Semua Bab Deadly obsession : Bab 51 - Bab 60

Sophia’s POVWhen my phone screen illuminates with Emily’s name my breath freezes in my throat. The screen beneath my fingertips becomes a shaky surface while I pause momentarily before responding.I utter a barely audible greeting yet my voice remains just above a whisper.Emily's tone maintains an unnatural calmness from the other end. Too calm. Sophia what’s happening? ”A knot tightens in my stomach. My anticipation leaned towards raging storms of screams and accusations—yet this unfolded instead. This eerie composure sends a chill down my spine.I—I fail to comprehend I stammer."Cease your pretense," Emily states in a monotonous tone. I know Jack spoke to you. By this point you surely understand his choice. ”I swallow hard gripping the phone tightly. “Affirmative… the event unfolds. ”A dense suffocating silence hangs between us creating an oppressive atmosphere. The sound of my heartbeat pulses through my ears as I await her impending explosion. Emily’s voice maintains an unse

Valerie’s POVThe club transformed into a mysterious cesspool filled with hidden vices and concealed secrets. Faded red wallpapered walls throbbed beneath dim neon lights which cast eerie shadows across the cracked leather booths. Cigarette smoke combined with stale beer and sweat filled the air to create an intoxicating atmosphere that whispered late-night confessions and desperation. I had been in places like this before—where people exchanged their dignity for a few bills and their secrets for a drink. This evening presented my opportunity to obtain one of those hidden truths.Emily walked beside me her heels clicked against the grimy floor while she kept her arms crossed tightly over her chest. Her earlier fight with Sophia had ignited a thirst for revenge which I could almost taste while her unwavering anger remained unchecked even after the 5 hour flight from California where she came from.She remained energetic after yet another five hour journey from New York to California.T

Sophia’s povA period of forty-eight hours.A dreadful span of forty-eight hours stretched out as every moment became an excruciating wait for the unavoidable outcome.My communication channels remained silent regarding Emily since neither snide texts nor angry voicemails appeared. Nothing. The silence she maintained echoed more powerfully than any potential insult she might have directed toward me. My instincts screamed her secret machinations because every fiber of my being sensed her plotting. My words had stirred her into action because she was never one to remain idle.But the worst part?Alexander.He had shut me out completely.My expectations had been set for anger or perhaps a heated argument yet the cold indifference I encountered was beyond my anticipations. He deliberately ignored my existence by avoiding eye contact and withholding speech except when absolutely required. In his perception my existence terminated abruptly. And I hated it.The desire to initiate communicati

Emily’s pov My apartment became saturated with the aroma of brewed coffee and buttered toast while I set the final dish on the dining table. All elements aligned in perfect order according to Jack's preferences. A tower of pancakes drenched in syrup stands beside perfectly cooked eggs and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. A meticulously constructed snare disguised as a dining experience lay before them.A profound inhalation filled my lungs while my eyes shifted towards the phone screen. The absence of both new messages and calls remains evident. I had no expectations yet a tiny part inside me wished for something. Since our last conversation Jack had remained distant, but today marked the moment that situation would alter.That morning I contacted him using a more controlled softer voice than usual. My insistence or angry tone guaranteed his absence. I had assumed the role of a devastated woman seeking emotional resolution instead.My initial statement was a simple desire to

(Sophia’s POV)As I exited the vehicle the night air pressed its moist weight upon me in a thick humidity that enveloped me like an unwanted embrace. The leaves above whispered in a gentle breeze that failed to relieve the oppressive heat pressing on my skin. Although my pulse remained steady I sensed an unnatural weight from my decision settled deep within my bones. I should not have come here.Some inner awareness hinted at Emily's suspicious actions yet my exhaustion prevented further pursuit. Perhaps the cumulative fatigue from my mother's unexpected pregnancy combined with Alexander's emotional detachment and my entrapment in an infinite network of secrets caused my exhaustion. The silent and increasing dread emerged that Emily possessed more awareness than my expectations had allowed.Deliberately drawing air into my lungs at a snail's pace, I moved my shoulders backward before advancing. The meeting spot was dimly lit the streetlamp above flickering like it was deciding whether