Amnesia

Leaving Him

AUDREY POV

I sat at the dinner table pretending to have a good time. It was finally my birthday and the best gift I would receive today was a plane ticket to the UK.

I had been waiting for this moment for days and I had hope that things would work out like I planned them.

Xavier had invited Caroline and her husband over for a birthday dinner. He had bought me some jewelry and even ordered a cake for me.

I wished I was happier but I just felt distraught about the whole situation. After all, in a couple of hours I would be in the airport.

"Let's go out and have some fun. I know you love flowers Audrey so we should visit the botanical garden." Caroline seemed excited.

She did a great job at pretending she didn't know Xavier was keeping me locked in here.

I simply smiled not wanting to say anything since I didn’t want to upset Xavier.

I needed to get him on my good side. 

Xavier looked at me and I stared back at him.

I didn't say a word and let him answer. However I really hoped he would agree. If he didn't, then my plan to leave would be a lot more complicated.

"I think that would be a great place to visit for Audrey's birthday. Let's go there today." 

Xavier held my hand and smiled.

I was shocked and extremely happy. I couldn't control my excitement, that without thinking I hugged Xavier.

"Thank you so much!" I said.

I surprised myself from how I was acting but it worked in my favor since Xavier seemed happy.

He probably thought I was very excited to visit the botanical garden. Although I was happy about that, what excited me more was that I was finally going to leave this place and my plan to escape would be a lot easier now with less guards.

After cutting the cake we headed out.

Xavier brought some bodyguards with him which he claimed was for safety. But in reality he just wanted to make sure he had backup incase I tried to escape.

As soon as we arrived I decided to observe the flowers and try to have fun.

Although I couldn't help but feel anxious.

We had been at the garden for an hour now. I decided it was time to try to escape now.

Caroline and I left to use the restroom.

Of course Xavier sent some guards with us. As we entered the bathroom we though of how to execute the plan.

"The guards are outside. What are we going to do?" I asked Caroline.

"Well, there's a lot of people. Maybe we can go out when a group of women leave and we can hide with the crowd." 

I didn't know if this would work but I had to at least try.

Caroline had told her husband what was going on. So he would be able to act normal and pretend to be clueless when talking with Xavier.

Luckily a group of friends were heading out of the restroom. We hid behind them and managed to pass the guards.

They seemed pretty preoccupied with the scenery to focus on the bathroom. There was also a lot of people.

Caroline and I managed to reach the exit and get out. Caroline had already called for a taxi so we immediately got in.

She had a friend from University that she was meeting at the airport.
 
As the car drove I felt my heart beat fast. I was terrified to think that Xavier would realize I was gone and start looking for me.

Finally we arrived at the airport. 

Caroline hugged her friend and thanked her.

I gave her a hug as well as a thanks.

She handed us a bag and a suitcase.

"Call me when you've arrived to the UK." 

"Of course." Caroline said to her.

Caroline had gotten in contact with a friend of hers here in New York who had been so kind as to keep some of Caroline's things in her house until now.

The items in the bag had our passports and plane tickets.

We waved goodbye and headed straight to our gate.

Luck was on our side since they were already boarding people.

We finally got in and we sat in our seats. 

My heart was still beating fast. 

I wouldn't be calm until we left New York.

After a bit, the plane began to move. I looked out the window watching the large city turn small until I could not longer see it. The soft fluffy clouds brought me so much peace and it was then that I began to silently cry.

Caroline hugged me and cried with me.

I was finally leaving. I would no longer see Xavier. The life I had known would change forever and now I would have to figure out a new life for myself. One where Xavier was no longer a part of.

Although I was happy I finally had my freedom, I couldn't help but feel sad. This sorrow and pain I felt was something I couldn't understand.

I was supposed to be happy but instead I felt terrible.

I knew this was the best choice but I hated how I still loved Xavier.

Why did leaving him hurt so much? I wondered.

I had thought back countless times when exactly things went so wrong. I still couldn't understand what caused Xavier to become so possessive and controlling over me.

He had changed one day and the man I fell in love with disappeared. 

I was happy I still had a supportive friend like Caroline by my side. I couldn’t have done any of this without her.

But the pain I felt was still there. I decided I would allow myself to cry and be sad for today. Tomorrow would be a new day and I wouldn't shed any more tears. I would be strong and find a way to get back on my feet.

I cried myself to sleep and I wouldn’t wake up until I arrived to the UK.

END OF CHAPTER 18

(Audrey finally left Xavier.😭 I feel sad as well but it had to happen. Things are only going to get more interesting from now.😁 Thank you all so much for reading. Don't forget to VOTE if you enjoyed it.☺)