Chapter 43
Placing everything in the folder, I write her name on the front before handing it over to the girl standing behind the counter. How do you tell your best friend that one of the men she loves is a liar and murderer? When I came across the information, I knew it could get me killed.
Once I get all the insurance packets sent off where they needed to be, I head back home. Making sure I have multiple backups for Lux to get the answers she has been looking for. Just as I pull into my driveway, I get a text from Dri.
Dri: Hey beautiful
Me: Hey love
Dri: Make sure you send me pics tonight of you in that outfit
I can’t keep the smile off my face. I’ve been talking to Dri for two months now. I can’t wait to introduce her to Lux. Well, as long as everything goes as planned.
Me: You know I will
Dri: I’ll see you after okay
Me: Sounds good, I’ll leave my door unlocked
Looking up, I see Lux is home, so I head over. I need to see her. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to hold back the information I found, but I have to if I want to live. Walking up her driveway, I can’t help but panic. Opening the door, I walk in.
I step out of the shower, walking towards my closet to get ready. My outfit is hanging on the door. It matches Lux’s, except mine is royal blue and crosses in the back.. When I walked into the dressing room and saw her, I knew it was made for her.
Once I’m dressed and ready, I walk to my dresser to grab my phone and keys.
What the fuck. Where did I put them?
Checking around the room, I can’t find them anywhere.
Maybe I left them downstairs.
Walking down the stairs and into the kitchen, I still don’t see them. A breeze touches my skin, and all the hair on my body stands up.
Fuck.
Turning around, I see the back door is wide open. I make a run towards it, and just before I reach it, I’m yanked back by my hair. Letting out a scream, I start throwing punches and kicks at the intruder.
“You’re a feisty little thing.” He laughs.
He slams my back into the wall, holding me by my throat.
“He didn’t say you were a fighter.” He smirks. “I love when they fight back.”
Dread fills me. This is it. Fuck, what do I do? My mind races until suddenly I get an idea. Reaching up, I sink my nails into his face. If all else fails, I’ll have his DNA on me.
He lets out a pained noise; I lift my knee, slamming it into his balls. His grip loosens as he doubles over. Throwing a punch into his face, I bolt for the door, pulling it open.
“What the fuck!” Then everything goes black.
My head hurts, and I peel my eyes open. I’m still in my house, lying on the floor. I want to move but I can”t.
I feel hands on me, and I start fighting when I feel a prick.
What the hell.
“She’s waking up.” A distorted voice says.
“Let’s get this over with.” Another voice comes through.
My body gets warm. It feels like I’m floating away. I can’t hear anything. I can’t move.
“Jojo” I hear my name, turning my head to find my dad looking at me.
“Dad? You’re dead.” I feel as light as air.
He holds his hand out. “Come with me, Jojo.”
I reach for his hand.
I’m sorry I failed you, babe. Please forgive me. I tried so hard to keep you safe. I love you, babe. Be strong for us both now.