Missing
Rowan

I’m a coward Plain and simple. Two fucking months and I still can’t myself to face Ava of even

talk to her

What was I supposed to tell her? What could I tell the woman I thought had tricked me when it

had turned out that she wasn’t at fault?

I’m ashamed of myself. Ashamed of all the things I did to her. Ashamed of letting her take the

blame. I’m ashamed that I stood by while everyone treated her like shit, because I thought that

she deserved it.

I don’t know how to face her. How to look her in the eyes and apologize. I don’t fucking know how

to apologize to anyone simply because I’ve never been in the wrong. I am always fucking right

except when it comes to Ava

I take a sip of my whiskey as I try to drown that fucking guilt. It doesn’t do much but at least for a

few minutes I can pretend that my whole fucking world wasn’t turned upside down with the truth

“Sir, Mr Sharp is here to see you. He looks a bit distressed” my housekeeper interrupts me by

saying.

“Let him in” I simply answer before turning away.

When the truth came out, Gabe couldn’t hold it in anymore. He shared the video with everyone. So

now both families know that Ava wasn’t lying when she said she was drunk.

Everyone felt guilty except for Emma. She still held on to her grudge, saying it doesn’t excuse the

fact that she went after a guy that wasn’t hers.

My relationship with Emma hasn’t improved. She keeps pushing, but for some reason I just can’t

myself to give

going on with me. I wanted a chance with

here I am pushing her away for

when Travis enters my

I ask when I realize that Martha was right. He looked

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don’t know, but I need your help.

it then pull a glass, pour some whiskey before handing it over

happened” I tell him in a controlled

small scream and then nothing. I tried calling back but there wasn’t an answer. I tried calling Letty because they were going out together but I can’t reach her either. It’s

pulling down in worry. Ava would never call Travis

they went?” I ask

didn’t

ring. “Get me the location

it” he says

tracker on her car without her knowing. It was the easiest

asked me

get details of where her car is parked. I’m surprised to realize

one of my many

go” I tell

get to our destination. We get out and get immediate

of the bartenders and showing him a picture of

private booth

and Letty’s phone are still here” Travis comments as he goes

bag.

you seen them since they came in?”

ordered some drinks. They talked for

the bathroom before going outside. Soon

came back inside”

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was fuming My

them to make sure they were alright?” I explode then

to

let out a girlish scream. Fear flashing in

and I just didn’t pay much attention that they hadn’t

going on here?” A voice I recognize

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