stars upon my face

chapter 15-murder in the dark

As I finished breakfast with Edgar, the familiar ping of a message notification on my phone caught my attention.

It was from James, he seemed like he was trying to warn me about Edgar again.

His message was brief, yet urgent: "Nora, meet me at the park. I have more information about Edgar."

A sense of unease crept over me as I read the message, the memory of James' previous warnings flashing through my mind.

Despite my reservations, a nagging curiosity compelled me to agree to the meeting, a voice in my head urging me to listen to what he had to say.

Quickly changing into more casual attire, I made my way to the park where James had asked to meet.

As I walked through the familiar paths and greenery of the park, my heart raced with a mixture of apprehension and anticipation.

I spotted James sitting on a bench, his face etched with concern and determination.

Without wasting any time, he delved straight into the reason for our meeting.

"Nora, I know this may be hard to hear, but I have proof that Edgar is not who he seems to be," James said gravely, his eyes locking with mine.

"He is involved in human trafficking, using innocent lives to make money. You need to see the truth, Nora."

Shocked and disbelieving, I could feel my world crumbling around me. The man I loved, the man I had just agreed to spend the rest of my life with, was not the person I thought he was.

"Wh...what?,human trafficking ,Edgar would never do that, please tell me you're joking.

But as James showed me the evidence I was stunned at the trail of deceit and darkness that led straight to Edgar.

As I processed the weight of the revelation, a wave of conflicted emotions swept over me.

How could I have been so blind, so naive to believe in Edgar's love? The truth was a bitter pill to swallow, but I knew deep down that I had to confront it, no matter how painful it might be.

James's words echoed in my mind as I walked away from the park, the weight of his revelations heavy on my heart.

The truth about Edgar's involvement in human trafficking was a harsh reality that I couldn't ignore, and the knowledge that I had narrowly escaped a similar fate sent chills down my spine.

As I tried to process the magnitude of what James had told me, his final words lingered in my mind like a haunting echo.

"Nora, you were also a target. Edgar couldn't go through with it because he loved you too much."

The realization hit me like a ton of bricks, the gravity of the situation sinking in with a sickening jolt. Edgar,

the man I had trusted with my heart, had deceived me in the worst possible way, putting my life in danger all for the sake of his illegal dealings.

Tears stung my eyes as I grappled with the betrayal, the pain of his deceit cutting deep into my soul.

How could he have hidden such darkness behind a facade of love and affection? How could he have come so close to endangering my life, all while professing his undying love for me?

A mixture of fear, anger, and heartbreak swirled inside me, threatening to consume me whole. The man I thought I knew,

the man I had planned to spend my life with, was nothing but a monster in disguise, a wolf in sheep's clothing.

As the reality of the situation sank in, a steely resolve began to build within me.

I knew that I couldn't turn a blind eye to the truth, no matter how painful it might be. With James' evidence in hand, I knew that I had to confront Edgar,

to hold him accountable for his actions and to protect not only myself but others who might fall victim to his ruthless schemes.

And as I walked away from the park, the weight of the truth bearing down on me,

I knew that the love I had believed in had turned to ash, leaving nothing but a bitter taste of betrayal in its wake.

But even in the midst of my heartbreak and despair, a glimmer of strength shone through, a determination to face the truth no matter how harsh it might be.

And with that resolve burning bright in my heart,

I knew that I would do whatever it took to bring Edgar's dark secrets to light and to ensure that justice was served.