LOGINThe next few days went by in a blur, Cara had been expecting a message, a call, something, anything from Vicky. But there was nothing. Romeo didn't say anything about her either. They were like the perfect couple they were before Vicky came around. When she wasn't worried about someone trying to steal her husband. "Could I have scared her with my words?" Cara asked. "Huh?" Abigail questioned. Cara turned to look at her best friend. "I mean Vicky, isn't it odd that she just disappeared? It's been over a week now." Abigail gave a roll of her eyes. "Cara, you were worried about her ruining things earlier and now you're worried that she's not trying to ruin things?" Cara sighed. "No, it's not like that. I just mean it's... Weird. This silence, it doesn't seem like her." "You don't know her, honey. Just enjoy the silence while it lasts, if you claim it's weird then she's sure to turn up soon enough. You should enjoy the peace for now." Abigail suggested. "Careful with that." She po
Cara couldn't believe how Vicky could be so openly greedy. Saying such things in front of his wife!Her phone started ringing just then and it turned out to be Romeo. She smiled. Raising her phone, she answered the call and put it on loud speaker. "Hey baby."Vicky stared at her with so much anger in her eyes. "Babe," Romeo's voice sounded from the other side of the phone. "I thought you said you were at home? I'm home now and I can't find you. Are you okay? Did something happen to you?" There was so much worry in his voice. Vicky's ears pricked as she heard Romeo's voice from the other end of the phone. She felt tears well up in her eyes as she glared at Cara. Cara's smile widened as she stared at Vicky. "I'm fine babe, I got a text from... Someone who wanted to meet and talk over coffee. I'm on my way home as we speak." "Coffee? Please don't take caffeine. Also, did you drive? Should I come over and get you? Where's the place?" "I'm fine love. I'm on my way."He sighed. "Okay
Cara sat opposite Vicky, staring at the strange woman. She had been surprised when she received a text from her asking them to meet over coffee. She was curious as to why the woman had asked them to meet up out of the blue. She flashed a smile as Vicky looked up at her and chuckled. She had been intently focused on sipping her latte. "Oh, so sorry for making you watch me drink my coffee." Vicky apologized with a soft laugh. "I just need a lot in my system right now." "Oh it's alright." Cara admitted with a chuckle. "Please," she pointed at the latte. "Drink as much as you need." Vicky smiled. "Aren't you considerate? I think I'm good. I hope I didn't call you out from work while you were doing something important?""Oh no," Cara waved her hand. "I was actually at home. I suddenly felt tired so I left work as soon as I got there." She admitted with a soft chuckle. Vicky shared her laugh. "Trust me, I've been there. I know what it's like. How far gone are you?" "Oh, almost seven
Romeo didn't flinch neither was he afraid, the face he saw was simply... Unexpected. "Oh I'm sorry... For--" Giovanni said, stepping fully into the room. "I just thought-- I mean I wanted to--"Vicky pulled away from Romeo at the sound of a voice and hid her teary face away. Romeo smiled. "It's fine, there's no need for apologies. You didn't interrupt anything." He turned his gaze to Vicky. "Take care okay? And let me know when you get home."Vicky wiped her face and nodded with a smile on her face. "Of course. Thank you for today, I'll see you around." She punched his shoulder playfully and turned around to leave. On her way out, she bowed her head to Giovanni and walked out without uttering a word. Giovanni's brow arched as he watched her leave. He knew that he knew that face. "So," Romeo said, pulling Giovanni's attention back to him. "Did you come here to say hi or to ask me to convince my wife that she should revisit her traumatic past?" He asked with a smile on his face. O
Cara laid down on the sofa in her office while Abigail checked her vitals. After checking her blood pressure, Abigail returned the machine and packed up everything she used. "You've been thinking again, haven't you?" Cara chuckled guiltily."Cara?" Abigail frowned as she planted her hands on her hips. Cara grunted softly as she sat up. "It's not my fault okay? Something happened yesterday."Abigail sat down, a worried experience masking her face. "What happened? Is it something serious? Is it about Romeo and his first love?" Cara shook her head. She sighed softly. "It's about someone I hate to even think about. You remember Jessica right? The woman I told you about who used to be friends with me and then the whole snatching of husband thing." She gave a roll of her eyes as she explained. "I remember her as clear as day. What happened to her?" "Well," Cara tucked her hair behind her ear. "My husband's friend, they're kinda like brothers, Giovanni, you remember him right? He came
Romeo could see where she was heading with the conversation, he would be lying if he said he had not expected her to bring up their past during a conversation. Camilla had also told him that even though Vicky was married, she would still try to talk to him about a relationship or maybe hint at it. He knew that look in her eyes, the way she looked at him when she made him know just how much she cared about him. He couldn't act ignorant about knowing. "Have you heard from your kids?" He asked her, hoping to redirect their conversation. If anything, he was sorry to her that the future they once imagined for themselves was now unattainable and would remain that way forever. Vicky cleared her throat. "Uh, yes. We talk. We talk every day. Matthew as well, he can't stop telling me how much he misses me although he supports me." Romeo nodded his head. "Try to take a short break even though you just started, I don't want you making another decision you'd end up regretting later."She smi
Cara flinched as she felt firm hands cover her face, shielding her from seeing anything. “Wha–”“Relax.” Romeo said softly before she could speak. “I have a surprise for you and I don't want you to see it until it's ready.” “Hey, don't you trust me?” Andrew said, giving Romeo a slight punch. “Ever
Romeo was suddenly distorted, it wasn't that he missed her, but hearing her name had altered the proper functioning of his system. But only for a second. Cara arched her brow at him, wondering what was wrong. He shook his head in response, forcing his lips into a slight smile. “Okay,” he said in
Pacing around outside the office non stop, Cara chewed on her nails while trying to gather her thoughts. Jayden? How come? Why? Why was Jessica's obsessive ex boyfriend the one who shot Romeo? What kind of connection was there to it? She didn't understand, nothing made sense. No matter how she tri
Walking over towards the couch, she had never felt any more hesitant in her life before. Her fingers caressed the fabric of the dress, a pretty white dress turn red. The scent of flowery detergent caught her nostrils, making it known that it had been dry cleaned, yet red stains were still visible.







