Tayvis: Twists of Fate

Chapter - 24 : Is it over now?

Taylor woke up and instinctively headed to the room where Travis had been staying, only to find Andrea sleeping there instead. The realization that Travis had left with his mom the previous day hit her again. She shook off the momentary disappointment and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

Andrea came out just as Taylor was filling a bowl with soup. "I'll feed Travis before I have my breakfast and join you," Taylor said absentmindedly.

Andrea chuckled softly. "Taylor, he already left yesterday, remember?"

Taylor paused, a strange feeling washing over her. She missed him, but she quickly pushed the thought aside. "Oh, right. I guess I just got used to taking care of him these past two days," she said, trying to convince herself that was all it was.

Andrea watched her with a knowing smile. "It's good to see you moving on in life."

Taylor shrugged off Andrea's comment. "It's nothing, Mom. Really."

Determined to see Travis before heading to the office, Taylor got ready. Meanwhile, Travis was restless at home, eager to talk to Taylor about his feelings. He knew he had to be honest with her, no matter how difficult it might be.

Just as Taylor was about to leave, her phone rang. It was Shawn. "Taylor, I need you to come to the office. It's urgent."

Taylor sighed. "I was planning to meet Travis, but I'll come to the office first. I'll see him after the meeting."

Taylor arrived at the office, ready to handle whatever urgent matter Shawn had called her in for. She opened the door to her cabin and was immediately taken aback. The room was dark, and as she stepped inside, the lights flickered on to reveal a room decorated with flowers. Shawn stood in the middle, holding a beautiful ring.

Taylor's confusion was palpable. "Shawn, what is this?"

Shawn smiled, stepping closer. "Taylor, I've had my eye on you for a long time. I held back because you were my business partner's wife. But now that Joe is gone, I want to make you mine. I want you all to myself."

Taylor was disgusted and took a step back. "Shawn, this is completely inappropriate. I don't have those feelings for you."

Meanwhile, Travis's friend at the office, sensing something was wrong, called him. "Travis, you need to get here. Shawn is proposing to Taylor right now."

Travis's heart sank, and he rushed to the office, desperately hoping Taylor wouldn't accept the proposal.

Back in the cabin, Shawn tried to convince Taylor. "Come on, Taylor. We could be so good together. Joe is out of the picture. You deserve someone who can take care of you."

Taylor turned away from him, her anger rising. "Shawn, you need to stop this. I'm not interested."

Ignoring her, Shawn wrapped his arms around her from behind. "You'll see, Taylor. We're meant to be."

At that moment, Travis reached the office and saw Shawn holding Taylor through the glass. Misunderstanding the situation, his heart broke. He turned and walked away without saying anything, believing Taylor had accepted Shawn's proposal.

Inside, Taylor wrenched herself free from Shawn's grasp. "Get your hands off me, Shawn! This is your last warning. Stay in your limits or face the consequences."

Shawn looked taken aback. "Taylor, I just thought—"

"You thought wrong," Taylor snapped. She stormed out of the cabin, her emotions in turmoil. She made her way to the restroom, her frustration and anger giving way to tears. She locked herself in a stall and cried, feeling overwhelmed by the situation.

As Taylor sat there, she thought about how everything seemed to be falling apart and now Shawn's actions had further complicated her life. She wiped her tears and took a deep breath, knowing she needed to stay strong.

Meanwhile, Travis, with a broken heart, drove aimlessly, unable to process what he had seen. His mind replayed the image of Shawn holding Taylor, and he felt a mix of anger and sadness.

Taylor, regaining her composure, knew she had to confront Shawn officially. She returned to her cabin and sent an email to HR about the incident, marking it as urgent. She then gathered her belongings, determined to find a way to resolve the situation without compromising her integrity or her emotions.

Taylor drove anxiously through the city streets, her mind racing. She was greeted by Donna when she arrived at the Kelce mansion.

"Hello, Taylor," Donna said warmly, handing her a glass of water. "What brings you here?"

"Hi, Donna. I'm here to see Travis. Is he around?" Taylor asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

Donna looked puzzled. "Travis? He left for the office earlier. Didn't you see him there?"

Taylor's confusion deepened. "No, Donna. I just came from the office, and Travis wasn't there. I've been trying to call him, but he isn't answering."

Donna's face grew concerned. "He hasn't been picking up my calls either. I hope he's alright."

Panic started to set in as Taylor realized something was seriously wrong. "Donna, I need to find him. He must be somewhere. I have to go."

Taylor rushed out, her heart pounding. She drove recklessly, scanning the streets for any sign of Travis. Desperate, she called Tree, who had a knack for finding people.

"Tree, I need your help. I can't find Travis, and I'm really worried. Can you track his phone for me?" Taylor's voice was filled with urgency.

"Of course, Taylor. Give me a second," Tree replied, her fingers flying over the keyboard. A moment later, she said, "Got it. His phone is showing up at an old, deserted house about three hours away from where you are."

"Thank you, Tree. Send me the coordinates. I'm on my way," Taylor said, her voice trembling with determination.

As she sped towards the location, Taylor's mind raced with worry. Meanwhile, Travis was at the deserted house, surrounded by empty alcohol bottles. He had stocked his car with liquor and was now drowning his sorrows, feeling the weight of his perceived betrayal by Taylor.

"Why does this always happen to me?" Travis mumbled to himself, taking another swig from the bottle. "I thought Taylor was different. I thought she was my life now, but she accepted Shawn's proposal. I was wrong about her, just like I was wrong about Betty."

His vision blurred, and he felt himself slipping into unconsciousness. The alcohol was taking its toll, but he didn't care. All he wanted was to forget.

Back on the road, Taylor pushed her car to its limits, her hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. Every minute felt like an eternity. She couldn't bear the thought of something happening to Travis.

Finally, after what seemed like forever, Taylor arrived at the deserted house. She quickly got out of the car and ran to the door, finding it broken. She pushed it open and gasped at the sight inside. Travis was lying on the floor, surrounded by empty bottles, his eyes barely open.

"Travis!" Taylor shouted, rushing to his side. "Oh my God, what have you done to yourself?"

Travis looked up at her, his eyes glazed. "Taylor? Why are you here? Shouldn't you be with Shawn?"

Taylor's heart ached at the pain in his voice. "Travis, you misunderstood. I didn't accept Shawn's proposal. I pushed him away. He means nothing to me."

"Then why...why were you with him?" Travis slurred, trying to focus on her face.

"He tricked me into going to the office with him. I never wanted to be with him. You should have stayed and talked to me, Travis. I was looking for you everywhere," Taylor said, tears streaming down her face.

Travis tried to sit up but failed. "I thought...I thought you were happy with him. I couldn't bear it."