Hayden's POVNo one knows Ray better than I do, and when he starts getting nervous, it's hard for him to tell a lie. He clutches his hands, and finds it hard to breathe properly.The first time he had told her Sarah was okay, I saw some of these signs but I decided to ignore it, but I recalled something.I recalled hearing Sarah's voice while I was asleep, and it felt like she was gonna leave me for good."Tell me the real truth Ray, where's Sarah?" I questioned. I stared at him. His silence was already killing me, and I was dying to find out what was happening. The only thing I remembered was getting shot and passing out, and I also remembered Clark's death."Raymond." I called his name again, and he walked closer to me."Hey, man I don't know how you're gonna take this, but Sarah's gone. I don't know how she left or when she left, but I hurried over to the hospital once I found out you were here." I nodded my head."Sarah's fucking gone, and no one has any idea where she is? Where's

Hayden:"We've searched almost everywhere, but there's still no sign of any of them. Becky, Karen, or even Sarah." Ray told me. I was standing close to my window with my hands behind my back.Everything looked really suspicious and I could tell something was wrong."Sarah can't hide that far, nor can she be so good at hiding. It seems someone is helping her out.""You think?""I know so, Ray.""Each time we are getting so close, there is one story or the other.""Don't search again. You can carry on the search for Becky and Karen, I'll find Sarah myself." I replied. I felt Ray's hands on my shoulders and I turned to face him."Don't strain yourself too much, I'm sure she will be back on her own if you can't find her." I nodded my head. "I'll find her Ray, no matter what."A knock was rasped on my door. "Come in." I ordered and it was open afterwards. One of my private investigators walked in."Good day." He greeted me and I offered him a seat. Ray stood close to me."Any news yet?"H

Sarah:Hayden wrapped his arms around me. "You don't have to feel guilty, it's all in the past. I arrived late, and I have a blame in whatever happened to you. I'm sorry."I continued crying. He made me turn around and hugged me. I still didn't know if I could live with it. I still recall every bit of the way he savoured my body and made me feel so dirty. I buried my face on Hayden's chest, hoping I would be able to forget it entirely when everything returns back to normal.Once I was done crying, Hayden handed me a handkerchief. I collected it and used it on my wet face. "I'm so sorry if I left that day. I shouldn't have left you in that condition, Hayden.""You were hurt, I get it okay. I was never mad at you. Everything that mattered the moment I found out you were gone was to get you back at all cost."I forced a smile and hugged him"I don't know what to say."He rubbed my hair gently. "Just say you forgive me, that would mean everything to me once you forgive me from the bottom

Sarah:I still went back to the mansion the next day. It was just like yesterday. No one wanted to give me an answer. Hayden had insisted on coming along with me, but I refused to let him come. I wanted to speak with Mason alone and make him understand I was grateful for ever knowing someone like him.I was allowed in by one of his maids about 3 hours later when it was clear I wasn't going to leave if I didn't see him. I climbed up the stairs and headed straight for his room. The door was opened so I walked in.It was empty like yesterday. There was no sign of Mason. I walked to the bed and saw another picture of myself on it. I heaved deeply and turned it around when I could feel it was wet."Mason, if you're in here, I need to speak with you. Please." I said, touching the bed spread with my second hand. The room was still silent and I guessed he was going to ignore me like he did yesterday. I rose up on my feet and attempted to walk out of the room, but I heard my name."Sarah." He

Sarah:I had expected us to head straight for Hayden's house, but it was Ray's home. Once the car came to a halt, we all stepped down.I didn't bother asking any questions because it was all clear to me that Hayden didn't want to stay back at his house after he was discharged from the hospital.I stepped in only to meet Stacey in an apron and getting the dishes set on the table."Stacey?"She rushed towards me and hugged me tight. "It's been so long. I'm glad you're back."Once we broke the hug, I stared at her. "How's the company doing?" She nodded her head affirmatively. "I'm really trying my best." "Thank you so much Stacey. I wonder what I would have done without you. It's glad you're part of the family now.""Alright, can we all get ready to eat now?" Ray groaned as he stared at everyone. We all chuckled and walked to the dining where Stacey had everything all set.Hayden pulled out a seat for me, and I sat down. It wasn't so nice that Becky was absent. As I was about to take a