**Annabelle**
All my life there’s always one thing I hated, that was undoubtedly “faulse accusations.”
After regaining my composure, I picked up my phone and dialed a private investigator I had come across last month.
**Hello John. I said in a snappy tone.**
**Yes ma’am.**
**I need your services with immediate effect. **
**Always ready ma’am.**
**Good, be at my apartment in less than thirty minutes. I’ll tell you everything there. **
**Ok ma’am. After he response, I dropped my phone and went to take a bath.**
In the shower, it crossed my mind for a split second that maybe, just maybe Ava let the cat out of the bag herself to gain the sympathy of Fallon.
I mean right now he’s in her arms making sure she doesn’t feel bad but the toll it’ll take on her career might be one she can never come back from.
The Ava I knew would never risk get career for anything so did that part of her also change?
I tied a towel on my body and got dressed awaiting John’s arrival.
The moment I heard a knock, I opened the door so he could come in.
“I’m so glad you arrived here on such short notice.” He nodded and took a seat.
“So what is it you want me to do ma’am.”
“I’m not sure about the time but yesterday something happened. I have no idea how it got leaked but footage of Ava max got out and somehow they got her reports from the hospital she did her tests on. It was confirmed she’s about Two months pregnant meaning she got pregnant before marriage.”
“Okay…”
“I and Mrs Mitch…” I paused, cringed, as I had to call her that.
“We had a falling out and some people think I did it, I want you to prove to everyone just how wrong they are since my word doesn’t mean much.”
He nodded his head.
“I have all the starter information I need, give me at least one week and I’ll have the culprit ready” I grinned at his words.
“I knew I could count on you. Once it’s done, your pay is not a problem.”
“I’ll get right on it.” He assured making me half-smile.
“Not long now, the truth will be out. Not long at all.” I said under my breath.
**Fallon**
I drove like a mad man back home. Annabelle’s words were ringing in my ears.
I’d admit she really changed but had it gotten to this extent. She took Ava like a sister and the Annabelle I know would never cause harm to anyone else.
All evidence pointed to her but my heart tells me she’s innocent, my hunch tells me she’s innocent but what can I fo.
Ava got hurt, she was in pain and I could relate. I promised her no one would find out. I got married to her to conceal the truth against my parents wishes and now it’s all for nothing.
At the end of the day, the truth found it’s way into the open.
Not only had Ava been worried sick last night which is no good for the baby, she got depressed over the news.
I ordered all the maids to take away any electronic devices so she wouldn’t try to read anymore. The deed had already been done and everyone talked about it. Different theories, speculations but Ava was on everyone’s lips.
On getting to my house, I discovered reporters and blogger alike. Their cameras flashed on me.
“Mr Mitch, you didn’t spend the night at your house, should we be worried?”
I managed to catch one of question, I controlled my anger.
I stepped out and hurridely got inside avoiding all their questions.
“Get those piece of shits out of there.” I commanded to my guard and he dashed off.
“Fallon…” Ava gushed to my side crushing her body on mine as she sobs hard.
“Where were you? You didn’t come home last night and now this. What did I do to deserve this Fallon, my career is ruin. They’re calling me the cheap slut. Boyfriend snatcher. Everyone’s saying this is the reason why your parents didn’t attend our wedding. I’m ruined Fallon. Ruined and it’s all her fault!” She spat out in a broken voice as tears rolled down.
“Calm down Ava, you might hurt the baby. Calm down and we’ll sort things out.”
“There’s no sorting things out! She fucking ruined my life, I thought we were friends. First she lies to me and then she leaves now she’s back and the first thing she does is to ruin my reputation. Fallon I’m dead.” She shrieks nearly collapsing.
“Ava please I beg of you. Calm down you’re not thinking clearly just calm down.”
“Reporters are everywhere. My company already called. They said I’m on leave but we both know I’ve been fired! All because of her! All because of Annabelle Sinclair! I swear it I’ll make her life a living hell, I don’t forget and this would be the start of something I won’t end easily. Don’t try to stop me Fallon, I promise you when I’m done, she’ll pray and wish for death but it won’t come. That’s a promise.”
I shuddered at her words, she said every word with such coldness I haven’t ever seen her like this.
“Ava I…”
“Don’t Fallon. Just don’t. If I loose everything, I’ll drag the bitch right down with me.” She added before smirking deviously. Somehow, I knew that was not a petty threat. Things just got a lot worse.
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