What about your promises? novel

Chapter 3 When I came to , the sharp sting of antiseptic filled my nose . My legs , forehead , face , and chest throbbed with pain . Filbert was sitting beside my bed , eyes closed as if he were asleep . He used to be the man I loved deeply . Now , he was a monster - just looking at him made my whole body tremble . I tried to sit up , but my movement startled him awake . The moment he saw me conscious , a flicker of joy crossed his face - only to be quickly replaced by cold indifference .

" Don't think being sick gets you off the hook , " he said flatly . " Once you recover , we're settling this . " I didn't even have the strength to argue . I simply turned my head away from him . He looked like he was about to blow up again , but just then , a bodyguard came in and called him away . The second he was gone , I yanked the IV from my hand and staggered out of bed , supporting myself against the wall . I'd only just reached the stairwell when I heard Nancy's voice behind me .

" Felicia , you're really something , " Nancy sneered . " After getting dumped in public ninety - nine times , you're still clinging to Filbert . " With Filbert gone , she had no reason to pretend anymore . She took one look at my battered body and laughed . " Tsk , tsk . Look at you . Ms. Thompson , all beat up . So what if you were born with a silver spoon ? You still ended up beneath me . " I stopped walking and slowly turned to face her .

" Nancy , " I said coldly , " if Filbert finds out that it was you who made that final phone call to his parents and that your so - called act of saving them was just another lie - do you really think your ending will be any better than mine ? " Her face paled in an instant . " I don't know what you're talking about ! " she snapped . But her eyes flashed with panic . Then , as if something had occurred to her , her expression twisted into malice . " Trying to trap me ? Please .

If you had proof , you'd have shown Filbert already . " Listen to me , Felicia - I will be Mrs. Sullivan , I'll make sure he hates you for the rest of your miserable life . " With that , she suddenly ran toward the stair railing - and threw herself backward . 0.0 % 10:24 Chapter 3 I barely had time to react before someone shoved me aside and rushed toward her fallen body . Nancy was sobbing uncontrollably , her whole body trembling .

1 288 Vouchers " Filbert , " she whimpered , shaking all over . " Ms. Thompson said I ruined your wedding and pushed me down the stairs . She threatened to take nudes of me and post them online if I didn't leave you ! " I'm sorry , Ms. Thompson . Please don't hurt me anymore . " Filbert's face darkened with fury , veins bulging at his temple . " Felicia , you just don't stop , do you ?! " You love taking nudes so much? Fine - I'll help you out !

" The guards seized me before I could even scream . I shook my head desperately . " No ! I didn't touch her ! I didn't- ! " But Filbert wasn't listening . After settling Nancy in a room , he came back . He dumped a handful of white powder into my mouth and ripped off my clothes before throwing me into the backseat of a car . Soon , the drug kicked in . My skin flushed hot , and soft moans slipped from my lips against my will .

The entire humiliating scene was recorded by a camera rigged on the dashboard . Filbert stood outside the car window , grinning cruelly . " You like taking photos , right ? Then let's take plenty tonight . " Tears filled my eyes as I looked at him pleadingly . But he didn't care . After finishing a cigarette , he flung the door open and climbed on top of me . " In heat in a damn car , huh ? What a slut . Be a shame not to share this . " I shook my head , sobbing - but he didn't stop .

He undid his belt and forced himself inside me . Outside the car , the guards stood watching with sick smiles on their faces . At that moment , I gave up struggling . When it was over , Filbert seemed ready to throw a few more insults my way - but the second his eyes met my blank , lifeless stare , the words caught in his throat . After a long pause , he finally said , " I'm keeping this footage . If you dare mess with Nancy again , I won't go so easy next time .

" But that same afternoon , the video went viral . 43.5 % 10:24 228 Vouchers Chapter 3 My phone buzzed with a message from Nancy . " Felicia , everyone's saying you've got a hot body and make the dirtiest sounds . How much do you charge a night ? " You filthy tramp . Filbert will never marry you now ! " The comments under the video were worse . Vile . Depraved . I started laughing . But soon , the laughter turned to uncontrollable sobbing as I curled up on the ground , shaking .

I bundled myself in layers and took a cab to the coast . The driver looked at me like I was a piece of discarded trash . I was too filthy to even meet his eyes . I shoved some cash into his hand and got out immediately . Standing by the ocean , the wind howled in my cars . I took one last look at my buzzing phone . Then I turned and walked straight into the depths of the sea . 84.2 %