NathanielI’m staring into my glass, watching the amber liquid swirl, when Liza's voice cuts through the fog in my mind. “Nathaniel, why have you been drinking and partying like this?” Her tone is sharp, but I can hear the underlying concern.I look up at her. “What’s the point, Liza? I’ve lost everything. What does it matter if I let loose a bit?”Liza’s eyes harden. “You’re the head of the Welsh family, or at least you were Nathaniel. I raised you better than this. You have responsibilities.”The words hit me like a slap. She’s right, of course. I’ve been running from my duties, pretending to drown my guilt and fear in alcohol. But facing it feels like staring into an abyss. So much is going on, and I have nobody to confide in. I cannot risk putting Liza in danger, and for my plan to work, I need to look helpless.Before I can respond, Liza’s phone rings. She glances at the screen and frowns. “It’s Conor,” she says, excusing herself and stepping away to answer. “Hello? What’s happen
NathanielI feel the weight of my guilt pressing down on me. Not telling anyone about the stalker, keeping it all to myself—it was a mistake. I can see the anger in Conor’s eyes as we face each other in the living room. The tension in the air is palpable, almost suffocating. Megra sits on the couch, her face pale and drawn, her eyes flicking between Conor and me. Liza stands near the table, her expression a mix of concern and frustration.“How could you not tell us about the stalker?” Conor’s voice is loud, bordering on a shout. The veins in his neck are bulging, and his fists clenched at his sides. “You put Megra’s life in danger!”I try to keep my voice steady, reminding myself that tonight was not about me but the guilt and anger churn within me. “It’s more complicated than you think. None of you know the whole story.”“Complicated? That’s your excuse?” Conor’s eyes blaze with fury. “You were aware of the situation, Nathaniel. You have no right to keep secrets that affect Megra’s sa
MegraI sit there in shock, trying to process everything Nathaniel just revealed. The guilt in his eyes, the way he’s judged by everyone in the room—it hits me hard. Nathaniel’s been going through all of this alone, and now we know he’s been trying to protect me, even if it means keeping secrets. My emotions are a tangled mess of confusion, anger, and aching sadness.Liza and I sit at the table, examining the photos and trying to piece together the timeline. The images blur as tears sting my eyes, but I blink them away, focusing on the task at hand. The first photo catches my attention—a grainy shot of me, drunk in the little black dress from the night I met Nathaniel.“Nathaniel, come here,” I call out, my voice trembling.He walks over, looking at the photo with me. Our eyes meet, and a peculiar realisation dawns on us both.“This can’t be right,” I whisper, my heart pounding.Conor joins us, his expression curious. “What can’t be right?”“There’s no way the stalker would have known
MegraThe countryside rolls by in a blur of green, the trees waving like old friends as we drive along the smooth road. Nostalgia hits me hard as I sit in Nathaniel’s car, memories flooding back from the first time we drove to his family's countryside home. The first time, he made his feelings for me evident.The peace of the green plains and the serenity of the open fields offer a stark contrast to the chaos my life has become. My thoughts drift back to that first drive and the excitement and nervousness I felt. I remember how Nathaniel and I talked about everything and nothing, our laughter filling the car. The way he glanced at me, his eyes were soft and full of promise. I also remember how frightened I was. It was the first time I thought I was being followed.The rhythmic motion of the car and the familiar landscape start to soothe me. But then Nathaniel’s voice breaks through my thoughts.“Do you think Conor is okay with you taking my help?” he asks, his eyes briefly meeting min
Megra"Hello, Megra, I know it's you. Cat got your tongue?" Anna's voice pierces through the silence, chilling me to the bone. The coldness in her tone sends a shiver down my spine. I can feel the smile on her face. I can feel her satisfaction as she hurls her insults. I grip my phone tighter, struggling to find the words to explain why I called Nathaniel so late. How do I explain myself to her?"Why are you calling Nathaniel, you little bitch?" Anna's voice is sharp and accusing. "Why are you calling him at all?"A wave of guilt and shame washes over me. "I..." I start, but Anna cuts me off."Haven't you given up yet, Megra? Haven't you realised that you've already lost him?" Her words are like knives, cutting deep. "Our baby will be here soon. So please stop playing the innocent, defenceless girl. Nathaniel sees right through you, and so do I. You need to stay away from him."I hear Nathaniel's voice in the background, angry and demanding. "Anna, what the fuck are you doing with my
MegraLiza and I are packing our bags, the weight of everything that has happened is pressing down on me. The room is a mess of clothes and essentials hastily thrown into suitcases. I feel like I'm suffocating, each breath heavy with fear and uncertainty.Liza glances at me, her eyes filled with worry. "What are we going to do, Megra? The stalker seems to be following us everywhere."I shake my head, my mind racing. "I don't know, Liza. I just don't know."Conor walks in, his expression grim. "Megra, I need to talk to you in private."I feel a knot tighten in my stomach. "Liza, can you give us a minute?"She nods reluctantly and leaves the room, casting a worried glance back at me.Conor walks towards me, taking my hand gently. "Megra, you're not safe here. It's clear that Nathaniel can't keep you safe. Even if he wants to, the stalker seems to be focused on both you and him."I pull my hand away, anger bubbling up inside me. "It's not about Nathaniel, and it's not his fault. He wasn'
NathanielI grip the steering wheel so tightly that my knuckles turn white. The engine roars beneath me as I speed down the winding country road, the headlights cutting through the darkness. My heart pounds in my chest, a relentless drumbeat matching the intensity of my thoughts. Every twist and turn of the road feels like a twist in my gut, and I struggle to keep my emotions in check. Beside me, Liza sits quietly, her eyes darting nervously between me and the road.I break the silence, my voice tight with urgency. "Did you see anyone when the car was set on fire?"Liza shakes her head, her voice trembling slightly. "No, we were asleep. Conor was the one who woke us up. He was shouting for us to get out of bed. By the time we got downstairs, everything was already in flames."A cold sweat breaks out on my forehead. "And Megra? Is she okay?" The question feels heavy on my tongue, loaded with fear and concern.Liza hesitates, her eyes reflecting the dim light from the dashboard. "She wa
MegraThe noise of the plane’s engines fades into the background as I sit, staring blankly out the window at the endless expanse of sky. My mind keeps circling back to the letter I wrote to Liza, replaying the words over and over. Guilt twists in my stomach, a constant, gnawing presence. I imagine her reading it, the confusion and betrayal she must have felt.The look on her face haunts me, even though I wasn’t there to see it. My heart aches as I think of Nathaniel, wondering what he must be thinking. The anger, the disbelief—especially after he promised to fix things and be with me. The baby kicks, a gentle reminder that this decision isn’t just about me. Every time I think of Nathaniel, the kicks seem to come, as if the baby is responding to my turmoil.I can’t shake the uneasiness that settles over me whenever Conor is around. The only reason I agreed to leave with him was for the sake of my child, to protect this little life growing inside me. But being around Conor feels... wron