The Anonymous

Chapter 44: Bury Yourself

***Ashton's point of view****

I paced back-and-forth in the kitchen. Did She just seduce me? 

I felt mildly proud yet turned on by how fast she learns. I knew I fucked up when I didn't tell Aeon the truth the first time. I should have known she'd be so persistent. This is the same girl that continues to put her life on the line to find the truth. Aeon was almost killed by Jérôme. I knew Jérôme changed. I'm not exactly sure when but he hasn't been the same in a long time. I purposely overlooked my third cousin because I was concerned with more pressing matters. But it was neon-clear that he was up to no good when Aeon didn't try to communicate with me at all, which is why I kept going back and forth from London to America, almost compromising my identity multiple times is because of Aeon. She would never go so long without communicating with me. I know how she felt about me; she cares. I'm not conceited, but it's true, I'm good at reading people. When I pulled a report from her cell-phone provider, her phone had was turned off for days, then weeks, and finally, months.

I flew back to New York, where I found her at Hall's Distribution Center pulling information, I had already stolen. Then she throws herself into water. The next day she tells me that Jérôme has been a great friend to her. How convenient, oh cousin. I knew he had something to do with her silence. Jérôme had a control problem, always trying to take care of someone. He treated Jessica the same and dangling fact that she wasn't rich over her head. But Aeon isn't like Jessica, not by a long shot. What happened at the Greenwich mansion wasn't supposed to happen; she was heavily protected with Dante observing from a distance and Bradley by her side. I am lucky that Bradley stayed via my request. I did not have a good feeling about leaving her alone in the house with Jérôme. Aeon would be dead or worst. I tried my best to watch over Aeon, not as Ashton Belmont: but as Unknown, in hopes, to keep her safe.

I never wanted her to go on the fucking trip with Jérôme. But I knew if I show a hint of distrust of Jérôme that would blow my cover. I had some concerns about him, but I would never have guessed he was a murderer. I'm not all-knowing, just human. Jérôme was able to pay bale and get out of jail before his crime. Now he's on the news telling anyone that would listen that Jessica and he have been together long before he had her abduction. The whole thing is a mess.

I didn't want her to leave knowing that Jérôme had been released back into society. But I know I couldn't stop her from going. The old Ashton would have forced her to stay. I would have locked her up in my room until this was all over. But that wouldn't make her love me. I care what she thinks of me. I guess cousin was right; a person can not live in a state of deception.

The flickering light at the end out of the couch caught my attention. I walked over to find Aeon's phone. She must have left it here. Checking the messages, it was just my automated text system. I put on my sweatshirt and sneaker. She needs her phone. Honestly, I wanted to keep up the charade a little while longer. Not because I wanted to fuck her as two different people. It's easier this way. But I knew my deception was tearing her apart. I thought I finally found a balance. Feed her information as Unknown and comfort her as Ashton to keep her out of danger. I've been splitting myself in two for this girl and doing double the work. I didn't want to lose to my lies. I knew I fucked up again when I had sex with her as Unknown that wasn't apart of my plan. She found out that I had a tattoo and ran with it. Fucking great!

But, after the night we shared, I realized I didn't want to lie anymore. That what I initially want to talk to her about, but then she made me babysit her dog. When Aeon told me she was at Asia house looking at her family that doesn't exist, I realized our deal meant nothing. I was livid. I knew I couldn't tell her the truth until all it was all over. The girl is out of control. Aeon doesn't honestly know who Asia is, which is partly my fault. She could have been killed once again because of her obsession, and then, she tried to kill me. Jesus. I'm never lying to her again. God, I'm just like my dad, suborn. How did everything get so complicated? Well, stealth-mode ninja rule number 1: never fall for the girl. Too late.

I'm going to make everything right. I jogged down the block, trying to catch up to Aeon. She shouldn't be too far away. I notice a small back purse on the sidewalk. I knew the back belonged to Aeon. The inside looked so disorderly like someone shook it out and threw everything back in. A parchment stuck out from the side pocket. Seeing the white letter with a seal A on the infuriated me. Fucking Great...

To Ashton Belmont

By now, you know who we are, and the time has come for you to make your full acquaintance. We have your beloved. Bring what she owes us and bring Unknown to Escada.

Signed

The Anonymous