s night bulb was on.
Her body and mind both felt relaxed after taking that much needed sleep. She did not know how long she slept. Stretching her arms, she started fishing for her phone with her hand around her when her hand touched something beside her.
Frowning to herself, she turned towards her left and found herself face to face with…
Hunter Levisay!
She kept looking at his face trying to decide if it was really him or she was hallucinating.
Lifting her hand she placed it on his nose bridge making him squint his eyes.His face looked so funny that she started laughing. Hunter who was thinking that once she would meet him, she would start crying was shocked.
Holding her hand, he kissed it, “Hey.”
“Hey.” She shifted closer to him and kissed his nose tip.
“I am so s
Hunter was asked to keep less interaction with Abigail. But that was nearly impossible. Mr. McKenzie might be a business rival but he was still guilty for what happened to Abigail at the party thrown by him.Hunter used to spend the nights with her followed by breakfast. Then he used to go office for a few hours. He was instructed by police officials to either stay at Sapphire Galaxy or his house.But every single day, he used to dodge them with an excuse of an important meeting and came to meet her.That day they both were having early dinner when Abigail offered him to bring coffee. Laying on the wide plush sofa he was waiting for her when he received Costner’s call.When he was done with the call, he stood up. Abigail was placing the cups when he pulled her towards him and hugged her.She tilted back her head and raised an eyebrow questioningly wiping the corner of his mouth.“We need to go police station, sugar.”
(3 months later)Abigail had just reached the office from her showroom. Its inauguration was due after fifteen days. The place had started getting popular even before its grand opening.Hunter was not in the office. She headed towards the seat which was used by Hunter and her both. The other table which was placed for her was moved away. Because Hunter wanted to share the same desk with her.Humming to herself she opened her laptop and started going through the dealer’s list when the door opened with a bang.“Sugar. Where were you?”She was surprised to find her husband there because he was supposed to be there at the meeting.“Why are you exactly here?” she closed her laptop and stood up.“I think I spilled tea on my jacket.” He took off the jacket and handed it over to her.Abigail started inspecting it but could not find even a tiny stain there.“Hunter!” she was t
When she came home she was tired as hell. Strange that she never felt that tired after work. Her work always gave her pleasure. But it never made her tired.Or maybe it was not her work after all. It was Celine!She was going through their conversation again and again.Hunter was going to propose to me before you came in that picture. We were so happy before YOU. I don’t know how you managed it so easily!Abigail wanted to cry. But she had to keep her emotions in control. Because Hunter would at once know as always that she had been crying.How would she hide her puffy face and swollen eyes? She needed to think fast. As fast as possible. She started pacing around in her room when suddenly her eyes fell on the mirror showing her image. The girl staring back did look tired whose complexion had gone pale.How did she miss that? Why she could not figure it out? Celine had accompanied Hunter to every social event.
“Did Celine come to meet you?” though he asked it casually but her heart missed a beat at that. Shrugging her shoulders carelessly she tried to sound indifferent. “Yes, she was there. Was asking about you as usual. I think she doesn’t like my company much, so just left early.” She was trying to observe the expression on his face. Just to find something special or different at the mention of Celine’s name. But his indifference showed that he could be such a good actor. “Abigail!” “hmm?” She seemed lost. “Are you sure you are just tired? Or is it something else?” she felt a little alarmed but masked it immediately. He was Hunter Levisay and he would not buy any story just like that. “Yes, something is bothering me. But I would tell you after the drinks.” He nodded his head occupied in his thoughts. He was too sharp and intelligent, she did not want to give him any clue. So she said whatever came to her mind, “After dinner, we wou
“Let’s go to the office together.” They both were having breakfast when Hunter suggested but she shook her head.“I don’t think I would be able to make it today.” She pulled her lips in a thin line. “I could not get a proper sleep last night and this headache is killing me right now.”“Then I better stay with you.”“No!” she was too quick to deny his offer. “Once I would take coffee it would be better. I would take a short nap, as well, I guess.”“But I don’t want to leave you alone.” She could hear the concern in his voice.She needed to be careful. “Hunter! Today I called a meeting and I would need you to go ahead with it in my absence.” She was panicking but did not want to show it on her face.“Well, the meeting could be postponed. You are more important to me, Abi.” He shrugged. Taking a deep breath she stood and
Dear Hunter,I know I am a coward. Instead of telling this on your face, I am leaving this letter for you. Ever since my childhood, I got so many compliments, Hunter. Not exactly about my looks but about my kind heart. Mom told me that I have taken this trait from my father. But while writing this letter I realize that they were wrong all along. I do not possess any such trait, Hunter.When I look at myself in the mirror, I find a selfish girl staring back at me. For my revenge, I took advantage of you Hunter. I used you. You were the kind hearted one! All along! You were the one who had been the giver and I a taker. When I forced you into the contract I did not realize that you might have your own dreams, your own desires, and your wishes. Not even once I thought about you. You brought out the best in me. You spoiled me to bits. Not once you complained! Not even once!Why Hunter?
He had become a madman, barking orders on phone. He had started calling everyone. He did not want to leave any stone unturned. His first call went to Molly.“When was the last time you saw Abigail?”Molly was caught off guard. “Excuse me. Wh ...What? It’s been two days. Why?”“When did you last talk to her?”“We did not talk on the phone after that. Why? Tell me something? Where is Abi?” Panic rose in the pit of her stomach.“Abi has left me. With a letter.”Oh, brother! Abigail! Such a fool you are.“I am coming Hunter.” Molly disconnected the call. She was sitting in a restaurant with Richard.“Hey, what ... Everything ok?” Richard saw the anguish on Molly’s face.“We need to leave as soon as possible. Abigail is missing. She has left a letter for Hunter.”Richard closed his eyes to let everything
The instant Molly left Hunter’s house she started trying to figure it out.Hunter had told her that Abi was planning to fly to Atlanta.If flights were not operational then Abigail had two choices apart from Hunter.Either Molly or her showroom.“Richard! Let’s go to Abi’s showroom.” Nodding his head, Richard quietly turned the steering wheel in the right direction.***She was lying silently on the couch. Staring into space. She was not crying anymore. But tears were still streaming out of her eyes. She was supposed to go to the Airport. But she did not have strength left in her. She wanted to run!Run into his arms.She wanted to feel his aftershave. The way he used to clench her in his chest.She only had one more option and that was to die. She did not wish to live without him. How would she even move on? She would find his face in every other man now.She thought she heard a rust