I stood there, looking blankly at the most idiotic person I had ever seen. And I think it is impossible to find another one like him. At least 'I' am not an idiot to go looking for an another idiot when I already have one in front of me. He smirked...
Clara and Frank sat quietly around the table as they watched their children bicker over something, During dinner. Everyone was in an exceptionally good mood. Ariana seemed to have gotten over her mood swings. We almost smacked ourselves when we finally found that she was on her period. Ben, that extremely intelligent human being, even added a reminder on his phone.
''What do you call a crying sister?'' Bryan wiggled his eyebrows, waiting for an answer.
But Ben was quick, ''Crisis''.
''Hey! You weren't supposed to know that!'' Casey had her head in her hands, watching the boys, while the twins laughed along with them, even if they hadn't understood anything.
The ring of my phone had everyone quiet in a second.
''Hey Billy!'' There was a harsh breathing on the other side. ''Billy?''
''Cayden, UCLA medical. Quick!''
''What's wrong ?'' I panicked.
''Richard's got into an accident.'' He hung up and I looked over to find everyone's eyes one me. I apologised that I had to leave and hurriedly walked over to the gate. Carter insisted on going with me.
As we reached the children's ward, Billy pulled me into a hug, sniffing.
''Where's he? Can I see?'' He nodded and pointed towards the nearest door. I pulled Carter along with me.
There laid, the boy who called me 'mommy' because he wanted one. Blood soaked his shirt and bandages covered his head. He opened his eyes as soon as he heard us.
''Mama!'' He made a weak attempt to sound energetic. And for the first time, in my life, tears fell from my eyes. And I didn't stop them.
I sat on the bed next to him, ''How's my little boy?'' He smiled weakly but didn't answer. Instead, he looked over me towards Carter.
''Are you her boyfriend?'' I chuckled between the tears. Carter walked over and knelt beside him, ''Yes, I am. But what is your name?''
''Richard''
''You are a Brave boy.'' He smiled again.
''Mama, no ice cream?'' I shook my head, biting my lip. I couldn't see him like this anymore.
''I thought I would eat it. One last time.'' He whispered. Those words triggered my anger. I held his hands, '' Don't say that again. I will never talk to you again, if you do. You have to fight this. For me. Okay?'' I said in a firm voice and his widened at my threat. He nodded with a serious expression on his face.
''I will, mama.'' I kissed his forehead and rushed out.
''Billy, who was the driver?''
''Charles. But.... he died on the spot.'' I rubbed my eyes in annoyance.
Hand gripped my shoulders, ''Cayden. Cayden, calm down.''
I looked at him, ''We need to go to the place. Now.'' But he shook his head.
''It's already late. Besides, it wouldn't do you any good, going there.''
I clutched his collar, ''You don't understand! It wasn't an accident.''
''No, you're just hallucinating. The cops clearly say its an accident.'' I fished my phone from my pocket and shoved it at him. His eyes burned with anger as he read the messages. From an unknown number. But I knew who it is.
''Why didn't you show this before?''
''Not the first time. And I thought he would come for me. Not them!'' He pulled my hands, leading me to his car. He dialled someone, ordering them to find out who it was and to check the cameras at that place.
''Where are we going?'' I demanded.
''Home''
''But I told you, we need to go there!'' I shouted.
He gave me sharp look, ''You need some sleep. Did you have a look in the mirror?''
''I don't care!''
''I know you don't. But everyone does. And Richard needs you.'' That shut me up. The drive was quiet and he finally parked at my place.
He forced me to wash up and change. He rubbed my back soothingly, calming me down as we lay on the bed.
'' You know him. Don't you?'' I nodded.
''The same man, you think?''
''Yeah'' I whispered, feeling my eyes heavy.
''Sleep.'' He tugged me closer and I snuggled my head under his chin.
''I will get him. I promise.'' He kissed my forehead and muttered something. But my eyes were already closing shut.
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Bright light hit my face, causing me to stir. It was 9 and Carter was still asleep. My phone dinged and walked over to it where he threw it last night. My eyes widened as I saw the message from the same number.
'I have Emilia and Antonio. Come alone and I will not hurt them. The warehouse at the end of the town. I need you. Here.''
I breathed in and out, trying to calm myself. Think.
Carter is asleep. He would never know. I could just leave.
I had decided. I need to leave. For them. I scribbled a message for him. I dressed up in a haste and tip- toed out of the room. I drove his car to the place Silas wanted me.
I am coming, Silas.
Not to surrender.
To meet your end.
Just as I promised.
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