Chapter 24 The Flee
Natalie’s POV I almost choked with tears while I was driving home. The pain was less than it had been earlier that night, but it still hurt.
How did I do that!? I was the other woman, the woman he was cheating on his fiancee with!
When I heard him talking and lying to her, I realized that we were not going anywhere with this, and it hurt me so badly.
‘What were you hoping for, idiot Natalie!?’ A sarcastic voice warbled in my head.
I wiped my eyes. It must be that he saw the note now. I have to stand up for myself and never let him use me again.
I got home and went straight up to my room.
After I left the party tonight, I booked into the hotel to be able to stay alone. I didn’t want to go back home, so I didn’t have to meet him. I was on the verge of cutting all ties with him and even filing for divorce. But, when I found him standing before the hotel room door, and the way he acted like a jealous husband let down my defenses.
Like an idiot, I thought he might have felt special feelings for me. Why would he follow me if he didn’t? But his conversation with Debbie made everything clear, and destroyed all of my stupid dreams.
He just wanted to enjoy sex with me, and then go back to the woman he cares about! The woman he needs. I know I accepted that I would be in a physical relationship with him for the next six months, but when he talked to her on the phone right after our first, I realized that this was how it would be all the time.
He didn’t even explain himself to me. I was still injured by what I witnessed at the party.
Maybe seeing me naked at the pool was what made him act like that. However, I had to leave with what was left of my dignity before he hurt me further.
I reached my room, the house was immersed in silence. It seemed that Tobi and Grandma were asleep.
I went straight to the bathroom, took a quick warm shower, scratched my body with the shower sponge, hardly trying to erase his touches on my body, but how I’ll delete them from my memory.
I decided to stay away for two days. Tomorrow and the day after is the weekend, so I can go somewhere away.
I wrapped a towel around my body and picked up my phone, and called the car rental agency.
“Hello, sir,” I said. “I need a car in five minutes.”
“Aha! Yes, yes. I’ll send you my location right away”, I added.
I hung up and started picking up my clothes. I packed a small bag. I stood in front of my room’s door and made sure that there was no one in the corridor, then I started walking on my tiptoes towards the stairs.
I won’t use my car. The Mirren family enjoys a certain kind of security. All Mirren family cars have a tracking system. They can find my car easily, and I won’t let them find me.
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After reaching the stairs with my bag, I tiptoed downstairs. It was around 3:00 AM. I had to get past the guards and get to the rental car.
I hid behind one of the cars, and watched carefully. I found that both guards were asleep while sitting in their chairs.
I opened the gate with my fingerprint while I was looking around, afraid that one of the security men would see me, and I took a few steps away. Thank God they were in a deep sleep. I even heard one of them snoring.
I felt sorry for them. I knew they would suffer a hard time when Rafael found out that I was gone. I know how cruel Rafael can be.
The rented car was parked at the right corner of the street at an angle. I held my bag tightly and headed towards her with quick steps.
I asked the rental car employee to park a few metres away from the villa’s gate. I knew this spot was outside the security camera area, so, Raf and his men couldn’t see the car nor the plate number of the car.
I gave the man the required documents and started driving the car. I decided to go to Fillo’s cottage. She didn’t usually use it. It was about two hours away.
I turned on my phone and texted Aunt Toby, [Honey, I’m on a trip with a friend for two or more days. Do not worry about me. I will contact you later. Love you!]
I scrolled through missed calls and a slew of messages from Rafael. I sighed and turned off my phone again.
A memory of our childhood passed through my mind while I drove the long road ahead.
They were happy days, happy memories, and I have to let go. They should stay happy memories and nothing more.
I have to forget about this love. He was not for me.
At dawn, I arrived at the cottage. Once I got out of the car, I felt peaceful and calm. It was very quiet, and you could hear nothing but the birds chirping. The cottage was secluded on the edge of the village and had a wonderful view.
I knew that she always keeps the key under the green pot in the left corner of the small balcony, so I opened the door and entered. It was small but comfortable and intimate. You can feel the peace inside it.
The harmony of the place was incredible.
I didn’t even ask her if I was going to use her cottage. I know she and Rebecca are the first on Rafael’s list of sear
I headed towards the bedroom and fell asleep while my phone was still off.
I needed to be alone. Just me and myself, without even a communication method.