A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Emily turned to David and made the decision immediately, "David, can you book a ticket to M country for me?

I am leaving right now. I can't waste another minute."

"But it's almost midnight… you're not serious about leaving all by yourself... Emily, I am worried about you. Are you sure you want to do this?" asked Rita, as she turned to look at David, seeking for support.

"If Jacob finds me, he will never let me go…" Emily sighed. Emily had made up her mind a long time ago that she would keep the child no matter what the cost. "Rita, please…you know me…I need to do this and I will need your help," Emily urged Rita.

Rita and David looked at each other without saying a word. In their hearts, they knew that there was nothing they could say or do to stop Emily from going. Perhaps, the best way to help Emily was to do as she had said.

David called his contact at the airlines and booked a flight ticket for Emily, while she packed her things for the journey.

Rita pulled Emily to the side and slipped a credit card into her hands. "Emily, take care of yourself, okay? And remember to call me if you need anything…promise me that you will call me, okay?" Rita insisted, looking concerned.

"You don't need to do this, Rita. I've got enough money…" Emily replied, as she tried to give the card back to Rita. Emily felt like she owed so much to Rita for her care and support.

In truth, Emily wasn't lying. She made sure to bring an extra card with her secretly in case of an emergency.

"I don't care. You have to take it. I demand you to take it," Rita insisted, tears appearing in the corner her eyes. "I really wanted to spend more time with you, Emily. Now you are leaving… and I don't even know when I will see you again. Is there no other way? I mean, seriously, when will this stupid hide-and-seek stop?" Rita added.

Emily looked at her with a bitter smile and said, "May be... it will all stop when Jacob finally forgets about me and lets me go..."

However, they both knew that was never going to happen. Given the fact that Jacob was so adamant about Emily being the love of his life, he would hold onto her until the end of the world.

"Emily won't be gone forever. Relax, she will be back soon. Safe and sound," David cut in, trying to ease the sad atmosphere. "Here, this is my friend's number. He is an old friend in M country, and you can trust him. When you arrive at the airport, go and find him. He'll look after you for us," David added, as he placed a note in Emily's hand.

"Thank you, David," said Emily, and then she put the note in her bag.

Emily didn't want to run away again, especially because of the baby, but she had no choice.

and watched through the big glass window, that reflected countless tiny lights,

his messy hair and worn out clothes, his weariness was something he couldn't have hidden even if he wanted to. He stood in front of the gate and

pounded hard in her chest. Emily was right. If she hadn't left in time, Jacob

a little earlier if so many people hadn't gotten

of the house with his gaze. His eyes darted wildly around the house sifting through things and trying to look for

are you doing here? Emily is not here," David replied, trying to keep his nerves calm

before forcefully pushing him against the wall. Jacob's bloodshot eyes, gave David the impression that he hadn't slept

don't know! She isn't here and I didn't see her, either!" David exclaimed, struggling to get Jacob's hand

Emily was so close, but

lacked the fortitude to deal with his failure. The only thing that could give him instant gratification was venting his anger and crushing

Dylan with you and run!" David screamed at Rita in a hurry. He had never seen Jacob like this before.

ready to defend himself and get into a fight,

for you?" Rita replied, as she held the baby in her

slowly

at all. She just left

you hide her?" Jacob asked again, hysterically, his

down!" David urged. Tussling and struggling, David tried to fight back, but then he realized that he was also part of the reason why Jacob was going berserk. Jacob trusted him,

everyone lying to me? You all want Emily to leave me. You all say it's good for her, but no

David again. This time

"Are you trying to kill me? If you think that will solve your problem, then please, by

more. Unable to control his anger, he punched David

ground helplessly, trying to fend for himself. 'Thank God, Rita and Dylan aren't here.

"Bang!"

stopped. The pain on the back of his head was

David. Before David could understand what was going on, he saw Jacob's body drop right in front of his eyes. When he raised his head, he saw Rita standing

Dylan?" David asked, looking confused. For some reason, he thought that Rita was going to knock him out with the bat too.

is with the nanny," Rita replied softly, her lips trembling with fear. Rita dropped