Caught.

(Jared's POV)

"Jared, where the hell are you? Sofia just called me. She's in pain, her stomach is hurting..."

I froze at my mother's words, as shivers ran down my spine. I didn't realize when an exclamation left my mouth. "What?"

"You have to leave wherever you are, and whatever you're doing and go home! Nothing must happen to-"

That was all I heard as I dropped the call. I was immediately thrown into a state of panic, as I scrambled to gather my clothes on the floor.

"What's wrong?" Arielle's voice sounded behind me. I hadn't realized when she left the bed. My mind was filled and racing with worst-case scenarios.

"You're making me scared. What happened? Who was on the phone?" Arielle's voice broke into my thoughts again. This time, she was now standing in front of me, her face filled with worry.

I tried to speak, but my words were jumbled. "Sofia...my mother called...she's in pain. Her stomach hurts."

Arielle's eyes widened in alarm. "What's happening to her?"

I shook my head, my heart racing."I have no idea. I have to go and find out. I have to go back home."

"That's right. In that case, I'll come with you-"

I shook my head, hands shaking as I finished dressing. "No, stay here. I'll handle it..."

And without waiting for a response, I grabbed my car key and rushed out of the room. I ignored the elevator, and opted for the stairs, taking it two at a time.

My heart thudded in my chest as I got to my car and sped into the highway. I navigated the road, not caring about traffic or police. All I wanted was to get to Sofia as soon as possible, no matter what it took.

have left her alone in the first place. I should have listened to her, and brought her along. Now she was in danger, and it was all my

the sluggish driver

traffic soon cleared, and I overtook the driver ahead of me, missing his car bonnet by a swerve. I

arrived home, and without parking in the garage, or turning off the car's ignition, I hopped out and dashed into the house

hallway, and screaming "Sofia!" at the top of my lungs. As I neared the sitting room, I heard her voice

I hastened my pace, my heart still racing with fear. I approached the sitting room, my mind prepared for the worst. But what I saw stopped me

couch, legs spread apart, a bowl of popcorn settled between them. Food crumbs littered the couch and floor. And to

to the spot, mouth agape,

called out, an innocent

kept staring at her intently, trying to wrap my head around the scene before me. Where was the pain? The distress? The emergency

confusion, and anger beginning to grow inside of me.

on, Sofia?" I stuttered, finally finding my

smile faltered for

was back on again.

treating myself

me alone, all by myself," she responded, gesturing to

snack treat? Was she

call my mum to inform

on the phone and I said something about my stomach. You know how much your mother loves

actual sense, I saw nothing. I was actually angry that drove the all the way here, and almost developed a

QUMS

now. And without another word, I turned

with you, so I'm returning to my wife,"

act alone

the way, Sofia. I

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