No Letting Go

Chapter 17: Of Roses and Things

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Chapter 17: Of Roses and Things

~~Maine's Apartment, The Docklands~~

"Who could have done this? How did they enter your apartment? Did you forget to lock your door when you left this morning?" concern all over Ray's face.

Maine moving towards the couch to sit down. "I think I did," knotting her brow in concentration, trying to remember. "Now, I'm not so sure? I was running late this morning and I just pulled the door close when I went out."

Ray placed the packages on the floor and was inspecting the door. "Well, there's no sign of forcible entry." He walked towards Maine on the couch and kneeled down. "Maine, next time be sure that you lock the door. Remember, it's not just your safety anymore." Looking around the apartment, "Do you have any idea who could have done this? Do you have a suitor that I don't know of?"

Maine raised an eyebrow. "Suitor? In my current condition? You must be having a laugh, no I don't think so."

Ray held his chin, thinking. "Then who?"

Maine suddenly realized something. "I do not know, Ray." wanting to be alone with her thoughts, she feigned tiredness. "Hey, would you terribly mind if we continue this discussion tomorrow? I would like to get some rest. Our shopping has tired me out."

"Is there hardware store near here?"

Maine looked at him quizzically. "I think so, just down the block. Why?"

Ray moved to the door and head out. "Lock the door after me okay? I'll be back."

~~15 minutes later~~

Maine opening the door, letting Ray in, "What did you get at the hardware?"

"These," taking out his purchases - an alarm system and some additional locks for her door.

"Thanks Ray but you shouldn't have. I already have two locks on my door."

Ray shook his head. "Like what they say, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. I'm not taking any chances and so should you."

~~Two Hours Later~~

"Now, don't forget to punch in the security code before you go to sleep. Make sure you windows are closed as well, okay?"

Maine smiled, giving Ray a little salute. "Yes, sir. Good night and drive home safely."

Ray bent down, giving her a kiss on the forehead. "Good night. Sorry that you couldn't have taken your rest sooner."

Maine shook her head. "That's all right. Good night." closing the door on Ray.

~~The Penthouse, One Central Place~~

The owner of the apartment opened the lamp on his study table and dumped the contents of an envelope on the table. Pictures and papers came tumbling out of the envelope, creating a mess on the otherwise pristinely arranged study table.

The man sat down to review the report that came with the package, taking occasional sips of whiskey with every information that he gathered from the report. The last information made him stand up.

"Why did you leave so soon little brother?"

~~Maine's Apartment, The Docklands~~

Though she was now really tired, sleep doesn't seem to be coming for Maine. She has been in bed for an hour now yet all that she did was to toss and turn, not an easy feat for someone who is already five months pregnant.

The smell of the flowers outside her room got to her. Maine got out of bed and went to the living room. She let her hands caress every flower that she passed by, enjoying the soft feel of petals against her sensitized palm.

"Could it really be you RJ?" placing her hand on her tummy.

"Did Daddy come here? Oh!" feeling her baby kick. "You think so huh? I think so too. Maybe he has grown tired of that Daisy girl and finally realized that he loves Mommy so much! Or maybe he has learned about you baby and wants to meet you? Wouldn't that be fun? You would get to know daddy! Or maybe.."

Maine took one perfect rose bud from the arrangement before her and in the process got pricked by a thorn, bringing her down from her flight of fancy. "Not!" as a single tear rolling down her cheek.

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A/N:
Haaay.. sarap nyong pagbuhulin dalawa sa totoo lang. Gigil ako sa inyo. 😒😔

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