Chapter 36: His fault

Esmerelda

“Hello?” I say I know it comes out more of a question, but I don’t understand why he needs what was it Jaxson called it? Proof of life? He lets out a sigh of what I assume of relief.

“Esmerelda? Are you okay?” He sounds so tired. Maybe if I answer him, he will rest.

“Yes…” I pause wondering what all I should say I don’t think telling him what just happened will help but I hate lying when asked a direct question, not telling Jaxson about the babies is one thing. Flat out not answering someone or answering with out the truth is another thing, at least to me. “I am a little shaken up. Well, a lot shaken up with everything. But we can talk about that later.” There that isn’t a lie.

“Why do I feel like there is more that happened?” He asks. I exhale.

“There is. They wouldn’t tell me anything about you and that scared the shit out of me.”

“Don’t worry sorellina I am fine.” I can hear his smile. I have no idea what he called me, but something warms inside of me. Not the way Jaxson