All Chapters of Wrong Intentions: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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Chapter Seventy-One

Aubrey I head downstairs after my call with Everett. It took a lot of convincing for him not to fly home. It would raise too many questions. Hugo is already suspicious enough after Everett demanded to talk to me. This is not how I want Hugo and Erica to find out about us. I stop at the bottom of the stairs as I hear them talking. “Something is going on, Erica. He was so determined to talk with her and make sure she was okay. I swear, he better not have made his move and succeeded. I love my brother, but he shouldn’t be with Aubrey. He is only going to hurt her. He is already seeing another woman. So, not only is he going to hurt Aubrey, he will hurt Addie too.” Hugo sighs. I am surprised he hasn’t put it all together and worked out that I am Addie. “Hugo, if something is going on between them, it is none of our business. We can’t tell them not to. They are adults. Would it be such a bad thing? You must notice the change in Everett. He is not the same person he was a few months ago

Chapter Seventy-Two

EverettThe last couple of days have been hell. I shouldn’t be in London! I should be home with Aubrey after everything that happened, but she told me to stay put. I wasn’t going to listen because I know she needs me, but my return will add to her stress because of Hugo and Erica not knowing. They would know there was something, but by what Aubrey said, Erica would be fine with it. We are still on the fence about Hugo. I don’t want to make things worse for Aubrey.My focus has been nearly nonexistent. My worry levels have been sky-high. Work is the last thing on my mind, but I am stuck here, and I hate it. I have been staying out of everyone’s way because I have been taking my mood out on them, and I don’t want to do that. I can do that, not with this being a new business. We can afford for everyone to quit. I only deal with them if I really need to.All I want is to jump on the next flight, and it is taking everything in me not to do that. Hugo will be here in a couple of days. I kno

Chapter Seventy-Three

AubreyI am nervous as I wait for Erica to return from dropping the kids off at school. I am going to tell her about Everett and me. He plans on telling Hugo tonight. Hugo left for London yesterday afternoon. Everett didn’t want to tell him the first day he arrived. I am more worried about them than me telling Erica. Hugo is going to act worse than Erica. My gut tells me so.I am sitting out in the yard with my morning coffee. Erica will be here soon. I am staying here for a little while since we haven’t found a new place for me, quite yet. I insisted I would be fine to return the other one, but of course, they never agreed. I sigh, taking a sip of my iced coffee and just as I do, I hear Erica calling out for me.“I am outside,” I call back.Erica appears at the door. “I was going to ask if you wanted a coffee, but I see you have one.” She laughs.“I do.”“Okay. I am going to make one, and then I will come out to join you.”I do some breathing exercises before she comes out to calm my

Chapter Seventy-Four

EverettHugo and I are back at the apartment after a long day of work. We ordered in because we were in no mood to go out or cook, which works because it allows me to talk with him. Things have been hectic since his arrival, so he really hasn’t brought up Aubrey. We have pizza and beers, watching a football match on the TV.“Hugo, we need to talk,” I say, getting straight to the point.He mutes the TV and turns to me. “Yes, we do. I want the truth about you and Aubrey.”There is no point in prolonging it. “Aubrey and I are together. We have been for months.”His brows furrow and his face turns red. “I fucking knew it. What the hell were you thinking? I told you to stay away from her. She is vulnerable, Everett. She doesn’t need another man lying and hurting her. Can you not listen for once in your damn life? If you had any decency, you would end things before she ends up falling, because we both know you don’t do commitment or long-term relationships. You could have any woman you want

Chapter Seventy-Five

Aubrey Someone shakes me awake in my sleep, causing me to groan. “Aubrey, please wake up?” I hear Erica ask, and at the sound of her voice, I shoot awake. “Erica, what is wrong? Are you okay? Are the kids and dogs okay?” I ask in a panic. It is the middle of the night. Erica wouldn’t wake me up for no reason. “Yes, they are all fine. Hugo just called, they are both fine too, sort of. Their conversation didn’t go well. Hugo said some things he shouldn’t have, and upset Everett, who left. That was a couple of hours ago, and he can’t get hold of him. You should call Everett and make sure he is okay. He will answer your call,” she sighs. What the hell did Hugo say to him to make him leave and ignore him? I check my cell and notice a text from a couple of hours ago from Everett t

Chapter Seventy-Six

EverettI wake with a pounding headache, groaning as sunlight slips through the curtains. Last night is a blur—I only remember ordering a drink at the bar. Somehow, I ended up back in my London apartment. Thank God—at least I didn’t do something stupid like cheat on Aubrey. I hope that’s not who I am, no matter how drunk I get. I can’t recall coming home. How did I get here? I search for my cell but can’t find it. Hopefully, I didn’t lose it in my drunken state. I shouldn’t have drunk so much, but it’s how I cope.I get out of bed to search for my cell. Each step makes my head throb, nausea rising. The taste of scotch lingers, churning my stomach. I need my cell—Aubrey has probably tried to reach me, and she'll worry if she can’t. I stroll into the living room and stop on my tracks when I see Hugo sitting on the sofa.“Why are you still here? Shouldn’t you be on your way home by now?”Hugo sighs and looks up at me. “I changed it to later today.”"Why? I thought you’d be desperate to g

Chapter Seventy-Seven

AubreyI pull up outside of Everett’s place, where I have been staying for the last couple of nights. He’ll be home late tomorrow. I’m looking forward to seeing him; he knows I am here. To get ready, I want to make sure the place is clean and the fridge is stocked for his return. I’m happy I won’t have to sleep alone tomorrow. Hugo and I talked, and things are okay, but I came here because I’m still a bit mad at him and didn’t want to overstay my welcome. I need to find an apartment soon. Everywhere I’ve seen hasn’t felt right, or Hugo thought it wasn’t secure enough. We have more viewings next week. That’s stressing me out, but right now, that doesn’t matter. The important thing is that Everett will be home. We can reconnect. He’d better not leave for so long again, or I’ll insist on going with him. I don’t mean to be needy—but I can’t

Chapter Seventy-Eight

Everett Aubrey and I have barely left bed since she arrived and found me here. We are making up for lost time. I am so happy to be back home with her because I was missing her in a way that was hurting. Her head is on my chest and her hand on my bare stomach, two things that are comforting to me. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but here. I am eager to continue our relationship without any need to hide. “Any luck with finding a new place?” I ask, caressing the small of her back. Aubrey groans at my question. I will take that as a no. “No, not yet. Everything is so expensive, and I don’t want Hugo paying out so much money for me for a place to stay. Anything cheaper, he doesn’t think is secure enough. I am due to pitch a tent in their back door or something.” She snickers. “There is another option,” I say nervously. Aubrey rolls onto her stomach, resting her chin on my chest and glances up at me. “There is? What? Sleep in my car?” I shake my head. I am not sure how she is goi

Chapter Seventy-Nine

AubreyI wake early to make some breakfast for us to have in bed. I also want to think about what Everett asked me. Are we ready for that? Ready to live together? I worry it is too soon and that it will become too much for him and me. It is a huge step, one that would make sense. It would mean I don’t need to keep looking for somewhere, and everyone can stop worrying about my safety because there is no chance he will find me here. It would also mean I would be around Everett more, which is one thing I don’t mind. Either way, the choice needs to be mine without anyone else’s input. Hugo and Erica, I am unsure how they will react if I say yes. I love them, but it isn’t really any of their business. There is a lot to think about.I prepare the pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon, placing them on a tray that already holds fresh coffee and two mugs. If he wants his protein drink, he can prepare it himself. He's likely still asleep, dealing with jet lag, and adjusting to this time zone. It

Chapter Eighty

EverettAubrey and I arrive at Hugo and Erica’s house, driving up the driveway to collect her belongings to bring back to mine. It feels odd to walk in together and not conceal our relationship. I’m unsure of how they will respond. I stop the car outside, turn off the engine, and prepare to get out. However, before I can, Aubrey reaches out for me, stopping me. I turn to her, puzzled. “Are you okay, angel?”“My answer is yes. I don’t need to think about it any longer.” She smiles.“Really? You mean it?” My voice clearly shows my excitement. Aubrey leans over and gently kisses me. “Yes, I truly mean it.”I expected her to take longer to decide, but I am glad it didn’t.“I can’t wait. Should we tell them while we’re here?” I ask.Aubrey sighs. “Yes, I believe we should. I don't know exactly how it will go, but they will need to come to terms with it.” “Yes, they will. Do they know we are coming?”Aubrey nods. “Yes, I texted Erica to let her know we are on our way.”“Okay.”Nervousnes

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