The Love Liza Never Knew

The Grand Escape

The next morning, I called and I set up a doctor's appointment to make sure I didn't raise any suspicion. The appointment is set for next Thursday but I should be long gone by then. I packed a small bag with the bigger clothes that I'd recently bought. I put the bag at the back of the closet to make sure Johan doesn't come across it if he is in the closet getting something. I lay around for most of the day and around 5:00 I heard a knock at my door and Johan poked his head in.

"Hey love, do you think you can come out to the living room for a second?" he asked.

"Sure I'll be right out" I answered. Johan shut the door and I grabbed my robe, and headed out to the living room. When I get out there, Bethany is sitting on one couch and Johan on the other one.

He motions for me to come over to him and pulls me down on his lap and Bethany looks pissed. "Bethany Liza and I have some news to share with you."

Johan smiles and Bethany's face turns from pissed to worrisome. Johan looks at me and gives me a smile before looking back at Bethany.

"Well, last night Liza and I were in the kitchen and we came to the conclusion that Liza might be pregnant. It looks like it is more of a yes than no and that's why she has been gaining weight and her body is changing. Isn't that just wonderful? I have two babies on the way and they will be close together and we will all be under the same roof. Liza, I am sorry about the first incident but I have now repaid you with a new child. Johan said with pride. Bethany stands up and she has tears in her eyes.

"Really Johan? You said you only wanted one child that could take over the business. You know if we both have sons, my son will always be the child that isn't good enough! How could you? You said you didn't even want children with her!"

Bethany yells and has a complete meltdown. I look back at Johan and I can't believe he told her that. I stood up and in disbelief, after everything that had happened, how could he say that to her? He willingly got her pregnant is what it is starting to sound like to me. Johan could have just changed his ways and we could have been happy. He could have gotten anger management or counseling, something to make me think things could have gotten better. I rushed back to the room and I could hear Johan and Bethany going back and forth. I locked my door and went to lie down. I swear I am so ready to be out of here and start my new life.

Over the next few days, the tension in the house has been something serious. None of us spoke to each other, Johan was sleeping on the couch, and Bethany was mugging me every time I saw her. In all honesty, I was the least of her worries. After today, she will never have to be threatened by me or my baby ever again. I lay in bed and I am more anxious then ever. I checked the clock and at any minute Johan should be coming to knock on the door and tell me they are leaving for the appointment. Two minutes pass and I hear a knock on the door.

"Hey love, I know your still not speaking to me but we are heading out for the appointment. Maybe when I get back we can go to dinner or something to talk?"

I didn't answer. I can hear Johan pacing outside the door and I know this is driving him crazy because I have never been this long without talking to him. I heard Bethany say they had to go and Johan took a hard breath and left. When I heard the front door shut I jumped up unlocking the bedroom door to go and look out the window. I see Bethany and Johan getting into the car and the tension is still there.

Once the car pulled off, I rushed to the back room grabbing my bag and then headed to the kitchen grabbing my money from the secret spot. I grabbed my phone and I called Maddie, letting her know I would be in the secret spot in 15 minutes. We hung up and I took my phone, pulled out the sim card and I flushed it down the toilet, then I hid the phone in my secret spot. I left the keys and all my old identification behind, only taking my money and a purse. I leave outside and lock up and head down the stairs because that is the only blind spot in the building. When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I was about to leave when I saw Johan rush past the stair door headed to the elevator. My heart drops because he is not supposed to be back. I rush out the emergency exit and I walk as fast as possible, hopefully I can get pretty far before Johan loses his s**t and comes looking for me. Once outside the alley, I flagged down a taxi driver and gave him the address where he needed to take me. Somehow, we ended up riding past the building and I ducked down into the seat just in time. Johan was storming out of the building yelling on the phone. I know that he's talking to the people at his company telling them to track my phone.

It took longer than expected but when I arrived at the secret location, I saw a very nervous looking Maddie. I jumped out of the car and Maddie gave me a big hug.

"Here, you don't have a lot of time. Johan has already called me and it is only a matter of time before he gets through my firewalls and can track me and I don't want to be anywhere near this location",

I can see the tears in her eyes but she is trying to hold them back, so I start to cry before her. I give her another hug and we share a few tears before pulling apart.

"You are the best friends a girl could ever ask for. Thank you so much for helping me with this. When I think it is safe I will be in contact."

Maddie stepped back, folding her arms, still crying as I jumped into the car she had there for me and pulled off. I jump right on the highway and after 2 hours, it is official I am leaving New York and starting a new life.

After 3 long days of staying in shitty motels, I finally made it to Colorado. It's pretty late, so most of the food places are closed and I won't be able to go to the grocery store till tomorrow. I arrive at the cabins and it looks like they are completely booked. I grabbed my bag and headed into the cabin. I am not going to lie, this place is more beautiful than what Maddie said. I looked around and there was a bar and a food place to the left and, if you keep straight, it was the front desk. There is a fireplace and a sitting area and next to that there is a coco bar. When I arrive at the desk, no one is there. I see a sign that says

"Front Desk Agent is at the bar".

I went into the bar and there were a few men sitting around talking. I see two women at the bar all dressed up in skimpy clothes and, to be honest, it doesn't seem like that type of bar, but it is none of my business. I set up and looked at the bar and the two women looked me up and down and gave me a nasty look. I rolled my eyes and took a seat waiting to be helped.

After a few minutes, I saw a tall muscular man with tattoos and brunette hair come out of the kitchen and go over to deliver some wings to the men sitting at the tables. When the smell of the food hits my nose, I instantly get hungry. I definitely have to order some food now. The man comes back behind the bar and the blonde woman stands up leaning over the counter and let's just say she's showing everything that she has to offer. The lady orders her and her friend a few drinks and they flirt with the man non-stop. Based off his face, these two women didn't know how to take a hint. Finally, the man came down to where I was sitting and when he got up close I could see why they were laying it on so hard.

"Hey, what can I get for you?" The bar man asked.

"Oh umm hi. I am currently trying to check in. The sign at the desk said to come to the bar."

"OK, well follow me and I will get you all checked in." The man said as he came from around the bar and led the way back to the front desk.

"So I am guessing you are Ms.Bryant?" he asked.

For a second, I forgot who I was supposed to be. I said back and told him yes, yes I am. He gets me all checked in and I ask him about how I can order some of those good smelling wings. He asked me for my order and said he would have it delivered to my room. I thanked him and I headed on up to the room. I have finally got settled in and I know first thing tomorrow I have to start looking for a small house and also a job. I hop in the shower and put on something comfortable and I hear a knock at the door. I looked at the peep hole and it was the nice, hot gentle man that checked me in. I opened the door and I greeted him.

"Hi".

"Hey, here's your food.I wanted to make sure it was delivered safely," he jokes.

"Well, thank you very much, Here's a tip" I offered.

"No, keep it. This one is on the house. I hope you enjoy staying here and what all this little town has to offer. By the way, I'm

Ryan, have a good night and, hopefully, I will be seeing you around."

Ryan said as he turned to walk away. I can't help but smile, but then in the back of my head I have to remember the last time I was pulled in by a nice guy. I married a terrorist that has me on the run with my unborn child now. I have to remember why I am here. I am here for a reason and it's not to hook up with the hot guy from the bar, but to start a new life for my unborn child. I sat down and dug into my food and my god, it was so f*****g delicious! After stuffing my face, I climb into the large comfortable bed and drift off to sleep.