Back To The Country
1345 Words
ESTELLE WINTERS
"You have to stay with uncle Quincy okay?..."
I rubbed Nyx hair, feeling my heart ache at the pout on her face.
"But mummy..." She bit her lips.
Quincy bent down and swopped her up, cradling her In his arms.
"Tell Goodbye to Mummy, Nyx, don't you want to be a good girl?" He asked in a soft tone.
Nyx nodded hurriedly, her hands encircled around his neck.
A soft smile graced my lips at the sight of the two of them, they looked like a real pair of father and daughter.
Somehow, Quincy had wriggled his way into my little daughter's heart and they were now best of friends.
"Thank you for taking care of her, Quincy, I appreciate so much" I beamed and he waved.
Then he gave me a serious look "Estelle, when you get back, we need to talk" his tone was serious and stern.
I swallowed, then nodded "No problem".
Just then, i heard the name of my flight being announced.
Without a second thought, I bid them one last goodbye and hurried to the check point.
A few minutes later, I was sitted in the plane, near a window, my eyes glazed in thoughts.
The last time I had seen my mother....that was when I was 5 years old, I remembered her disappearing suddenly and then my father came to take me from the little cottage we lived in.
Bringing me back to the pack.
My heart beat anxiously, I didn't know what was waiting for me in this country.
I couldn't even believe that I would come back here again...and it was all because of my own mother.
"Estelle!"
My eyes widened when I saw the bright pink hair.
OMG!
Someone dig a hole quick.
Before I could dodge, I was locked in a tight embrace that smelled of toffees.
"Sapphire" I called out in a choked breath, feeling the air slowly getting knocked out of me.
Then she suddenly let me go and I heaved a sigh of relief.
"Why is your hair so pink and dazzling?" I asked the first question that came to my mind.
She glared at me, hands placed on her hips and that was when I realized what she was wearing.
A — Pink... Bubble skirt and pink tank top.
To put it all together, my best friend right now....was a pink ranger.
"Don't you think it's cute?" She asked, twirling around, I groaned on noticing that some people had already begun to look at us.
My cheeks burned in embrassment and I hurriedly grabbed onto her, stopping her crazy showcase.
"Yeah, you look like barbie and the 20 princesses, extraordinary Kawaii",
she pouted, stomping her feet, then her face brightened.
"You might not like the outfit but you will definitely like the biggest surprise" .
My stomach dropped when I heard biggest surprise, what other things had she planned.
Sapphire held onto my wrists, strongly dragging me outside the airport, then she waved her hand.
"Ta-da"
Oh no!
I looked at the pink glittering car in front of me, that had ribbons, balloons and tinkering cans tied on it and I felt my eyes roll to the back of my head.
"What do you think?" Her hazel eyes stared at me brightly, like a bulb.
I took a deal breath, "Fine" I answered with gritted teeth.
Pulling out a hat from my bag, I pressed it in my head, hiding my face .
I would rather die than get captured on camera getting into this surprise car — more like shock car.
A few minutes later, the pink car screeched to a stop in front of a huge building, sapphire smiled at me.
"Welcome to Eve, it's owned by my mate" their was a happy glint in Sapphire's eyes when she talked about her mate.
I smiled faintly, happy that my best friend had found her own happiness.
"So when are we expecting a good news" I glanced at her stomach, a teasing glint in my eyes.
Her hazel eyes widened and she glared at me, red blush rising on her neck.
"How dare you tease me!" She growled, lunging at me.
I giggled, my body shaking as she launched a tickling attack on me.
The car was filled with the sound of my loud giggles and her playful roars as she tickled me mischievously.
Minutes later , we walked out of the car, still laughing and that was when I realized — I had forgotten my identity hider in the car.
Oh No!
I was about to make my way back to the car but Sapphire held me back, an evil smile on her lips.
"You will definitely be famous tomorrow!"
Oh my God
I facepalmed.
....
That night, Sapphire and I didn't sleep.
We lay on the large hotel bed, giggling and gisting.
She was filling me in on everything that I had missed while I was abroad.
"So....your mum huh?" She suddenly asked, the atmosphere tensed suddenly.
I looked at the pink scrunchie on my wrists, my brows wrinkled.
"Yeah, I have to find her" I echoed.
"Why?, can't you just let go?" Sapphire asked again
I shook my head hurriedly "No!" The words tumbled out of my lips faster than I expected.
"I can't let go,I need to find her...she is the only one that can explain to me, what I truly am".
My eyes glazed.
The talk about my mother brought back memories to my head.
The abuse that I suffered in her hands...even before my father took me back.
I had thought....that the pack would be better, but the disappointment that hit me got me crying for my mother for straight three weeks but by then, she was far gone to a place even my father didn't know.
I trembled, shoulders aching, Sapphire hugged me instantly, her warm palms patting my back.
We sat together like that in silence, consoling each other.
.....
"We have been waiting for a long time miss" I glanced at the man beside me.
Not believing that he was the famous detective, Tom Walker.
Something about him was just off and different.
"Do you really have news about my mother?" I asked, going straight to the point.
He smiled, his eyes crinkling "Yes miss, but before that, coffee or tea?", he motioned to the dispensing machine at a corner of the highrise office.
I pursed my lips for a moment, then I reluctantly replied "Coffee, extra creamy".
He winked at me and then hurried towards the espresso machine.
I say quietly on the seat, my eyes roaming round the office.
It was better than I expected.
I thought private detectors always locked themselves up in stuffy little rooms, pouring through clues but I guess this man was different.
Not only was this office spacious, it was bright, there were even flower vases on the window sill and there was a faint fragrance in the air.
"Here, extra creamy, just as you requested".
I took the warm cup from him, smiling at smily face the man had cleverly drawn with cream.
I took a sip, moaning at the creamy goodness.
"Thank you" I smiled and he nodded.
He sat down opposite me, bringing out a blue case file, then he stared at me seriously.
I took another gulp of the creamy coffee, trying to quench my rising thirst.
"I am sorry mam"
I raised my brows, feeling strange.
"What do you mean, why are you suddenly apologizing?" I asked, my voice was already rising in a panicked manner.
I watched the full grown man break down I tears "He asked me to do it!".
Confusion, Dread, and anxiousness filled the pit of my stomach.
I hurriedly stood up from the chair but my legs weakened immediately.
I fell on the floor with a dull thud, my body too numb to feel pain.
The world spun, my eyes threatening to close and deny me vision.
Just as I succumbed to the darkness, I heard a familiar voice.
"Well done Sabastian".
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