Aurora POV:I drove home quietly dejected and lost in thought, my mom was watching her movies when I got in. "Are you fine" she asked "you look worn" "Did I have a visitor" I couldn't help but ask."No dear ... nobody came looking for you."My face fell. I hated myself for pathetically hoping he came to see me physically.She saw my dissapointed look."Were you expecting either of Libby or mabel" "None of them""Then whom" she asked suspicious "Never mind mom, it's nothing""Ok darling""I presume you are not going to the gym today.. you look like you had a quite the day at the office"The gym! I had forgotten about it entirely which was definitely unlike me, but considering what was bugging my mind it was expected. Having a rift with Appollos has put my off it momentarily, I have decided to skip it for a while to avoid akward situations till we settled the unspoken rift, now that we have. I was cool to go again.... but not today I am not in the right mind. "Yes mom""I've skipp
Michael POV: As I stepped out of my car and made my way towards the office, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. It had been five days since I last set foot in the office, and I was eager to dive back into my work.The past few days had been devoid of client meetings, court appearances, and late nights spent pouring over legal briefs.I could see the delight on Mabel and Libby's face , I could not tell they missed my prescence or they were pretending to. Libby had been blowing phone off worried something was wrong with me, when I assured her nothing was wrong and only decided to take a short vacation. I hadn't heard from her since, I presumed she allowed me to have my vacation in peace. "Good morning boss" they chirped "Good morning Mabel, Good morning Libby" Despite my short absence, it felt like so much had changed. The stack of files on my desk had grown, and a new case had landed on my plate. Libby and Mabel had taken a really good care of the offic
Aurora POV:I woke up feeling better, but a bit later than usual, that was expected considerin the time I slept. I had a calm soothing dream that lifted my spirit. I slowly dragged myself out of bed and walked into the livingroom to see my mom was cooking already. She was making a toast. I couldn't argue with that"Good morning mom" "Morning darling" she replied "I wanted to let you rest properly so I didn't wake you" "Thanks, I needed it" I muttered "Settle down, let me serve you a toast" The sudden ringing of the telephone interrupted both of us. I frowned. I was glad I didn't hope it was Micheal, it meant I was finally facing reality. “It’s probably another telemarketer,” mom muttered. “I wish we could afford one of those new answering machines and caller ID" she said for the umpteenth time."I will answer it" I said, while walking to the living room to answer the phone. “Hardy residence,” i said in a light, friendly tone"Aurora" He said It was Michael! I had to catch my b
Aurora POV:“It’s something about Amanda, isn’t it?”I gasped. His eyebrows arched over the frames of his glasses."You know her" he asked"I heard about her. I’m not a petunia. I don’t just hang on the porch all the time,” she said . “I get my hair done, I go to the doctor’s office, I see a lot of people. I've heard one or two things about her.“I’ve found an eyewitness who thinks she can place her at the motel with your husband the last day of his life,” he told her, “just before the ambulance came to take him to the hospital. She ran out the door and was seen. At the hospital the doctor, not aware of any foul play, diagnosed a heart attack from the symptoms. There was no autopsy.”“That’s right,” Mom said. She gave Michael a knowing look. “And you think she killed him, don’t you?” she asked He was impressed. “Yes, I do,” he told her honestly.“I didn’t want to think about that, but I’ve had my doubts,” she said. “He never had heart trouble. There had been some mixup at a clinic in
Aurora POV:I headed to work, not a tad anxious I was late. I knew Mr. Jordan wouldn't get angry at me, I could easily explain why I was late and he would understand. He was opening his car door, when I drove into work. He waited for me to carefully park and get out of the car to meet him ."Nice of you to finally join us Mrs. Hardy" He said mockingly "I must say you came too early. You couldn't have come any earlier""I'm sorry boss, I had someone very important that couldn't wait""I'm sure you do, you could have called nonetheless" "I'm sorry" he said "Don't sweat, I was picking on you" he chuckled, a grin spread on his face."Where were you going before I came"“I’ve got to be out of town today. Think you can hold the office together until I get back?”“I’ll do my best, sir,” i promised."I trust you will, later then"I watched him got back into his car and zoomed off. I greeted some of my colleagues that crossed my path, I couldn't see Appollos, I presumed he has a modeling
Michael POV: I walked into the building with a furrowed brow. I had been outside all day, I haven't been to my office since I left Aurora's house. I have had Libby print the fax Aurora sent and brought it to me at the state's cemetery before she returned to workLibby saw my dark furrowed face at once when i stepped in. "What's wrong sir"I handed the results of the state crime lab’s autopsy on Aurora's father to her.She cupped her mouth in horror before handing it to Mabel who had the same reaction. "Don't tell her yet, I'm going to tell her in person and then drive her home and help her break it to her mother. It’s going to be an ordeal for them. If we can catch Amanda, we’ll charge her with first degree murder. Aurora and her mother will both have to testify, and it will resurrect some terrible memories for old Mrs. Hardy. "I’m not sure her heart will take it.”“What can be done?” Libby asked I shrugged. “The only thing I know is to try and reach a plea agreement, if I can
Michael POV:I drove at an average speed and carefully while I trailed behind her. We both pulled infront of her house at the same time. I stepped out of the car and waited for her to do the same before walking hand in hand into the house Mrs. Hardy looked up expectantly, and with faint surprise, when she saw me come in the door with her daughter. I saw her face fell, the excitement disappearing, I presume she saw the worrying expression on her daughter's face.She was propped up on the sofa with pillows. She look from Aurora to me back to Aurora again giving each a suspicious look. “You have the results of the autopsy,” she guessed. “That floozie poisoned my husband, didn’t she?” she added, eyes flashing. “I want her drawn and quartered!”I smiled at Aurora. “Didn’t I tell you?” i mused.She nodded. “Yes, you did sir.” She put down her things and went to sit beside her mother on the sofa and pull her close. “We’re going to find her and send her away for years and years,” she promi
Aurora POV: “See, dear, he misses you!” Mom said when they heard his car start up outside. “He wants you back! You’ll do it, won’t you?”Even i wasn't sure what i wanted or what to do. I've never felt so confused."I don't know Mom, i really don't" "What are you confused about, isn't that what you've always wanted"“I have to change clothes and get supper started,” i interrupted to halt her speculation. “What would you like? How about pancakes?”“Pancakes? For supper?” the older woman exclaimed.“Why not? We love pancakes!”She smiled. “Then pancakes it is. And coffee.”Coffee reminded me of michael and made me sad. I’d lost nt job over coffee. I was very sad but i didn’t let it show. “Decaf for you,” i teased, and went to change me clothes.I was changing into something comfy when i heard the sound of my mom talking to someone. My heart skipped, Did he come back. I quickly slipped on the sweatshirt and walked into the living room. Already sitting on the sofa with my mother was Libb