The party seemed to be going well. Everyone was happy, the gossipers were gossiping and the ones that knew each other just gathered around and talked, mostly business though.Axle was still talking with those businessmen and Jaden was still in the kids' section. The party was only fifteen minutes away from starting, and the birthday queen was still getting dressed. She was having a hard time choosing an outfit and the kind of make-up that she wanted which is why she was taking too long to get ready, but at least the guests were able to keep themselves busy, with everything. The food and people to talk to.Ember on the other hand was bored to death. It's not like she had no people to talk to, they just asked her stupid questions like 'how does it feel to be a mother to Axle's child' or 'how does it feel to go from zero to a wealthy guy's wife' or 'how does it feel to be next to be the center of attention'. The questions go on and on. Ember just gets bored and finds an excuse to leave.
The time came for the part to begin. Everyone gathered around the hall to witness the grand entrance of the birthday queen. She did make a grand entrance. Everyone couldn't take their eyes off her, if you didn't know then you would think that she was in her thirties. The people that got her hair and face done really did well. Her wrinkles were not visible at all, she looked so young. Her husband might have been falling in love with her once again. The party began, it was time for everyone to say some things about Payton. Karen was the first one to go on stage. Ember couldn't help but roll her eyes at her. Of course she would want to say some nice things about Payton since they were really close. Even to this day Payton still talked about how good Karen would look with Axle, but Ember was used to it so she just ignored her. Karen cleared her throat. "Good evening everyone. I am really glad that I was able to make it today to witness Mrs Bolton torn fifty. She has always been like a m
Axle's silence really made Ember worry so much, she didn't want to think about the possibility of him believing what was happening. "Axle…" She didn't know what to say to try and convince him that none of it was true. "You know I always knew that you were a slut. Too bad you just happened to be my daughter-in-law." Payton said, rolling her eyes. "How can you all believe that I would do something like this, besides I haven't even seen Dean in years. When did I even get to be with him or even go to this doctor?" She asked."How would we all know? It's not like we have someone stalking you for us." Payton said. She folded her arms and she looked the other way."You know it's funny how you and Karen were the first one's to believe this. It just proves to me that you are behind this." She said, looking at Payton. Payton gasped."OH my goodness. You've just been exposed and you are accusing me? Look I get it I don't like you, but it's your fault for not being able to keep your legs shut."
Ember took her phone and looked for her mother's number. She was the only one that she could think of at that moment because she had nowhere to go if she left. Her old apartment was already occupied and she didn't think of getting herself a house while still living with Axle because she didn't think that a day like this would come. A day when she had to leave this place and probably never come back. As soon as her eyes landed on it she called it. Her father was in prison and her mother had finally reunited with Robert so her siblings were staying with her. "Hello?" Catherine said."M-mom…" She was still crying, she couldn't stop herself from crying, even though she wanted to sound strong when talking to her mother."Ember, what's wrong? Are you crying?" She asked. Ember wiped her tears, but more tears just kept on falling from her eyes."Mom, can you come and pick me up tomorrow morning?" She asked."Why, what's wrong?" "I'll tell you everything later, just come and pick me up early
After almost an hour they arrived at Catherine's and Robert's home. Catherine and Ember hadn't said a word to each other except for when Catherine asked Ember what it is that she wanted to eat when they arrived at the restaurant to order food. They both got out of the car and a maid walked out of the house to help them with Ember's luggage.After Catherine had shown Ember the room that she'd be sleeping in. She then left her alone to unpack and just be with herself. The closet wasn't as big as the one that she had back in Axle's place but it was big enough to fit all her clothes but not shoes, so she had to put them somewhere else. The first thing that she opened was a bag that she had just packed some random things in. Even though she didn't have a lot of time to think and pack what was right she was still able to take pictures of Jaden with her. She felt like crying the second her eyes landed on that picture but she told herself not to, it's not like everything was her fault anyway
A few days later Axle filed for a divorce. Ember didn't question it she just went on with it, she was lucky that she didn't lose Jaden because Axle had allowed her to see him only on weekends when he's at his parents' house and had to watch her every time and that made Ember feel uncomfortable because she had never had anyone watch her play with her son with hatred and anger burning in their eyes, but she had no choice but to get used to it because that's just how things were going to operate from then onwards, she had no say in anything. Her days didn't get any better there, Karen tried to kill her on multiple occasions but she kept on failing because Elias kept on getting in her way and ruining her plans before she could even get on with them. Axle didn't know about that because Elias didn't tell him, he didn't see a need to since he wasn't with Ember anymore so he just kept an eye on Karen and the things that she did, so that he could figure out her plans. So far it has been qui
Ember slowly opened her eyes as she tried to adjust to the bright light that was right above her. As soon as she was able to fully adjust to the bright light she was finally able to look at her surroundings. There were no windows, the only light in the room came from the light bulb that was right above her. She tried to move but she couldn't, it seemed like she was paralyzed, aside from that her hands and legs were tied to whatever it is that she was lying on. She could tell that it was not a bed because it was very uncomfortable. The room was empty, the only things in the room were her and the thing that she was laying on. It was quiet, very quiet. She didn't like it at all. The door was right in front of her but she couldn't move. So she had to wait for someone to enter the door. She wanted to be as calm as she possibly could even though she had no idea where she was and who the person that kidnapped was and what they wanted to do with her. She closed her eyes, she wasn't trying t
Ember's eyes widened in shock when she heard Karen's words and saw Elias' body on the table. "Karen, are you crazy? How could you do this? What did he do to you?" Ember asked. She knew that Karen was capable of a lot of things, murder was one of them too, but she didn't think that she would ever have a reason to kill Elias."He kept on getting in my way, so I had to eliminate him. And guess what bitch? You are going to be blamed for it." She said, smiling at Ember. It was not a friendly smile, it was an evil smile."And do you seriously think that everyone is going to believe you?" Ember asked, scoffing."All I need is evidence, the murder weapon is right there in your hands." She said, pointing at the gun that Ember was holding. Ember quickly threw the gun on the floor."Don't worry I already have your fingerprints on it." She said and then she picked up the gun. Ember only noticed then that Karen was wearing gloves. Ember quickly stood up from the couch, wanting to snatch the gun fr