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.

The couple stood in the brightly lit up lounge, and watched 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 into the dark sky, before driving back

even if he wanted to. He stood in front of the gate and quickly glanced through the place

Rita's heart pounded hard in her chest. Emily was right. If

been there a little earlier

Emily?" Jacob 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 things and trying to look for

What are you doing here? Emily is not here," David replied,

again. Where is Emily?" Jacob yelled, his voice almost cracking. He rushed and grabbed David by his collar before forcefully pushing him against the wall. Jacob's bloodshot eyes, gave David the impression that he

her, either!" David exclaimed,

collapsed. Emily was so close, but he had failed, again.

to deal with his failure. The only thing that could give him instant gratification was venting his anger

Rita! Take Dylan with you and run!" David screamed at Rita in a hurry. He had never seen

ready to defend himself and get into a fight, but he didn't want anything bad

stay and fight for you?" Rita replied, as she held the baby in her arms and ran

as Rita's body slowly

even care about my safety at all. She just left without even looking at me, ' David thought.

me. Where did you hide her?" Jacob asked again,

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,

is everyone lying to me? You all want Emily to leave me. You all say it's good for her, but no one cares about me, no one!" Jacob yelled, almost breaking down in frustration.

David again. This time he almost broke

not stand it any longer. He continued furiously, "Are you trying to kill me? If you think that will solve

was saying or be rational any more.

trying to fend for himself. 'Thank God, Rita and Dylan aren't here. I wouldn't want

"Bang!"

head was so strong that he could not move

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 behind

For some reason, he thought that Rita was going to knock

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