ログインSelene’s POV. My head rested on the headrest. My eyelids refused to close. My mind kept spiraling. From Rowland to Sophie, my mother, and Amira. My arms were crossed over my stomach. I looked ahead at nothing. The room was dark, except for a beam of the moon's light ray coming in through the blinds. Tom lay beside me. Snoring lightly. The sound made my ears tingle in annoyance. How could he sleep so peacefully? After everything he has done. How dare he lie beside me tonight? I gazed at him. My pulse raced; anger seeped through my veins. I wonder what would happen if I just used the pillow. He’s stronger than me. He would push me away before I even get the chance to ram it over his face. Lord! Selene, what are you even thinking? I looked down at my fingers; they had curled into a fist so tightly that my knuckles had turned white. Tom had always brought out the very worst in me. I exhaled a shaky breath. Why weren’t they here yet? Tom’s phone vibrated beside him. He still
Rowland’s POV. “You should have told me.” I rested on the railings outside the station. The sun had gone down. The women had been sent back home while the men stayed back. Mark shook his head. “I couldn't, Rowland. Mother begged me. She pleaded with me not to tell you anything.” My heart twisted in my chest. “Did you… did you know she had my baby?” Mark straightened. “No! None of us knew. We would have never hidden that from you. I would never have.” I exhaled... taking everything in. It’s all in the past, but I couldn’t get past the betrayal in my head. A cough emanated from behind us. I spun around quickly. Selene’s father stood still. His eyes were weary and tired. “Sorry to interrupt." His gaze turned to me. "Can I have a few words?" Mark looked from me to Richard and then back. “Why not?" “I would be in the car, ro," he said, placing his hands over his belt buckle before walking away. He had stayed in South America for so long; he now looks li
Rowland’s POV. My heart leaped. A gleamer of hope rose up in me. “I will be heading there now.” I snapped before cutting the call. Lisa straightened. “We aren’t done here.” I said, without turning back as I headed for the door. I dashed into the driver's seat and turned on the ignition. Lisa ran down the stairs faster than I have ever seen her move. “Wait!” She heaved out, “I am coming with you.” Before I could protest, she yanked the door open and slid in. "Drive," she muttered. “I don’t have time for this, Lisa." “Then drive, Rowland." I exhaled and hit the accelerator. It took every bit of willpower in me not to speed off the road. ***** The location kept moving farther on the map. Lisa sat quietly beside me. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail. Her eyes were fixed on her fingers splayed in her lab. She might actually have no idea where Tom went. She was quite a strange woman. Hard to read. She’s young. What made her latch so deeply ont
Selene’s POV. I leaned against the window pane. It had been raining for a few hours, and we had been on the road for hours. I had drifted in and out of sleep countless times. My mind drifted back to the house. I hope they found the recording. I knew Rowland would be on his way now; he would find me soon.Could Tom be telling the truth about Sophie? Have I really lost my Sophie? My chest tightened. I pressed my palm against my chest. It all felt unreal. I kept my eyes forward. I didn't want to look at him. He was a completely different person. I would have never imagined. “We are here, honey.” I heard him say. I sat up quickly. My eyes scanned the road. The rain had fizzled down now, but all I could see were bushes. I held my breath. “Where are we?” “Oh, just my little investment for the time being.” He pushed his door open. "We can’t travel immediately."I swallowed. He made his way to my side of the car and pushed open my door. “They would be looking for you now; we mi
Tom’s POV I side-eyed Selene as I drove along the lonely road. Her head rested on the window pane. She sat so still that it looked like she was asleep, but her eyes moved sometimes. She will understand soon why I am doing all these. No one can love her like I do. We are going to be so happy. A car swept past us. Her eyes followed the direction of the sound till it disappeared behind us. I reached for her palm and gave a light squeeze. She remained still. Her other hand rested over her stomach. A smile tugged at the corner of my lips. Our child. I was getting closer to the garage. “Hey, honey," I muttered, gazing at her. “We are going to stop at the garage. We need to change the car.” She gazed at me, finally. An expression I couldn’t quite read. “Why?” “Extra caution, my love.” She looked ahead, her lips parted to speak, but nothing came out. “Don’t worry, everything will be fine soon. I trust you to be on your best behavior.” A lock of h
Rowland’s POV. The police arrived in ten minutes. I leaned against the wall in the living room. My head throbbed. I couldn’t think straight. “Don’t touch anything.” The officer said. I wasn’t listening. The world seemed to spin around me. She could be anywhere by now. I had no idea where to start looking; neither did the police. Selene’s mother sat on the couch, her arms wrapped around her as she rocked back and forth, tears rolled down her face. I had called her immediately. Her husband traveled for an important meeting; he was flying back immediately. Mother was here too. She sat beside Marie, giving her shoulders a squeeze. “It’s okay, Marie; she would be fine.” A position I never thought I would ever see them both in. The second officer stood in front of me holding a note pad while the first conducted a quick search around the house.“Mr. Rowland.”I looked up.“I need you to answer a few questions.”I nodded stiffly.“When was the last time you saw Ms. Selene?”“Last nigh
I walked to the car, my heels stomping angrily with each step.I tilted my head backwards on the bedrest immediately after I shut the door.Once inside, I shut the door and leaned back against the headrest, staring up at the roof.Lyric Press.The thought alone sent a sharp pulse of excitement thro
I stood in front of the mirror, twirling from side to side."You look stunning, Selene," Sophie said from behind me, holding up the foundation brush she had used to touch up my face.I hardly put on makeup, but today was different. My spirits were high, and I had an interview soon.I spun around an
Rowland's POV.When I got back from work yesterday, I couldn't stop thinking about Selene, the lunch, and the look in her face when her husband called. Sophie said they had issues, but something just doesn't sit right with me.I could have sworn it was him I saw at the restaurant that day.I rubbed
Selene's POVI sighed, staring at another rejected application. This will be the third this week.Amira was in the living room with Sophie. They were both watching TV while I gazed at my declining bank account. I really didn't want to bother Sophie. I will have to move to my place eventually.The d







