When The Light Falls - Book 3, N. Y. [good beach reads TXT] 📗

finally respond.

 

Silence came over the conversation.

 

Walt tried to start up it up again.

 

 

''I can talk to Ruby for you, she's really nice. But why is she avoiding you?'' he asked.

 

''Well I did a big favor for her. I got her into FARELLE last year and then she started ignoring me when I started working again these past few weeks.'' I replied.

 

''What happened before you started working again, at FARELLE?'' Walk asked.

 

 

''I had just gotten out of jail, that's part of the reason why I still have a problem with Sara working at FARELLE, but i've learned to just let it go now.'' I respond.

 

 

''You and Sara have beef?'' Walt said surprised.

 

''We kind of did before, I got her arrested and then she arrested me for real. Turned out she was a private investigator working as a writer undercover at FARELLE, then she put me in jail for a good solid 1 year.'' I said.

 

 

''Wow, a whole year of jail. What did you do? And Sara got you arrested? That explains why you throw so much shade at her. And why interns rumor about your return to FARELLE.'' Walk exclaims.

 

 

I was stunned, he figured all of that out in one answer.

 

This kid was quick.

 

''You just explained last year and these past few weeks for me in 20 minutes.'' I replied looking at him.

 

 

''Well, i've been through rough drama and I can sense the tension when someone says something that doesn't add up, right then and there I have to put the pieces together.'' he responds.

 

 

I give him a surprising look.

 

He was really smart for an intern assistant this year.

 

 

''Are you psychic?'' I asked.

 

''No. I just have something to say.'' he replied.

 

 

Suddenly my phone rang, I picked up on the first ring.

 

''Hello?'' I answered.

 

''Elle, it's me Marybella. I need help with Taylor, she's driving me crazy. I know it's my day off but can you pick her up from my house and take her out... just till I can put things together?'' she said.

 

''Sure, i'll be there.'' I said.

 

 

I closed my phone and turned to Walt.

 

''Walt  do you wanna come with or go back to work and miss out on this fascinating story I got." I say.

 

"Story?" he asks.

 

"We're taking a delay, we're going to Marybella's house. She's got a problem with her kid.'' I stated.

 

 

''Wow, I actually get to see the famous Marybella's house. I need to take pictures.'' Walt said taking out his phone.

 

"No pictures." I respond.

 

''Ok, where do we go?'' he said.

 

''This way.'' I said in return.

 

 

We take a taxi and walk up to her house, with the bad traffic this time of day there's no use to waste time.

 

 --

 

I could tell Marybella was under a lot of stress since she adopted Taylor.

 

Even the way she sounded when she called earlier was off.

 

 

I turned to Walt who's still taking pictures. Every second we'd walk i'd hear his phone click.

 

''Walt no recording or pictures, this is my private life. And don't put the pictures on social media. We don't want to give Marybella paparazzi.'' I said to him.

 

 

Walt's face dropped sadly and cute, but he puts his phone away.

 

I turn the knob to walk into a mess on the ground.

 

Toys everywhere and ringlets on the chandiler above.

 

 

''Wow, Bella had it coming.'' I said aloud.

 

 

Walt looks around unfamiliar with the surburb side of New York.

 

Marybella didn't live in the richest part of New York, but a pretty formal rich street.

 

''Marybella!'' I yelled.

 

 

I heard Taylor's voice screech as she ran past me.

 

Marybella was on the couch, she looked exhausted. More tired then her usual self.

 

  

Her eyes shift to mine. Her usual smile returns as she tries to get up.

 

Bella walks over to me and she stumbles on her step, she grabs onto me as she speaks.

 

 

''Elle, thank god, you need to take Taylor now.'' she said shaking me.

 

''Okay, where is she?'' I replied.

 

 

Bella turns to the living room. She stops slouching her back, then straightens up and groans.

 

Taylor was on the couch trying to rip the cushions off.

 

 

For a little somewhat 5 year old kid, she was pretty energetic.

 

 

''Please take her to the park for at least an hour or 2, just till I get cleaned up.'' Bella begged.

 

I nod my head and agree. I hope Taylor doesn't act this crazy around me.

 

 

''God this house is a mess, and you wanted kids?'' I say.

 

 

She puts her hand together pleading that i'd 'take her daughter.'

 

And sure enough, I couldn't fight with her.

 

 

''Come on Taylor, Aunt Elle's here.'' I said in my happy voice.

 

She squeals and runs across the living room to give me a hug.

 

 

''See you in an hour Bella, an hour.'' I said before then carrying Taylor off.

 

''Thank you Elle, I don't what I'd do without you.'' she replied.

 

 

''That's what friends are for, at least.'' I replied.

 

I grab taylor's sweater as she grabs onto me.

 

 

Walt follows behind giving a smirk to Marybella as she waves goodbye.

 

 

''Bye Taylor, see you back soon.'' Bella said.

 

 

Bella waved goodbye to us with one hand and the other on her forehead.

 

The tiredness in her voice clearly showed.

 

She was out of breath and tired.

 

 

 

''Alright Taylor, let's go to McDonalds. Then we can go to the park to eat lunch.'' I said.

 

''What about lunch for us?'' Walt asked.

 

 

I sighed. ''You order somethng for us.''

 

 

Taylor was silent as we went to the park.

 

Hopefully she'll get tired when we reach it.

 

 

 

After work was done and over with, I walked down to the FARELLE parking lot.

 

I heard a voice call me.

 

I ignored it at first, then listened.

 

 

Walt comes from the distance holding my laptop.

 

I guess I must have been so stressed that I forgot about taking it with me.

 

 

I smiled as Walt got closer.

 

 

''Thanks, I could have noticed it was gone by the time I got home.'' I said.

 

''No problem.'' he replied.

 

 

I took the laptop from his hand.

 

''Hey?'' Walt interuppted.

 

I turned around one more time. ''Yes?''

 

 

''Do you think i'll be a good writer in the future?'' he asks.

 

''Yes, look at me. I'm still working here and I will continue to be a writer forever.'' I replied.

 

 

Walt smiles as he heads back up inside the building.

 

 

I turn back to my car and get in.

 

 

The drive home was smooth.

 

I can't remember the last time I rode my car up and down Manhattan, to and from work.

  

 

I hope the week for when we leave for the big trip to Brazil, i'm ready for an escape and a break.

 

Even getting back into work tires me out.

 

 

I haven't had a vacation since, Paris.

 

It just seemed like last year was just yesterday.

 

 

My eyes dart towards my house as the car comes to a slow stop in the driveway.

 

The tires stop as I place it into park.

 

 

I sighed for a second throwing my head back into the seat.

 

There's no hope for me to forget about last year.

 

But I can try.

 

 

Chapter Eight: Holiday In The Sun

 

  

Everyone was bustling to get their things together.

 

I watched from my desk looking left to right.

 

 

Today was the big day for when we get to go to Brazil.

 

I promised myself that i'd go visit Carla in Venezuela when I got the chance.

 

 

Hopefully i'll get to see her 'probably' 2 year old child now. It's been a while since we've talked or visted each other.

 

I missed her.

 

 

Rikki rushes in as my thoughts disappear.

 

''Sorry, I had last minute packing.'' she says.

 

 

She breaths in heavily. I watch her as I exit my reception desk.

 

I was dressed up in a jewel tone blouse with jean shorts.

 

 

Since it's gonna be hot, even in south america, I dressed for the weather.

 

 

''I'm so excited to bask in the sun.'' Rikki finally says.

 

''I'm so excited, I finally get to see the bright sun.'' Marybella says coming towards us.

 

 

She's dressed in an cute outfit, of course in pink.

 

But she wore 1 inch high heels instead her usual 3 inch.

 

 

 

''Alright everyone, trip to Brazil in 3 hours. If you have something you need to do it within these 3 hours before we departure, go. Move!'' Lauren annouced.

 

 

Great timing, this means I can check up on Jacob to see if he's done packing at home.

 

I reached for my bag, when I was pulled back.

 

 

Marybella stopped me.

 

''Elle, can you help me take Taylor to my aunt's house in long island. I promise it'll be under an hour.'' she says.

 

 

I looked to the time on my watch then to her. I couldn't just leave her behind for my plus one.

 

Especially if it's for Taylor.

 

 

''Sure, but then after, I have to get Jacob.'' I replied.

 

''I promise you will.'' Marybella said.

 

 

She grabs her big purse as I walk with her out into the FARELLE parking lot.

 

I quickly get in withoit intention of wasting time, even Marybella.

 

 

And she wasn't kidding when she told me about the whole 1 hour trip up, her aunt must live far away.

 

I was feeling anxious every minute that passed.

 

 

Jacob was gonna have to get a ride up to FARELLE, but hopefully he makes it instead of being in traffic.

 

This is why I wanted to drive him there.

 

No time to waste but own now, my time is almost gone.

 

 

''Okay, let's take a right here.'' Marybella said.

 

 

I pulled up into a driveway, the area looked friendly but dead.

 

No wonder people don't move up here much.

 

 

''I'll be back in 2 minutes.'' Marybella said getting out with Taylor, then taking her bags.

 

 

I watch Marybella take Taylor to the doorsteps, then she hesitates to knock the door.

 

I didn't have the time to waste.

 

I need to get back to my house before the last hour is up and we fly off.

 

 

I got out angry, as Marybella turned to me nervously.

 

I'm not gonna do this and let time fly by.

 

This trip means everything to me.

 

 

''Marybella we're suppose to leave, like right now.'' I said stomping up to her.

 

''I,...I got nervous.'' she replied looking to the door.

 

 

Taylor tugged on Marybella's jeans.

 

''Inside.'' Taylor said. 

 

''Yes, honey I know.'' Marybella turned to me.

 

 

I gave Bella a look as she tries to remain calm. I couldn't just push her to face her fear of letting Taylor go.

 

But I had to be responsible in my actions.

 

 

''I'm afraid about what she might say. I haven't seen her in so long, what if she agrees with my father about going back to Russia when I bring something up.'' Marybella starts.

 

 

I shook my head at Marybella to get the time wasting anger out of me.

 

''Who cares, just drop off your daugther. You did call your aunt and tell her you were dropping her off right?'' I replied.

 

''Yeah.'' she responds.

 

 

''So why are you afriad to knock, come on were wasting time. I need to get Jacob.'' I protested looking to my watch.

 

''Okay, i'm doing this for Jacob.'' Marybella says.

 

 

Marybella turns with confidence and knocks the door.

 

Her aunt answers the door, Marybella hesitates again.

 

 

I roll my eyes in response. This was time consuming.

 

''You are here to drop off Taylor?'' Bella's aunt says.

 

Marybella stutters. ''Uh,....I.''

 

 

I grew tired and huffed at Marybella's answer.

 

''Yes, here's your niece. We'll see you in a week or so, bye.'' I said pushing Taylor in.

 

 

 

I grab Bella's hand as we rush back into my car.

 

Soon as we had our searbelts on, I press on the gas pedal speeding up the street. 

 

I start booking it as soon as we reached the highway.

 

 

We finally reach my neighborhood after the long drive. I park into the driveway and I quickly get out as Marybella stays in the car.

 

I unlocked the door fast, shouting to see if Jaocb was still here.

 

 

''Jacob!!'' I