8. PAIN
{Philip's point of view}
"If you try to escape again, I swear to God I will kill you," I warned Andrea, when I came into the apartment the next day after her failed attempt.
She looks up at me, speechless. I knew she would probably beg me to let her go or talk about her endless love for Milton.
To my surprise, she says nothing, but instead nods her head in agreement.
"Good. I am glad you understand me. I will be gone for a few days. To get the rest of our stuff moved, and pick up Claire. There is plenty of the food in the fridge. Don't try to escape because you know there is no way out. We are miles away from town," I said calmly.
"Will be good to see Claire," Andrea says finally.
"I won't be gone long," I said kissing her forehead, before I walked out the door.
She just needed time, I told myself getting in the car ready to make the long drive to Georgia.
In a few months she forget Milton and whatever plans they had. Young girls like Andrea were fickle. Sure she thought she loved Milton, but really she loves me.
Once our daughter was back with us, she remember what it is like to be a family. That was all I needed to make her fall in love with me again.
Because she had loved me first. Way before my asshole friend turned her against me.
What kind of person cheats with his best-friend's wife anyways? A corrupt backstabber who did not understand loyalty.
I had taken Milton in. I not only gave him a place to live while he was in law-school, but I also helped him buy books for his classes and allowed him to eat whatever he wanted from our fridge.
And this is how he replayed me for my kindness? Attempting to take the one thing away from me that mattered the most.
My new wife and daughter. Milton really thought I let them go without a fight? After everything I lost I could not lose Andrea and Claire too. After all I helped Milton get through law school and always been a devoted friend. Why should he repay me by taking away everything and he end up happier than ever?
No I would not allow that at all. I hoped Andrea's words had caused him pain. Because Milton deserved it, I thought focusing on the road.
By the time you get back Andrea will cool down, I told myself hoping that it was true.