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Chapter 3: You know you have my heart…Right?
They day Owen proposed seemed like a dream. Everything felt right, nothing could ruin the joy I felt. The best thing in the world was to wake up to my fiancés face. Yep I said it fiancé.
"Good morning" I said as I kissed Owen awake.
"Hello there Mrs. Armstrong" he said.
"I like the sound of that"
"Me too" he replied leaning over to give me a kiss.
He gently kissed me, but I didn't want to be gentle. Deeping the kiss I pulled Owen closer tangled my hands though his hair, kissing him harder. I opened my mouth wider to get my tongue to brush across his. Moaning in response Owen turned us over so he was on top. Just as things were starting the phone rang.
"Ignore it" Owen murmured.
"What if it's someone important?"
"But Annabel" Owen groaned.
"Be right back" I winked at him before I left.
Ring. Ring…Ring. Ring
Private Caller the caller ID read.
Picking up the phone I heard a pleading female voice on the other line; "Before you hang up listen to me Owen. I know it's been a while but come back to me, I miss you. I never forgot you. I never felt this way with anyone else…I love you"
"Who is this?" I asked looking at the phone.
"Who is this?" the female asked.
"I'm Owen's fiancé" I yelled at the phone. I waited for the voice to reply. The other line became silent. Then the line disconnected.
Was Owen cheating on me? No. He never lies. Shocked I stood waiting by the phone until the phone again. The girl said its been a while but how long is a while ago?
Ring. Ring…Ring. Ring
Without looking at the caller ID I answered.
"Who ever thi-"
"Excuses me Ma'm but May I speak to Miss Green."
"Yes, you are speaking to Miss Green."
"I'm sorry to tell you this but I would like to warn you that we, the police, let the prisoner Will Cash go. He has serves his time peacefully. The judge decided to let him have an early release. We would just like to warn you." The officer informed.
"Yes of course, thank you officer"
"Have a nice day ma'm"
Pushing the end button my legs began to wobble. I stood until I collapsed on the floor crying. By the time Owen found me I couldn't even look at him. The thought of someone calling for him to win back his love, broke my heart into pieces.
"Is this what you wanted huh! Is it! First you get me to love you then I find out that you have someone else. How could you play with me like that Owen! How could you. Stay away from me!" I yelled at his face and jumped into the car not caring about that I was wearing my pajamas. Tears blurred my vision. I barley made it to my parents house before the tears came rushing down my face.
"Annabel are you alright honey?" My father was the first one to ask when I entered the house. So much for locking the front door.
"Daddy he lied to me. Owen lied" I said crying on his shirt.
"What are you talking about?" my clueless dad asked.
"What in the world is all the commotion about?" my mom voice echoed from the down stairs steps. Following her down were Whitney and Kirsten. They all came rushing to me and helped me walk towards the living room. We all sat down and I saw their patient, concerned faces.
" First things fi-i-rs-t, Owen proposed" holding out my hand they examined the simple yet beautiful ring. The ring its self was ordinary, with a small diamond flower and the words you have my heart, always branded on the ring. Gasps filled the room and my sisters squeaked in excitement.
"Only this morning the phone rang and a female voice was on the other line. She talked about wanting Owen back and she told him she loved him" my voice cracked and I started to cry again. My dad clenched his fists while my mom and sisters wore shocked expressions.
"To make matters worse Will Cash was released from prison early." More tears leaked down my face and I made loud sobbing noise as my family came together for a group hug.
"The girl on the phone is probably some psycho ex- girlfriend from a long time ago. Right mom" Whitney advised.
"Yeah, we all know Owen loves you with all his heart, this ring is proof of the never ending love he has for you." Kirsten explained. Everyone nodded in agreement.
"As for Will Cash it's nice that they called to give you a warning. We will protect you not matter what." My dad protectively replied.
"Thanks you guy's this means a lot coming from family"
"Here we'll take you back home and straighten things out with Owen, k'ay" Whitney and Kirsten both said.
"And Annabel you are always welcomed to come home whenever you need help or are feeling sad. We love you"
"Thanks dad" smiling I walked out of the house with Whitney driving my car and Kirsten comforting me in the back.
"Annabel, don't doubt Owen. I can tell how much he loves you by the way he looks into your eyes. And when you walk into a room he smiles." Kirsten said.
"Can I ask why you're both here?"
"We came because we sensed something wasn't right." Whitney replied from the front.
"Do you want us to come in with you?" They both asked when we reaching my house at the same time.
"No thanks I think I can handle this. Thanks again" waving I let them drive me car back home then have them walk. There goes my escape car.
Taking a deep breath I opened the door using the spare key we kept outside. I wanted the truth. The whole truth and the only way to get the truth is to confront Owen.