Hot Coffee (The Hollens) novel Chapter 56

Ethan's POV

It's true what they say: play with the Devil and God will make you pay. 

I should've gotten rid of her a long time ago. Now she was here tormenting my life, hurting my love ones, and corrupting my household. Some people really knew how to bring out the worst in others. I had done right by her and never made her feel bad about being with me. I was good in every way possible, but I guess some people just can't be satisfied and appreciate shit. 

That's why I love Emma. I could be broke today or tomorrow and she'll still be around because she doesn't care about my money. 

She wouldn't stay with me if I did her wrong; she was not in it for the money. She was here because she loved me and I loved her too. I promised her that I would be there for her. I promised her that nobody was going to hurt her and the unborn babies again. I didn't break my promises. I didn't care if I would have to climb mountains and walk on water; I would find Sharon and put her where she belonged.

I was in my study, boiling with rage and anger, thinking about the note she left me. She knew damn well that it was over between her and I.

"Ethan, are you in there?" a voice asked outside the door. I opened it and Emma walked in.

"Emma, it's late. You should be in bed resting."

"How can I rest when I'm not comfortable in my own bed?"

"Baby..." I began and raked my fingers through my hair.

"Baby, I know you want her found. I want her found too, for my peace of mind and the babies. But there's something I didn't tell you earlier. I went for a walk with Halley about a month ago and there was this woman who is living at The Heights. She was looking at me like she was ready to kill me. There was something familiar about them. She made me so uncomfortable, just looking down at us like she was God."

"What did she look like?" I asked, knowing Sharon could change her appearance.

"Tall, slim, black hair cut in a bob."

"Did she have the body of Sharon?"

"I guess, but I don't want to sound paranoid."

"I'll check it out in the morning. I believe she's close by too. Lets go back to bed."

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The next morning, I gathered some of my security and we went to The Heights, an area with residences on a flat top hill, hence the name. There was a particular house that had been vacant for years— the previous owners had moved away and no one else moved into it. I knew Sharon loved that house; she always said so whenever we drove past it. But she would have to be a fool to occupy a house so close.

Brad rang the doorbell; I waited in the car. 

A woman came to the door and I recognized her immediately. I got out of the car and went up to the door. The woman's eyes filled with fear as I made my way closer to her standing figure in the door way.

"I don't believe this shit. What are you doing here?" I asked.

"I moved into the neighborhood. You don't own this neighborhood, you know."

"Where is she?"

"Where's who?"

"Sharon!"

"Your first fiancee? How the hell am I supposed to know that Ethan?"

"I don't know what kind of game you and Sharon are running here, but I'm not interested in either of you. Stay the hell away from my house and my fiancee. If you try anything, I will personally deal with you myself. Am I clear, Linda?"