Clinging on to life.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

My breath was taken away, but not in a good way. Not in the way the sight of the man one loved does, but in a way when one saw something heartbreaking and unimaginable.

On the foot of the bed, sat Jared, with Sofia straddling him, her hands thrown around his neck.

I stood frozen, my eyes fixed on the betraying sight before me. I couldn't speak, couldn't move, couldn't breathe.

When I finally found my voice, it was a barely a whisper. A pathetic whimper that I didn't recognize as mine. That seemed to get Sofia's attention, who had her back to me, and she swirled around to face me. She didn't look surprised or remorseful, instead she gave me a smirk and turned back to Jared, kissing him and making a loud smacking sound like they were in the middle of something normal.

I gasped and staggered back, holding on to the closest wall for support. Jared didn't even bother to look at me, didn't say anything or move an inch from the position. I couldn't even see his face, and what expression he had because his face was hidden behind Sofia's frame.

Without another reaction because words failed me now, I turned back around and fled. I took the stairs two at a time and rushed into the kitchen.

I grabbed my phone and without stopping to think where I was going or what I was doing, I made my way out of the house, and out of the compound. My thoughts were scattered, and adrenaline pumped through my veins like a burst pipe gushing out water. I couldn't see properly as the image of Jared and Sofia together blurred my vision.

As I ran into the street, I didn't realize I was in the middle of the road, nor see the car fast approaching with a full speed. It was not until I was swept off my feet and thrown across the road did I realize what was happening. I gave off a loud scream as it felt like all the bones in my waist snapped. The driver didn't stop, he merely reversed and zoomed off, leaving me on the pavement.

felt a warning liquid

I gasped, my baby!

as I scanned the environment for the sight of anyone, but it was deserted. We lived in a high-end estate where everyone left for work

grass a few metres away from me, I saw it lying on it. Despite being in severe pain, I felt an ounce of relief. I could call for help. With that, I tried to stand up,

to get help, so I dragged my body towards the grass, damning the pain and scratches

functional. I quickly dialed Jared's number. He

stop without a response, and I

but got the same response. Helpless, but not hopeless, I managed to type a message. Hopefully, if he

I eagerly tapped on but, but it was the least response

Sort yourself," the

as I stared at it. Never had I felt this heartbroken and pain before. But

losing so much blood and strength, too. I just hoped Ashley would pick up and come to my rescue

mutter, "Help...

Oh my God! Where

stuttered before

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