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.

through the big glass window, that reflected countless tiny lights, like stars shimmering on an open sky. They waited until the plane carrying Emily slowly disappear

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 quickly glanced through the

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

alone. He could have been there a little earlier if so many people

asked. He walked around and scanned each and every corner of the house with his gaze. His eyes darted wildly around the house sifting through

don't know what you're talking about. What are you doing here? Emily is not here," David replied,

Jacob yelled, his voice almost cracking. He rushed and grabbed David by his collar before

her, either!" David exclaimed, struggling

collapsed. Emily was so close, but

Greatly dismayed, Jacob lacked the fortitude to deal with his failure. The only thing that could give him

you and run!" David screamed at Rita in

it were, fighting with Jacob seemed to be the only way to calm him down. David was ready to defend himself and get into a fight,

I would stay and fight for you?" Rita replied, as she held the baby in her arms and ran as fast as she could with the nanny.

as Rita's body slowly

even care about my safety at all. She just left without even

you hide her?" Jacob asked

that he was

me? You all want Emily to leave me. You all say it's good for her, but no one cares about me, no one!"

David again. This time he almost broke David's

crazy?" David could not stand it any longer. He continued furiously, "Are you trying to kill me? If you think that will solve your problem, then please, by all means,

was saying or be rational any more. Unable to control

fend for himself. 'Thank God, Rita and Dylan aren't here.

"Bang!"

The pain on the back of his head was so strong that he

front of his eyes. When he raised his head, he saw Rita standing behind Jacob, trembling with

some reason, he thought that Rita was going to knock him out with the bat too.

Rita replied softly, her lips trembling with fear.