Love In Hidden View

tightly, her heart pounding, as the driver got out of the car and walked towards

as calm, almost casual, but Re

ill here? Hadn't he gone back to the club or that building he took her to that mor

mix of amusement and irritation. She must be stupid to

pondering his next move. "You know, Rebecca, I've always found it amusing

om. Her nurse called yesterday. I was too busy yesterday to mak

s eyes never left her,

he first time. "Oh, this," she cleared her throat,

er, invading her personal space. His face was a few inches from hers. Rebecc

crutiny, his disbelief. "It's true. She's been asking for the

cca, do you really think you can lie to me?" His tone was soft, almost tender, but

lawed at her chest, making it hard for her

ce turning cold. "Get in the car.

's fine. I believe you have u

the freckles around them. "You are my urgent business," he said softly, but there was an edge to his words that sent a chill down

eve you've kept your mother waiting quite long enough," He ope

ly, causing her to jerk in shock. He walked around and took his place in the driver's seat, not turning on the ignition immedi

you can run away from Greg

reg's. He was always watchin

d people's home. She got out of the car and star

ting so

y must be wondering if her story was true since she had f

a nervous smile as she took

observing the environment with keen interest. When she approached the receptionist, she saw the shock in the lady'

nist was about to say. She hoped her urgency would deflect any further questions or suspicions from t

Rebecca held her breath, praying that her hastily concocted excuse would suffice. She c

nd Anthony, sensing something was of

er shoulders gently while smiling at the receptionist. "She's been missing her mother. She had a nightmare that

mpson. I cannot wake your mother up now.

"Yes, I'm aware. I was supposed to come in yesterday, but I was caught

r her. Please tell her I came." She hoped the receptionist would somehow notice that the clo

that not yours? I think I made a mistake and took the wrong suitcase." Anthony laughed and took the su

ly as she heard Anthony

her, with a hint of sadness in her eyes, gently held her face. "Lily, is that you? Are you happy now?" she asked. Rebecca's heart shattered at the question. Even in her fragile state, her mother's concern for her happiness remained paramount. Yet, Rebecca's

your boyfriend." The

ould be, but she knew better than to contradict the lie. She forced a smile and n

o nice to meet you, sir." She still had that smile o

kind gesture, replied ever

tinued, "I will inform Miss

me to Anthony. Now, she was certain he knew everything about her. Dread washed over her as she realized the potential implications. She had seen

ide, his hand still resting on her shoulder. She felt the

l with a resounding thud. "If you try this again, you won't live to se

ized the gravity of his threat.

voice cut through her silen

r voice shaking as s

moment, she understood the extent of the danger she was in, and the

a. She nursed a thick, unspoken fear within her, each passing moment amplifying her dread. Rebecca's mind raced, seeking any possible way out of this nightmare, but every thought ended in des

engine and got out, motioning for her to lead the way. She hes

ing her attempt to flee and lying about it. She got out of the car. The chill of the morning air did little to calm her racing heart as they walked towards the entrance, her movements stiff and mechanical as she stepped out ont

Every fiber of her being screamed at her to turn back, to run as far and as fast as she could, but she knew it was futi

ched for the handle, her fingers s

cca's stomach twisted with anxiety. She noticed the door was slightly ajar, an unusual sight that sent a jolt of alarm thro

n, grabbed her arm and pulled h

ce, her trembling finger pointing shakily at the door. "I

r. The soft murmur of voices wafted out into the hallway, an indistinct yet undeniably ominous sound that sent R