AUDREY"Where on earth did, they come up with that absurd nonsense? "I ask, astonished.I open my eyes, shocked. I was expecting a different kind of gossip, not something related to infidelity, with me being the cause of it. That's grotesque. People can be so annoying sometimes, and in those times, they hurt or damage a relationship without realizing the harm they're causing just because of stupid rumors."They're talking about it all over the advertising floor. Some of them claim to have seen you with him in the elevator, very affectionate, hugging and kissing."It can't be. What I thought at that moment when it happened. I blame myself for not paying attention to those hints and close encounters with my ex-boyfriend and pushing him away instantly. I should have been firmer with Jon; still, people saw what they wanted and twisted the truth.Now, what am I going to do? If Daniel hears this rumor, he might believe I'm being unfaithful. But if I tell him before, and I tell him the part

AUDREYAfter Nelly scolded me and said a few more things about Jon, I went to bed to rest. It's already very late, and I have to wake up early tomorrow.Nelly left after the scolding she gave me, and she didn't want to do it. She doubted that Jon would come back and insist on the same thing. I told her everything that happened, how he showed up here and why I let him into the apartment. Nevertheless, she said everything could be misinterpreted, even though I hadn't done anything wrong.There's no need to make a big deal out of this; nothing happened between us, and I'll never go back there again. Because now I'm with Daniel, and he's who I want to be with from now on.My phone vibrates and plays the melody I set; it's on the nightstand right next to my bed. I turn on the lamp and check the time; it's past 4:00 AM. Who dares to call at this time in the morning? It's not even dawn yet.Reluctantly, I pick up my phone, which won't stop vibrating and ringing. When I bring it closer, I see

AUDREYI didn't get any information; there's nothing in Daniel's office that can help me reach him. I'll have to look for his family, maybe go to his parents' house because going to his apartment is out of the question. No one else lives there, and if he's not there, it's useless to find out anything.I spend the afternoon searching for Daniel's parents' address; they have never shared it with the company or employees, so it's not easy to find.A thought lands in my head."Mr. William and Fabian," I murmur to myself.Well, Mr. William is also ruled out. It's best not to approach him if I don't want to receive a rude gesture from him. I don't know why he's like that with me.But Fabian is different, very different from his father. He's polite and kind to all the staff. Now I understand why his fiancée is so in love with him. I've seen her a few times, but that's enough for me to see the love they share.I hope to someday feel that way with Daniel, or maybe others have already seen it,

AUDREYFinally, we arrive at Tabby's estate. This place is unforgettable, so unique and relaxing that every time you're here, you want to stay and never leave.But without Tabby, it won't be the same. She was the shining light of this place, and even though I didn't know her well, I'm sure anyone who did must feel the same way I do.The driver stops the taxi outside the high gates of the property. Nelly and I get out after paying the man. Each of us has our suitcase in hand as we take in the surroundings and then walk toward the fully open gate. From here, we can see the number of cars parked in the house's courtyard.We walk along the brick path that leads to the main entrance of the house. Upon reaching it, we enter, and again, the door is wide open. However, there is a crowd here, not packed but spread out everywhere, in every corner of Tabby's house.Did Tabby have so many relatives and friends? Well, Daniel's family is well-known in Manhattan, and I suppose in Brisbane too. Tabby

DANIELImages constantly flood my mind. After seeing those photos, my self-control and everything in me spiraled out of control.I could have tolerated the damn rumor, but those damned images, the ones where my girlfriend is secretly with her lover in her own apartment, that ended up killing me.I never thought Audrey was that kind of woman, one who cheats and lies to you, telling you she wants to be with you. I shouldn't have asked her to be my girlfriend; we shouldn't have tried it. I'm not made for a stable relationship.I hate to admit it, but my mother was right.I couldn't think when I saw those damn images; anger consumed me, and all I wanted was to beat that guy to a pulp. But what would I gain from that? Absolutely nothing. In the end, she doesn't belong to me but to that bastard.Never in my life have I cared about a woman enough to beat another guy up for her. That they're sneaking around to sleep together, that eats at me even more.I had considered letting her go. But dam