31: Emergency Call

BENITA ~ I was about to lock the door of my apartment when I felt my phone vibrating inside my handbag. My mind spirals into many possibilities of who it could be. I had just closed from work, so there's no way it would be from my boss or be a work-related issue. I dipped my hand into the handbag and took out the phone only to discover it was Brandon. Although his number was not saved in my phone, I was able to detect it was him because that was the same number that called me previously requesting I reveal Victoria's location to him. With a furrowed gaze, I stared at the screen, contemplating whether to accept the call or decline it. I stared at the screen until the call ended. Just when I was about to fling the phone into my bag and continue with where I was going, the call came again. This time I quickly accepted the call. My intention was to yell at him and then end the call, but his voice came quickly. "Benita, please, I need your help." His voice was calm and laced with

32: I'll Never Leave You

VICTORIA ~Brandon was still talking when I stood up and held my son by his wrist to leave.He hurried after me. "Why are you so much in a hurry to leave my house?""Because you are making your house unconformable for me," I replied, looking away while tightening my grip around my son's wrist."Okay, I promise not to make it uncomfortable for you again," he responded, staring directly into my eyes, but I did not respond."Are you now going to stay?" He asked, and I quickly nodded in affirmation."Are you sure you'll now stay?" he repeated, his tone showing fear and insecure."Of course, I will," I replied nonchalantly, just so he could let me be.Meanwhile, I was already thinking of a way to escape the building. Benita must have gotten tired of waiting for me.It's almost half an hour since I discussed it with Victoria, and I have not shown up when I clearly told her I was on the way already as of the time we spoke."Okay, wait while I go get something for you," he said, standing up.

All Chapters of I Need You Ex-wife! : Chapter 31 - Chapter 32

31: Emergency Call

32: I'll Never Leave You