Heir Of Shadows

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and nothing could have prepared me for the tons of documents staring at me in the morning when I arrived. At l

de reservations for us at Le Bernadin, a top-class restaurant just outside of Brooklyn, for a spa date and a

ssion on his face when he realiz

patiently waiting for the beep

of my office, desperate to esca

iend, Avery, was waiting in t

my spirits. I clenched my fists in anger as I pretentiously turned towards hi

le, trying my hardest to hid

, Elara? Leaving before official

e an official closing time? Why couldn't I leave w

ly today, so I prepared a backup plan. My father-in-law co

the lie I had prepared all day. Luckily, Clark kne

esn't give you a pass to act high and mighty." He warned me and f

aven't seen him in so..." I had barely completed my statement when

the quiet car park, where an impati

been?" She screamed, igno

ealize it's barely closing hours

I said, wrapping my arms

aking out!" I loved it when

you know what? I have a hug

a taste instantly. I unwrapped the vox, grabbing the first bite before kicking my car back to life. This

n Avery smacked me on the head, remind

paper and a pen and scribbled the words on t

d them not to give out our slot; I could be a little

girl, Spa date. Hav

ilable," I said. We pulled to a stop sign, which gave me amp

She didn't se

e Netflix subscription and picked

le I screeched the car to a halt. How in God's name did I

, a horrified look wri

hat you forgot to get something for yourself." From the tone of her voice, I could t

for a second. I had thought it

. I sighed

the flight ticket?" One perk of having an event planner as your best frien

he trunk of your car," Those words felt like music to my ears. I planned a surprise for

y?" We were almost approaching her

rprise for me someday, or who knows something be

ssing my face with her other hand. "Have fun t

d? What if.." My intrusive thoug

inded me. I dropped Lily off at her apartment, waving goodbye as she

de me feel giddy. I had ignored his calls all day, and now all I

tes away, and as I pulled into the drivewa

a faint glow spilled out from underneath the bedroom door. It was strange. I paused, my hand

tell me the mystery. Maybe he had fallen a

nob and pushed

slo

n I had loved for three years. He wa

the tangled mess o

crambled to his feet, grabbing a pillow to cover himself. I watched in horror as hot tears streamed down my cheeks. This was th

n!" he stammered, his voice

. "Explain what? That this is some... mistake?" He grabbed my hands to

ow could you!" My face glistened with te

abe....pl

ouldn't. The walls felt like they were closing in, suffocati

y heart pounded in my chest, each beat screaming a truth I