Novel Palace
Chapter 0024
As Meg made her way to the ceiling to the waiting chopper, she told herself to look on the bright side, too. Today, for the first time ever, she get to ride in one of the Reign's helicopters.
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Sara POV
Thirty minutes after Nick and I talked, I was back at our house and getting Alex's favourite toys and clothes. I packed some of my clothes, too.
"I don't understand any of this?" My dad protested. "You said he didn't want you or the child, yes? Now he's practically asking you to live with him?"
"I don't understand either and it doesn't matter, dad" I replied. "We can't win a fight with him on this. So if staying under the same roof is the only way I get to keep my son, I have no other choice."
"I know that, Sara. I'm just... worried about you," he sighed. "I don't want him... near you!"
"There's no other way for now. Nothing's changed except my address," I assured him. "Please... come with me. Alex is asking of you and Nick said you're welcome to visit."
"You just said nothing has changed. Tell Alex I'll see him tomorrow after school. I can't be anywhere near that arrogant, dishonorable jerk without throwing a punch. You know what happens if I dare it." He shook his head. "I'm sorry, Sara."
"It's okay. I understand. Alex and I will see you tomorrow evening."
Soon, I was back on the road and speeding towards Rain resort when my boss called.
"I kinda knew you won't be in today," he said.
I didn't know how to respond. When we got into the car to head back yesterday, I'd known that my boss could tell that Nick and I had history. He's held little Alex many times, so I'm not surprised that he knew that he's the boy's father. He wouldn't miss the resemblance. I wasn't ready to talk about this with him or anyone else. I only picked his call to offer an excuse for not being at work.
"I had a really bad headache this morning. I was going to call soon, I'm so sorry." It was easier to lie for now. My phone hadn't been with me and thoughts of work had been far from my mind all morning.
"Jane has been calling you. Lori, too, and everyone else. Your dad said you'd get back to us soon," he replied.
"Yes, I was going to."
"Good to know you're okay," he said. "You'll be in tomorrow, right?"
"Of course."
"Great, then you'll tell me what's really going on and why you called the police earlier."
He hung up as I was swerving into the street leading to the resort gate. I should've thought of a better lie.
Within minutes, I was in the parking lot. I turned off the engine and started to get out of the car when another call came in. It was Avery.
I'd thought about calling him for help
this morning but changed my mind. It wasn't fair to drag him into my problems when I hadn't even gone on one date with him. It didn't matter that he's a police officer. This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.
"Hi, Avery," I said unto the phone.
"Hey, are you alright?"
"Sure. I just had some personal matters to deal with this morning."
"Was it serious?"
"Yeah, kind of." I said while shutting the car door. "But it's gonna be alright." "You should've called me, you know. Give me a chance to play hero?"
I smiled. "I'll remember that next time."
neet
"Where are you now? Can we meet for lunch. Maybe dinner is such a scary thought for you. I didn't even get an excuse for yesterday,"he
said.
QUMS
Shit! It totally skipped my mind. "I'm so sorry. Something came up. I couldn't even..."
I trailed off as I turned around to open to trunk. Nick stood a few feet away. He had his hand in his pocket and was watching me with an intense gaze.