The Billionaire's Bet

Chapter 53 : A Blind Heart's Tears

My tears...

My heart...

I am in pain, why does everything have to play out this way...? Could I not find happiness?

Evanly

Her words were like never ending stabbing to my shattered heart. The more she revealed the truth, the more it dawned on me that I was never even a part of this family. My whole life was a lie. At that moment all I thought about was how I would run off to Devon's mansion and cry to him but now, now he's gone and I don't have anyone to run to right now. While mom and dad were arguing, I took a step back, turned and ran. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me without a single thought in mind but just a hazy memory of Devon.

I ran through the streets of San Diego, swiftly and recklessly passing cars and red lights while tears were streaming down my cheeks like a never ending water fall. After some time, I reached a secluded forest looking land with huge gates and signs written 'no trespassing' and 'Debrue Property'

This large mass of land was a special place that I had protected and grew up with. While I was still married to Justine, I had bought this land to build a home for our family. I wanted to build a large mansion where we would all live happily without a single worry. After everything went down, I never really thought about selling it. It was too special to me.

I always kept a small padlock key in my phone case to unlock the gates to this wonderful place. I hastily took out the key and unlock the gates. I went in and closed it behind me. I walked over to the middle of the field, filled with soft, tall green grass and beautiful florescent flowers. I finally found what I was looking for, a small, clear pond with rocks surrounding it. I made my to the pond and set down on the soft grass and began crying uncontrollably. The wind was warm, the sun slowly began to set and out came the moon as it shined brightly on the field. I could hear the grass and the distant trees whispering softly.

Now what? Now I don't have a mother nor a father. I'm alone again. Why was everything turning out this way? What had I done wrong? Where did I go wrong? Was I not trying hard enough? Was I not good enough? Did I not fulfil my duties as a wife and daughter? What went wrong?

I hate myself.

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Benjamin

I had knocked off work and I was on my way to my apartment when I suddenly received a call from Conillious. I answered it.

"Conillious?"

"Ben! Thank the heavens you answered!"

"Why? What's wrong?", she sounded frantic and stressed.

"What's wrong? Are you alright? Is everything okay?"

"No, it's Evanly...she...she's missing. Her parents called me a few hours ago to tell me that she went missing a day ago! They've tried to call her but her phone seems to be off! I-i don't know what to do, gosh!", she frantically said as she sobbed softly. I felt my heart drop to my stomach. She is missing? But how and why?

"Hold on, d-don't panick, I'll drive there right now and go look for her myself"

"Please do so and just try to find something! I hope she's safe where ever she is. Look, I think I might have a clue as to where she could be, hopefully..."

"Where?!", I almost leaped out of my car seat.

"She has this land that she owns near the road that leads out of San Diego in the middle nowhere, the land is surrounded by tall steel fence gates that are thick enough to obscure the view from within it, I don't know exactly where it is but that's all I know...please if you can, find her"

"Okay, I'll find her, I'll make sure I find her, i won't rest till I find her and please try to stay calm, we will find her, don't worry"

"I'll try but be safe on the road, okay"

"Alright. Good night"

"Good night"

She hung up. I set there in my car for a moment, trying to grasp the situation and what my next move was. I heaved a sigh of exhaustion and turn on my car. I began speeding through the streets of Los Angles. I'm going to San Diego.

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Meanwhile...

Back at Danzel's mansion, Conillious paced back and forth, feeling anxious and worried about Evanly and her whereabouts. Midnight had already passed when Danzel arrived. He looked exhausted as always. When he entered the living room he found me pacing around without Luciano anywhere me. His expression changed to one of worry.

"Amor, are you alright? Is Luciano alright?", he walked over to me and hugged me tightly. His grip was soft yet firm.

"Danzel...i-i...Evanly is...", I couldn't my words together, I was still shaken up.

"What? What about Evanly, is she alright? Did something happen?", he pulled back and looked at me eagerly awaiting for my response.

"Her parents called me and informed me that she went missing a day ago and they have no idea where she could be. She isn't even answering any of our calls", I buried my face into his chest.

"What? No? D-did they try to report her missing to the police?"

"I-i don't know. I'm so worried",
Danzel took a step back and ran his fingers through his silky black, short hair.

"Okay, i-i I'm going to San Diego right now a-and I'll go look for her myself", Danzel began rummaging through his pockets and pulled out his car keys. He turned to leave but I quickly held his arm to try and stop him.

"What do you mean you're going to San Diego right now? It's like 2 a.m, it's too late", I tightened my grip around his arm. I felt agitated by the fact that he would drive out late at night to go to San Diego, for Evanly.

"What do you mean? I need to go look for her, what if she's in danger, what if they don't find her? I need to go there!", Danzel pulled his arm away.

"Danzel you can't be serious! You're never home and the one time I ask you to stay, you would rather go to San Diego? For her? Do I not matter to you? Does Luciano not matter to you?", I felt enraged.

"You both do but Conillious you're being childish right now. Evanly is missing, your best friend is missing and you're worried about me not wanting to stay with you?"

"Oh bullshit! You are doing this because you care about Evanly more than you care about me!", I shouted angrily, I felt so defenseless.

"Of course I care about Evanly but I care about you both! What are you talking about?", he took a step back and rubbed his eyes.

"Danzel why can't you just admit that you love her and the thought of her being in danger tarnished you!?"

"Conillious what's up with you!? Yes, i love her but i love you more!", Danzel raised his voice.

"Danzel can't you put me first?", I pleaded.

"I don't have time for this, Evanly needs me right now"

"I need you too!", I tried to stop him. I could feel tears forming in my eyes. Danzel glanced at me then turned away and began walking away.

To be continued...