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Claimed by my boss, hunted by his wife - Chapter 29


Chapter 29

Xavier's POV

“No, she came with me,” A voice cut in. My head snapped toward the sound just as her eyes locked with mine.
“Edward?”

The name left my lips, but the fire in my chest had already lit.
She didn’t come alone. She came with him. And I was the one who told her to walk away.

He stood there, smiling, hands on her waist, as my mother took side glances at me. I couldn't spare her a second as my eyes bored holes into Dorothy's face, but she avoided me.

She felt it too–the guilt, the pain, the shattering, she felt it all. But I guess, we both are pretending, so that's what I'll do tonight.

I knew I said that I'll try to love Diana but seeing as how my heart burned just by seeing her attend a public event with Edward, it just made me realize that truly, I had handed her the power to stab and repair my heart as she wishes.

“Dorothy, can I talk to you, alone?” I asked, not taking my eyes off of her, causing her eyes to lower the more as she bowed a little and walk in front of me.

I joined her and she walked to a dark place, where the lights were off.
“Whatever you want to say make it fast” She said, and my eyes glanced to her hands and she held her dress like it was her life.
“Edward…really? Of all people, Dorothy” I said, not being able to act unbothered anymore.

“Oh, forgive me, for taking a completely single man and deciding to have a relationship with him” She gritted, her eyes finally reaching mine for the first time this night.
“A completely sing–he is a rival. Do you even know what this means?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

“That I resigned to be with the love of my life? Makes complete sense to me” She shrugged, squinting one eyes, like she was in thought.

“Ugh..love..love of your life. You don't love him. You don't even…you can't stand the sight of him. What the hell is your problem?!” I shouted, coming closer to her.

The pain, the confusion. I couldn't understand her, is he a better person to be with? But all this unanswered questions turned, slowly but surely, into anger.

“How does that concern you? You came here with Diana, no? So focus on her and leave me be. You said we are strangers, right? So whatever this is, kill it” She warned, as she stared at me with fire in her eyes.

I stumbled back. She's not the same person I knew, like she was…different.

“Have you killed yours?” I asked, waiting for the final blow, maybe one reality punch to know that I am losing her..or better still, I had lost her.

“The night you walked out that door” She gritted, her stance unrelenting.

This was it. The final punch to my gut.

“Okay, I'll respect your choice, Dorothy. But just know this, there is only so much my heart can take but then you have all of it” I said and I saw her eyes relax. 

I came closer to her, with each step I took, it brought me back to the time, she put in her sword she was well wielded with, into my heart, with each step she took backwards.

But this time around, she didn't move back. She just stared at me. I walked to her and stood in front of her, raising her chin to meet her eyes.

“It was never meant to happen, but it did, Dorothy. And I can't ignore that fact. We can never come back from that, we are both stuck there, because we both felt the raw, unfiltered versions of us and still chose to stay” I bit my lips at the raw desperation that leaked through my words.

“I can't force you, Dorothy, but like I said, there is only so much my heart can take but then you have all of it” I swallowed, my voice trembling, as the hand on her chin started trembling too.

I have never felt an emotion so strong, it caused me to tremble, but this is it, and I'm not willing to do anything differently, from after I met her. 

An emotion so strong that although you want someone, you can't keep them, because they don't want to stay, but if they leave, it puts you in an unending emptiness, but you still let them go.

Because as selfish as this emotion I feel is, it's still selfless. And as cruel and unsettling, it still brought some sort of strange feeling of peace, of fulfillment.

I stared at her, our eyes still speaking so much, that words couldn't, but because of the words spoken–that can't be overlooked without an explanation, I stepped back, glanced at her one more time, and walked away, dropping my heart at her feet.

I walked to my parents, standing beside my mom, and staring emptily into space, as her hand, draped my arm.

“Are you okay?” She asked, her voice, still soothing. She always knew the right questions and asked at the right time. Perks of having a mother.

A good one.

I swallowed, but I still felt her eyes on me, and I felt my eyes well up, and she turned me to face her, as she enveloped me in a hug. And I let it out, I let out those words that I couldn't explain to anyone, thinking they wouldn't understand, but I think I forgot her…the one who knew me from the day I was born.

“It's okay” She soothed, releasing me, cleaning the tears stain on my face with her hands.
“It wasn't meant to happen, mother” I told her, shaking my head and looking at the floor.

“Love always happens the best when it's unplanned, son” She said, as she raised my face to meet hers.

“I thought you'd tell me I'm married” I sniffed, letting out a chuckle.

“Who do you think made you not to do a church wedding? Xavier, I know you. You are my son, and the son I know I bore, doesn't like confinement, especially if it's coming from someone you have no feelings for. I knew, that sooner or later, you'd ask for a divorce. You are my son, but you are also your father's son” She said, and her smile grew wider.

How she manages to always smile even in crazy moments, sometimes gives me chills. 

“Hmm..I see. But still though, we are done” I said, facing forward, looking at the main arena.
“Are you sure? Xavier, I'll ask you a question, and remember I said, I know you” She said, causing me to look at her, the smile still there.

I have never seen her not smile, only that one time, the marriage between I and Diana reached her ears. I still vividly remember the scowl on her face, and I knew why she always smiled. 

Her scowl is so unsettling, but her smiling in serious situation is almost as unsettling. If not more.

“Ask” I permitted, my eyes trained on her, as I saw her smile drop and immediately my spine steeled.
“Did you get Dorothy pregnant?” She asked, the scowl almost coming on.

I blinked severally. What's with this question today?

“No... I didn’t get her pregnant,” I stuttered, knowing fully well it might be a lie, a lie that I would be willing to accept. 

But even if I had, would it really matter to my mom or Diana? Diana didn’t love me—she loved the image. 

And I... I loved someone who didn’t trust me enough to stay.





Chapter 30 Weight Of Truth

Dorothy's POV

The party was a mess. After that conversation between I and Xavier, I felt like I had committed a love crime, but there wasn't a judge present to either convict me or not.

“Are you going just yet?” I heard Mrs. Wort speak from behind me. After that lunch we had, I had been so tense around her that it could cut through air.

But she was…okay with it? After she asked me, I had to tell her the truth, but I didn't tell her who the father was, because the father was married and it was her son. 

I know rich people did anything to protect their image, and she was a good woman that I genuinely didn't want to put in such a position.
“Yes. I'm tired, you know. But I'll use the restroom first” I smiled and she hugged me, just as I was about leaving.

“Take care of yourself and you know who” She whispered, her eyes smiling before her lips. This woman truly was an angel on earth and if I was Mr. Wort, I'd remarry her.

“Thank you, ma'am. Goodnight” I said and slid past her going to the bathroom.

After I eased myself, I came out and began washing my hand but then the one person I genuinely didn't want to have a conversation with, stood right behind me.

“Hmm…here she is. The almighty Reyes” Diana mocked, raising her hand and demonstrating the image of an almighty.

I breathed out. I genuinely didn't have the energy for any more talks. I'm still yet to recover from the emotional turmoil Xavier put in me after our conversation.

“Diana, what'd you want?” I asked, keeping my voice low but steady as I turned to face her.
“Nothing, really. I mean, what exactly do you think you could offer me?” She asked, sizing me up.

I looked at her, not saying a word. With each moment I spent here, I felt my strength reducing.

“Okay. Goodnight, then” I attempted to move past her, but I was pushed back forcefully, and I felt the sting from the collision of my waist with the sink, shoot up my spine.

“I'm not done talking. I'm so glad that you soon realized your place and you decided to resign. You really spared me the headache, because I'm so sure you didn't think that I'd sit idly by and watch you assume my position?” She added and paused, and walked towards me, holding my throat and lifting my face to meet hers.

“I cannot and will not allow someone of your caliber to make the next headline news or the next country rumor, as one of me not being able to satisfy my husband so he sought comfort outside and from a mere employee. I will crush you before that happens” She fired, bringing her face closer to mine, as her scowl increased.

“I'm sure you are well aware of what happens if a Frey is messed with…you can ask your parents that. Oh, wait…they are dead. Oops!” The mocking tone was loud and clear, and immediately burst out laughing. I looked at her, biting my teeth together.

“I am Diana Frey, remember that. And also remember that I do guide what is mine, jealously. Don't cross my path, Dorothy Reyes” She warned and freed my neck and walked off, after spraying a little perfume.

I stood there, not being able to move. I just stared at the close restroom door. She was right, I should have known my place as a mere employee and stayed as such. 

I still didn't understand why my father wanted me to find all those documents, because I'm not in a position of power to fight a Frey, neither am I in a state of financial extravaganza.

I'm glad that I ended things with Xavier, I ended my relationship with him, quite alright. But, in me was another one, maybe stronger than what we had, that I was determined to nurture.

Maybe all links with him isn't broken just yet.

But either way, I made up my mind to give up all those documents to Mr. Wort. I'm really tired of this power struggle and now, I'm not thinking of me alone, but of another growing inside me.

******

I sat on my bed as I looked at all the packaged documents, from the agreement signed by both my dad and Mr. Frey, to the plan for the company. 

I put all of them into a briefcase and headed for Mr. Wort's office, from the address I got online.

I set out to his company, and after two hours I finally arrived there. Truly, this man was on one of affluence.

“I'm sorry, ma'am but the president isn't in” The receptionist told me.
“What? Any idea when I can see him?” I asked, widening my eyes and joining my hands. She just stared at me, like she was trying to gauge her next words.

Her eyes shifted to behind me. “You can ask, the CEO ma'am” She said, bowed her head and continued her work.

I rolled my eyes. The CEO? 

“What's the fucking difference between the CEO and president?” I murmured to myself as I turned.

“The president has so many other companies under him, while the CEO is like, manager of those companies?” I heard a very familiar voice, that sent daggers to my heart.

I turned slowly to where the voice came from, and just as I expected, Xavier.

“What can I do for you? Or why are you looking for my father?” He asked, his voice so formal. 
Has he really killed anything he felt for me? His eyes didn't hold the warmth it held last night.

The thought alone made my heart shatter the more, and I thought, truly it was a good decision I didn't tell him of the pregnancy, as my hand rested on my tummy through my jeans.

“I am on a limited time schedule here, lov…Miss” He gulped and I saw the panick with sadness dance across his eyes.

And just as quick as it came it was gone. But I felt relief wash over me. That means he meant every word he said that night– there is only so much my heart can take but then you have all of it.

I still had his heart, and somehow that thought made me happy.

“It's something important that is needed to be discussed in private” I answered, coming out from my head.

“Really? Okay. Go to the conference room, we'll meet you there in five minutes” He said and walked past me.

A bodyguard showed me the conference room, as I sat and waited for them. After what felt like an eternity, they both walked through the door.

“Dorothy. How are you? I was quite displeased to hear of your resignation, but I'm sure you have your reasons” Mr. Wort said and sat at the head of the table while Xavier sat directly opposite me.

“I'm so sorry, sir. But as you said, I have my reasons and one of them, brought me here” I nodded and put the briefcase on the table.
“I'm backing down from my father's company tussle” I said, my eyes trained on him.

He squinted his eyes, studying my features as well, and when he saw I was serious, he turned to look at Xavier, and he took a breath in.

“How about I tell you not to back down? Three months, be in this for three months. You don't have to do anything, just provide us the document we ask of you” He said, his eyes trained on mine, and it was my turn to look at Xavier.

“I don't understand” I shook my head, furrowing my brows.
“We are also investigating your father's case, Dorothy. But we fear that…some things that will be revealed will cause a lot more harm than imagined” Xavier said, as pressed his lips together.

“Again, you confuse me” I repeated, my eyes travelling between father and son.

“Xavier is trying not to be direct for your sake, but I'll do the honors and rip the bandaid off. We suspect or rather, I, suspect that Mr. Frey is involved in your parents death and they didn't die a….an accidental death” Mr. Wort said, his gaze faltering.

I stared at Xavier, hoping to see that this was a joke, but he avoided my eyes, something he did when he was pained that his actions caused me pain…

“Did…is Mr. Frey responsible for my parents death?” I asked, my voice trembling, but they were silent.

And at that point, I didn't need their words, their faces, the silence said it all. 

Mr. Frey wasn't only a thief and a conniving snake, he was also murderer. And I knew this truly was the extent he could go.







Chapter 31 Whispers Of Legacy.

Dorothy's POV

“And you were going to tell me this, when?” I asked Xavier, as his father stood up to take an private call.
“It was meant to be easier without you knowing as you worked for me, but since your resignation my father has had his….worries” He said, staring at the briefcase, completely avoiding my eyes.

Xavier, how will you react if I tell you I was carrying your child? Would you abolish me for saying such or you'd embrace me?

I stared at him, the information just at the tip of my tongue, yearning to be spat out, but I bit my tongue down and swallowed heavily. This isn't the right time nor place..

But yet again, will there ever be the right time or place?

“Oh…forgive my interruptions. That was the spy we put in the Frey Foundations to get in house information and evidence and currently we have the original lawsuit your father filed against Mr. Frey….but, that isn't the point. This hearing was supposed to take place on the day your parents died” Mr. Wort said, his voice solemn.

“What does this mean?” I asked, my blood boiling from the fact that another man took my father's life and all for what? A company? A few dollars?

“It means that, your father's attorney was bribed to drop the case, as your father wasn't alive to get a new lawyer, the case was later pulled out” Mr. Wort added, his voice steady.
“So…this doesn't point to the fact that he might be involved in my father's death” I said, after trying to put the puzzles together but something still wasn't adding up.

“Think of it this way…your father and Mr. Frey had a business deal to which your father thought he would be provided standard products but wasn't and then…your father procedded to take the case to court, for annullation of contract under legal process and terms, but he died on the same day he was supposed to go to court. Nothing seems suspicious?” Xavier asked, squinting his eyes, staring at me.

“I mean…yes, it's strange but the police said it was an accident. A collision of the sort” I said, trying to fight this out of my head.

“Listen child, I'll tell you a story. Listen very attentively. The only person I have told this story, not because she didn't see me through but because I wanted her to be informed is my wife. So Xavier, listen up too” Mr. Wort said, taking in deep breaths.

I and Xavier kept quiet as we stared at him, his eyes fixated on the table.

“I have known Douglas going to twenty years now, and I've known your father, Dorothy, for eighteen years, or more. You see, before your father did business with Douglas, I had done business with him. We started off as partners because we had the same dream, at the time. But Douglas has always been greedy, something I realized too late” He reminisced, taking glances at me and Xavier.

“You see, we were in business, it was thriving, hell, that was where we made our first million, each. But you see, as time went on, I started noticing some back logs in the finances, some hoops in purchasing of materials, so many staff complaint on delay of salary payments..and I confronted him..after that day I confronted him, I started noticing, I was being followed” He continued, but then took a sip from his coffee.

“So one day, I was going home but I was taking in different route, and suddenly, a car was coming, as I pressed on my brake, nothing happened, the acceleration didn't reduce, and this car was approaching fast…and that was the day I saw my life flash infront of my eyes–as they usually say–seeing my wife and Xavier that just began to walk, and then, I tried avoiding the car but I collided with a tree, before this car could reach me, and as I hit the tree, I saw this car stop” He added, taking in a cookie.

“Maybe the driver wanted to check up on you?” I thought, not understanding the role of Mr. Frey in this, but, both father and son, let out a chuckle.
“Dorothy, I think it's neigh time you start believing in cruelty of the world?” Xavier said, smirking.

I just stared at him, it's been a long time since I've seen him smirk. 

“I won't say it was what I thought, but part of me hoped so, but that was soon shattered. The driver of this car walked to me, as my head lazily laid on the steering wheel, blood dripping from my forehead, as I had closed my eyes when I saw him approaching. He didn't touch me, as he brought out his phone and made a call, I still remember the words he said. “Sir, it's done” and walked off. I managed to reach my phone and call my wife and the rest they say is history” He breathed out, shrugging his shoulders.

There was silence. No one talked, but I had a lot of questions as I looked at him with silted eyes.

“Ask” He said, his coffee to his lips.

“Well…how'd you know it was Mr. Frey that was responsible?” I asked.

“You see after that accident, I didn't come to the company for three months, and he didn't call, but the day I came, I could see the shock in his eyes, as his skin paled. And two days later, I heard that an employee of ours killed himself in his own home. The question here is why? But you see, despite all these I still held the contract with him, and then suddenly I was called to court that he wants to annull the contract” He said, smiling, like the memory amused him.

“What did the police say in all this? Didn't they conduct an investigation?” I asked.

“You see, child. Power and money mix, they are like brother and sister, related. And money, oh, the things money can buy, is limitless. The way your father's case was thrown out of court, that was the same way, that case was thrown out too. I didn't bother, going to the police for my own issue, I simply hired a private investigator….and not, surprising to me, the employee that hung himself was the same one that drove the car that crashed into me that night” He said, standing up and letting out a small laugh.

“Dorothy, listen to me. He won't try to kill Xavier because he is my son and he knows I might have dirt on him that I'll utilize to full potential if anything should happen to my son. But you…you are in danger, Dorothy. And I won't hide it because I don't want you to be scared, neither am I saying it for you to be scared, but be prepared, your life is next” He told me, his voice sounding stern and solemn, as he looked at the city through the glass window.

“What…what's that supposed to mean?” I asked, my heart was in my head, as my palms began sweating.

“It means, you are next on his kill list. He bought your father's house, not because he's philanthropic, but because he knows your father, had some evidence on him, of which I know isn't everything that is in that briefcase…and you left the house empty. What is it you think he thinks?” He said, as he turned to look at me, his back to the window.

I looked at him as different scenarios flooded my mind. I was not only thinking of myself this time but, of a life inside me, and this fact alone, made my inside turn with anxiety. 






Chapter 32 Shadows On My Skin

Dorothy's POV

I sat on my couch looking at the turned off TV screen and pondered on what Mr. Wort told me..I'm next.

I couldn't get those words out of my head as I continued staring at the TV screen, while rubbing my stomach. 
I'm not alone now, I'm living with someone else, someone that I hadn't seen yet, but felt connected to.

No matter what, I'm not going to let Mr. Frey end this young life in me, the same way he attempted to end Mr. Wort's life and the same way he ended my parents and brother's life.

I sat there, thinking on the best possible way on how I'm going to protect my child, when the doorbell rang, causing an interruption in my thoughts.

I walked to the door and I realized that I had completely forgotten about this particular incident.
“Hello, princess” Edward beamed, as he stood at my door, his suit jacket in his hand.

“Hello. What brings you by?” I asked, looking at him with the least enthusiastic stare ever.
“Is this how you treat your boyfriend?” He asked, coming to stand in front of me, making it difficult for me to close the door.

“I'm sorry, what? This wasn't the plan, I've held up my own end, and that is it. We are definitely not dating” I said, looking at him, my heartbeat increasing steadily as the look in his eyes became cold.
He stepped inside further, causing me to step back, and he closed the door behind him.

The day of the gala, Edward had walked to me to escort him, and he seemed like he was a changed human being, and since I and Xavier had a fall out, I agreed.

But maybe, he's still as psychotic.

“What are you doing?” I asked, going back with each step he took closer to me.
“You don't work for the Wort family anymore, so tell me what is stopping us from being together?” He asked, coming closer to me, his hands trembling.

“Get out of my house!” I thundered, but that fell on deaf ears, as he charged towards me and pulled me in by my waist and kissed me.

His lips engulfed mine, as his tongue danced around in my mouth as I pushed him with what little freedom my hands had, but he didn't budge, so I bit down on his lips, hard.

“You fucking bitch” He said, sucking his lips in as his hand met my cheek, throwing me off balance as I landed to the floor, the sting on my cheek going up to my eyes, making them water.

I sat there as he walked to get a tissue paper to clean his bloodstained lips. 
“Dorothy, why do you make me violent towards you? This isn't how I want to treat my princess” He complained as he lowered himself to my level, staring at me.

He brought his hands towards me, and I flinched once his warm, rough fingers ran across the aching part of my cheek.
“Oh, baby. I'm so sorry, I..it wasn't meant to happen” He apologized and I saw his eyes click from cold to…sorry?

My heart rate increased, but I tried steadying my breath. Something is wrong with him, I didn't know what but his eyes, they held something dangerous.

“You can have any girl you want, why me? Huh?” I whimpered, rasing my chin to him, but this was a mistake as the dull ache on my check, now had a partner.

His fingers pressed in my chin, as he stared at me, watching as tears left my eyes. He wasn't squeezing enough for me to cry from the pain but here was, staining my cheeks with the tears. 
I didn't understand why I was crying, but his hand just stung, like my skin was less prone to handle little pain like this kind.

Is this pregnancy? If this is it and Xavier notices, so other behaviors of mine that might be out of place, I'm dead.

“Hmm. You are crying for me” He mused, causing me to stand up while holding my chin. I said nothing as I stood, and the pain suddenly increased.
“Let me go, Edward. My chin stings a lot” I pleaded, hitting his arm, while he stared at me.

I tried wriggling out of his hold, but this only caused him to press down harder, making me whimper.

“Why don't you like me? What is so special about that…that Wort?!” He said, his eyes getting red.
“Let me go, Edward. Please” I said, whispering as I felt my pain tolerance slip through my fingers.

“Dorothy?” I heard my name, although my eyes could barely stay open any longer, it sounded like Xavier's voice.
“In…in here” I whispered with my loudest voice, but I felt the wind carry it, but I hope it was loud enough to make him hear.

I was soon feeling my eyes getting weaker with each passing moment but I wasn't ready to pass out while alone with Edward. So, I mustered up such little strength I had left and kneed his lower stomach, causing him release me, and this caused me to kiss the floor with my body, erupting a loud thud.

“Dorothy?” Xavier called out again, as I heard him coming to stand beside me.
“Hey..hey, it's okay. I'm here” He soothed, holding my face, but I couldn't bask in relief enough as I felt my vision go dark and my eyes close.

********

I stirred in my sleep as my lower body ached badly, and my tummy growled, and I slowly opened my eyes, looking around.
“Hmm?” I hummed, as I looked around but saw the lights off, only candles illuminating the room and then thunder erupting from the sky.

I closed my eyes as I tried to remember what happened and everything came flashing back. Was that really Xavier or my consciously ridden mind played tricks with me?

I took my legs from under the duvet as I tried to get up, at least to eat something, but then my door opened, causing me to freeze.
“Oh…you are awake” Xavier said, as he stood there with a tray and I breathed out loud.
“I…where is Edward?” I asked him, as he placed the tray down on the bed.

“Well, I drove him off. Need something from him?” He asked, his eyes staying on my face, before glancing at my stomach and it lingered there, causing me to furrow my eyebrow and put my hands there, as if on command.

“Thank you, but I'm hungry, so…” I cleared my throat not getting comfortable with the time his eyes spent on my stomach.

Could he have found out? Did I say something in my sleep or…did he run a blood test secretly while I slept? So many things ran through my mind, as my palms began sweating and my throat became thight.

“Here is your food. My father asked me to check on you, to ease his worries. And from the look of things, there is a high chance you'll have to move back in with me” He said, staring into space.

“No…I'm fine” I refused, taking a spoon of the pork stew, and it melted right on my tongue and I felt strength slip back into my body.

“Really? Hmm, okay then. I've served you…but I'll ask you reconsider my offer, and not be selfish” He said, and left.

Not be selfish? Was he speaking of my parents or…the child inside me? But there was no way he found out, except his mother told him, but.. she's not one to do that.

But moving in with him isn't something that I'll consider, it's was tempting and I don't know if it was because of pregnancy hormones or sex deprival but once he said that, my core clenched.

Maybe I'm not morally strong, maybe…it's the distance that is making it easier. 








Chapter 33 Second Life I Fought For 

Dorothy's POV

I laid on my bed staring at the ceiling. Finally, a moment of stillness. This past week had been packed and loaded. 
From making a deal with Edward, to attending a public event, the conversation with Xavier….this week was the most emotionally unstable week I had ever had. 

But at least, I still felt something, unlike the day that I had lost all my family. And that's when I saw life, for the first time, in black and white. 

My hand went to my tummy and rubbed it. It's been something I've been doing a lot lately.

“Should I move in with your father? Or I should stay here, so his marriage doesn't fall apart? And what hospital do you think I can discreetly schedule an antenatal?” I asked out loud, talking to the life in my stomach.

I had a lot of decisions to make and I was stuck…so stuck. Morally, I should be shameful at even the thought of stepping my foot in Xavier's house, after not only having sex with him, but also carrying his child.

But then, am I going to be able to protect myself against Mr. Frey if he tried to harm me? If Mr. Wort or even my dad could get hurt by Mr. Frey, then who exactly do I think I am against him?

I sat on my bed contemplating until my stomach growled signifying it's hunger. Ugh, got to cook.
I got downstairs and planned to make a chicken sandwich.

“Great, I'm out of bread and chicken” I mumbled as I banged the fridge door and got upstairs to get my card and phone to head out for some grocery shopping.

I took a cab and headed out, after two hours I was finally done with buying everything I needed, and decided to take a walk as the sun was almost setting, and I ended up strolling back home.

I got to my apartment and as I inserted my key in it's keyhole, I noticed a man, staring at me from a local coffee shop, right opposite my house, and a cold feeling shot up my spine, but I shook it off.

He possibly couldn't be here for me. But what if it's Mr. Frey's men? No, no it can't be. 
It should be Mr. Wort's men, since he sent Xavier to check on me yesterday, he might have sent his men to ease his son the stress and himself, the worry.

I got into my apartment and shut the door, as I started unpacking the bags from groceries. I soon heard a door, open and click shut, and I stopped everything I was doing to pay attention, but I didn't hear the sound again.

“You are probably paranoid” I told myself, as I continued my unpacking.

But then I heard faint footsteps, like they were headed my direction, and I heard my heartbeat clearly in my ears, as I turned around, instantly.
“Who's there?!” I asked, looking around, but I was met with silence. I took a kitchen knife and walked in the direction of the sound.

I walked for bit but saw nothing, as I turned back to drop the knife, I felt a rubber bag over my head and drawn back, cutting my air supply short.

I moved around, trying to pry the bag free from the hands of the person holding it, as my vision blurred and tears fell from my eyes.

My heartbeat increased as I began sucking in more air than I was provided. I felt my consciousness drift away, but I couldn't die this way, at least for the sake of my baby.

I took my nail and tore the part of the rubber bag that was above my mouth, and began tearing it all off.

Soon, it was only the brim of the bag that was on my neck, but whoever this person was, I began feeling that I wronged him in the past life as he began using the brim to suffocate me.

“Fucking die. Why won't…you…fucking die?” He gritted, dragging it impossibly tighter around my neck.

I used the same tactics I used for my head, for my neck as well and I cut through the rope, but it caused me to fall face first to the door, while he fell ass flat.
I tried catching my breath but as I saw him begin to gain his footing, I stood up, although wiggly, I stood to my feet, grabbed a butter knife, my phone and dashed out of my apartment.

Thankfully, I hadn't pulled anything off of me after I came back from shopping. But still, the jean short wasn't enough to cover me from the chilling cold, one that I think was intensified due to the adrenaline spike in my blood.

From my house to Xavier's house was over an hour when using a vehicle that means, it'd be thirty minutes more than usual if using foot, so it wasn't a solid plan, so therefore I ran without having a direction in mind.

But as I ran I saw a particular black SUV following me. Shit. 
But this didn't deter me, as it made me run the more. I ran, hoping to find a shop or anyone but then most of the shops near my house was closed and the next open one, was ten minutes away and I fear that I wouldn't make it that far.

I looked back and saw that they were gaining in on me, so I ran into the woods. This place I got my house, was a small quiet town, that you'd have to drive for close to an hour to see any fancy shops, but they weren't any less developed than the city, just that they had more empty land and fewer people.

I continued running till my legs gave out, I looked behind me, and I didn't see any car headlights. I settled behind a rock and took out my phone, with trembling hands, to call Xavier, but there wasn't any service.

“Fuck!” I said, feeling my eyes water, and annoyance shot up my blood. Why the hell was I crying, when I should be thinking? If this is the fucking pregnancy hormones that I'd been fantasizing about, as a kid, I don't want it anymore.

I sat there, till my breath steadied and I turned on my location to know where I was, thankfully I had one bar of service, and from the GPS, Xavier's house is just an hour and ten minutes away even on foot, I breathed out.

Relief nearly washed over me but it was short lived as I heard a branch twig behind me, which caused my breath to stop in my throat.
“Find her. She's in this wood somewhere. She has the CD and the black recorder and I need it. So you find her and bring it to me” I heard a male's voice say. It was faint but I could make it out. 

That was Mr. Frey's voice. He had finally come for me, that means Mr. Wort was right. I'm the next on his kill list 



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