Chapter Fifteen; Closer

Ella

Having successfully pulled my stunt to feel better, it doesn't work!

I still feel like shit and my ass still burns from those spanks Adrian gave me. That man is a psychopath and I hate him. When the detective meets me I will surely team up with him. I want my life back and I will do whatever it takes to keep my family safe.

Picking up my phone, I call Toddy who picks on a third ring.

"Hey T it's me, Ella," I whisper into the phone.

"Ella? Oh, baby! How are you? Are you safe?" he asks sounding panicked and I nod forgetting that he can't see me.

"Yes, I am. I'll be home soon so wait for me and stay safe okay? I've got to go now."

"Ella! Waai.." before he can finish I hang up. Staying on a call longer with him might put him in danger. I just hope these calls are not recorded.

One thing I have noticed is that Adrian gave me a restricted number I can call but no one can call me which explains why Nana hasn't been able to reach me.

A knock brings me to life, and when I o