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Chapter Eighteen
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The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Nineteen
We waited around an hour until another officer joined us, he was also in normal clothes as he walked through the back door. I was worried he wasnโt a police officer at first, but he pulled out his badge that definitely calmed my nerves slightly. Austin rang while we were waiting, my phone was on silent though so I didnโt pick up. He left a message saying he hoped I was okay, I quickly sent one back telling him I was absolutely fine but my boss was taking his time.โDoes Austin know youโre doing this?โ The first officer asks whilst the second was sorting all the papers out, which was also taking so long too!โNo, he thinks Iโm talking to my boss about getting some time off due to thisโ I say pointing at my face, before I look down with a sigh. โAustin will act tough and pretend none of this scares him, but heโs terrified at what Markus could do. If he found out I was meeting with you, heโd tell me how dangerous this was and if Markus found out heโd kill usโ I say still looking down at
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-12-05The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Twenty
I walk out of the back door of my work, the fresh air making a smile form on my lips. When travelling here, all I could think about was how terrified I was to have this meeting with Jacob and the other man. But now I have and I kind of know whatโs happening, I felt more confident that in the end Austin would be free from Markus. But I also knew how dangerous this was, if Markus does find out what Iโm doing who knows what heโll do?!I pull my phone out where I see all the missed calls from Austin, I did feel my phone going off in my bag but I couldnโt just pull my phone out in the middle of that meeting. I hope he wasnโt too annoyed or worried. I click on his name whilst putting the phone to my ear, it only rings twice before his worried voice comes through.โFinally youโve called, are you okay?โ He asks worriedly, I smile thankful that he wasnโt annoyed that I never rang him earlier.โYeah Iโm okay, sorry it took so long my boss can talk for England!โ I laugh thinking of an excuse on
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-12-05The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Twenty-One
It was later in the day, Austin was in the kitchen cooking dinner while I was slowly starting to fix the house. I say slowly as my arms were still hurting, but I refused to stay in this house if it looked as though a tornado had gone through it. I walk over to the mantle piece, picking up the broken photo of Roman, Austin and me. It was taken around two years ago, we had just gone on a holiday up north and the weather was so nice. It was the first day Austin and I actually got along, which is why a photo was taken.With a tiny sigh, I take the photo out of the broken picture frame which goes in the bin. Before I could dwell more on the past, my phone that was sat on the counter makes a text noise. As Austin was closer, he picks it up thankfully, only able to see the name.โA text from Jacobโ he tells me which instantly makes my eyes grow wide, I place the photo back down before making my way over to Austin. โWhoโs Jacob?โ He asks as he hands me over the phone, while I click on the mes
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-12-05The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Twenty-Two
Jacob and I spoke for a few hours, at first it was hard to decode what he was trying to say without actually saying it. But after awhile, it became easy and I feel like we got somewhere. Donโt get me wrong, Iโm still terrified that Markus might find out where I donโt even want to imagine what heโd do, but Iโm less alarmed than I was before I spoke to Jacob today.He told me to keep my head down and focus on staying alive, at first I thought he was being dramatic but I knew how Markus was. He said it was good I hadnโt been around Markus much, apparently, heโs on this destructive rampage right now. This only worried me due to Austin being around him constantly, but I knew how important Austin was for Markusโs business so he couldnโt do anything that bad to him. I tried to make him explain to me what he meant by destructive rampage, but he told me as I have to be around Markus a lot he didnโt want to scare him. But him telling me that alone, only scared me more!Just before he left he ga
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-12-05The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Twenty-Three
Itโs been a week since I had that meeting with Jacob, it was finally time for me to get back to work. My face had somewhat healed, it wasnโt as bruised anymore but the cuts and gashes were still there. My boss did tell me I can have more time off, but honestly, I needed to get out the house and allow my mind to think about others things. Sitting in the house all day allowed thoughts of Markus, worrying about everything with Jacob but also, the memory of the attack to consume my mind.Austin was also somewhat against the idea, he told me I could quit my job all together and heโd take care of everything. I thanked him for his kind offer, but told him I definitely cannot quit my job and how would we explain that to Roman when he got back? He kept telling me heโd sort it but I still shook my head, I liked my job in a sense and I wasnโt about to just quit on the spot.Austin would have dropped me off to work but he told me he had to leave really early, he had some business to attend to tha
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-12-05The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Twenty-Four
Markus was now sat at the counter eating his food, for whatever reason he always decides to eat there. There were many tables around which would be so much better to eat at, but he always takes up the counter! I knew this was to be close to me more, the only time Iโm away from the counter is when Iโm cleaning tables off. After Brooke and Iโs little conversation, I would see her sending me worried looks which Iโd have to ignore.I had just taken someoneโs order when I hear Markus sigh, as I look over I see he had finished eating and was pulling his wallet out to pay. Thankfully, this little encounter was drawing to a close!โThe food here never fails to impress meโ he says whilst handing me the money, I send him a smile opening the register before handing him his change. โOh before I forget, I want you and Austin to join me in a little meet up this weekend, itโs with some high up members in my companyโ he tells me which does make worry start to feel my body, last time I went anywhere w
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-12-05The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Twenty-Five
In no time, I was walking through the door finally arriving home. The walk this time around was a little bit more stressful, there were strong winds that nearly blew me into the road! But also, I couldnโt stop thinking about this meet up that Austin and I need to attend, what crazy situations is Markus planning for us this time?! But also, what is Jacob going to make me do when I get there? I know this is the right thing to do and itโll free us from Markus in the end, but I canโt help but worry for what the future holds.I place my coat and bag by the door before walking into the main part of the apartment, where I spot Austin fast asleep on the sofa. A smile makes its way onto my lips looking over at him, this is a sight I havenโt saw for awhile. Back before all of this happened, whenever Iโd come home I would find Austin asleep on the sofa. At the time, Iโd think this was so annoying and complain how lazy he was. But now I know him better and know what he does in the day for Markus,
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-12-05The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Twenty-Six
I was soon walking back into the apartment, I was hoping Austin wouldnโt ask too many questions on why I took so long. I wasnโt that long, but it definitely took longer than taking a bin out should take. As I walk into the kitchen I see Austin wasnโt at the table anymore, but as at the sink cleaning all the mess up.โI could have done thatโ I say pointing to what he was doing, I know heโll do a good job at the washing up but Iโm the one that cooked, I made the mess I should be the one to clean it.โI can handle it, you cooked so itโs only right that I wash up. Go and eat your food before it gets coldโ he tells me with a look, I knew this meant he wouldnโt take no for an answer.I thank him walking over to take my seat at the table, it kind of puzzled me that he didnโt ask me why I took so long. Maybe he was too focused on the washing up to notice, should I come up with an excuse or just leave it? It it be suspicious if I donโt?โSorry I took so long, I got caught up in conversation wi
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The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Final Chapter
*Ten Months Later*I was peacefully walking up and down the market, as it was getting darker earlier once again, the pretty market was just full of fairy lights. This place always reminds me of a fairytale, the people are always so nice when you talk to them.We havenโt been able to come back here in way over a year, with all the chaos we had to stay clear of this place which was sad. But now I was back, the peaceful moment is what I really needed. But due to the peaceful moment, my mind was having its opportunity to start thinking about all the chaos that had filled my life for those months.Of course, my mind drifted to the one and only Roman first and what he was up to now. I know that might be very confusing but also, rather alarming to hear me speak about him that way. But Iโm here to tell you, Roman never died that day, even though thatโs what Jacob said. When the police looked more into what Markus did to the city, it was found that the device that Markus used to blow up all th
The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Sixty-Four
I continue to lay in Austinโs arms pretending to be passed out, the only flaw to my plan is I couldnโt see what was happening because of my eyes being closed. I trust Austin wonโt let anything happen, but letโs all remember that Markus is about and when heโs involved, thereโs no telling what could happen.โWe donโt have time for this, come onโ I hear Markusโs panicked voice says from somewhere, I didnโt know how long this was going to stale him but anytime, is better than us running with him.โCanโt you see that my pregnant girlfriend has passed out?!โ Austin voice shouts which did nearly make me jump, thank the lord that I managed to not flinch.โPayton is going to be fine, but we really need to leave!โ Markus says sounding like he was really losing his temper, but at this moment I didnโt care that much. โI know something that will wake her upโ he says and before I know it, my eyes shoot open as he had just thrown cold water on my face.โWhat the fuck?โ I ask looking down at myself,
The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Sixty-Three
Around an hour later, Austin and I were back in his car heading towards the seafront again. I feel like this is all I have done recently, just drive to and from the same places over and over again. We had both gone over the plan with Jacob and I felt confident, that we both knew what we had to do.The car was silent as we sat there, I think we were trying to come to terms with what we had just learnt, Austin more than me. While also, worrying if a certain part of this plan falls through, which is something we cannot let happen!โI still donโt understand how you were able to hide what you were doing from me for so long, either youโre really good or I donโt pay attentionโ Austin says breaking the silence, I look over at him laughing as he looked back at the road.โI did it to keep you safe and I knew what you would have said if I would have told you, Iโm sorry I kept it from you, I hope youโre not too angryโ I say looking over at him with a tiny smile, I would understood fully if he was
The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Sixty-Two
We soon head home and begin to pack our things, Austin told me that we would have to pack one bag each. We didnโt need to be lugging a heap of bags with us when we were trying to run, I kept agreeing with him before I start worrying about the plan that was ahead of us.I had packed a bag of important things before walking out into the living room, I could still hear Austin rushing around in his room getting his things ready. My eyes begin to scan the living room a place I had called home for a few years now, trying to take in any details that I could. I had no idea if we were going to be able to come back to this place once we leave, not because weโre going off with Markus as I know weโre not. But after he gets arrested, weโre going to be put in witness protection. I know for sure that we wonโt be able to live here, this will be the first place that Markus will look.I still couldnโt really believe that this whole nightmare is going to end soon, the event that has taken over my life f
The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Sixty-One
Austin just looks at me for a second, I had to try and act like I was somewhat surprised over what Markus had said. But I knew before Markus knew what was going to happen, Jacob gave me the heads up a few days ago.โI mean Iโm happy that youโre taking us into consideration, but Payton and I canโt go on the run with you Markusโ Austin says turning back to talk to Markus, I knew Austin didnโt want to because he knew I didnโt like being around Markus but also, because of the predicament that I was currently in.โI know itโs not the ideal situation, but youโre going to have to if you donโt want the police to turn their sights onto youโ Markus says not getting why Austin was so hesitant, I was more shocked Austin was kind of telling Markus no for once.โWe canโt psychical go on the runโ Austin said looking to me as he said it, I think he was trying to spell it out to Markus who clearly, wasnโt getting what we were trying to say!โSure you can, I have been on the run before I came here and
The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Sixty
Austin soon spots Markus standing there too, lucky for us he hadnโt turn around to look at us yet so we had a few seconds. Now he was in my eye line, I couldnโt stop the scared feelings that were running through my body.โI know youโre scared Payton, but trust me youโre going to be fineโ Austin whispers looking down at me as we walked, I take a deep breath in sending him a smile letting him know I was somewhat fine, even though my heart was going at a million miles an hour. As we get even closer to Markus, you could see from the way in which he was standing, that he was also panicking. We even managed to get right up behind him and he didnโt know it, this Markus is one Iโve never seen before!โMarkus?โ Austin says when he still didnโt turn around, this does make him jump and finally turn around to look at us standing right behind him.โYou two donโt understand how happy I am to see your faces, you wonโt believe the amount of shit Iโve had to deal with this morning and itโs only 10am!
The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Fifty-Nine
In no time, we arrive at the sea front, my anxiety still off the charts at this point. One thing that I have learnt about Markus, you never know what his next move is going to be and there really isnโt much point trying to predict it either. Whenever you think a situation is going one way, Markus sweeps it from under you and sends you in a complete spin!We drive up and down for a few minutes, I was hoping we would be able to spot him and be able to stay in the car while we talk. That way if the conversation for whatever reason was to go south, we will be able to make a quick getaway. But I couldnโt catch sight of the man even once, even Austin said he couldnโt see him anywhere.โI think our best bet would be to park the car and look for him on footโ Austin says after a few more minutes with no luck, that plan was definitely not what I wanted.What if Markus has somehow found out that I have been the one helping police? Could this whole meet up be some kind of surprise attack? Markus
The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Fifty-Eight
I was sat in my bed just letting my thoughts wonder, I donโt think I have fully had a chance to think over everything that has happened. Not only with Markus, or the feelings for Austin that are slowly taking over my thoughts. But the little life inside of me, I place my hand on my stomach just staring at the ceiling.I still canโt believe this is all happening, my mind has been so consumed with everything else that I havenโt fully processed whatโs really happened. I just hope when the time comes, everything will be back to normal.The noise of my phone getting a message snaps me from my thoughts, I look over to see it sitting on the table. I had a thought I could just leave it, but I knew it might be urgent so I had to force myself to stand up to see who it was.I pick it up to see a message from Jacob, all it said was the plan was underway, but I knew exactly what that meant. I thought I would have more time to prepare myself, but it looks like itโs starting right now! The spies wer
The Step In Girlfriend ย ย ย Chapter Fifty-Seven
We were soon pulling into the apartment complex, I feel like this is all I have done over the recent weeks. Just gone to and from seeing Jacob, Markus than home again, not how I thought my life would be going if Iโm being honest. Jacob soon pulls up at the bottom of the steps where I send him a smile, I look over at see the lights on telling me that Austin had come home before I got back.โWhat should I tell Austin?โ I ask looking over, I think Iโm fully out of excuses at this point, Iโve had to use so many recently! โI canโt say I went to work today, he only told me yesterday that he had drove passed my work and saw it will be closed for a few weeksโ I say my best excuse was out the window, he knows that most of my friends are out of town until all this trouble blows over and Brooke is missing.โJust say you got a call from the station telling you Roman wanted to see you, you were picked up by an officer and took over to see Romanโ Jacob says which I soon think about for a second, th
