Chapter 19

"Annette." Was all he said as he stared at me.

"It's you." He took a step forward and I took a step back.

"You look so beautiful. You have no idea how much I missed you."

"Nathan, what a surprise!" Candace said as she walked outside.

"Hey Mom, I was just passing through to collect some stuff from the basement."

"Oh I see, come in then."

Nathan walked past me, our eyes locked as he went inside.

I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe him! The fucking audacity to say he missed me. I still couldn't look at him the same, not after the way he treated me.

I closed the door and went upstairs. Why did he of all people have to show up?

Then I got a text message from an unknown number.

It was just a smiley face and the text that followed stated:

"Be careful."

What the fuck? Who the hell is doing this shit? I bet it's the same person from New York. But I left so there shouldn't be a problem.

I went out on the balcony and took some fresh air. I calmed my mind and allowed myself to relax. This i