Defending Jacob: The Aftermath Book 1

Truth comes out

When they all pulled into the driveway of the Barber's new home, Charlotte felt her heart sink. She couldn't believe how far this had all gone now. She was in love with a married man. Her ex fiance killer was threatening them all. Now so she felt safe Jacob, Andy's own son had come up with the idea of her staying with them till her she knew her car was safe to drive. She felt horrible inside herself. They all got out and went inside, Jacob went to have a shower upstairs he could manage to do that on his own. He was getting stronger and better everyday. Charlotte just stood in the kitchen area starring back at Andy who was smiling at her. She knew what he was thinking, but was going there with Jacob in the house.

"Look I know you want to kiss me Andy, believe me I want that too, but that can't happen not with your son here. Not in your family home with your wife. I can't do that here, I shouldn't even stay here tonight." she said.

"Baby, no your safer here. Cliff is dangerous I won't let him hurt you ok. I will protect you always. It's I want to hold and kiss you, but won't in here if it bothers you. I understand this is an awkward situation." Andy told her.

"Ok Andy but no funny business tonight." She said

Jacob came downstairs saw they talking and thought is was normal. Nothing weird he asked if Charlotte would watch a movie with them. She sat by herself in a chair they watched the movie Blended. Once and a while when Jacob was watching the movie Charlotte and Andy would smile at each other. For Andy is felt normal and happy. Charlotte was happy but, felt she shouldn't be there in the home. Eventually Jacob fell asleep Andy showed her to the spare room upstairs.

"Here, you can sleep in this room baby, I wish I could stay in here with you. Goodnight I love you." Andy said he couldn't help it any longer and kissed her on the lips.

Charlotte return the gentle sweet kiss. "Ok Andy we can make up for tonight another time. I love you Goodnight." She said as she closed the door.

She grabbed some clothes she had in her bag that she had taken from her car before it was towed. She put on her silk tank top and match shorts. She got into the bed. She tried to sleep but couldn't. She kept hearing Cliffs words in her head. How he threaten Andy, Jacob and Laurie. She didn't even care anymore that he was threatening her own life. She knew things would never end, that Ben would never have justice either if Cliffs didn't pay for everything he had done. She knew know she needed to take matters into her own hands to protect Andy. She had an idea Andy was still seeing her boss Dr. Brown sour king on his anxiety. She knew he had an appointment in 4 days. She would do it than she would step up Cliff and it would finally all be over. She knew Andy promise he would still be with her, she didn't want to lose him, but part of her felt once the truth was out there he and Laurie would reconcile. She started crying at the thought of losing Andy but she would be ok with it if he was happy. She ended up crying herself to sleep.
She dreamed of her life with Andy and being happy, she jolted up in shock from her dream. What she saw made her worried and it what if it was true, she couldn't tell Andy right now. She would have to find out herself and wait till after her face off with Cliff.

It was not 10pm Laurie and Tobi where at their hotel room. Laurie had gone to a night club. They where drinking and dancing having fun. Laurie forget all about Andy his lies to her. She couldn't believe a word from him anymore. She told Tobi she was thinking of leaving him. There was just too much damage to the marriage. Too many lies Andy was keeping and she refused to live like this anymore. Laurie got a text on her phone, she had no idea would was texting her. "I thought you should know your husband is looking for answers to who killed Ben Rifkin, with a woman. Your a smart woman I'm sure you know they are doing a lot more than investigating the murder. Meet me in the lobby at 10am I can give proof and all the answers you need."

"Laurie what is wrong was that Andy texting you?" Tobi asked.

"No it's someone who is trying to say Andy is having and affair with Charlotte Rifkin. They want to meet me to talk at 10am in the lobby tomorrow." Laurie said.