Zach's PoVMy head is spinning, my eyes hurt and my stomach feels very unsettled as I sit up and look around the room. I'm definitely in a hotel room but I have no idea how I even got here. I'm only dressed in my boxers, there are red lip stick stains on my chest and this sends an eerie feeling throughout me.Yana NEVER wears red lipstick! Groaning, I start searching the room for my phone that is vibrating somewhere. Kneeling, I retrieve it from underneath the bed to see Kyle's name flashing on the screen. "Bro, something is wrong." I state worriedly."You better have a damn good explanation to give Yana. Where the fuck have you been?" He shouts, causing my head to throb.Placing the phone on speaker, I sit on the floor and lean back against the bed. "I just sent you my location, bring Dr. Myers."Kyle hisses, "What's wrong Zach? Talk to me bro!" He says in a worried tone."I can't remember anything." Taking a deep breath, I continue. "What did I do yesterday?"Kyle swears a few times
Yana's PoVI've been laying in the dark for the past hour, wondering what the hell I did to deserve any of this. My eyes are practically swollen shut because of how many times I've cried. Natasha finally got her wish, she can have him!My phone rings yet again, Laura has been calling me every few minutes, especially since I've turned my location off."What Laura?!" I ask in a raspy tone.She sighs, "Oh. Thank God! I've been worried sick!"I roll my eyes but grimace as my head throbs painfully. "I'm fine, I just wonna be alone right now."She groans lowly, "Sis, please come home or at least tell me where you are."Hissing my teeth, I hang up and toss the phone on the bed beside me. When the photos and video popped up on my phone yesterday, my phone slipped from my hand to the floor. Somehow, I summoned the strength to text Kyle ten minutes later and ask him to deliver my message to his friend.I decided not to call Zach's phone again, since he didn't take my calls when I was worried si
Zach's PoVMy life is in turmoil, and there is nothing I can do to fix it at this point. I woke up in the hospital a week ago and Dr. Myers confirmed I was drugged with fentanyl.Connor and the Police have been working assiduously to find Natasha, but once again, she's being elusive. Gazing at my locked screen, I smile fondly at the photo of Yana and I despite the pain burrowing in my heart.Kyle's appearance in the living room breaks me from my daydreaming, "Still no word from our girl?" He asks while taking a seat beside me.I run my hand down my face in frustration, "Not a damn thing, bro. I don't know how much more of this I can take."Kyle groans loudly, "Laura is tightlipped too. I'm sorry I can't be of more help."I grind my teeth in anger, if only I could get to Yana so she would know what happened. "I know she's hurting, but if I could get one chance to explain everything, I'd gladly take it."Kyra enters the living room, acknowledges Kyle but ignores me completely. This make
Yana's PoV Since I left, I've been tempted to return home with my tail between my legs. It feels like I'm on a work trip yearning to return home to see Laura and Alex. But I've started to recondition my mind to accept the things I can't change, despite the million messages and calls from Zach. Zach has been plaguing my dreams nightly while Laura and Alex have been pleading with me to return home. I question my decision to leave sometimes but I will have to live with it now. Our last conversation keeps replaying in my mind repeatedly. Flashback He ignored the nurse's order and got up from the hospital bed when I told him I'm leaving. I just needed to see him one last time, I kept telling myself. Zach presses my cold hand to his chest, right above his heart. "Feel what you do to me Yana…” He presses a kiss to my forehead. "You have my heart forever and always.” My aching heart desperately wants me to melt into his warm embrace, but I steel my resolve. "You promised you would never
Yana's PoVLaura's voice roused me from my peaceful slumber. Tears prick my eyes as I really wish she was with me, atleast she would know what to do.Stretching, I groan and open my eyes only to be left shell-shocked! She's literally standing by my bedside crying. "La...Laura?" I call, then reach out to touch her and ensure I'm not hallucinating.She gazes at me for a few seconds then pulls me into a tight hug. "Oh, thank God you're okay!" Laura gushes while running her hand through my hair.My raging emotions get the better of me, I start wailing like a wounded animal. "I'm sorry Laura. I messed up!"She comforts me for a while, "I was so scared when the hospital called me." Laura eases away and looks at me with a worrisome expression. "Are you okay? What happened?"I cast my gaze down, "I haven't been feeling well..." Taking a deep breath, I look at her with tears pooling in my eyes. "I'm pregnant sis and I don't know what to do."Laura is shocked by my revelation, she gasps and cov
Zach's PoVHope rises within me as I await the arrival of Detective Oraine Barnes in my office. For the last month, they have been chasing every lead and finally something concrete popped up.As soon as a knock sounds at my door, I open it and welcome him inside. He's preceeded by Kyle, Connor and Laura. I'm just grateful she hasn't written me off as yet. "Let's get right to it shall we." I state while taking my seat, and the others follow suit."Mr. Lindsay, we found the security guard who was working the night of your incident."I close my eyes and whisper a silent prayer before responding. "Okay, what does this mean for my family and I?"He opens his iPAD, clicks on a file then hands it to me with a video. "Miss Gomez paid him to doctor the hotel tapes, but he kept a copy as insurance."I play the video, and we all watch as Natasha and I talk heatedly for a few minutes. After that, I down the rest of my drink and then she struggles to take me to the hotel room. I'm practically pass
Yana's PoVThree months later...Staring at myself in the mirror, I still can't believe I have a little human being growing inside me. Guilt gnaws at me daily when I think of how much Zach is missing out on, but it's for the best. Laura and I have been arguing more frequently, especially when she tells me how selfish I'm being.My phone rings, I smile and shake my head as I accept her facetime call. "Seems you're reading my mind these days."She pouts, "If I had that power, I'd also control it and you'd be home right now. Alex misses you terribly."A pang of guilt slaps me, "Laura, can we please talk about something else? Plus I talk to alex every single day." I glance away from the screen, to hide my misty eyes.She scoffs, "Why? Because you know I'm right? Zach didn't..."I glare at her, effectively shutting her up. "Mention his name again and I'll block your ass!" I seethe. There's nothing she can say that will change my mind or change how I feel about him."He's the father of your
Zach's PoV The wait is finally over, the gang and I are currently in Brookdale's lobby waiting on Detective Barnes. He called me thirty minutes ago, telling me to get here ASAP. Kyle glances at his phone for the umpteenth time, then shoves his hand into his pocket. "What's taking him so long?"He hisses loudly. Connor snickers, "Don't get your panties in a bunch now bro." Kyle glares at him then rolls his eyes. "The only thing I wonna twist is her hair around my hand while Laura here, whoops her ass." We chuckle at Kyle's uncouth behaviour while Laura throws air punches. "Damn straight, I'm gonna knock her ass out!" Moments later, Oraine enters and beckons for us to follow him. The four of us rush towards him like our lives depended on it. "It took some time but we finally did it." He gloats as he presses the call button for the elevator. I sigh, "I just want this to be over so I can put it all behind me." He nods in understanding, "No worries, we're one step closer today." Mom