Aurora POV:After staring blankly into space for a long period, finally I was starting to drift into wonderland when the doors opened abruptly which jerked back to consciousness. I felt a surge of rage pierce through me, I snapped my head back to see whom it was.I felt a mixture of relief and joy when I watched him walk in, a great happiness unmatched. It took the pinnacle of my self control not to jump off the bed and hug him. I could see the great joy in his eyes to see me too."Oh' Aurora, I'm so glad you are okay." "It feels good to live to see another day" I chuckled "I'm so sorry I wasn't with you when it happened nor when you woke up""There's nothing to be sorry about Mr. Jordan, I heard about the trouble you got into because of me. I should be the one apologizing for cutting your night short and throwing the party into disarray""You can't possibly be apologizing to me, when it's my fault you got hurt." I laughed softly, it was bemusing watching us both apologize to each
Micheal POV:I knew it was almost midday, I could tell by the crowd in the police station which was thickening. The claustrophobic sensation of being in a locked facility was starting to hit. I started pacing the length of the tiny holding cell. The cold handcuffs confining my wrists, I knew they purposely kept on to make me suffer even more. I finally sat on the hard concrete floor with sweat trickling down my back. To make life worst, I couldn't shut out the annoying sounds of People shifting about in the waiting room, officers discussing cases behind the glass, phones ringing, doors buzzing, keys jingling, electronic doors clicking open, the quiet murmur of dispatchers speaking into headsets, officers interviewing a suspect, the rattle of a suspect’s handcuffs as he answers questions. I would have plugged my ear with my fingers but there was a limitation to how far apart my fingers can go.But despite the causes of frustration emanating from varied sources, I was worried sick ab
Micheal POV:It was becoming so unbearably uncomfortable sitting on the concrete floor, I could pull my hair out. I was tired, hungry and felt miserable on the floor. It was unbearably hot and I was sweating profusely, my throat was dry as the Sahara, a drop of water would be a bliss right now. The only thing keeping me from loosing my mind and going berserk was the thought they can't keep me here forever, I was bound to be released at a point and I will make them all pay severely. I shut my eyes my tightly hoping I could escape to the land of sleep.After a few minutes of shut eye, I felt the change in atmosphere. I opened an eye to check my surroundings and to my utmost surprise I saw Leo Fucking Jordan staring down on me. I stood up at once and rose up to his level to see eye to eye. He was staring at me like a bug sitting on his favorite food."The fuck are you looking at" I snapped "I see they finally put you where you truly deserve" "Why don't you come in here and I would sh
Michael POV:I got more miserable with every minute. I had enough time to think about my involvement in her death. Leo was right, it was all my fault, I shouldn't have allowed her to leave my side. I was at my lowest, tired, hungry and distraught. I had no idea what to do or say, I just simply lay on the cold concrete floor and waited for whatever was coming. I knew the feeling will only get worse, I couldn't see myself escaping from the guilt anytime soon. It would weigh me down for a very long time. I took a peak at the clock hanging on the wall, it read a quarter of an hour before 7 pm. I couldn't see outside world, but I knew the sun would be hiding it's last rays of light by now. I couldn't believe I would be spending another day at the police station, sleeping on the hard cold concrete.Just like the fading rays of light outside, my hope dwindled. I finally gave up and tried to get some shut eye, perhaps it would reduce the hunger I was feeling. I was finally drifting awa
Aurora POV:I recounted my lie over before knocking the door, Mr. Jordan had insisted on escorting me in, I was only glad to allow him.I knocked on the door twice and waited to hear some movements inside. Finally i heard sounds of footsteps approaching the door "Aurora is that you?"She opened the door before I could think of a reply. Relief spread across her face at the sight of me, but her facials turned at once at the sight of Mr. Jordan. I realized I might have set up Mr. Jordan for some cold chiding and didn't give him a chance to avoid it by forewarning him. "Is this how you treat your workers with utter disrespect" He looks so confused and stared at me for help. "Didn't you consider you were with a grown woman that needed to be driven home before drinking to stupor." "I'm sorry ma'am" He said. I could still see the confusion on his Face."You barely consider the fact that she had someone waiting at home, do you know how worried I was.""I'm sorry ma'am" He addedThe look
Micheal POV:I got more miserable with every minute, I had enough time to think about my involvement in her death. Leo was right, it was all my fault, I shouldn't have allowed her to leave my side. I was at my lowest, tired, hungry and distraught. I had no idea what to do or say, I just simply lay on the concrete floor and waited for whatever I was waiting. I knew the feeling will only get worse, I couldn't see myself escaping from the guilt anytime soon, it would surely weigh me down for a very long time. I took a peak at the clock hanging on the wall, it read a quarter of an hour till 7 pm. I couldn't see outside world, but I knew the sun would be hiding it's last rays of light by now. I couldn't believe I would be spending another day at the police station, sleeping on the hard cold concrete, I couldn't have seen myself here in my wildest thoughts.Just like the fading rays of light outside, my hope dwindled. I finally gave up and tried to get some shut eye, perhaps it would reduce
Micheal POV:I felt the rush of wind against my face while he sped towards the hospital, I was so tired but the miniscule hope of seeing Aurora again hale and hearty was enough to keep me on my feet. But I was nervous, shakily nervous.He pulled up in the hospital parking, I got out and walked while he trailed behind me. He caught up in no time.He patted my shoulder gently "She's alive I can feel it in my gut" "So could I Cal, so could I" "Then trust it "I wish I could Cal, I wish I could...I nodded at him and watched him walked in front of me, now it was I who trailed behind him. Slowly we walked into the hospital and directly at the medical receptionist sitting behind a large desk; a chubby woman probably in her early 30 s. I couldn't remember seeing her here yesterday, but how could I when my head was in another space with Aurora on the verge of dying. I allowed Cal to do the talking..."Good evening, ma'am" He said"Mr. Calhoun Ballenge, Evening sir, how may I help you" "The
Micheal POV: We pulled up in the front of the little apartment, it says much about their financial status. The weather-beaten slat cottage sat at the far end of a mostly brown lawn. Wood silvered by the sun. Roof shingles warped. Small stands of plantain and giant bird-of-paradise for privacy. The whole house was barely up to the porch of the laurel House. But it took nothing away from how beautiful house and neat the house was. "This house looks odd" Cal said "There is a strange beauty about it" Yeah I guess, so"The sight is quite evocative" He emphasized "I am heading out" I announced, before opening the car."Should I wait in the car?" He asked "Of course you stay in the car, You don't know her nor do you have any busines you wish to discuss with her" "Not really, we had an encounter, but I doubt she would recognize me" I got out of the car and headed to the door.I knocked on the door gently. I didn't have to knock the door twice before I heard movements and her small reco