AURORA“Here, let me help you out,” Jacob extended his hands as I tried to get off the airplane. After the death of the Jacob’s Mom killer hit the news his security team deemed the area a high security risk for both of us.“I promise you, there will be no paparazzi,” he said when I refused to come out. Our bags are already out. I’m the one left delaying everyone. But still Jacob remained patient with me. Honestly, I have a space in my heart and mind that keeps telling me he is faking but I tend to push the thoughts away whenever his hands touch mine.“Okay,” I got out of the airplane and headed straight for the car. “Where are we heading to?” I asked.“My place,” he said and I gave him a straight look.“You are kidding right. Your place is swimming with the media wanting a quote from you about why you are not at work,” I said to him. He gives me a look and turns his head away.“Amy guessed you would be mad about that,” he said, then turned to look at me.”She guessed right,” I said t
JACOBI'm awake but I don't want to get up. I don't want this memory to fade away.I honestly don't know what came over me last night but I knew the moment I saw a glimpse of her cleavages I won't be able to resist her any more.I shouldn't have seduced her because she was just attacked but I couldn't help myself and right now I still can't help myself.“Jacob,” she moaned my name in her sleep and I smirked. She is dreaming about last night. I must have been that good.I picked up my phone and texted Michael to order some breakfast. Maybe that will wake her up.Looking at her face I don't want to move. I want to stay right here where I can protect her and never leave her side.I said I love you to her last night but she didn't say it back. Maybe it was a bit too much. She can take her time. I'm not going to rush her.“Good morning,” I said to her as she opened up her eyes.“How long have you been staring at me?” She asked and I smirked.“For a while,” I brought her closer to me. She p
JACOB I allowed her to cry some more, trying my best to calm her down. After draining the water out of the Jacuzzi, I showered her and took her to the bed.“The bed will be wet,” she muttered in her sleep. I chuckled, how original of her. “Don't worry about it sweetheart,” I kissed her cheeks, covered her up with a robe and then the duvet.I dressed up in a pants and loose shirt, sat on the chair opposite the bed and stared at her.She looks like this is the first good sleep she is having in a long time. I can't believe I fucked this up years ago. “Shit!” I muttered as my phone rang loudly. I looked at her, she just stirred in her sleep not waking up.“What is it, Michael?” I whispered, trying my best to keep my voice down.“We found it Sir,” he said and I felt heavy in my throat. “I'm on my way down,” I said and hung up the phone. I walked towards the bed and sat beside her.“You are going to be fine,” I whispered in her ears. She turned around and opened her eyes.“Where are you
AURORAI sat on the sofa as the Doctor’s words continued to echo in my head.“I’m sorry, Mrs. Crane, only time will tell.” I held my tummy tightly as I tried to shut the words out.That didn’t work, but the sound of heels landing on the floor did.“You thief!” That was Katherine, Jacob's mistress.“What’s going on?” Jacob came out of his study, along with his mother and sister from their respective rooms.“I found the jewelry your Mom has been looking for,” she said to Jacob and then looked at me. “She stole it.” Gasps of surprise and anger left everyone's lips, including mine.There was a bit of silence, then I turned to Jacob, my husband.“Jacob, please. I will never do such a thing. She is lying.” I pleaded on my knees. This isn’t the first time this has happened. I have been able to rescue myself from Katherine’s lies and deceit, but this time it seems impossible.“Mother,” Jacob faced his Mom, “is this the jewelry you have been looking for?” he asked her.“Yes, it is,” Christina
AURORAI could feel all eyes on me as Steve walked into the room. It felt like nobody was on my side. Why would they be? They have no reason to be. My husband, who should be on my side, is just looking for ways to get rid of me. The same with Katherine, who just wants to take my place. Christina and Amy just want to get rid of me for no reason even after making me the head maid of the household.I smiled bitterly as Steve came forward. Once he tells the truth, all of this will be over.“Steve, do you know who this woman is?” Jacob asked him.He turned to look at me and I nodded for him to respond.“Don’t look at her,” Jacob said to him. “Now answer me. Do you know this woman and has she been to this house before today?”“Yes, sir,” that was Steve's reply. I was shocked and murmurs filled the room.“In fact, I have seen her more than once in the compound with Mrs. Crane,” he continued and my eyes felt like they were going to pop out.“What!” I screamed, “What do you mean, Steve?” I ask
AURORAI held the divorce papers in my hands as I was led out of the jail cell.I'm in a cell after being accused of stealing a piece of jewelry, and my husband handed me divorce papers.“Where am I going?” I ask the officer leading me.“To the courthouse to get your sentence,” he said.“I won't get a trial to prove my innocence?” I asked.“According to the judge, the evidence is too overwhelming and the lady you sold to already took a plea bargain.”“I didn't sell anything to anyone.” I stood my ground.“When telling me won't do you any good. The law is the law,” he said.“Then the law should protect me because I'm innocent.”“Or you are just unlucky,” he mocked and his fellow officers laughed.I kept my head down as the mockery intensified.It's unusual for cops to joke like this. Katherine is probably behind this. She's been making my life a living hell ever since I married Jacob, and now she's getting the victory.The journey to the courthouse wasn't far. A drive of about fifteen
AURORAI opened my eyes, and my nostrils were filled with the scent of lavender. I turned my head and saw a perfume dispenser.Looking around, I didn't see the confined four-square walls typical of a prison. Instead, I found myself in a spacious, elegantly furnished room with high ceilings and large windows that allowed the golden morning light to flood in.The walls were adorned with beautiful paintings, and a luxurious carpet covered the floor. I felt the softness of the silk sheets beneath me and realized I was lying in an ornate, king-sized bed.A gentle breeze rustled the sheer curtains, and I could hear the distant sound of birds singing. My heart raced as I tried to make sense of my surroundings.This was a far cry from the cold, harsh reality of the cell in the police station I had grown accustomed to. Had I been dreaming? Was this some elaborate trick?I swung my legs over the side of the bed and stood up, feeling the plush carpet under my bare feet. I walked to the window an
JACOBI held the picture in my hands and stared at it for a while.That's been the theme of my days for the past five years. Looking at the picture of an empty police van with no Aurora in it.I picked up another picture, a snapshot of her taken at the station.I can't believe she's gone. I can't believe I didn't believe her or let her know how much I loved her.But because of my pride and arrogance, I may have lost her.Her voice rang in my head. Her words never seemed to stop tormenting me, day and night.Most nights I wake up to her voice, screaming at me to believe that she was innocent.I didn't spare her a glance as they took her away, and I haven't seen her since.The police believed she was kidnapped, but why?Who would kidnap Aurora, and why?They didn't seem to have answers to this question, and neither do I. Even after years of searching for her and answers to my questions, and employing private investigators to help.Nobody seems to know where Aurora is and what happened t