The Perfect Solution-A Suspense of Choices by Ey Wade

Author:Ey Wade [Wade, Ey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Relationships, point of view, Family, suspence mystery, negligence in childcare system, Fiction, Romance, childcare, Abduction, trust
Publisher: Ey Wade
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 6- CONFRONTATIONS

Ten minutes after leaving Catrine's apartment, Phalene turned into The P. S. Center's parking lot and parked beside one of the three cars that were already parked in the marked slots. Getting out of the car, Austin opened the door for Catrine and pulled her aside.

“What is it Austin? I need to get in there.”

“I know. I want to go in there too, but I have an emergency call to make.” He held up his cell so she could see the text.

“You think I care?” She looked into his face in confused frustration. “Do you think at this moment I care about someone else’s pain? I’m hurting here and scared. This is about your child Austin. Is this the way it’s going to always be. Will other people always come before him?”

“Whoa, wait a minute. I’m a goddamned heart surgeon for Christ’s sake. Emergencies arise. I’m not putting anything before my kid; I’m trying to get a replacement. And before you come down hard on me, you remember you’re the reason I haven’t been in his life. And for the record, you can bet I will always be there. I was just letting you know I’m taking a call and will then come in.”

“I’m sorry. I don’t know where my mind is.” She looked everywhere, but back into his eyes. “I just feel a little desperate. Old habits come back without a thought. I forgot we’re not together like that anymore. I just fell back to leaning on you as if I don’t have a brain of my own.”

“That’s okay.” He pulled her close and wrapped her tightly his arms, one hand patting her on the back as if comforting a child. “I understand. Go with your sister. I’ll handle this call and will be in as soon as possible.”

Releasing his hold he pushed her towards Phae and watched as she and Catrine followed the four women that were crossing the paved drive and walking towards the building.

After a couple of steps, Catrine looked back over her shoulder to where Austin stood having an obvious volatile conversation with whomever was on the other end of the phone. For a moment as she stood in the warmth of his arms, with the scent of his skin in her nose she’d almost forgotten the horrors of the night. The comfort he was giving her had always come easy to him. She wanted to kick herself for having given up on their relationship. If only time would damn well backup and turn around.

"Ms. Teddi."

One of the women, whom Catrine recognized as the teacher of the younger three year old group of children, detached herself from the group and walked back to join Catrine.

"I can’t believe that this has happened. Nothing like this has ever happened at The P. S. Center before." She turned towards the other women and begged for collaboration. "Has it ladies?"

"No, never," the women agreed.

"You mean you all have never given anyone's child away?" asked Catrine sarcastically. "Oh, that's right, you all don't give children away," she stressed the word 'give' a second time.

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