CHAPTER 9
AZALEA'S POV
Yikes.
The journey back home was pretty cool. Even if my darling daughter didn't follow me back because she probably hates me now. It's all good.
I'll live with it. I did collect money after all, from this man.
The house was in a mess, the police came in and scattered everything, looking for drugs after they caught me with a pill. I took time out to clean everything in and out and prepare food for my girl when she gets back. That's if she comes back, I'm just being hopeful.
I was still cleaning everything out when I came across Carol's baby pictures.
"Aren't you just the cutest. If you could hear me now I would love to apologize to you. Honestly. It's really not my fault. I mean it is partially since I collected bribe but I wasn't really like this"
I held her picture from the ruins on the floor and put it real close to my heart. So she could feel the pain in my heart wherever she was. I guess I've finally come back to my senses.
"Baby, girl. Honestly I've only had love in my heart for you. But wouldn't you do the same if you got threatened? Yes I was threatened! Yes I was Carol!"
I was screaming and letting everything, every pain and anguish I had inside of me leave. I was so pissed off and mad, already swimming in a pool of my own tears.
"It all started on the day you were going to be sent here for fostering since you lost your parents. Your foster sister was already here when I got a call from a certain someone. He told me his name was Aaron. Aaron Huxley. A terrible man.
He got me out of the house, bribing me and forcing me to make sure you suffer through all these years. At this point I don't care what happens to me. Just know I'm sorry, really"
After I was done pouring out my heart to the picture, I carried it and put it on my table. I was going to frame it and give it to her as a gift.
CAROL'S POV
It was already getting dark when I came out of the grocery store. I got a few things for the house. It was already furnished with the basic needs surprisingly so I just got home supplies.
Soon I noticed a car following me from behind. I turned around to check for who it was but I couldn't make anything out in the dark. It also stopped and the person in the car came out. I began to run but I heard my name.
"Carol!"
I couldn't recognize the voice so I kept running. I was scared but the person called out to me in a calm voice so I looked back and saw him.
The grocery lights were on so I saw his face clearly.
I knew I had seen his face before but I couldn't remember. Then it hit me!
It's the guy. The guy from the restaurant.
He walked up to me and smiled at me.
"Uhm, hi"
"Hey. So I'm sorry for scaring you like that"
"It's okay, how are you feeling now?"
"I'm quite alright. I just wanted to
thank you for yuuno, that day. You kind of saved my life"
"Oh come on now, it was no biggie. I just did what I had to do"
"Well I appreciate it. So can I take you out for dinner tonight or something?"
I became mesmerized at that point. His aura close to me was something else. I began to notice his features upclose and I gotta admit. He's sexy and handsome. But of course I wasn't going to lose focus or anything. But then I realized something.
Why was he sneaking up on me and how did he even find me?
So I proceeded to ask him.
"I think it's a good offer but how did you find me? Are you a stalker because that was really creepy"
I laughed to lighten up the mood but deep down I really wanted to know.
"WellI...so..uhm..i…spotted you and I was following you to be sure it was actually you, that's what happened"
His hands were all shaky, sweaty and he was uneasy like someone that just got caught for doing something wrong.
"So uhm how about the dinner? Are you interested?"
"Well i guess I can't do that tonight but maybe some other time"
"That would be great. Text me whenever you're ready. I'll come pick you up. You live close to me"
"Wait, how did you know that?"
He scratched his head again.
"I just guessed since you're getting something from the grocery store here. So uhm, can I drop you off or something?"
"I'm good, don't worry. I'll figure myself out. Have a good night rest"
"Okay then, You too"
I walked out because I really needed to get home. He got into his car and sped off. I almost hopped into his car but he seemed kind of weird and somewhat shy, that's why I let him be.
I got into a cab minutes after and told the driver my address.
I rushed home quickly and dropped everything off.
I decided to sleep there and get my clothes the next day from Azalea's since I was already worn out and tired. I hope she's okay though.
Even though she wronged me, I still sort of have a soft spot for her.
Curse me!
I got out the grocery items and put them in their appropriate places. I also took out an ice-cream and I treated myself with it while eating strawberries and doughnuts I got from the store. I was also watching a Romance movie in the living room.
I got a call from Gigi soon after.
"Heyyyy! You've forgotten your best friend??"
Hearing her voice again brought back unwanted memories, memories of what happened to me that day in the factory. Some guy really cummed inside my mouth after mouth fucking me! Gross!!
"Gigi, how are you? I'm sorry I've really been so busy. Getting myself together and looking for a new place. I finally got it though, you can come visit sometime"
"I'm really proud of you girl. Don't worry, we'll be okay. I promise"
"I know, I know"
My nose started running because tears from nowhere were forming in my eyes, clouding my vision.
"Hey babe, I got to go now. I'll talk to you later"
"Okay"
She cut the call right after and I retired to bed. Today sure was crazy!