President's Substitute Wife

In the evening, I put this card away. I took the coffee cup and drove home.

I was unhappy and didn’t want to go, but I put on makeup and changed clothes.

I sat on the sofa and looked at the card, “7:00 tonight, Vienna.”

I hesitated to go.

It was 6:40. If I wanted to go, I had to start at once.

I thought about it. Finally I picked up my bag and the cup and wanted to go out!

Fortunately, there was no traffic jam now. It took me about 20 minutes to get to Vienna.

I took a look at my watch. It was exactly seven.

I parked at the intersection and looked inside. Several waiters stood at the door.

Sean seemed to have booked the entire restaurant.

I was about to start the car in when my cell phone rang.

I looked down and saw Philip’s number.

I picked up the phone and wanted to talk, but I heard the noise, “are you Becky?”

“Huh?”

I was a little surprised because it was loud and it sounded anxious.

And it was not Philip’s voice.

“I’m Philip’s roommate, Mathew. Do you remember me?”

Mathew? I seemed to have heard the name.

I admitted, “yes.”

“Can you come to our school now? There’s something wrong with Philip!”

Mathew said.

“What happened to him?”

I was suddenly nervous. I took a look at the restaurant and hesitated.

back the money. Now someone is asking

“What?” I was stunned. I didn’t think Philip would do it.

didn’t have time to think now. I immediately

I turned my head and took a look at the restaurant. Although I was reluctant, I started

I got to Philip’s school at about 7:30.

there. I was not sure if he was Mathew, but I knew

saw me and didn’t get in the car and led the way!

He seemed to be really

was worried and afraid that Philip would have an accident. After all, I thought he had a great future.

very fast and took me to the entrance of the school

gym was new and I hadn’t been here before.

at me and I knew Philip was

cell phone. I turned on my cell phone

But if he was just short of money, I could give him

been through a lot. I wondered if Philip tried to blackmail me before he quit.

I prepared for the worst and followed Mathew to

through the cracks. It was dark

I couldn’t help but step back and ask, “is he really

“Yes, he is in

replied positively!

Even though it was night, my lights were on. I looked at Mathew’s face

happen to

said, “you can tell them that Philip’s sister is here. I can pay for him.”

“No!” Mathew seemed a little anxious.

I was sure there must be something wrong

I couldn’t go in!

you want to do! What happened to Philip?” I looked at Mathew and I thought it was weird.

did they want to

milk tea shop that day. I didn’t think these children were bad people.

But I was not sure.

and have a look!”

looked around. It was the most remote part of the school, and it was almost time for vacation. No

here, I wouldn’t be found immediately!

I had to go!

car and said, “I can’t help you. I can call the police for you.”

But Mathew seemed suddenly

pulled my arm and dragged me into the gym!

go of me!”

I was scared!

strong. He opened the door and pushed me into the

Then he closed the door from the