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.

I should have

junction and I was tempted to swear at the sluggish driver ahead of me. My hands on the steering wheel

overtook the driver ahead of me, missing his car bonnet by a swerve. I heard

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

of my lungs. As I neared the sitting room, I heard her voice call

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

crumbs littered the couch

mouth agape,

out, an innocent smile on her

at her intently, trying to wrap my head around the

and anger beginning to grow inside of me. What was going

on, Sofia?" I stuttered, finally

smile faltered for

it was back

treating myself

your wife decided to leave me alone, all by myself," she

snack treat?

my mum to inform her that your stomach

she misunderstood me. We were on the phone and I said something about my stomach. You know how much your mother loves me,

that drove the all the way here, and almost

QUMS

hotel, I decided. Arielle must be worried sick by now. And without another word, I turned around and made for the door. "Wait,

where I came from. Nothing seems to be wrong with you, so I'm returning to my wife," I

she did it, but Sofia was up on her feet and in front of me in seconds. That act alone ruled

I have to

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