Unintentional

Collusion

Hemily

I was extra careful in leaving my house to meet up with Monty earlier today. He always had someone watching my house, so I kept my car in the driveway, and snuck out through the back. I had called an Uber once I was a few blocks away to take me to Monty's place. I thought we were in the clear.

I thought I was smart enough to cover my tracks, but I guess I was wrong. I was the only one that saw him before we got on that ride. He had disappeared in the blink of an eye. When he showed up at Johnny Rockets when I was with Nyree, I didn't know what to think.

The look in her eyes told me she recognized him from somewhere 'cause she was just as spooked as I was. If she knew how I knew him, I know she wouldn't ever look at me the same again. Not to mention she'd tell Jacey about everything that just happened.

I tried my best to keep up as Nyree dragged me away in search for Jacey and Monty. Something told me this trip was being cut short, which was too bad. I was starting to feel like a regular person, with a normal life; just for a moment.

Seeing Him at the park today ultimately told me that there really was no hiding from this man. No matter where I went, he was always there. I could never be able to escape him. Now the question was how do I go about things with Monty? I couldn't keep lying to him like this.

He's told me about his history; his failed attempts at a relationship. I didn't want to be just another woman that lied to him. I knew sooner or later I would have to fess up. After he finds out about all the shit I'm in, he won't look at me the same. Most of all, he may never trust me again.

Nyree was so anxious to leave, but there was really no point. They've been watching the whole family for months. If we leave now, it would only lead them right where they want them. I couldn't just let them walk into an ambush like that, especially with the kids being around.

We met up with the guys just a few short minutes later and I watched as 'Ree dragged Jacey toward the park exit. She was already on the phone with Jacey's mom with instructions to meet back at the hotel. My heart rate began to speed up. I knew my moment of truth was coming soon, and I didn't know how to feel about it. I was a nervous wreck to say the least.

It made me think of everything that I'd be losing once Monty found out the truth. I was actually entertaining the idea of us having kids and all, but that little dream was short lived once my reality hit. Because of Him, I can never escape who I am; what I am to him.

I could never be with Monty completely; not while He still owns me. I was His property. I was fooling myself thinking that I could ever have a life outside of Him. Nonetheless, I couldn't help but enjoy that shortlived dream of mine. I've come to accept that I may never be truly happy. Maybe this was my destiny; a life of misery.

It was a hard thing to accept, but I knew I had to just to save myself the disappointment. I can't keep putting these good people in danger like this. I couldn't save myself, but I could still spare them, and Monty most of all. It was time for me to disappear.

Jacey

"Can you pack up my stuff in the bathroom? I gotta finish packing up theses clothes." Nyree said with a huff as she tossed all of the clothes I had neatly put away back into our suitcases. I was completely lost on what was going on. She looked like she had just seen a ghost or something.