Chapter 7 Emily's POV +5 Bonus I drove off in a mixed state of shock and rage . I drove almost blindly , barely making it across town . Where I was going , I didn't know . Eventually , I pulled over . With determination , I dialed Louis . He answered on the second ring as if expecting my call . " Emily ? Is everything okay ? " " Louis , " I said , trembling , " have you betrayed our promise ? " A silence . Then , " No. " " Then why did Maya tell me she's carrying your baby ? " The silence was the judge , jury , and executioner . It condemned him just as much as any confession would have 1/10 Chapter 7 confession would have . +5 Bonus How could he lie to me ? How could he betray me like this ? " Emily , where are you ? Let's talk about this- " " You've ruined my life ! " I screamed . I saw red , fury coursing through me like a burning flame . I had no idea where I was going or even how fast I was going . I barely registered a turn and over - twisted my wheel . A deafening bang rang out , and I jerked harshly against the seatbelt as the airbag hit me roughly in the face . I sat for a moment , dazed as my ears rang . I stared blankly at the rocky slope in front of me . A slightly panicked sob escaped from my lips . But , God , I was so exhausted . When I finally snapped out of it , I looked for my phone but couldn't find it . I stepped out of the car and finally noticed the slight drizzle . I looked down . at the ground for my phone and cursed as I found it lying beside the car . When I picked it up and turned 2/10 Chapter 7 +5 Bonus it over , I fell to my knees when I saw its shattered screen . A sudden screeching noise made me turn . I flinched back as a car skidded to a halt right in front of me . I stared as a handsome man stepped out and came toward me . His short but styled hair was brown . When his dark eyes met mine I almost startled at the intensity . " Are you all right , Miss ? " he asked , his tone concerned but also light . Probably to try and keep me at ease . He held out a hand . It took me a moment to gather myself . Then I took his hand and let him pull me to my feet . " I'm sorry , I … " He shook his head . " Don't be sorry . I'm Damian " by the way . " He glanced again at my crashed car and smiled . " Must have been one hell of a breakup , huh ? " 3/10 Chapter 7 +5 Bonus I shrugged and looked away , suddenly self- conscious . " I'm Emily . I … I don't want you to think I'm a terrible driver . " He raised a brow . " I don't think you're a terrible driver . " I nodded . " Still , let me explain . I was … arguing with my husband over the phone . He cheated on me , and , " I swallowed thickly . " I lost it . I wasn't thinking clearly . I didn't mean to hit the slope . " Damian looked at me for a long moment , making me a little uncomfortable . Then I felt my face flush and I almost groaned from the embarrassment . " I'm sorry , I don't know why I told a complete stranger that , it's so weird , I'm- " Damian held up a hand . " Don't worry about it . " His gaze softened into sympathy , and I felt slightly more at ease . " That must have been a terrible thing 4/10 Chapter 7 to find out . I'm very sorry , " he added " Thank you , " I murmured . +5 Bonus There was a brief pause. " Look , why don't I drive you home ? If you give me your insurance information , I'll call them and a tow truck for you . How does that sound ? " I was shocked at his kindness . " That sounds … amazing . You're a saint . " He grinned widely , and something in his eyes twinkled . " I'm no saint . But thanks for the vote of confidence . " He quickly sorted my insurance and the tow truck as I took a bit to gather my things ( and myself ) . Then we got in his car and drove in surprisingly comfortable silence . When we pulled into my driveway , the vast house , usually a place of refuge , was now an aminaue continal against the hariz 5/10 Chapter 7 ominous sentinel against the horizon . +5 Bonus " Well , this is me , " I said awkwardly . Still , I didn't get out of the car . Why did this man have such an effect on me ? I didn't have the energy to deal with anything else right now , and yet … " You take care of yourself , Emily , " he said . His hand twitched and I thought for a weird moment he would reach toward me , but instead he went into his wallet and pulled out a business card , then handed it to me . " If you need anything , anything at all , don't hesitate to call . " Huh , he's a doctor ? I stared at his card and then back at him . " Thank you , " I said . " Really . " I nodded once like I was trying to reassure myself as much as him and then got out of the car. I waved as he reversed out of the driveway and drove 6/10 Chapter 7 +5 Bonus off . However , when I got to the front door and pulled my keys out , I realized it was already open . Was Louis home early from work ? Anger already started building inside me . Lewd sounds from the living room drew me towards it . As I entered the room , my heart stopped when I saw what was playing on the TV . A video of Louis and Maya having passionate sex , playing in my living room . What kind of sick joke was this ? I screamed in rage and threw my keys against the TV . But I missed it by a wide margin , and the keys hit a vase instead , knocking it to the ground and shattering it . I stormed out of the house , breathing harshly . I had no idea where I was going , I just started walking and didn't stop . Everything was crashing down around me , everything was a blur . 7/10 Chapter 7 +5 Bonus " Emily ! " came a familiar voice but I barely registered it . " Emily ! Stop ! " I didn't stop . I couldn't stop . It was almost impossible . " Help , " I whispered to myself , unable to take in my surroundings , unable to take a full breath . " Help . " When I finally took a moment to pause , I realized I was in the middle of the road in the next neighborhood . I pulled out my shattered phone and winced as my fingers cut on the glass . But I dialed Louis anyway , determined . " Emily , I- " " I saw the video , Louis ! " I shouted . I didn't care if people heard me ; I just needed him to hear me . " What video ? Hold on a second , I'm almost there , Emily . " 8/10 Chapter 7 +5 Bonus " I saw the video , Louis ! " I shouted . I didn't care if people heard me; I just needed him to hear me . " What video ? Hold on a second , I'm almost there , Emily . " I stared in shock as his car crested over the hill . How the Hell did he know where I was ? When he pulled up to me and rolled down the window , I almost wanted to reach through and start strangling him . " What , are you tracking me now ? " He looked to the side . " I just want to make sure you're safe . " this . " I shook my head . " You're unbelievable . " " Get in the car , Emily . You can't walk home like I sneered but got in the passenger seat anyway . He was right , I was too emotionally fragile and exhausted to walk back the way I came . Still , I would 9/10 Chapter 7 +5 Bonus exhausted to walk back the way I came . Still , I would never tell him that . " I want a divorce , " I said again as we drove off towards home . Louis was silent . " I want a divorce , " I repeated . Louis ' grip on the steering wheel tightened . " I will do anything you say , but not that . " " I. Want . A. Divorce . " " DAMMIT EMILY ! " He shouted and slammed his palm on the wheel . " I'm not going to give you a divorce , okay ? I refuse ! " I glared fiercely at him . How dare he ? How dare he continue to treat me like my feelings don't matter like what I want doesn't matter ? He's a snake , and I've been too blind to see it !