Two Hearts: Beyond Control (Two Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by CJ Andrews

Author:CJ Andrews [Andrews, CJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Daydreamer Press
Published: 2016-10-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Meltdown

Back inside Metro Sky, I pushed my way through a group of people and skirted the crowded dance floor, glancing at our VIP section before darting in the opposite direction. My friends would be angry, but they’d get over it. I couldn’t go back and risk being coerced into staying. After collecting my coat from the attendant, I ran toward the elevator, calling out for the man exiting it to hold the door.

“Made it.” Trembling and short of breath, but I’d escaped.

I pulled on my coat and stepped into my shoes during the quick ride to the bottom, where I hoped to catch a cab before anyone realized I was missing.

No such luck. My phone vibrated sooner than I’d anticipated. I needed to avoid everyone right now and rejected the call without looking at the display. Even if Will had finally decided to call, I was in no condition to talk.

The elevator doors opened, and I crossed the lobby at a brisk pace. A few people sat talking or watching the news, but I was only interested in the exit. Straight ahead.

“Ms. Danni.” Ernesto approached from the lounge, waving his chauffeur hat. “You leaving so soon?”

“Yes, I’m . . . I’m not feeling well.” I lowered my head and kept walking, but he stepped in front of me when I tried to move past.

“Sit. I’ll go get the car. The others, they’re coming too?”

“No, just me.” I turned to him with pleading eyes. “But I need to hurry.”

The wrinkles on his forehead deepened as he searched my tear-streaked face. He dragged his free hand through his silver hair then patted my arm and gave a reassuring nod. “How ’bout you come with me. We get the car together.”

“Thank you, Ernesto. I appreciate it.” I managed a faint smile then latched onto his extended arm.

We no sooner entered the garage when my phone vibrated again. I ignored it this time, letting the call go to voicemail.

Ernesto opened the limo door and took my hand to help me climb in the back. As I settled into my seat, anxious to make a speedy getaway, he reached in his jacket pocket and pulled out a handkerchief. He leaned in and handed it to me without saying a word, but the look in his eyes when they met mine spoke volumes—kind words of empathy and compassion.

“Thank you. For everything.” My voice trembled when I spoke.

He nodded then took his seat behind the wheel. When the car pulled away, I listened to the message from Jen and read the text messages from Kristi and Kendra that I hadn’t even realized I’d received. They all wanted to know the same thing.

Where are you?

I typed a quick text to Jen. Going home. Don’t worry. Stay and have fun. She wouldn’t stay, but it was worth a try. I pressed Send then paused, my finger hovering over the power button. What if Will calls?

My grip on the phone tightened, mirroring the crushing force of the truth on my heart.

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