Terry POVDaniel follows me back to my room and helps me open each camera box, “I can’t believe Seth or Derrick didn’t stick up for her! What was that shit?!” he asks. I am trying to control my anger but it’s really hard. Between Mark and how people treat Audrey, it makes me want to go on a murdering spree.“You know how the Anders family is. Seth tries to be different but Derrick lives to please his daddy.”“I know but I thought Seth would at least say something.” Daniel sighs.I shake my head and turn on my computer, “But he didn’t, and I did. I think Audrey knows you and I are both in her corner now. The Thero family is trash. Everyone knows they are posers.”“Audrey doesn’t. Karen treated Audrey like shit too…” he whispers.“I know and look where she is,” I reply under my breath as I type.“You said you had nothing to do with that, Terry!” Daniel eyes me. I chuckle and roll my eyes, “And I didn’t. It wasn’t me. She was mugged.” I shrug.Daniel thinks but doesn’t say anything as he
Audrey POVAs Terry reads the new letter my heart beats faster but then he says something I wasn’t expecting- Mark has a dark past? Wait, what? He hands me the papers and I look through them. Did he silence these women? I mean, he can be a little possessive, but I don’t think he would do the things that are written on these pieces of paper.My face twists in confusion and I reach for my phone, dialing Mark’s number. I look at Terry and Daniel and they look at me, “Audrey…” Daniel begins but Mark answers the phone, “Hey baby.”“Hey,” I begin but I start to falter. How does one even bring this up? “Are you still picking me up? We need to talk.” Daniel stares at me and shakes his head and I put my hand up.“Oh, is everything okay? I can come to get you now.”“Everything is fine, but I got another letter, and you are mentioned in it.”Silence.“Oh, well I am coming right now. I have a surprise for you too. I’ll see you soon.”I can’t help but smile- Mark is so thoughtful, “See you soon.”
Audrey POVMark makes soft circles with his thumb on my arm as we lie on the pool ground on top of several fluffy white towels. My skin is covered in goosebumps and my body is calm and relaxed, “I was afraid you were going to break up with me.” Mark sighs, breaking the silence.I sit up, looking into his emerald, green eyes, and I shake my head, “No, I wanted to hear from you about what they sent. I love you and I didn’t want to take the word of someone who is blackmailing me over the man who treats me right.”Mark smiles, kissing my lips and I giggle as his hand now circles my nipple, “What did they send?”I sigh and wiggle my nose against his, ‘It was a background sheet. It said you were an abuser and had even put one girl in ICU.”Mark’s face goes stern, and he shakes his head, “Those are all lies, Audrey. Here, come with me, I’ll show you.”I nod and we both get up. He grabs my hand and hands me a towel, “We will go upstairs to my computer. I can show you my background check.” I n
Terry POVDaniel watches as I secure one of the cameras and he sighs, “Do you think he’ll tell her the truth?” he asks, worried. I shake my head, moving the camera to the proper position, “I doubt it.” Daniel nods, leaning against the wall, “But we gave her proof.“ I step down the ladder and look at my work. The camera is almost invisible and it’s perfect.“Daniel, Mark is not stupid. He will have a plan. I am sure this isn’t the first time one of his victims has found out and then he’s sweet-talked his way into her vagina.”Daniel gags and I sigh, “I don’t like it either but all we can do is try to keep an eye on her and make sure she’s safe.”“Anything on the thing yet?” he asks. I laugh because he is referring to the bug and he is trying to be inconspicuous. I reach for my phone inside my pocket and check the app, it hasn’t shown movement which means Audrey’s bag isn’t with her. I can’t keep a bug with her at all times, but Mark isn’t stupid enough either to hurt Audrey badly right
Audrey POVI am awoken to soft kisses on my shoulder, and I smile as Mark breathes into my neck, “Hey, it’s time to wake up.” He calls into my ear. My body shudders in delight at his touch and I sigh, “Can’t I just skip school and you stay here with me,” I say rolling over.Mark smiles and pulls me onto his chest, “No. I have to go to New York. The investors need a meeting.” I sigh and he kisses my forehead, “I am still working on the security detail. I take your safety very seriously so I am hand-picking them. Even though I am not fond of Derrick or the rest of your friends, I think they can keep an eye on you while I am gone.”I sigh- I didn’t tell Mark about the Theros or what Derrick and Seth did, well didn’t do.“Okay, that’s fine. I promise not to be alone with Derrick,” I say smiling. Mark smiles back and lifts my chin with his fingers, “That’s my good girl. Now come on, my flight is in three hours, and you need to be in class in two.” I groan but kiss his lips and he returns t
Terry POVI am having the best dream. Audrey and I are on a picnic in the park. She giggles as she caresses my face and I squeeze her hand lovingly. I look into her deep blue eyes and reach in to kiss her when I feel like I am being suffocated. I groan as something sits on me and then I hear a gasp and then a scream.I quickly uncover my face and look at Audrey’s tear-streamed face. Oh, my god. I fell asleep here.“Audrey, I am so sorry.’ I begin but she shakes her head as she looks around the room at the drill and camera.“You fell asleep installing this all for me?‘I did. I am sorry. Here, I’ll get out of your hair.”Audrey shakes her and walks toward me, grabbing me and pulling me into a hug. I am shocked but I don’t fight it. My beautiful Audrey is hugging me, “Thank you,” she whispers. I nod and hold her tighter as she cries. I have no idea what just happened, but this isn’t because she found me in her bed- something happened with Mark. Rage begins to fill me. He better not have
Audrey POV “Audrey, I am really sorry,” Seth says, looking into my eyes, “I froze, and it was wrong. You saw the real me on our date. You know I don’t care about money or status.” He sighs, looking down. I open the building door and we walk outside. The snow crunches under my feet and I look up at him. “I was really disappointed in you Seth. I expected that from Derrick, but not you. Derrick has made it very clear he would never like me like that because of my status but I liked you. I even kissed you.” Seth brings his fingertips to his lips like remembering how mine feel on his and sighs, “I know, Audrey. I am so sorry. How about tonight, we go to dinner as friends? My treat. I can remind you I am a good guy.” “I have plans,” I sigh, “I go back to work tonight. Seth nods, “Okay so who’s sitting in the limo waiting for you?” “My driver.” “Well, I should come too. Two sets of eyes are better than one.” “I shake my head, “How about you camp out in Karen’s bed until I get home? Th
Terry POVI thank Mr. Ollie as I leave his classroom with a stack of papers to grade. Not only am I taking courses at two different colleges, but I am a student aide, “I expect those graded by Wednesday.” He tells me. I nod and place them into a folder.“No, problem, sir,” But it is. With following Audrey and watching her as much as I can, I have fallen a little behind in my studies. Mr. Ollie smiles, “You are my best student, Terry. Just keep up the good work. I know you have a lot to juggle.”I smile- he really has no idea.I look at my watch and hurry out of the room, I need to meet Audrey in ten minutes, and my date with destiny can’t wait.I walk back to my dorm building and place my teacher’s aid folder and everything else school related inside my room. Then I literally sprint to the common area. I take a look around and she isn’t here yet, which I don’t mind. Watching Audrey, I have noticed she is more late than on time or even early.I smile as I sit and wait for her. Today,