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Even though we spoke almost daily, it was always good to see her. I climbed in my car and headed toward the car dealership when we parted ways. Since business had been picking up around here, I was set to purchase five additional vehicles to transport clients. I already had interviews set up for next week to hire a few new drivers.
As I drove, I noticed I was coming to the hotel where I had dropped Pasha off. While my mind was telling me to keep moving, I found myself turning into the parking lot. My feet carried me inside to the receptionist’s desk, where a woman with a bubbly personality greeted me.
“Good afternoon. Welcome to Hugo Towers. I’m Avyn. How can I help you?”
“Good afternoon. I, um... I was hoping you could tell me if one of your guests is still here.”
“I apologize, sir, but I can’t give out information like that. I wouldn’t want to put any of our guests in danger.”
“I understand. The reservation is under my name. Would that be a problem to look up?”
She hesitated for a moment. “What’s your name?”
“Callum Ellis.”
Her eyes widened. “You’re Callum?”
“Uh... yes. Do I know you?”
“No.” She called over one of the other women behind the desk and asked her to take over. “Mr. Ellis, can I have a moment of your time?”
“Um... sure.”
“Follow me.”
She came from behind the desk and led me through the lobby to one of the back rooms I assumed were used for conferences. Once inside, she turned to me with her arms crossed.
“How do you know Pasha?”
“How do you know her?” I countered.
“She’s my best friend. I went to her room when I saw her name on the reservation with your credit card. What’s going on? She won’t tell me. I haven’t seen or talked to her in months. She shut everybody out, and that son of a bitch she’s married to wouldn’t tell us anything other than she didn’t want to be bothered. I need to know what’s going on with my best friend. Pasha wouldn’t just pack up and leave her home. For reasons beyond me, she loves that man. I just know he did something to her. Please... I’m begging you. Tell me what you know.”
I could see the desperation in her eyes, along with the tears threatening to spill. It was clear that she loved Pasha even if Pasha believed she didn’t have anyone. I didn’t want to be the one to tell her what happened. It wasn’t my place, and honestly, it really wasn’t my business.
“I think you should try to talk to her again—”
“She won’t tell me, okay? Pasha... She’s delicate. She’s always been a good person. She’s always tried to see the good in everybody, even when they don’t deserve it. Raymond isn’t who he pretended to be. I’ve watched that man turn on her when she couldn’t be her best self because of grief. I’ve had to be the one to hold her when she cried. I’ve had to pick up the pieces he left scattered, and he’s her fucking husband. The fact that you had to pay for her hotel stay tells me something is very wrong here. I’m begging you. I just want to help my friend.”
The sincerity in her voice was evident. She wasn’t asking because she wanted to get into Pasha’s business or gossip. She genuinely wanted to help her. Just from the short amount of time I spent with her, I could tell Pasha would never ask for what she needed. That was the only reason I finally decided to offer up the information.
“He put her out.”
“What!”
“She booked a ride. When I pulled up, she was sitting on the curb with all her stuff. He came outside, raising hell about her still being there, and shit just went left. She threw bricks through windows, and I had to put my hands on him for grabbing me.” I sighed as I revealed the next part. “There’s another woman. She’s pregnant.”
Avyn’s hands went to her mouth, and her eyes widened. “Are you serious?”
“Hand to God.”
“I’m gonna kill him.”
She began pacing and mumbling to herself. I could tell the news had her livid, and rightfully so. Finally, she stopped and took a deep breath before turning to me.
“Thank you for helping her.”
“It was nothing.”
