fuck I’m going. I left a million dollar home to live on the run. My kids deserve a home!” Skye yelled as she broke down crying again.
It didn’t take long for the waitress to give Skye a consoling hug. “What your kids really deserve is you, their mother and by the look of your face, if you hadn’t left when you did, he would’ve killed you.”
Skye didn’t respond.
“I didn’t mean to get in your business earlier, but my sister was once in an abusive relationship. And if it wasn’t for the help she received from different people along the way, she wouldn’t be here today. She owns a Bed and Breakfast in Georgia now. I’m not sure which way you’re headed, but if you need a safe place to stay I can call and tell her you and the kids might be stopping by. There are people out here to help you, just let me know if you’re interested,” Kim said. She rubbed Skye across her back a few more times. “Now, I’ll give you some time alone.”
Once Kim closed the door, Skye got herself together before finally deciding to look into the mirror. What stared back at her was a woman with not only a bruised and swollen reflection, but also a broken spirit. She was miles away from Sandino, but he still seemed to have a hold on her. Controlling her mind, bringing her down and making her think she couldn’t make it without him. To make matters worse, she was also confused. When the three-carat diamond earrings sparkling in her ears reminded her of happier days, she wished Sandino could go to rehab and get some help so they could stay together. But on the other hand, Skye knew he would never change, so she had to move on and make a better life for them without him.
Skye realized now she had to become her old self in order to be there for her children. With a sudden survival mode etched in her mind, she splashed some cold water on her face then gave herself a little pep talk before returning back to the table.
While the boys continued to eat, Skye smiled at Payton who sat quietly in her car seat, until she suddenly remembered to contact Asia. When Sandino broke her arm a year ago, Skye was finally fed up and secretly started planning her escape. It was at that moment when she began withdrawing money out of her and Sandino’s joint account and depositing it into an account under Asia’s name at the bank where she worked. The only downfall was, Skye knew she hadn’t taken enough to last her very long, but it would just have to do.
She grabbed her cell phone and sent Asia a text message with only three words.
We escaped safely.
A few minutes later Skye’s phone vibrated. It was Asia.
Finally, r u all ok? I was so worried. I was the one who sent Keon upstairs to knock on the door. We had to stop him from beating u .
I’m ok. Bruised but free of his ass. Thx for having my back. Keon is nice, but keep our situation a secret. We can’t trust nobody! I need the cash. I’ll contact you when I get settled , Skye replied.
I got u, it’s our secret. I’ll send cash as soon I hear from u. I love u, please be careful, Asia text back.
Ok we will, Skye responded.
When Skye felt another message coming through, she instantly assumed it was Asia texting back. She clicked on the message and read it.
Hope u enjoyin ur meal in that dump. Did u really think I would let u get away that easy? I put a trackin device on ur car the day I bought it. Now bring ur monkey ass outside quietly before I come in and shoot that muthafucka up!
Chapter 4
Skye’s eyes widened as she looked out the window and saw Sandino’s snow white Mercedes S550 in the parking lot. She then dropped the phone, frantic with fear when she saw him getting out of the car along with Cruze and Black.
“Ma, what’s wrong?” Kareem asked noticing her behavior.
“He found us,” Skye managed to say.
Both the boys instantly looked out the window.
“How did he find us?” Jordan