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“You are doing the right thing,” Max says as we go downstairs.“Everything will be fine. I’m here. You aren't alone.” I smile.
“You are a wonderful friend Max. Thank you.”
As I walk down the stairs with his help I become nervous. What if Marco is outside? If he sees me he is going to follow me.
“What is wrong?” Max asks at the bottom of the stairs. I can’t exactly tell him about Marco without him asking questions.
“Viktor might still be out outside.”
“Let me check.”
“It will be an SUV across the street with a guy or two.” He eyes me suspiciously.“He owns a big company and takes security everywhere.” I lie.
“Give me a sec.”
I walk closer to the door but try to stay as hidden as possible. I can’t risk Marco or Jimmy seeing me. They will ask me where I am going. Not so much the other guys. They tend to be a little more lay back. Max comes back no longer carrying my carry-on.
“I don’t see any SUVs parked outside or men standing around.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.”
“Ok.”
We leave the building and walk to his jeep. I find myself looking around to make sure the coast is clear just as Max said. I take a deep breath and get in the jeep once I realize they are nowhere to be seen. Maybe them seeing Viktor spooked them or went to get lunch. I glance back at the place I’ve been calling home. I would give anything for things to be different.
“It will be a few hours before we get to the cabin,” Max says as I buckle myself in.
“Ok.” I look at Max.
“We will stop and feed the hungry hippo inside of you.” I can’t help but laugh.
“Why are you calling my baby a hippo?”
“Because you are always hungry.”
“You shouldn’t call him a hippo.” I am laughing so hard I have to hold my belly.
“Why? It is harmless.” He teases.
“Oh, Max.” I shake my head. When I am with Max, I feel so normal.
Chapter Twenty Nine
Viktor
“What the fuck is wrong with you?” I bark at Fiona.
“I should be the one asking that. I’m your wife. I’m having your child. Just forget about her. Clearly, she has forgotten about you. You can't be that fucking blind.”
“What don’t you understand? I don’t love you. In fact, I want nothing to do with you.”
“You are an asshole.”
“This isn’t news. I’ve told you from the beginning how I feel. You are the one who put yourself in this situation.” I open the door to my car and get in. She walks to the door.
“Are you just going to leave me here?” I roll my window down.
