LOGINSelene’s POV. Tom was gone for hours. I had gone round, trying every single lock in the house. Rummaged through the wardrobes for something. Anything that could help, and now, I was tired. Left for me, I wouldn’t dare eat anything Tom left for me. For all I knew he could have put something in it. But I had to consider the baby. All that running around the house had made me weak and tired. My stomach grumbled…I placed a hand over it. “I know,” I whispered. “I’m hungry too.”I pushed myself to my feet and walked to the kitchen. An owl hooted somewhere in the woods. I pulled up the refrigerator and bent over. It was completely stocked. Different containers of refrigerated food arranged neatly in a row. My eyes lingered on them. I picked up one of the containers and read the label. Chicken and rice. “Fine.” I whispered, looking around the empty room. I placed it inside the microwave and pressed the button.I stood there with my arms folded, watching the food turn slowly beh
Selene’s POVWe had been indoors all day. Tom had moved from one hushed conversation to the next. Occasionally pacing around the living room. My heart raced; it all felt unreal. My eyes followed his every move. His shoulders tensed. He glanced through the window each minute. The storm had quieted now. “Stay here," he whispered. “Don’t leave the house no matter what, or I would be forced to lock you in.” I said nothing. “Did you hear me?” I nodded. He got out of the house, and in the next few seconds, the sound of a failing engine emanated from outside.I pushed the blinds an inch and peeked my face through. Tom was bent over the bonnet, with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows. I needed to think; a small path led away from the house. That was probably where he had come from. I tried to recall the path and everything I had seen in the way. I should remember when I am out, I would wait till he’s gone. I stood quietly, watching him work. Suddenly, footsteps shuffled through
Rowland’s POV I was reckless; I couldn’t go home or drive to work either. And I had no idea where Selene was. The call from Sophie had shaken me more than I realized. I sent the details to the inspector. “Oh, Tom," I muttered through gritted teeth. “Pray I don’t catch you before the police do.” I hit the accelerator and surged forward. I had been on the road for hours, driving aimlessly. My heart skipped at every brown-haired lady who glanced at me. I left Mark at home. Lord, I am elated he’s here. I needed all the support I could get. My car pulled up in front of Lisa’s. I don’t know why I was back here. I just couldn’t shake off the feeling; something’s up with her. Time was running out. I sat inside for a few minutes, trying to recollect my thoughts. Had Selene mentioned something earlier? Had there been something I’d missed? I gripped my hair in my fingers. “I am sorry, Selene. I shouldn’t have let you stay alone that night.” First, I had lost a
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
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







