Promise

chapter 34

Avery
I had just lost the one constant thing in my life. The necklace. It was from a time when I was cared for, loved even. Through all the bad I still had it, now it was gone. I couldnt stop crying and although me and Elijah werent on best of terms i wanted his comfort. Luckily he gave it me, he was sweet and didnt get angry at me.
I did fear how he would approach this new situation, especially since its about the rules. I don't remember breaking any. Maybe I did it accidentally. He walked back into my room and I backed away, unintentionally hitting the wall. I didnt want him to shout at me, I hated when he was angry with me. "Avery come sit" he said and sat on the end of my bed. I was reluctant but I didnt want him to lash out, he seemed calm now. I sat on the bed but made sure to leave space between us. "I will get a new chain for it tommorow" he said and handed me the necklace. I pulled it close to my chest, it always provided me with comfort. Strangely Elijah had a big smile on his face when I did but it quickly disappeared. "You remember how I said you are not allowed to drink" he started and i nod "i havent" i tell him the truth. He nods then pulls out his phone, he presses it a few times then puts it in front of me.
I see pictures from Nathan's house, when his brother and his friends drunk. "Oh yeah Nathan's brother and friends were drinking, they left and we cleaned it up" I explain. He took a deep breath and sighed. "Ok, I need to do some paperwork, I'll be in my office if you need me" I was confused by what he said. Why was he just leaving, did he not believe me. "You believe me right" I ask as he walks towards the door. He turns and faces me "I just dont know anymore" it hurt to know he didnt trust me. He didnt say anything instead he walked out.

I pulled the necklace back into my chest. It was broken, just like me. I hated the fact Elijah didnt trust me but I could understand where he was coming from. I did have drugs in my room, there was pictures of us from that night. I wonder who took the pictures?

Elijah
I didn't know what to believe. Part of me wanted to pull her into a hug and reassure her but the other part didn't believe her. I didnt know which side I was leaning too but I had to approach this situation more carefully. I was wrong when it came to her and Maisey. I had to be sure this time.

My phone rang, bringing me from my thoughts. I quickly picked it up seeing that it was one of the IT guys assigned to the Garrows case. "Hey boss, so I got good news and bad news" he spoke and I roll my eyes "go on" I say trying to prepare myself for worst possible scenario. "Good news from the photos I have been able to determine a possible location and bad news I wasnt able to trace the last calls made on the burn phone" he spoke. I couldnt help but smile at the part where he had found a possible location, I wasnt expecting anything from the phone, it had been wiped before we found it. I process what he said again. Photos? What photos?
"What photos" I ask unsure what he meant. I hadnt seen any. "Oh err, I thought you knew" he became nervous all of a sudden. "No now tell me" I was beginning to lose my patience. "Well the team you sent the other night found nothing but a bunch of photos" he explained but I could tell he was holding something back. I was told that nothing was found. "What are on these photos" I ask. "Avery sir" he whispered and I slam my thist into the desk. How dare he take pictures of my little girl. "Send them over" I say wanting to see what exactly was on these photos. How bad it was. "Yes boss" he replied and I ended the call.

Minutes later the notification that I had a email went off and I went to open it.
I looked at the first image, she was fast asleep clutching the duvet, she looked younger maybe 10.
The next, she was outside with a doll. She looked to be having fun.
The third I looked at it and closed my laptop shut immediately. That fucker will pay. I felt sick and the thought of him getting his hands on her made me even more protective.

"How could you Elijah. You know I trusted you and yet you do this"

I blink and see Avery standing angrily in front of me. Fuck. What have I done now.