If Only
It had been two days since Ezra had made his threats, leaving everyone to wonder why someone who used to be there friend would ever use something so horrible against people he used to care about. They still hadn't found the money, Scott and his father were barely on speaking terms, Juliet was still waiting for a call back from her mother, Auggie and Shelby just didn't have the money and Daisy and David barely had enough to cover tuition, and so it seemed they were all doomed to a life in prison.
Scott got out of his car and looked up at the bank, it was worth a try. His accountant had been waiting for him; as usual he was late. He sat down at the desk quickly.
" Well hello Mr. Barringer what can I help you with" The man said politely.
" I'm just gonna come right out with it, I need the money from my trust fund."
" But Mr. Barringer" The man began
" No buts by law I'm supposed to be able to open that trust when I'm 21, I am 22 and I want that money."
" Yes but Mr. Barringer you father asked this establishment to keep it closed until you were 25"
" Yes and I also know that my father paid you off to keep it closed, and I do have proof so either you transfer the money to my account or you loose your job and possibly go to jail" Scott fired off and the small balding man before him.
The man looked at him in shock; he began to sweat, that's a good sign Scott thought hoping he was buying it. He had no proof but obviously he was right.
" Yes right away Mr. Barringer." The man sighed and began working away at his computer.
" I'll be back to pick it up at 4" Scott said and left the bank hastily. He sat in his car and sighed taking a deep breath. Finally he and Shelby would be safe. He pulled into the campus apartments and ran up the stairway to Shelby and Juliet's. He knocked on the door loudly. And Juliet opened it.
" Hey" Scott said excitedly " Where's Shelby?"
" I don't know she had class she should be home soon, unless she went to see Daisy" Juliet explained letting him in. " Call her cell phone"
" Ok." Scott said. " Thanks" He went into her bedroom and laid down on the bed, he loved being in her room, it smelled almost as good as she did. He pulled out his cell phone and called her.
" Hello" She answered sweetly.
" Hey sexy" Scott smiled hearing her voice. Shelby laughed a little he could tell she was blushing. " Where are you?"
" I'm in my car on my way home" Shelby explained, " I went over to see Daisy after class, Where are you?"
" I'm in your room" Scott said suggestively. " I have a surprise for you too so hurry up."
" Ok I will" Shelby said and hung up.
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Shelby arrived home to the phone ringing and Scott asleep on her bed. She laughed a little and grabbed the cordless, shutting the door behind her so he wouldn't wake up.
" Hello" Shelby answered.
" Well hello there, I was hoping you would answer." Ezra chuckled.
" Wonderful its you" Shelby sighed.
" I know you want me theirs no hiding it" Ezra smirked. " But anyway, I need the money tomorrow night"
" Fine." Shelby sighed. " What happened to you? You used to be a decent guy." Shelby said.
" Lets just say Horizon didn't change all of our lives." Ezra said sadly. He came back to reality and realized he was talking too much, " Money tomorrow at the coffee house, 8:30" he said and hung up quickly. Shelby collapsed onto the couch and began to cry waking up Scott, he came running into the living room and pulled her into his arms.
" What's wrong?" Scott asked.
" Ezra just called, he wants the money tomorrow, I'm gonna loose you Scott" Shelby moaned through her weeping. Scott pulled her into her room and sat her down on the bed next to him.
" Your not gonna loose me." Scott smiled.
" Yes I am Scott were gonna go to jail."
" I have a surprise for you." He said and pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket. He handed it to Shelby and smiled as her mouth fell open in shock.
" Oh my god! Scott how did you get this much money?" Shelby gasped.
" That's nothing, I got my accountant to open my trust. That's like not even and eighth of what's in there" Shelby jumped on him and hugged him excitedly.
" Thank god" Shelby smiled. " Everything is gonna be ok now"
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Next time:
-Theirs more to this conspiracy than just Ezra
-Is Ezra really the bad guy?
–Scott and Shelby announce their engagement.