***Sorry for any mistakes***
Day 25
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Victoria’s POV
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I stormed out. I didn’t even give them the chance to explain, I ran out the door; I heard them call out my name, telling me to stop but I couldn’t. I didn’t want to be anywhere near those people. I did the one thing I swore not to do; I took flight instead of fight. I forced myself to not believe them.
It’s a lie. I repeated over and over in my mind, it had to be.
After last night, I didn’t want to see anyone so I went to the most expensive hotel and paid with my mother’s card. I had gotten the fanciest suite and made myself go to sleep. Though, I completely failed at that.
I got out of the bed and combed my hair. I walked over to the overly, exaggerated dresser in the room and got my phone. I had miscalls from my mother, Dominic, and Sebastian. I sent out a text to all three.
“I’m fine. Just need to be alone.”
I sighed and threw my phone onto the bed. I needed to get some clothes so I can shower and change. I looked around the suite, it was amazingly huge. It had a small space for a mini kitchen and a small lounging area that was set beautifully. Ironic, how this one room felt homier than my house. I walked towards the small kitchen area and prepared myself coffee; I waited a few minutes then walked over to the large couch and sat down.
I sipped a little bit of coffee and turned my head towards the door where I saw something laying in front of the door. Confused, I placed my coffee on the small island table and walked over to the door and saw the letter.
Day 25
It’s true, my broken princess.
-Cole
My heart stopped beating, my breathing was cut short. The letter fell to the floor and I placed my hand on my chest. My mother and John had told the truth, for once in their life, they said the truth. I tear rolled down my cheek, why did they have to be right in this occasion? My breathing was becoming more uncontrollable, when I realized the horrid truth.
Cole was my father.
A shiver ran down my spine, how does he always know where I’m at? He can’t possibly follow me everywhere I go, can he? Most importantly, how did he even know that they told me he was my father? I frowned; there was only one explanation for this.
*****
“Did you finally come to terms that Cole is your father, or are you here to tell us that we’re lying?” John said irritated.
My mother and John sat across from me I a local coffee shop.
“John” My mother gave him a stern look.
“I know it’s true, Cole is my father.”
“Ah, then why did you want to talk to us so badly then?” John asked.
“I received a letter from him today” I placed the crumbled letter on the table. My mother was reaching out for it but John snatched it away.
He read it and frowned, “So what?”
My mother looked over and read the small line, her eyes held something I’ve never seen before in her. I angled my head and stared at her, “You loved him, didn’t you?” I asked.
Her eyes widened and looked at me in disbelief, only confirming my accusations.
“We didn’t come here to talk about your mother’s love affair. So, Cole sent you a letter confirming what we said, so what?” John asked angrily.
“Isn’t obvious?” I ask.
“I’m not up for your games child” He snickered.
I rolled my eyes, “How is it that Cole knew you told me? How is it that he always knows when to send the letters? I didn’t talk to anyone about this situation, and I’m pretty sure you didn’t either. There’s only one explanation for this.” I say looking at them.
“What do you mean?” My mother asks.
I sigh, “You two aren’t that smart, you know that?”
“Don’t push it” I hear John say through clenched teeth.
“He either has cameras or some type of audio device in our house!”
“That’s insane” My mother says.
“Mother.” I say in disbelief, “He’s obviously been inside the house before, he had left letters on my bed, and he wrote something on the wall. Who knows, maybe when everyone was out, he implanted some devices around the house.”
“Victoria! Why didn’t you tell us about all of this? He wrote on our wall?” My mother says frightened and disgusted.
“Charlot, shut up” John says.
“It’s the only explanation” I say.
“It’s insane” my mother says.
“No. It’s completely reasonable.” John says which totally surprises me with agreeing with me.
“We will no longer speak about important topics like this in the house, nor the office.” John says, “I have to go. Charlot be careful with that big mouth of yours”
“John” my mother says, but John interrupts her.
“Victoria, the wedding is going to be in five days.” He says changing the topic completely.
“What?” I ask taken aback.
“Cole is getting into business that doesn’t concern him; I will not take any chances. This marriage needs to happen now.”
I try to buy myself time, “But I haven’t planned anything, the party or invitations for the guest”
“Not necessary, it will be at the court house with just enough witnesses to sign. It will be something quick; we’ll have a gathering afterwards at the Montgomery’s residence.”
“No, it can’t be so rushed” I say
“I think I remember saying you have no opinion on this”
“Mother” I turn towards her, for any help. She looks down leaving me all alone.
“Let’s go Charlot” He stands up and walks out of the coffee shop.
*****
I texted Sebastian about 20 minutes ago, asking if he could bring me some clothes to the hotel. I noticed all the miss calls from Dominic so I sent him a text telling him where I was. I waited anxiously for Sebastian, the need of getting into the shower was making me jiffy.
I heard a knock on the door, telling me Sebastian had finally arrived.
“Sorry I took long, I was held back by Dominic” He said entering the room.
