Chapter 3
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Chapter 3
The next morning.
i sat on the edge of the couch, the weight of sleeplessness pressing hard against my shoulders. When the front door creaked open, Peterson stepped inside with heavy, dragging feet. His face was drawn eyes sunken, lips pressed into a bitter line. He dropped his keys on the table with a clatter that seemed intentional.
“You told me you didn’t know Miguel,” he said sharply, not even bothering with a greeting. “You lied to my face.”
i stood slowly, instinctively reaching out. “Peterson”
“ Abigail Told me everything at work,” he interrupted. “She told me how your husband came to visit you at the hospital. So, you’re married not just to anybody, but to my enemy. After the family event, you go your way.”
He turned without waiting for a reply, disappearing into the bedroom. i followed.
“I’m sorry, Peterson. I wanted to tell you. I tried.” i stopped in the doorway,
“We have the same enemy. We can conquer them if we stay together.”
"Don't tell me that Mary" he lashed out.
"Do you know I was his deputy in KKG gang? I ran from that bastard" he said angrily
“I can’t do this, Mary,” he said, not looking at me. “Cindy deserves better. She doesn’t need to be caught in this mess.”
My breath caught. i hesitated, then said, “Alejandro has been released from prison too.”
Peterson turned his head slightly, confused. “Who is that?”
“Miguel’s cousin,” i answered.
He scoffed and walked to the window, arms crossed. “Congratulations to him. That’s none of my business.”
i stepped into the room, my voice hardening. “I put him in prison. And I know he’ll come back for me.”
he turned now, his eyes narrowing. “Good for you,” he said coldly. “Just pack your bags and go.”
“I can’t do that.” my voice cracked. “Peterson, I love you. Please don’t break my heart.”
His expression didn’t soften. If anything, it hardened. “Don’t say a word, Mary,” he warned.
I moved closer. “You will love me, Peterson.”
He laughed without humor. “Why would I do that?”
I swallowed. “Because Cindy is not in school.”
He froze.
he stared at me.
“What did you just say?” he asked, voice low.
“i didn't know I was been watched when I took her to school this morning, they took her thinking she was mine I said, calmer now. “Because Miguel knows Alejandro is out. And because I’m the only one who knows what they’re capable of. They do not know you're in the picture at all"
"What the hell Mary" he shouted angrily
"how do I know you didn't plan with them to take my daughter?"
"Did you set me up?" He shouted angrily, his expression changed
"I love Cindy like she was mine and I know you do too, I swear I have nothing to do with it. I understand your annoyance and I would do the same if I were to be in your shoes, but we have to trust each other to win this game" I said and move closer to him
He moved and turned backwards
" what have I gotten myself into?" he said to himself with his hands on his head
"I'm sorry Peterson" I pleaded
He turned to face me with his hands clenched at his sides. “If you’re playing a game, Mary you better stop now”
“I’m not,” i whispered. “And if you send me away, you’re sending away the only person who can protect her.”
"Did they tell you where they took her and besides, what do they want?" he asked
"Yes, I know where they took her, They took her to Detroit and he wants his money" I responded
"How much do you owe them"? Peterson asked
"$5 million" I responded
"$5 million what! He shouted angrily.
"you're really f****d in the ass this time Mary" Peterson said moving unsettled in the room
I stepped closer with my hands on his cheek and my legs stretched looking straight into his eyes “Let me stay. Not for me. For Cindy.”
He removed my hands and pushed me away but he didn’t speak. Not yet.
******
My ex-wife must not hear about this, we have to be fast about it..
he brought out his phone and put a call through to Abigail.
"Abigail, can you cover for me at work for this week? he pleaded.
"is that b***h out of your house? you told me you'll send her packing before we departed at work" she retorted
"it's complicated Abigail, just do this for me, please." he responded.
"I'm sorry I can't do that Peterson" she said and hung up
He threw his phone away angrily and sat on the bed with his head bow
I came closer and sat beside him "what did she say?" I asked softly
He raised his head and was about to answer when the home telephone rang. He stood and picked it and went silent.
Al I could hear was "okay" as he dropped the phone.
"Who was that?" I asked
"My ex wife, she said she's in California and will like to see Cindy tomorrow"
"My career, my job, my family, the whole of my existence is now in jeopardy because of you..
"I know I hurt you but please give me the chance to make it up to you. We'll get Cindy back I promise" I said softly trying to hold him closer
He collapsed my hands wrapped around his waist and walk to the sitting room.
"I've tried to tame my old life but now I understand that you cannot run away from destiny" he said as he open a safe beside the television and brought out a brand new 22 silver colour and c****d it
"wow!" I said with a smile
I knew he was ready for a fight so I went inside the room to change to a long black leather leggings and a black crop top with my long hair packed
I walked to the room entrance standing akimbo looking at his backside
He turned to face me and scan me from the head to the toe.
I move closer to him and wrapped my hands around his neck and stretch a little
"What are you going to do about Abigail and your job?" I asked as I tried to kiss him
"I don't know " he responded as he kissed me.
He pushed me to the table in front, push down my trouser fast, hold my hair and put in his d**k from my ass fast. He kept going fast and I moan loud screaming "oh yeah, doctor Peterson" till he came
I pulled up my trouser while he wear his leather jacket as we both step out of the house. A call came in to my phone with a strange number flashing on the screen I picked up as I'm about to open the car door.
"come along with your boyfriend" a very calm thick voice said from the other side.
"What? Who?" I responded fast
"Don't play dumb with me b***h" he said again with is mexican accent and hung up
"who was that?" Peterson asked as we enter the car
"it's Miguel, they're expecting us. He told me to tag you along i said
"You said I wasn't in the picture, how did he know we're together?" Peterson asked boldly
"I don't know" i responded curious
"Miguel is a very dangerous man,
you said you ran from him. What the hell happened between you two?" Mary asked
"I met Miguel at my early stage of live, he thought me everything I know but he betrayed me and it nearly got me arrested and imprisoned so I stole his money. One of the reasons he wanted me to come along is because of his money" I explained..
"Oh, do you plan on giving it to him?" She asked
"Not a snow ball chance in hell. Betrayal and act of using me to survive is one of the things I detest the most and it's a sin that is unforgivable to me" he responded as he turn the ignition and sped off.
His words reminded me of my intention when I first met him but I hope to prove my love to him real time
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