HadenI woke up with a pounding headache. That's what I get for drinking all night. Sighing, I rolled off my bed and raked my hand through my hair. I was feeling awful but I got up anyway and made my way outside. "Lucia," I called from on top of the stairs. A few seconds later she came up the stairs, a worried look consuming her features. "Yes sir." "Can you please fetch me a glass of water and some tablets?" I winced as a wave of pain consumed me. "Yes sir. Shall I wake Mrs. Vanderbilt?" She questioned. At the mention of Aubrey the memories of last night came flooding back. I almost did that to her. I felt sick with myself. They say that alcohol brings out our deepest thoughts. Who we really are. I wanted Aubrey last night and I was jealous of her friendship with Vincent. I felt something for her and I can't deny it. The way she looked in that dress. The way her hair was ruffled made her look incredibly sexy. I couldn't resist her. But now, I wasn't ready to face her. I have to a
HadenIt's been two weeks since Aubrey was missing. We managed to find her phone and turned it in to the police but that didn't make me feel any better. I've been spending time with Ivory to fill the void that Aubrey left but it's like I can't be around her. Every time I am around her I feel guilty. I feel sick to my stomach."Haden, I asked if you think we should paint the room baby blue or dark blue," Ivory yelled with an annoyed expression."Oh sorry. Anything is fine," I muttered as I looked out the window. We were currently at my house fixing a room for the baby but I was so out of it. The news that I was having a baby boy didn't make me as excited as I thought it would. I just felt empty."Haden. This is your son. Our son. You are acting like you don't care!" She screamed."I'm sorry but if you haven't noticed, my wife is missing," I barked and a look of surprise covered her features."So this is about Aubrey," She spat."Of course it's about Aubrey. I miss her damn it. I have n
Aubrey This time, Anthony didn't leave. In fact, he got me a gold dress that I had to admit was beautiful indeed. "Put it on. I want to take you somewhere. I'll be waiting downstairs. Don't try anything foolish," he warned as he went downstairs.I got dressed and left my hair down. I grabbed the heels in my hand and poked my head outside. The hallway was empty, and I stealthily walked downstairs. I saw Anthony on his phone in a heated conversation. I took that as an opportunity to sneak through the kitchen and out the back the door. The cool evening air hit me as I walked outside. I threw my heels in the bushes and dashed towards the huge gate. My victory was short-lived as I felt a pair of arms wrap around me."Not so fast, angel," Angelo chuckled and dragged me back inside.A furious looking Anthony stood there."Tryna leave me baby?" He fumed, and I squirmed.A slap echoed through the room, and my face stung from the impact."You belong to me," he yelled as he grabbed me by my h
Vincent My mind was in a frenzy. I kept thinking about Aubrey, day and night. I want her to be safe. I just need to hold her in my arms once again. I just need to see her."Calm down, Vincent," Caleb put his hand on my shoulder."You've been pacing this room for quite a while. I know you miss Aubrey. I do, too. But you have to eat. You haven't been eating as much," Caleb stated, and I sighed."Fuck it. I'm gonna look for her myself. I'm tired of sitting around and waiting on those cops." "We don't even know where to start." "So what? We drive around and search places. We have nothing to lose. If you kidnapped someone, where would you take them?" I questioned."Abandoned buildings or rather buildings that look abandoned on the outside," Caleb suggested."Well that's a start, let's go."We got into the car and began our search. We started at a local warehouse, well what use to be a warehouse. We searched around inside but found nothing.My phone rang and I answered it seeing as it wa
Aubrey My mind was foggy, and I couldn't think straight. I just woke up and rolled off the bed. I was clothed in a black T-shirt and some shorts. My skin was sweaty, and my legs hurt. My entire body was in pain, and I instantly began crying again. Memories of yesterday flooded my mind, and I wanted this suffering to end."Where are you going, baby?" Anthony cooed as he grabbed my hand."Let me go," I cried."What's wrong ? Didn't you have fun last night?" He smirked, and I sobbed."I hate you, Anthony. I hate you. You ruined my body. You forced yourself on me. You took away something I would never get back. I will always hate you," I screamed. As those words left my mouth, I was slapped."You will love me bitch. You will have to love me. I will make you love me," He barked as he slapped me again and again. I was beginning to feel dizzy."S-stop," I murmured.He then pushed me causing my head to collide with the floor. Black dots formed in my vision as I faded into the darkness."Shit
Vincent "This is Lakewood Gardens. Now it's gonna be like finding a needle in a haystack," Caleb sighed."We'll split up and ask around," I stated. Caleb's phone vibrated, and he checked his notifications. We were currently sitting in my car. Xavier was fully on board with finding Aubrey, so he came along. Caleb, Alex, and Blake were also there. Blake was pretty chill, and we got along easily. The rest of the guys couldn't be here, but they promised that they would assist in any way they could."It's a message from Haden," Caleb said."What does it say?" Xavier questioned."He said that he's taking the 'next step' with Ivory in their relationship. They are having an engagement party and we are invited. It's tomorrow, actually." "Huh. I wish him the best," I laughed."So do I. I'm not saying I'm perfect, but doing this is just wrong. Abandoning Aubrey like that is just pathetic. He can't be serious!" Blake exclaimed."Oh, but he is. Mom and dad aren't talking to him because of all th
HadenToday was the day of my engagement party. I got dressed in a navy blue tux and ruffled my hair a bit. After looking at myself in the mirror I smiled and grabbed my phone.Walking downstairs I greeted my guests. There weren't many people, in fact many of the people I invited didn't show up. This was heartbreaking. I texted Vincent even though he didn't want to talk to me. I texted all of my friends and asked why they weren't showing up but got no response from them, Caleb and Alex that is. I wanted them to be here. Only Derek and Nicholas came.Ivory came downstairs in a green sequin dress. Her hair was placed in a neat bun and she wore black flat shoes. She looked absolutely stunning."You look beautiful," I smiled as I pecked her lips."Thanks and you look handsome," She giggled."Is this everyone that came?" She questioned."Yes I'm afraid so," I muttered woefully."This is all my fault. A lot more people came to the party you and Aubrey had. Barely anyone came to this," Ivory
Aubrey"How are you feeling baby?" Anthony asked as he rubbed my back. I pulled away from him and turned my head. I was two months pregnant and I wasn't really showing yet."Can you leave me alone?" I yelled. I don't usually shout at people but he was pushing it."What's gotten into you?" His eyes widened."A life depends on me Anthony. This child is depending on me to survive. Now take a look around at the situation. I'm stuck in a room all day, everyday. I'm not free. When will this end?" "I'm sorry but I need you here. If I let you go you will run back to Haden."I turned away from him and rubbed my tummy. The baby bump was still very small but I could still feel my baby in there."Look, I'm gonna be here for you and our baby. Just tell me what you need," he smiled."I need you to leave me and my child alone please. Your presence is making me sick," I spat."So be it," he left the room with those words.This is not the life I had in mind for myself and now my hopes are wavering. T