The rules of the game

Two weeks passed and Camille's panic subsided. If Jay really planned something, he would have done something long ago, right? But maybe he just wanted to deceive her. Either way, nothing was heard of him, and Camille was glad about it, because she and Logan had other things to do. To tell their friends that Camille was pregnant had been easy. Even when it was about Gustavo. But now came the biggest problem: They had to tell their families. With Logan's parents, the conversation went quite well. Apart from the about twenty-five minute talk with his mom about cautiousness and protection in the sexual intercourse. But still, Joanna explained that she would be there for the couple and would support them. She was looking forward to the baby. At Logan's dad it was similar. He was surprised at first, but after Logan's explanation, he also promised to support the two. Camille had a harder time than Logan. Jake had been the simplest. Since Camille had moved together with Logan, Jake didn't live in the Palm Woods anymore. But he didn't find it so bad. He lived with a colleague for a while, but he was already looking for his own home. He certainly didn't want to return to Connecticut. He loved Los Angeles and wanted to stay there anyway. Camille was very glad about it. When she told him what was happening, he found this simply great. He was a bit surprised, but he was very happy to be uncle and wished them all the best. Unfortunately this was only the easy part. Camille's mom was probably the easiest after Jake. She didn't know Logan well, but Camille had talked a lot about him. She was of course surprised, but because she knew that Camille really loved Logan, she gave her blessing to the two. From then on it was complicated. Leonard, or Lenny Roberts, Camille's three years younger brother, didn't care about the matter. He was now 18 and his development wasn't beneficial. If Leonard had been a disappointment, it was still nothing against Mr. Roberts. He was simply shocked. However, just for a moment, then he started shouting. He was furious, especially because Logan was the father of the baby. He still hated Logan. Camille tried to defend herself and Logan, but her dad didn't want to hear it. He even went so far as to threaten her that if she didn't abort the baby, he would never have anything to do with her again, and he would never accept the baby. After this conversation, Camille was so sad that Logan had to take her in the arm and comfort her.

After these two strenuous weeks, Logan and Camille had set up a rest day. Logan didn't have to work and their friends didn't bother them either. The two lay on the bed and watched a movie. When it suddenly knocked at the door, Logan groaned annoyed. "Man, who is that? The others know they shouldn't come today."

Camille smiled slightly. "Don't get upset. That isn't good for you."

He raised an eyebrow. "Oh, and I thought you were pregnant." He smiled and kissed her cheek. Camille shook her head. Then she wanted to get up, but Logan held her back. "Where are you going?"

"What do you think? To the door, of course."

"No, let me go. You should rest."

Camille sighed. "Logan, you know how sweet you are when you worry about me, but: I am pregnant, not sick. And as long as I can still go easily I would like to take advantage of it. Agreed?" She looked at him innocently. Finally, he shrugged. "Well, if it means so much to you... But hurry. Otherwise I feel so alone."

"Awww," Camille said, kissing him. Logan just grinned. Then she stood up and went out.

As she opened the door, a young man stood in front of her. He looked at her briefly, then asked, "Are you Camille Roberts?"

Camille nodded. The young man pulled an envelope from his pocket and handed it to her.

"From whom does that come from?," Camille asked curiously. The man shook his head. "I have no idea. I'm only delivering. Do I get a signature from you?"

Camille gave it to him. The courier wished her a nice day and then disappeared. Slowly Camille went back to the apartment, looking at the envelope. It felt light. She opened it and pulled out a sheet of paper. What she read it, she gasped:

Hello Camille,

Probably you've already hoped I wouldn't report. But I have to disappoint you. From now on it will be different. I've been thinking about this game for a long time and now I'm ready to play with you. And so you know what it's all about, I'll show you the rules of the game:

1. Don't tell anyone about me.

2. Do nothing to find me.

3. Just wait for my instructions and stick to it.

4. If you don't follow these rules, then you will have to watch your friends suffer...

Now don't think I just want to scare you. I mean everything seriously and I'm looking forward to playing with you.

J.

P.S. If you think that I lie, I must disappoint you. I watch you closely. And if you don't believe me, look in the envelope...

With trembling hands Camille took the envelope. But because she was so trembling, it fell from her hand. When she pick it up, she saw that a photograph had fallen out. She lifted it up and looked at it. She and Logan were to see in the picture. But that wasn't the shocking, but the place where they were: It was on the cliff. And it was precisely the evening when Logan had lost control. If Logan would find this envelope... But that wasn't the only problem. Jay had already watched them. It was clear that he was serious about everything. Camille put the things back in the envelope and hid it, so that Logan hopefully wouldn't find it. When she finally straightened too fast, she became dizzy. Suddenly she panicked. Panic about Jay's threatening letter. She felt bad. A door opened suddenly and Logan appeared. Frowning, he looked at her. "Hey, where are you staying? The film is almost over and..." When he saw her pale face, he broke off frightened. He walked toward her quickly. "Camille, what's the matter with you?"

She shook her head, but at the same time held a hand to her stomach. "Nothing. Everything is all right." She wanted to go to him, but her legs suddenly became weak. When Logan caught her, she was already unconscious...