24 - Candice’s revenge

Pete woke up earlier than usual, took a taxi, and went to Charlotte’s house. He was surprised to see a familiar car parked in front of the house beside Charlotte’s and grew apprehensive.

“What is Candice doing here?” He asked no one in particular, while he paid the taxi driver, alighted, and began to walk towards the car. Suddenly, he stopped when he saw Charlotte coming out of the gate and began walking toward her car.

He deliberated whether or not to go to her and make his intentions known but before he could decide, the woman in the familiar car stepped out and walked up to Charlotte. If he got close too, Charlotte might think that they came together, thereby hiding behind Candice's car.

“You shameless whore, where is Pete?” Candice yelled at Charlotte when she got close to her. Candice just wanted to be sure that Pete wasn't around to see or rescue Charlotte but Charlotte didn't know that.

Her face dulled with confusion but she was also upset. How could she have known that lettin